Kursiv Media Kazakhstan — the latest news on economy and politics, businesses and finances in Kazakhstan

Main

2025.06.08

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No crypto, no cry: Global regulators warn against risky crypto investments

Yerlan Iskakov

Zhanel Zhazetova

June 6, 2025

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Global copper demand surges as ERG unearths new deposits in Kazakhstan

Tanat Kozhmanov

Zhanbolat Mamyshev

June 5, 2025

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South Korean KHNP expands nuclear footprint — Czechia secured, Kazakhstan looms

Nikolai Marchenko

June 5, 2025

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Birdwatcher’s Holy Grail: Journey to Kazakhstan to spot the elusive sociable lapwing

Yerlan Iskakov

June 5, 2025

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US travel ban targets Turkmenistan and Afghanistan amid regional trade push

Tanat Kozhmanov

June 5, 2025

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Russia picks Vostochny Cosmodrome over Baikonur for its ambitious space project

Nikolai Marchenko

Olga Tonkonog

June 5, 2025

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The power of protest: Mongolia’s victory vs. Georgia’s ongoing battle for change

Yerlan Iskakov

June 5, 2025

News

2025.06.08

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Tajikistan decriminalizes likes and reposts on social media

Zhuman Kiikov

May 14, 2025

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World Bank to support Kazakhstan’s push for massive infrastructure project

Zhanbolat Mamyshev

May 14, 2025

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Kazakhstan’s refineries ramp up gasoline output by 25%

Zhanbolat Mamyshev

May 14, 2025

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Chevron to invest in company controlled by Kazakhstani tycoon

Zhanbolat Mamyshev

May 14, 2025

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Astana airport set for $1.1 billion upgrade funded by Emirati company

Alexey Afonskiy

May 14, 2025

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Direct flights between Kazakhstan and Jordan coming soon

Olga Tonkonog

May 14, 2025

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Kazakhstan wants digital miners to contribute to energy system development

Zhanbolat Mamyshev

May 14, 2025

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Expert calls for criminal penalties for allowing data leaks in Kazakhstan

Ainash Seitmuratova

May 14, 2025

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Kazakhstan’s birth rate falls to 11-year low

Zhuman Kiikov

May 14, 2025

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KazMunayGas and Uzbekneftegaz explore joint projects

Zhanbolat Mamyshev

May 14, 2025

Cars

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Authorities to launch new network of cheap EV chargers in Almaty

Camilla Aznabakiyeva

May 22, 2025

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Kazakhstan’s automotive industry hits plateau

Camilla Aznabakiyeva

May 22, 2025

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Uzbekistan increases EV recycling fee by 300%

Denis Yagovkin

May 5, 2025

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Chinese cars report best sales in Kazakhstan

Camilla Aznabakiyeva

April 15, 2025

Investments

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Where billions go: Kursiv’s ranking of Kazakhstan’s major investment projects in 2024

Askar Mashaev

May 8, 2025

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Freedom Finance: Kazakhstan sees first-ever US investment outflow

Zhanel Zhazetova

April 30, 2025

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Trump’s tariffs prompt foreign investors to pull funds from Kazakhstan

Zhanel Zhazetova

April 15, 2025

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Beyond oil: Kazakhstan seeks Canadian partners for $40 trillion resource opportunity

Zhanbolat Mamyshev

April 8, 2025

Banks & Finance

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No crypto, no cry: Global regulators warn against risky crypto investments

Yerlan Iskakov

Zhanel Zhazetova

June 6, 2025

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Kazakhstan’s banking elite: National Bank reveals most profitable lenders

Zhanel Zhazetova

May 30, 2025

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Jusan Bank announces name change

Svyatoslav Antonov

May 29, 2025

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Bereke Bank takes a British banker onboard once again

Alexey Afonskiy

May 27, 2025

Opinions

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Production technologies create jobs, not eliminate them

Nozimjon Gaybulloev

Entrepreneur, expert in industrial automation

May 21, 2025

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Kazakhstani business digital maturity: Where we stand and what’s next?

Aleksei Belimov

CEO at IT Support Group

May 6, 2025

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Kazakhstanis are desperate looking for employment, reporting high job competition

Saltanat Nam

Director of marketing and PR in Headhunter Kazakhstan

April 24, 2025

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Trump’s Ukraine strategy: More pressure on Kazakhstan if Russia rejects peace deal

Dossym Satpayev

Political Scientist

April 7, 2025

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Steps Kazakhstan should take to develop its aviation

Erlan Ospanov

Co-owner of Sary-Arka Airport in Karaganda

April 2, 2025

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How Kazakhstan will benefit from establishment of UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals

Baglana Mussina

Chief Sustainability Officer at Freedom Holding Corp.

March 11, 2025