Some say that Central Asia is home to the most dogged businessmen, since doing business under favorable conditions is only half the battle. Just a few entrepreneurs manage to survive under the …
Petrofac JV Secures $135MM Kazakhstan Deal
The engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning (EPCC) contract is for new water treating facilities for NCOC in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. The work scope for the 30-month …
Digital Kazakhstan program for rural connectivity making progress
Kazakhstan’s mobile market was once highly … spending on telecoms services and devices is under pressure from the financial effect of large-scale job losses and the consequent restriction …
Uzbekistan Announces Second COVID-19 Lockdown
On July 8, the government of Uzbekistan announced a second nationwide lockdown would begin on July 10 and run through August 1. The decision comes three days after Kazakhstan began its own second …
Kazakhstan well poised to tackle digital learning but challenges remain
The country’s relatively advantageous digital position makes its transition to digital learning particularly interesting to watch, Arthur van Diesen, UNICEF’s representative in Kazakhstan told ‘Astana …
Kazakhstan beachgoers beat seal unconscious so kids could take photos
A seal was beaten the point of unconsciousness by a group of men at a Kazakhstan beach — so kids could take pictures with it, according to a report. The helpless mammal was swimming in the …
Nur-Sultan’s financial hub to be at heart of Kazakhstan’s recovery and greening
With the support of authorities and growing green credentials, the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is well placed to play a key role in the country’s recovery and sustainable economic …
Kazakhstan’s AIFC to bring more revenue to state budget by project co-funding
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jul. 7 By Nargiz Sadikhova – Trend: Kazakhstan’s Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) is planning to maintain sustainability of companies registered in its jurisdiction …
Baby seal is pelted with rocks by beachgoers after the curious animal approached them in Kazakhstan
The thoughtless incident, in which beachgoers laugh while aiming rocks at the pup, was filmed in Aktau located on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea and shared to social media yesterday.
China-backed AIIB approves loan of 661 mln euros for Kazakhstan’s COVID-19 response
The Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on Monday it would lend 661.8 million euros ($746.84 million) to help the government of Kazakhstan mitigate the impact of the …