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

Main

2025.08.04

Reading time: ~10 min.

Record heat sparks bizarre survival tactics in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Yerlan Iskakov

August 1, 2025

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President Tokayev aims to make Kazakhstan a leading regional air hub

Svyatoslav Antonov

August 1, 2025

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Forbes Kazakhstan billionaire list sees major reshuffle

Svyatoslav Antonov

August 1, 2025

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Dollar surge not caused by Kazakh prime minister’s remarks, his deputy says

Zhanel Zhazetova

August 1, 2025

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Manufacturing output down again as new order growth slows in Kazakhstan

Danil Tumashevich

August 1, 2025

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Shavkat Rakhmonov’s sibling comments on road accident involving his family members

Almas Magpoz

August 1, 2025

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Freedom Bank’s app ranks among market leaders in terms of convenience

Svyatoslav Antonov

August 1, 2025

News

2025.08.04

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Elite Kazakh business leaders launch new investors union

Zhanel Zhazetova

July 31, 2025

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China to build third nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan

Zhanel Zhazetova

July 31, 2025

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Russia no longer interested in building thermal power plants in Kazakhstan

Zhanel Zhazetova

July 31, 2025

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Uzbek boxing champion fails doping test

Almas Magpoz

July 31, 2025

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Kazakhstan’s microfinance organization to debut as bank in August

Danil Tumashevich

July 31, 2025

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The art of soft power: How ‘certificate diplomacy’ is changing foreign policy

Yerlan Iskakov

July 31, 2025

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Audit shows foreign teachers earn nearly five times more than locals in Kazakhstan

Dina Yermaganbetova

July 31, 2025

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Package tours to Backstreet Boys concert in Astana – prices announced

Olga Tonkonog

July 31, 2025

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Why tourism in Kazakhstan can be surprisingly costly

Nikolay Khalabuzar

July 30, 2025

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Kazakhstan beats Russia, China to reach world fencing semi-finals

Vladimir Maltsev

July 30, 2025

Cars

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Astana Motors to launch Chery sales in Czech Republic

Camilla Aznabakiyeva

July 21, 2025

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Want to customize your car’s exterior? Tashkent-based detailer shows what not to do

Camilla Aznabakiyeva

July 14, 2025

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Astana Motors plans to produce BYD electric buses in Almaty

Camilla Aznabakiyeva

July 5, 2025

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Kia plans comeback to Russia, reports indicate

Denis Yagovkin

June 27, 2025

Investments

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Elite Kazakh business leaders launch new investors union

Zhanel Zhazetova

July 31, 2025

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Kazakhstan rolls out digital tokens for property investment

Zhanel Zhazetova

July 29, 2025

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Halyk Finance: Capital investment grows, driven by public funds

Svyatoslav Antonov

July 28, 2025

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New tax rules offer relief to retail investors in Kazakhstan

Danil Tumashevich

July 23, 2025

Banks & Finance

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Forbes Kazakhstan billionaire list sees major reshuffle

Svyatoslav Antonov

August 1, 2025

Reading time: ~2 min.

Dollar surge not caused by Kazakh prime minister’s remarks, his deputy says

Zhanel Zhazetova

August 1, 2025

Reading time: ~4 min.

Kazakhstan’s microfinance organization to debut as bank in August

Danil Tumashevich

July 31, 2025

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Asian Development Bank downgrades inflation forecast for Kazakhstan to 10.2%

Svyatoslav Antonov

July 28, 2025

Opinions

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Why employees in Kazakhstan lack pride and what businesses can do about it

Fatima Kossayeva

Corporate Culture and Internal Communication Expert at SteppeUp

July 29, 2025

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Samruk-Kazyna reports a 7.5% share in the national GDP

Saltanat Satzhan

Managing director for development and privatization at Samruk-Kazyna

June 26, 2025

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Don Quixotes of Kazakh cinema

Karim Kadyrbaev

Film critic

June 26, 2025

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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