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Trump announces new tariffs on Kazakhstan, citing trade imbalance
News.Az
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U.S. President Donald Trump has sent an official letter to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, announcing the introduction of a 25% tariff on all Kazakh imports to the United States starting August 1, 2025, News.Az reports citing CNBC. In the...
Urban Expansion in Astana: Strengths and Strains
Times of Central Asia
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July 7, 2025
July 6 marked Capital Day in Kazakhstan, a national holiday celebrating the country’s capital. To mark the occasion, Energyprom.kz released an in-depth analysis of Astana’s socio-economic standing, painting a mixed picture of rapid growth and...
Heat wave scorches Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city
Xinhua News Agency
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A woman wearing a hat walks on the street in Almaty, Kazakhstan, July 6, 2025. Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, is now under scorching weather. (Xinhua/Li Renzi) People wait for their ride in the street in Almaty, Kazakhstan, July 6, 2025....
Azerbaijani Crew Films in Kazakhstan for Plane Crash Documentary
Times of Central Asia
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July 7, 2025
A film crew from Azerbaijan has visited Kazakhstan to make a documentary about the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that Azerbaijan says was hit by Russian ground fire. Lada.kz, a media organization based in the city of Aktau in...
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan Launch Joint Venture for Green Energy Corridor
Times of Central Asia
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July 7, 2025
Energy companies from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan have launched a joint venture to support the development of the Caspian Green Energy Corridor, according to the press service of National Electric Networks of Uzbekistan. The new...
Kazakhstan’s ECOJER Association Granted UN Consultative Status
Times of Central Asia
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July 2, 2025
The Kazakhstan Association of Regional Environmental Initiatives, ECOJER, has been granted special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the organization’s press service announced. This designation...
Russia Targets Emigres in Kazakhstan With Back Tax Demands
The Moscow Times
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July 7, 2025
Russia has started requiring its citizens living in Kazakhstan to pay back taxes as it grapples with a steep budget deficit and shrinking tax revenues, the Vedomosti business daily reported Monday. The Federal Tax Service has started issuing...
Kazakhstan to donate 1,500 wild saiga to China after 75 years of local extinction
Mongabay
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July 2, 2025
Saiga antelopes, among the most ancient living mammals, are set to be reintroduced to China 75 years after they went extinct in the region, thanks to a donation of 1,500 wild individuals from Kazakhstan. The transfer, announced during a meeting...
Kazakhstan to revise gas processing plant project with participation of Eni, Shell
TASS
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July 2, 2025
ASTANA, July 2. /TASS/. The construction of a gas processing plant at a major Karachaganak field in Kazakhstan with the participation of shareholders, including oil and gas companies Eni and Shell, will be revised, with the republic’s authorities...
Tax burden on large businesses is quite high - Bektenov
KazTAG
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Astana. July 16. KazTAG – The tax burden on large businesses is quite high, believes Olzhas Bektenov , Kazakh Prime Minister. “I do not agree here in terms of the fact that large businesses pay less taxes than small and medium-sized enterprises....
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan strengthen cooperation on securities regulation
AzerNews
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July 7, 2025
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) and the Financial Market Regulation and Development Agency (FMRD) of Kazakhstan have held discussions on securities registration and regulation as part of a bilateral working visit aimed at boosting cooperation...
Kazakhstan bans niqab
5Pillars
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July 2, 2025
Kazakhstan’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has approved a law forbidding clothing that hides the face or obstructs facial recognition in public spaces, permitting such attire only for medical reasons, severe weather, official duties, or...
Kazakhstan rescinds plans for Karachaganak gas processing plant with current shareholders
London South East
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ASTANA, July 2 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan's energy ministry said on Wednesday it had terminated plans for construction of a gas processing plant at the Karachaganak field with the participation of the project's current shareholders. It said, without...
Kazakhstan Hosts World Boxing Cup This Week
The Astana Times
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July 1, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is hosting the World Boxing Cup: Kazakhstan – Astana 2025 from June 30 to July 6, bringing together more than 400 boxers from 31 countries, according to the World Boxing’s press service. Photo credit: World Boxing/Facebook The...
Kazakhstan And Moldova Deepen Diplomatic Bonds Amid New Embassy Opening
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 2. President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi, where they discussed the prospects for the...
Jaismine Lamboria, Sakshi Chaudhary, Nupur Sheoran Clinch Gold As India Bags 11 Medals at World Boxing Cup 2025 in Astana
Latestly
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July 6, 2025
Mumbai, July 7: Women boxers led India's march to glory as three of them, Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine (57kg) and Nupur (80+kg), registered contrasting victories to bag gold medals as the Indian contingent clinched its best ever medal haul at the World...
Kazakhstan's Abai, Russia's Omsk Ink Deal On Joint Dev't Of Irtysh River
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 2. A protocol on the joint use and development of the Irtysh River, as well as an Interaction Plan on international and foreign economic relations for 2025-2028, was signed between the...
Dominant Sakshi Chaudhary Opens India’s Gold Medal Account at World Boxing Cup 2025 in Astana
Latestly
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July 6, 2025
Mumbai, July 7: Two-time youth world champion Sakshi bagged India's first gold medal at the World Boxing Cup - Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 with a dominant performance in the women's 54kg final here on Sunday. The 24-year-old was at her attacking best...
Kazakhstan to Build 51 Medical Institutions in Karagandy Region by Year-End
The Astana Times
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July 1, 2025
ASTANA – The Kazakh government will allocate 5.9 billion tenge (US$11.3 million) from illegally withdrawn assets returned to the country to complete the construction of 51 medical facilities in the Karagandy Region by the end of this year, the...
Kazakhstan Scales Taxi Project for People with Disabilities
The Astana Times
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July 1, 2025
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law on June 30 that will allow the scaling of the pilot Invataxi project for people with disabilities in Kazakhstan, reported Akorda. Photo credit: gov.kz This law introduces amendments and...