Kazakhstan reduces wheat sown area in 2025 to 13 million hectares

The 2025 spring sowing campaign in Kazakhstan took place under a new approach to agriculture, with a focus on diversifying agricultural production and reducing dependence on monocultures. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, as of June 6,...

Kazakhstan awards Chinese investor rights to huge onshore block

Kazakhstan had unsuccessfully offered exploration rights to the Ustyurt 2 onshore acreage in several auction rounds since 2022 Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart TokayevPhoto: KAZAKHSTAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS...

Kazakhstan denies Russian accusations over virus in tomato shipments

A shipment of 46 tons of tomatoes from Kazakhstan's Green Capital company, based in Aktobe, was returned by Russian authorities in late May 2025 over suspected contamination with Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). However, Kazakhstan's...

Kazakhstan has increased grain exports by 62%

In January-May 2025, the total volume of cargo transported via the KTZ reached 107 million tons, which is 4.4% higher than the same period last year. Of this total, 68.7 million tonnes were transported domestically. Export shipments amounted to 38...

Kazakhstan, Slovakia Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Strategic Partnership

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who arrived on his first official visit to Kazakhstan on June 11, to discuss prospects for trade and economic cooperation. Kazakh Prime Minister...

Kazakhstan’s GDP Grows by 6% in January-May

ASTANA – According to preliminary data from the Bureau of National Statistics, Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) for January-May increased by 6% compared to the same period last year. The growth was driven by strong performance in key...

Kazakhstan Faces Economic Challenges Amid Political Reforms and Regional Tensions

Astana, Kazakhstan — Since the violent protests of January 2022, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has focused on restoring order and improving Kazakhstan’s international image. The protests, known as “Bloody January,” erupted over rising fuel...

EBRD Delegation Heads To Kazakhstan For Economic Consultations

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 13. A delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Board of Directors will visit Kazakhstan on June 16-20, 2025, the bank announced, Trend reports. During the...

Kazakhstan Reports GDP At $290B, Aims For Continued Growth

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 12. Kazakhstan's gross domestic product reached $290 billion in 2024, with per capita GDP estimated at $14,000, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a meeting with parliamentary speakers...

Kazakhstan Prepares To Sign Over 20 Energy Co-Op Deals At Central Asia + China Forum

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 12. Kazakhstan plans to sign over 20 new cooperation agreements during the upcoming Power Central Asia + China regional energy forum, Trend reports. The inaugural forum of its kind will be held...

The new container terminal was opened in Kazakhstan in partnership with chinese companies

A new container terminal, ZHETYSU was opened in Almaty. The project is the result of an international partnership between JSC “Kedentrasservice,” a subsidiary of JSC “NC KTZ,” and the Chinese company Xi’an Free Trade Port Construction and...

A global scholarship with outsize impact at home and beyond

KAZAKHSTAN The Bolashak Scholarship Programme was established in 1993 and has played a pivotal role in shaping Kazakhstan’s future by sending the nation’s brightest students to leading international universities. The programme focuses on key...

Xi to attend 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan on June 16-18

Kazakhstan and the Russian Tightrope

In January 2022, Kazakhstan teetered on the brink of state collapse. Nationwide protests, ignited by a spike in liquified petroleum gas prices, quickly escalated as violent opportunists seemed to attempt a coup against President Kassym-Jomart...

Kazakhstan and Afghanistan Sign Protocol of Intention on Railway Construction

Executive Summary: Kazakhstan and Afghanistan signed a protocol of intent on April 24 to jointly develop the Turgundi–Herat–Kandahar–Spin Boldak railway, including a logistics hub in Herat and fiber optic infrastructure to support digital...

Kazakhstan, Slovakia seek stronger energy, trade ties

ASTANA, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan is ready to expand cooperation with Slovakia in energy, engineering and trade, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Wednesday following talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Astana, the...

Kazakhstan reports sharp drop in livestock diseases in early 2025

ASTANA, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan has reported a sharp decline in livestock illnesses, with cases falling by 68.1 percent in the first five months of 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, the Interfax-Kazakhstan news agency reported...

Kazakhstan to host 2nd Central Asia — China summit

12:08, 11 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA 12:08, 11 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA The heads of all Central Asian countries will gather in the capital of Kazakhstan on June 17 for the 2nd...

Alas PH stuns Kazakhstan, makes Nations Cup semis

Alas Pilipinas toppled a higher-ranked Kazakhstan side, 25-21, 25-15, 25-19, on Independence Day (Thursday) at the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup in Hanoi to again reach the semifinals of the same tournament where the Philippines clinched...

Kazakhstan’s AIFC Presents Casebook on 18 Green Projects

ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre’s (AIFC) Green Finance Centre has published the Comprehensive Casebook on Sustainable Financial Instruments, showcasing 18 flagship projects with a total value exceeding $650 million, reported...