By Sergey Kwan Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law establishing a special financial investment territory in the Issyk-Kul region. The legislation, titled “On the Special Financial Investment Territory ‘Tamchy’ with a Special Legal Regime and Status,” was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh (parliament) on June 19. The law codifies Japarov’s earlier presidential […]
Read MoreBy Aliya Haidar 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 “developing fair, predictable, and mutually beneficial trade relations” with the United States. He emphasized Kazakhstan’s readiness […]
Read MoreBased on recent developments, including the launch of Kazakhstan’s first supercomputer in Central Asia, the country’s efforts to become a regional leader in digital transformation, and its emergence as a top destination for sustainable and cultural tourism, Kazinform News Agency presents a weekly review of Kazakhstan’s coverage in foreign media. Trend News Agency: President opens […]
Read MoreBy Stephen M. Bland In a major step toward deepening regional engagement, Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu arrived in Kabul this week, signaling a continuing shift towards pragmatic engagement in Astana’s policy towards Afghanistan. The visit resulted in significant diplomatic and economic developments, including the signing of a $500 million agreement on the Herat-Torghundi railway. […]
Read MoreBy Aliya Haidar Kazakhstan is accelerating its efforts to become a regional leader in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Among its latest initiatives is a proposal by the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) to establish a state crypto reserve. National Strategy and Regulatory Evolution The NBK recently endorsed the idea of forming a national reserve of crypto […]
Read MoreBy Dr. Robert M. Cutler Uzbekistan and China have significantly expanded their bilateral relationship in the last month. The meeting between Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Xi Jinping on June 17, 2025, in Astana, during the second China–Central Asia Summit, formally endorsed what both states termed a “multi-dimensional strategic partnership.” The occasion marked the conclusion of […]
Read MoreTOKYO: Japan’s Emperor Naruhito began a weeklong visit to Mongolia on Sunday during which he plans to honor thousands of Japanese prisoners of World War II who were held under harsh conditions in the country. Naruhito’s visit marks the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. In recent years, he has toured some of the […]
Read MoreASTANA — Scattered across the southern steppes of Kazakhstan, the ancient cities of Zhankala, Zhankent, and the Zhetyasar oasis reveal deep layers of urban life, regional power and transcontinental exchange. Spanning more than two millennia, these archaeological sites trace the rise of fortified settlements, trade networks, and spiritual centers in the Kyzylorda Region. Zhankala: a […]
Read MoreRepresentatives of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, along with delegates from other Central Asian countries, took part in the first face-to-face module of the Regional Training Program on Digital Trade and Multimodal Transport. The event was held in Tashkent as part of the project “Trade Facilitation in Central Asia”, which is being implemented with […]
Read MoreProf. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan The recent China-Central Asia Summit, attended by President Xi Jinping and the heads of state from the five Central Asian nations—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—marked a significant milestone in the evolving relationship between China and the heartland of Eurasia. Hosted in a spirit of mutual trust, development, and regional […]
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