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Chinese Firm to Invest $600 Million in Waste-to-Energy Plants in Kazakhstan
Times of Central Asia
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July 4, 2025
China’s Hunan Junxin Environmental Protection Co. Ltd. plans to invest $600 million in constructing three waste-to-energy plants in Kazakhstan. The project was the focus of a meeting on July 3 between Azamat Kozhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Board...
Prime Minister announces Kazakhstan's proposals at the ECO Khankendi Summit
APA
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We propose holding the Environmental Summit in Kazakhstan, said Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov at the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), APA's correspondent dispatched to Khankendi reports. The Kazakh Prime Minister...
Kazakhstan’s Industrial Zone Seeks to Attract $2.4 Bln in Investments
The Astana Times
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June 24, 2025
ASTANA – A new industrial zone has been launched in the Akmola Region with an expected investment volume exceeding 1.1 trillion tenge (US$2.4 billion). The area aims to become a key hub for domestic and international production and logistics near...
Kazakhstan Expands Hydrogen Energy Plans with Support from China and Germany
The Astana Times
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June 24, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is actively developing its hydrogen energy sector with the support of international partners, including China and Germany, and is exploring the potential to export hydrogen to the European Union. Deputy Minister of Energy Ilyas...
Kazakhstan’s Crime Rate Falls, but Tokayev Warns of Rising Threats
The Astana Times
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June 24, 2025
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev praised Kazakhstan’s sharp decline in crime over recent years but issued a stark warning about emerging threats that could undermine public safety and national security. Speaking at the first expanded...
Kazakhstan’s Grain Exports Soar 59%, Signaling Rising Global Demand
The Astana Times
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June 24, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan exported 8.7 million tons of new crop grain from September 2024 to June 18, 2025, which is 58.7% more compared to the same period in 2023-2024, the Ministry of Agriculture reported on June 20, citing data from Kazakhstan Temir...
Kazakhstan Monitors Iran-Israel Conflict for Potential Impact on Trade and Logistics
The Astana Times
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June 24, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is closely watching developments in the Iran-Israel conflict, with hopes that a peaceful resolution can be reached, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin during a June 23 briefing at the...
Kazakhstan airlifts passengers from UAE, Qatar
Associated Press of Pakistan
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June 25, 2025
ASTANA, June 25 (Kazinform/APP) : Today, Kazakhstan’s SCAT and Air Astana are set to perform six flights from Dubai and Doha to Almaty and Astana, Kazinform News Agency cites the Kazakh Transport Ministry’s press service. The flights will be...
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan establish joint venture for Green Energy Corridor project
Daryo
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July 4, 2025
Energy companies from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan have launched a joint venture to advance the development of a transcontinental “green energy” corridor that will transmit renewable electricity from Central Asia to Europe. Source:...
Kazakhstan, Tajikistan Reinforce Economic Co-Op By Transportation And Financial Links
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 25. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with the Chairman of the Board of the Tajik joint-stock company“Oriyonbonk,”...
Kazakhstan's e-commerce grows sevenfold over past five years
Xinhua News Agency
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ALMATY, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan's e-commerce sector has surged sevenfold over the past five years, reaching 3.2 trillion tenge (about 6.2 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik...
Eurasia Arbitration Week 2025 Reinforces Kazakhstan’s Role as Regional Legal Hub
The Astana Times
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July 2, 2025
ASTANA – The International Arbitration Centre (IAC) Eurasia Arbitration Week 2025 (EAW25) officially opened on July 1, bringing together the international arbitration community to discuss key developments and trends in dispute resolution. Photo...
Digital Diplomacy Takes Center Stage at SCO Forum in Astana
The Astana Times
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July 2, 2025
ASTANA – Astana hosted a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) forum on July 1, which explored challenges and opportunities around digital diplomacy. The event discussed key areas of digital cooperation among SCO countries and explored ways to...
Scott Adkins Joins Comic Con Astana 2025 as Third Headliner Alongside Serkis and Morales
The Astana Times
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July 2, 2025
ASTANA – British actor and martial artist Scott Adkins has been announced as the third headliner for Comic Con Astana, Central Asia’s largest geek culture festival. Renowned for his dynamic roles in action films and Marvel projects, Adkins joins...
Chinese ancient bronzeware hub Baoji City promotes cultural exchanges in Kazakhstan
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 3, 2025
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Xinhuanet –Baoji City in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, which is known for its ancient bronzeware relics and profound Zhou […] ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —...
Kazakhstan's Tokayev To Attend Eurasian Economic Forum In Belarus
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 25 . The President of Kazakhstan will visit Belarus to participate in the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council and the Eurasian Economic Forum, Trend reports. "On June 26–27,...
If Azerbaijan opts to sue Russia, Moscow will await official verdict — Kremlin
TASS
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July 21, 2025
MOSCOW, July 21. /TASS/. Moscow will wait official rulings should Azerbaijan file a lawsuit with international judicial bodies against Russia following the plane crash near Aktau, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated during a briefing. Earlier,...
Hitesh, Sakshi add to India’s medal tally at World Boxing Cup Kazakhstan 2025
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 3, 2025
Astana [Kazakhstan], July 3 (ANI): Hitesh Gulia and Sakshi secured semi-final spots and guaranteed themselves podium finishes on Thursday, adding to India's burgeoning medal count at the World Boxing Cup Kazakhstan 2025. Hitesh, a gold medalist...
Kazakhstan Launches Sweeping Reform of Law Enforcement System
Times of Central Asia
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June 25, 2025
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced a major reform of Kazakhstan’s law enforcement system, signaling a new phase in his broader political modernization agenda. Experts view the initiative as a natural progression of his previous...
Kazakhstan, EBRD discuss deepening ties on green energy and transport
Daryo
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Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) President Odile Renaud-Basso in Astana on the sidelines of the 37th plenary meeting of the Foreign Investors Council to discuss expanding...