3 days ago · National Bank: Kazakhstan’s Cashless Payments Surpass 85% in 2024. By Dana Omirgazy in Business on 29 January 2025. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has seen a significant rise in cashless transactions, with their share exceeding 85% in 2024, according to the National Bank’s annual report on the development of the national digital financial infrastructure published on …

4 days ago · ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 4.8% despite a decline in oil production and prices in 2024, Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) Timur Suleimenov said during a Jan. 28 expanded government meeting chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reported the Prime Minister’s press service.

6 days ago · ASTANA – Almaty court delivered its final verdict on Jan. 27 in the case of the January 2022 unrest, sentencing 45 defendants involved in the violent protests, reported Kazinform. Among those sentenced were Arman Zhumageldiev, known as Dikyi (Wild) Arman, given 20 years in prison, and former ...

Over 1,000 Illegal Firearms Seized in Kazakhstan, Including 130 from January 2022 Unrest. By Dana Omirgazy in Nation on 27 January 2025 in 17:04. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported the seizure of over 1,000 firearms and non-lethal weapons over the past two years, including 130 taken during the January...

Jan 24, 2025 · LRT to Be Commissioned This Autumn in Astana. By Aida Haidar on 28 January 2025. ASTANA—The light rail train (LRT) project is nearing completion, with construction scheduled to be finished by summer, Astana Akim (Mayor) Zhenis Kassymbek announced during an expanded government meeting on Jan. 28.

5 days ago · ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined economic diversification and advancing infrastructure development as key priorities for the government during an expanded government meeting on Jan. 28, reported Akorda. Tokayev noted that in 2024, 180 investment projects worth 1.3 trillion tenge ...

5 days ago · President Tokayev Calls for Creating Nuclear Cluster in Kazakhstan. By Saniya Sakenova on 28 January 2025. ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for accelerating the construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant (NPP) and creating a broader nuclear cluster to address growing energy shortages and support the country’s progress.

Mar 23, 2024 · The Renaissance of Central Asia: Towards Sustainable Development and Prosperity. on 8 August 2024. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan For centuries, the Central Asian region has acted as a single geopolitical and spiritual arena, endowed with significant natural resources, substantial human capacity, and an infinite cultural and historical heritage.

Dec 24, 2024 · ASTANA – The number of international tourists visiting Kazakhstan doubled, hitting 11.5 million this year. The Kazakh capital brought together more than 30 foreign and local officials and experts in tourism to discuss the industry’s development in Kazakhstan.

Oct 18, 2024 · Kazakhstan making ‘significant progress in economic sector’ says President. EU Reporter published an article on Oct. 17 about the Astana Think Tank Forum, held in Kazakhstan on Oct. 16-17.. The article quotes President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who stated, “Ongoing reforms are essential for sustaining internal stability and promoting economic growth” during his keynote address at the event.