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Central Asia’s biggest state continues to push political reforms

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Central Asia’s biggest state continues to push political reforms

Kazakhstan is continuing to advance large-scale political and socioeconomic transformations. The country’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev underscored the historic significance and complexity of Kazakhstan’s upcoming parliamentary reform during the first meeting of the working group on parliamentary reform held on October 14. “Parliamentary reform is an exceptionally important and challenging task facing our country. It directly … Read more

Kazakhstan President proposes crypto reserve fund

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Kazakhstan President proposes crypto reserve fund

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed measures to optimize the use of the National Fund and accelerate the development of a digital asset ecosystem during his annual state-of-the-nation address on Monday Tokayev also urged the government to review tax incentives for investors, stressing that preferences should be granted selectively and reserved for projects that are … Read more

Wild history of jailed Kazakh ex-Premier’s $3 mn mansion makes it a tough sell in a soft market

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Wild history of jailed Kazakh ex-Premier’s mn mansion makes it a tough sell in a soft market

The bureaucrats at Kazakhstan’s state asset management company are facing a task that’s as unusual as it’s near impossible: selling a villa of the highest luxury. The 2,878-square-meter (30,980-square-foot) house in the swankiest corner of the capital, Astana, flaunts over-the-top features that have become a hallmark of luxury properties around the world: A pool with … Read more

Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places

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Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has previously praised the legislation as an opportunity to celebrate ethnic identity in Kazakhstan, a majority-Muslim country and former Soviet republic. | Photo Credit: Reuters Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law on Monday (June 30, 2025) prohibiting individuals from wearing clothing in public places that covers their faces, joining a … Read more

Kazakhstan positions itself as reform-oriented investment destination with focus on mining & logistics

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Kazakhstan positions itself as reform-oriented investment destination with focus on mining & logistics

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reiterated Kazakhstan’s commitment to being a reliable and reform-oriented investment destination, while emphasizing growing opportunities across strategic economic sectors and ongoing efforts to build a future-ready, digitally driven, and sustainable economy during the 37th plenary session of the Foreign Investors’ Council on June 24. Tokayev opened the session by acknowledging the complex … Read more

Unlocking strategic investment opportunities in a key Eurasian economy

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Unlocking strategic investment opportunities in a key Eurasian economy

Kazakhstan stands at a pivotal moment in its economic development — one shaped not by circumstance, but by deliberate, disciplined strategy. The country’s commitment to advancing a future of sustainable growth is reflected in its evolving policies, which aim to foster a favorable environment for long-term partnerships with global investors. As the Kazakh government’s principal … Read more