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2025.07.16

Nazarbayev’s billions remain untouched after January 2022 uprising, journalist says

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Nazarbayev’s billions remain untouched after January 2022 uprising, journalist says

Dina Yermaganbetova

July 15, 2025

South Korean airline launches direct air travel between Almaty and Busan

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South Korean airline launches direct air travel between Almaty and Busan

July 15, 2025

Global uncertainty narrows returns — Freedom knows how to navigate it

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Global uncertainty narrows returns — Freedom knows how to navigate it

July 15, 2025

Kazakhstan pledges cautious revision of production sharing agreements with oil majors

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Kazakhstan pledges cautious revision of production sharing agreements with oil majors

Zhanel Zhazetova

July 15, 2025

Turkic states join forces to develop ski resorts

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Turkic states join forces to develop ski resorts

Natalya Kachalova

July 15, 2025

Kazakhstani tycoon gifts Oura Rings to 150 executives

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Kazakhstani tycoon gifts Oura Rings to 150 executives

July 15, 2025

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Golovkin’s boxing gloves emerge as evidence in high-profile fraud case in Kazakhstan

Aisha Kutubayeva

July 15, 2025

2025.07.16

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

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

June 5, 2025

Once endangered, saiga antelope now a growing problem for Russian farmers

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Once endangered, saiga antelope now a growing problem for Russian farmers

Dina Yermaganbetova

Tanat Kozhmanov

June 5, 2025

Wembley witness: Lara Fabian and Dimash deliver ‘Adagio,’ she praises his alien voice

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Wembley witness: Lara Fabian and Dimash deliver ‘Adagio,’ she praises his alien voice

Olga Znamenskaya

June 4, 2025

Nigeria taps Kazakhstan for oil expertise and innovation

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Nigeria taps Kazakhstan for oil expertise and innovation

Nikolai Marchenko

June 4, 2025

Kazakhstan’s service sector sets new record

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Kazakhstan’s service sector sets new record

Diana Jumagulova

June 4, 2025

Why Russia’s Rosatom is the undisputed pick for Kazakhstan’s first nuclear plant

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Why Russia’s Rosatom is the undisputed pick for Kazakhstan’s first nuclear plant

June 4, 2025

Violence survivor producer makes film about Kazakh female truck drivers in the U.S.

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Violence survivor producer makes film about Kazakh female truck drivers in the U.S.

Nikolai Marchenko

Olga Znamenskaya

June 4, 2025

Injured but not broken: How zoo workers saved a jaguar

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Injured but not broken: How zoo workers saved a jaguar

Renata Gimatdinova

Tanat Kozhmanov

June 4, 2025

The great and terrible: Till Lindemann to perform in Almaty next January

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The great and terrible: Till Lindemann to perform in Almaty next January

Olga Znamenskaya

Tanat Kozhmanov

June 4, 2025

No alarm, but a reminder: Turkey’s new quake reminds Almaty of its seismic setting

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No alarm, but a reminder: Turkey’s new quake reminds Almaty of its seismic setting

Tanat Kozhmanov

June 4, 2025

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Cars

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

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

Camilla Aznabakiyeva

July 14, 2025

Astana Motors plans to produce BYD electric buses in Almaty

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Astana Motors plans to produce BYD electric buses in Almaty

Camilla Aznabakiyeva

July 5, 2025

Kia plans comeback to Russia, reports indicate

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Kia plans comeback to Russia, reports indicate

June 27, 2025

Gray export from Kazakhstan: Russia reports decline in car deliveries

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Gray export from Kazakhstan: Russia reports decline in car deliveries

Camilla Aznabakiyeva

June 25, 2025

Investments

Global uncertainty narrows returns — Freedom knows how to navigate it

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Global uncertainty narrows returns — Freedom knows how to navigate it

July 15, 2025

Grand Mobile: RP Life Simulator raises $750,000 in investment

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Grand Mobile: RP Life Simulator raises $750,000 in investment

Zhanel Zhazetova

July 3, 2025

Pros and cons: Differing views emerge on the AIFC’s future in Kazakhstan

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Pros and cons: Differing views emerge on the AIFC’s future in Kazakhstan

Zhanel Zhazetova

June 23, 2025

Turkish plastics giant Köksan invests $84 million in new Almaty plant

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Turkish plastics giant Köksan invests $84 million in new Almaty plant

June 23, 2025

Banks & Finance

AIFC, the holy grail of Kazakhstan’s stock market, awaits reform

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AIFC, the holy grail of Kazakhstan’s stock market, awaits reform

Zhanel Zhazetova

July 14, 2025

Kazakhstan considers investing part of national reserves in crypto

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Kazakhstan considers investing part of national reserves in crypto

Zhanel Zhazetova

July 14, 2025

Vyacheslav Kim finalizes acquisition of former Jusan Bank

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Vyacheslav Kim finalizes acquisition of former Jusan Bank

Svyatoslav Antonov

July 11, 2025

Kazakh president takes personal control of nation’s $60 billion oil fund

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Kazakh president takes personal control of nation’s $60 billion oil fund

Zhanel Zhazetova

July 11, 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

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

Dossym Satpayev

Political Scientist

April 7, 2025