Kazakhstan's grain exports reached 13-year high

Astana. July 15. KazTAG – Grain exports from Kazakhstan increased to 9 million tons – a 13-year high in 2025, said Serik Zhumangarin, Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. “This year, transport and trade services have grown largely due to the increase in …

Kazakhstan is to attract up to $1.1 billion from Islamic Development Bank for infrastructure

There are no prerequisites for sharp weakening of tenge in Kazakhstan - Bektenov

Kazakhstan plans to attract $25 billion in foreign direct investment

Etihad Airways to fly to Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan

Etihad will fly to Medina six days a week, starting November 9. To Baku, the airline will run 10 weekly flights, starting March 2, 2026. Yeravan, too, will be served with 10 weekly flights, starting March 9. Tbilisi and Almaty will have eight flights a …

Iran Downs Kazakhstan in 2025 Asian U-16 Volleyball Championship

Iran had defeated Indonesia 3-1 and Hong Kong 3-0 in its opening matches in Pool B. This top-tier continental event is being held from July 12 to 19 in Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi, Thailand, gathering 16 formidable teams from across Asia to vie not only …

Kazakhstan Bans Veils in an Effort to Heighten Security

On June 30, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed into law a bill making face coverings illegal in public spaces. The legislation bans masks as well as several types of Islamic veils, including the burqa and niqab. With this move, Kazakhstan …

Kazakhstan’s National Bank considers investing its national fund in digital assets

Key Takeaways Kazakhstan's National Bank is considering adding crypto assets to its sovereign wealth and foreign exchange reserves. The country plans to establish a state reserve for seized crypto assets and restrict trading to licensed exchanges …

Trump’s Tariffs May Hurt Kazakhstan’s Economy, Expert Warns

On July 7, U.S. President Donald Trump informed Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev that Washington will impose a 25% tariff on goods from Kazakhstan, effective August 1, 2025. Tokayev responded on July 10, affirming Kazakhstan’s commitment to “ …

Kazakhstan Targets 20% E-Commerce Share by 2030

Kazakhstan aims to increase the share of e-commerce to 20% of total retail trade by 2030, according to Galya-Banu Meirbayeva, Director of the Department of Electronic and Exchange Trade at the Ministry of Trade and Integration. The announcement was made …