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Elena Rybakina becomes world No. 1 for first time after U.S. Open win over Zheng Qinwen. Women’s tennis has a new world No. 1. Elena Rybakina took the top spot from Aryna Sabale ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Economy: Almaty and Astana Maintain Economic Lead as Central Asia’s Cities Race to Catch Up
Almaty has long combined Kazakhstan’s commercial and political functions and established itself as Central Asia’s leading business center. After Astana became the country’s capital, the two cities ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Economy: Kazakhstan’s privatisation push offers new IPO opportunities for Hong Kong
The city's deep capital markets and SOE listing expertise offer Central Asia's largest economy a proven pipeline to global investors In the almost 35 years since leaving the Soviet Union, Kazakhstan ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Economy: Kazakhstan aims to become education hub, but experts say jobs must match skills
Kazakhstan is aiming to become an education powerhouse in Central Asia but efforts must also ensure young people have sufficient access to opportunities that match their skill sets amid the country’s ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Economy: President Tokayev Launches Kazakhstan Economic Development Committee to Boost Automotive Industry
ALMATY, Kazakhstan - (NewMediaWire) - December 18, 2024 - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has officially launched the Kazakhstan Economic Development Committee, a strategic initiative aimed at ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Economy: VEON’s Beeline Kazakhstan Opens New Office in Almaty Supporting the Digital Economy of Kazakhstan
Almaty, July 28, 2025 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator ("VEON" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), today announces the launch of Beeline Kazakhstan's new home base ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Economy: Astana And Almaty: Central Asia’s Two-City Advantage – OpEd
Central Asia’s urban map is changing fast. Trade diversification, youthful populations and rapid digital adoption are turning its principal cities into ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Economy: Hong Kong to relaunch direct flights to Kazakhstan’s Almaty in first quarter of 2027
Chief Executive John Lee says city will also discuss tax agreement with Kazakhstani authorities to facilitate business dealings Hong Kong will relaunch direct flights with Almaty in Kazakhstan in the ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Economy: Russia’s economic woes starting to overflow into Kazakhstan
The value of the Kazakh currency, the tenge, has dipped over the past two weeks, shaking the confidence of citizens during the holiday season. Russia, Kazakhstan’s leading source of imports, appears ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Economy: Kazakhstan tourism surges as open skies policy expands international flights
Kazakhstan is rapidly shedding its legacy as a distant, multi-stop Central Asian frontier for intrepid travellers.
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Economy: Kazakhstan votes in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen president's grip on power
Polls have opened in Kazakhstan for parliamentary elections expected to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's power.
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Economy: Kazakhstan parliamentary elections begin: What’s at stake?
The Central Asian country heads to the polls on August 23.