Kazakh envoy calls on Abdul Aleem Khan

ISLAMABAD - Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin called on Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Tuesday. They discussed key matters concerning bilateral relations, trade cooperation, and strengthening institutional ties...

U.S., China Talk Trade and TikTok

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief. The highlights this week: The United States and China enter another round of trade negotiations, Beijing mulls a local government bailout, and a leak of material from the Great Firewall exposes Chinese...

Second Ministerial Dialogue “Central Asia + Japan” on Economy and Energy Held in Tokyo

On 16 September 2025, the Second Ministerial Dialogue on Economy and Energy in the “Central Asia + Japan” format took place in Tokyo, chaired by Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Yoji Muto. The meeting brought together high-level...

Aircraft and Engine Leasing Transactions in Kazakhstan: Key Legal Considerations

This Insight outlines key Kazakhstan law aspects regarding cross-border aircraft and engine leasing transactions. REGISTRATION AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK Kazakhstan law and international treaties (conventions) will apply to cross-border aircraft and...

Kazakhstan toughens criminal code against money mules, forced marriage

ALMATY, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan has enacted amendments to its criminal code to explicitly outlaw "money mule" scams and impose tougher penalties on forced marriage, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said Tuesday. The legislation defines...

Vietnam’s international financial centre vision confronts reality of legal and market gaps

Its financial ecosystem is still seen as fledging and shallow, while its stock market is still classified as a frontier market by MSCI [HO CHI MINH CITY] As Vietnam accelerates efforts to establish an international financial centre (IFC) with an...

Tokayev Calls for On-Time Harvest, Bigger Agricultural Role in Economy

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host the second AgriForum in November to discuss sectoral development and state support measures, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a Sept. 16 working trip to the Akmola Region, where he inspected...

Tehran and Almaty Discuss Creation of Trade Hub

Tue 16 Sep 2025 | 07:08 PM Parties consider idea of joint commodity exchange and green corridor At a meeting with a delegation from the Tehran Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Сhairman of the Association of Free Economic Zones of Kazakhstan...

Uzbekistan reveals trade turnover with Turkmenistan

- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - TASHKENT, Sept 16 (UzA/APP) : Uzbekistan’s trade turnover with Turkmenistan reached $586.6 million from January through July 2025, Trend reports. Data obtained from the National Statistics...

Pakistan, Kazakhstan to launch direct flights, fast-track visas to boost trade ties

Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to enhance connectivity and trade cooperation through the launch of direct flights, fast-track business visas, and joint business forums, as Kazakhstan’s Ambassador, Yerzhan Kistafin, called on Federal Minister...

Kazakhstan Sees Malaysia As ASEAN Gateway, Seeks Stronger Trade And Investment Links

By Noor Bakhtiar Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Kazakhstan is turning to the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 to expand trade and investment with Malaysia, which it sees as a strategic partner and entry point to the...

Kazakhstan’s short-term economic indicator grows 9.6 percent in January–August

Kazakhstan Moves to Ban Electric Scooters from Sidewalks

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs is preparing new legislation that would prohibit electric scooters from being used on sidewalks, Deputy Minister Igor Lepekha announced. Initial restrictions on scooters were introduced in 2023, requiring...

World : Kazakhstan Sees Malaysia As ASEAN Gateway, Seeks Stronger Trade And Investment Links

By Noor Bakhtiar Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Kazakhstan is turning to the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 to expand trade and investment with Malaysia, which it sees as a strategic partner and entry point to the...

Teachers of two universities of Turkmenistan took part in the seminar in Astana

Within the framework of the Erasmus program+ a group of teachers of the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan and the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas visited Astana to participate in a four -day seminar. According to...

Kazakhstan announces new stage in nuclear energy development at 69th IAEA General Conference

September 16, 2025, 14:58 Astana. September 16. KazTAG – Kazakhstan addressed the 69th session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful nuclear energy, global security and sustainable development. Head of...

Kazakhstan to Introduce Legal Framework for Digital Financial Assets, Including Stablecoins

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to regulate digital financial assets (DFAs) under a new banking law, introducing stablecoins, tokenized assets, and digital financial instruments as a distinct class in the country’s financial system. Photo credit:...

Kazakhstan to Build Major Dry Port and Logistics Hub on Chinese Border 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to construct a large-scale transport and logistics center, the Kolzhat Dry Port, on its border with China, LS.com reported on Sept. 15. The Almaty Region akimat (administration) told LS.com in a written response that the...

How MIDF harnesses Islamic finance

How is MIDF (Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd) leveraging Islamic finance to support Malaysia’s industrial transformation, especially in high-growth sectors? MIDF is strategically using Islamic finance as a catalyst to accelerate...

End of a Dark 'Tradition': Kazakhstan Outlaws Forced Marriages After Outcry Over Bride Kidnappings

Kazakhstan has taken a historic step to end one of its most disturbing practices, banning forced marriages and bride kidnappings under new legislation that carries prison terms of up to 10 years. The law, which came into force this week, is being...