Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar discussed a $350 million project to launch the industrial development of a tungsten ore deposit with executives of Jiaxin International Resources Investment on June 26. According to the Prime Minister’s press service, the meeting was conducted to oversee joint investment projects under Kazakh-Chinese industrial cooperation. The project aims…
At the plenary session on June 21, the Milli Majlis (parliament), on the initiative of the ruling New Azerbaijan party, prepared an appeal to Aliyev with the initiative to call early parliamentary elections. The fact is that the next vote is scheduled for early November 2024, which coincides with the COP29 climate conference in Baku.…
At a government meeting, the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliev said that the repair of which thermal power plants will receive additional attention, a coal trader Roman Bilousov from Enertus AG reports. “The Ministry has identified energy enterprises that will receive additional attention in preparation for the heating season. These…
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law “On introducing amendments and additions to some legislative acts of Kazakhstan on issues of science and and technology policy, platform employment, and state control” on July 1, reported Akorda. The new law outlines mechanisms to advance Kazakhstan’s national scientific system. It defines the entities involved in scientific activities and…
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law ratifying the agreement on international combined freight transport between the governments of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) member states on June 27. According to Kaazfinorm, the agreement aims to enhance the transit and transport potential and trade and economic relations among OTS member states. “The agreement contributes…
AThe Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) released results from a sociological survey conducted from May 11 to June 22, indicating 68.3% of citizens are optimistic about the future. Photo credit: The Astana Times According to KazISS, a public opinion poll showed that 37.6% anticipate significant improvements, and 30.7% expect slight enhancements in living conditions.…
Kazakhstan plans to launch a full-scale snack production plant, based on American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation PepsiCo and valued at $160 million of private foreign investment, in 2026. Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov discussed this project at a meeting with David Manzini, President of PepsiCo for Central Asia, Russia, Belarus, and the Caucasus…
Cargo transportation between Kazakhstan and China increased by 22% compared to 2022, reaching a record level of over 28 million tons, as was reported during the first Kazakh-Chinese grain forum in China, the Transport Ministry’s press service reported on June 7. Photo credit: Kazakh Transport Ministry Additionally, Kazakhstan’s shippers exported 12.6 million tons, marking a…
Today, June 13, a briefing was held at the regional communications site with the participation of Deputy Head of Emergency Situations Akylbek Akhmetzhanov. He drew attention to the fact that, according to Kazhydromet, summer this year will be hot. And since the swimming season has already begun, it is very important to follow safety measures.…
Photo: Getty Images. Novak Djokovic is no longer the number one racket in the world The legendary Serbian tennis player could not hold the leading position after an injury at Roland Garros. Novak Djokovic, who was injured before the 1/4 final match at Roland Garros, could not maintain his leadership in the world ranking. The…