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Kazakhstan National Day events held at Osaka Expo 2025
Africanews
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Last updated: 15 minutes ago The event began with flagbearer Sergey Tsyrulnikov carrying the national flag, followed by warriors in traditional dress and musicians performing along the Grand Ring. Visitors heard both Kazakh and Japanese melodies,...
Kazakhstan Sees Strong Trade Growth In 1H2025, Led By Wholesale Sector
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 15. From January through June 2025, Kazakhstan recorded growth in trade and industrial activity, with trade volume increasing by 8.6 percent compared to the same period in 2024 (8.4 percent),...
Vladimir Putin sparks health scrutiny as he limps off plane to meet Donald Trump
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 16, 2025
Russian leader Vladimir Putin was seen limping as he prepared for crunch talks with Donald Trump, sparking scrutiny over his health. The dictator was spotted take a pause halfway down the stairs of his presidential plane before meeting the US...
Kazakhstan celebrates National Day at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan with music and innovation
Euronews
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August 14, 2025
By Euronews Published on 14/08/2025 - 7:53 GMT+2 Osaka, Japan – World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan continues to welcome guests from across the globe, with around 160 countries and seven international organisations showcasing their pavilions....
Donald Trump health fears intensify as he 'can't walk straight' at Vladimir Putin summit
The Mirror
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August 15, 2025
Donald Trump sparked fears when he touched down in Alaska to meet with Vladimir Putin – as he appeared to be struggling to walk in a straight line. The 79-year-old President is holding talks concerning the Ukraine conflict and maintains he "won't...
News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Peace, Tazy Dogs, Jennifer Lopez’s Concerts, and More
The Astana Times
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August 15, 2025
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from international media about Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the country’s role in promoting peace, its multi-vector diplomacy, Kazakh Tazy dogs, Jennifer Lopez’s concerts...
Vladimir Putin health fears as dictator seen limping from plane before Donald Trump meeting
The Mirror
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August 15, 2025
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's health has come under scrutiny after he was seen limping during as he prepared to meet Donald Trump. The dictator was forced to take a pause halfway down the stairs of his presidential plane tonight before meeting...
Putin health fears as Russia's leader limps off plane on way to Trump meeting
Daily Star
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August 15, 2025
Vladimir Putin's health has sparked fresh concern after the Russian leader was spotted with a noticeable limp whilst descending from his aircraft to meet Donald Trump. Putin was compelled to halt midway down the steps of his official jet this...
World : IMF Data: Kazakhstan Leads Post-Soviet States In GDP Per Capita
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
ASTANA, Aug 15 (Bernama-Kazinform) -- Kazakhstan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in 2025 is expected to reach an impressive US$14,770, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) figures. Kazinform International News Agency...
Global Minds Meet in Astana as Nazarbayev University Hosts Landmark Conferences.
Kun.uz
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August 15, 2025
In just 15 years, Nazarbayev University (NU) has transformed into one of Central Asia’s most vibrant educational and research hubs. Through large-scale conferences and research exchanges, the university not only advances science and technology but...
Kazakhstan’s Economy Expands 6.3% in January-July
The Astana Times
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August 13, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 6.3% in January–July, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin at an Aug. 13 press briefing. Photo credit: primeminister.kz The real sector grew...
Kazakhstan Creates Digital Headquarters to Facilitate AI Integration
The Astana Times
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August 13, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has ordered the creation of a digital transformation group, or digital headquarters, to accelerate AI integration in the economy and ensure full implementation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s...
Air Astana Partners with RateGain
Travel Daily Media
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August 15, 2025
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, announced that Air Astana JSC (the "Company" and, together with its subsidiary FlyArystan, the "Group"), the...
Ant's Alipay+ & Kaspi.kz Partnership Boosts Cross-Border QR Payments in Kazakhstan
The Fast Mode
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August 15, 2025
Alipay+, Ant International’s global wallet gateway, and Kaspi.kz, the leading super app in Kazakhstan, have enabled international cross-border QR payment acceptance in Kazakhstan. Users of 12 Alipay+-enabled payment apps can scan-to-pay via Kaspi...
Air Astana partners with RateGain for AI-powered platform
Business Traveller
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August 15, 2025
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, has announced a partnership with Air Astana Group – the largest airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus – to deploy its AirGain...
Prominent Kazakh Expert Joins UN Scientific Panel to Examine Possible Impact of Nuclear War
The Astana Times
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August 14, 2025
ASTANA – Togzhan Kassenova, a prominent Kazakh expert and a senior fellow at the University at Albany, has joined a new 21-member United Nations scientific panel that will examine the physical effects and societal consequences of a nuclear war...
Astana’s Delicate Role in Ukraine Peace Efforts
Times of Central Asia
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August 12, 2025
Despite its close economic, historical, and cultural ties with Russia, Kazakhstan has maintained constructive relations with Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. That diplomatic balance was on display again on August 10, when...
Economic growth in Kazakhstan reached 6.3% in 2025
APK Inform
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At a press conference in the Government, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin stated that based on the results of January-July of the current year, economic growth in Kazakhstan reached 6.3%, and growth in the...
Japan to Provide Over $7 Million Grant for Victims of Semipalatinsk Nuclear Tests
The Astana Times
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August 18, 2025
ASTANA – The Japanese government will allocate a grant of nearly 4 billion tenge ($7.4 million) to support victims of nuclear tests at the Semipalatinsk test site. The funds will be used to purchase modern medical equipment for the hospital of...
Kazakhstan Plans to Boost Agricultural Exports to Serbia
Times of Central Asia
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August 11, 2025
Kazakhstan plans to expand agricultural exports to Serbia, as discussed at the fourth meeting of the Kazakh-Serbian Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) held in Almaty late last week. Co-chair of the IGC, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of...