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business-standard.comfinance5 days ago
Kazakhstan to Auction 30 Oil Exploration Tracts on July 29
The Ministry of Energy will offer blocks across six regions with more than 9 billion barrels of oil equivalent in estimated resources. Application deadline is June 30.
Euronewsbusiness12 days ago
Hong Kong delegation visits Kazakhstan to expand trade ties
A Hong Kong delegation met Kazakh officials to discuss cooperation in finance, logistics, green energy and technology. Trade between China and Central Asia rose 12 percent year on year.
thehindu.comfinance13 days ago
Kazakhstan and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Discuss Irrigation Efficiency and Water Conservation
Kazvodhoz experts met U.S. officials to discuss digital metering and canal-loss reduction. The U.S. Embassy in Astana arranged the session amid forecasts of a 50 percent water shortfall by 2040.
info.gov.hkworld14 days ago
Hong Kong to Resume Direct Flights to Almaty in Early 2027
Hong Kong officials announced plans to restart nonstop service to Kazakhstan’s largest city. Cathay Pacific will operate three weekly flights using widebody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of next year.
naturalnews.comfinance15 days ago
Russia and Kazakhstan Sign Nuclear Plant Construction Agreement
Russia and Kazakhstan signed agreements on May 28 covering construction and financing for Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant. The project is estimated at $16.4 billion, with Moscow expected to provide 80-85 percent of the cost through state-backed export financing.
dailyalert.orgworld19 days ago
Rosatom Seeks Role in Kazakhstan's Planned Second Nuclear Plant
Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom has expressed interest in building a second nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. The announcement comes as a separate project at Balkhash moves toward final agreement.
dailyalert.orgfinance22 days ago
Rosatom Seeks Additional Year to Begin Kazakhstan Nuclear Plant Construction
Rosatom cited financing difficulties and the need for further site observation before starting work on Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant. Kazakh authorities had previously selected the Lake Balkhash location after extensive study.
citizen.co.zapolitics27 days ago
Kenya President Visits Kazakhstan to Strengthen Trade and Diplomatic Ties
President William Ruto described his state visit to Kazakhstan as deliberate and intentional. The trip marks the first official visit by a Kenyan president to the Central Asian country and focuses on expanding economic and diplomatic cooperation.
moneymorning.com.aufinance28 days ago
Kazakhstan Mining Production Expands as Water Supplies Face Pressure
Kazakhstan's mining output is increasing while national water resources face stress from climate change, aging infrastructure, and population growth. New water regulations introduced in 2025 require companies to adopt conservation measures, though enforcement remains limited.
Forbesfinance37 days ago
CSTO Security Council Committee to Meet in Moscow on May 26
The Russian Security Council Office announced the Collective Security Treaty Organization’s Committee of Secretaries of Security Councils will convene in Moscow on May 26. Representatives from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Russia will attend alongside CSTO Secre…
winnipegfreepress.comai38 days ago
Kazakhstan Signs MoU for $1.9 Billion Data Center and Gas Power Plant Project
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development signed a memorandum of understanding with a London-based consortium led by JMOT04 Ltd. for a $1.5 billion data center and a $400 million 250-Megawatt power plant. The project supports President Kassym-Jomart…
redpepper.org.ukworld44 days ago
Soviet Union Conducted Hundreds of Nuclear Tests in Kazakhstan During 1960s
The Soviet Union conducted hundreds of nuclear tests in Kazakhstan during the 1960s. These tests resulted in lasting environmental damage, including polluted land and radioactive lakes. Al Jazeera reported on the ongoing legacy, including health effects on generations.
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citizen.co.zabusiness54 days ago
GAC International and Allur Group Sign KD Production Cooperation Agreement in Guangzhou
GAC International and Kazakhstan's Allur Group signed a KD production industrial cooperation agreement on April 23, 2026, in Guangzhou, China. The agreement follows an initial signing in February 2026. Senior executives from both companies attended and witnessed the ceremony.
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Russia Agrees with Kazakhstan to Halt Druzhba Pipeline Oil Deliveries to Germany
Russia plans to redirect oil supplies originally destined for Germany through the Druzhba pipeline. The move follows Germany's rejection of Russian oil and an agreement with Kazakhstan on halting transit. Russian official Alexander Novak outlined the diversion strategy.
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