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J. Lo and Backstreet Boys concerts will bring up to 1 bln tenge in taxes in Kazakhstan
Astana. July 10. KazTAG – T1 billion in taxes is expected to be received from J. Lo and Backstreet Boys concerts in Kazakhstan, said Malik Khasenov, producer of the Astana Concert company. “According to the forecast, by the end of the year, the...

Large concert arena may appear in Astana within the next two to three years
Astana. July 10. KazTAG – Within two to three years, a large concert venue for 10-15 thousand spectators will appear in Astana, said Malik Khasenov, producer of the Astana Concert company. “I think that in Astana, in general, for sure, within two...

Kazakhstan And Moldova Deepen Diplomatic Bonds Amid New Embassy Opening
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 2. President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi, where they discussed the prospects for the...

Kazakhstan's Abai, Russia's Omsk Ink Deal On Joint Dev't Of Irtysh River
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 2. A protocol on the joint use and development of the Irtysh River, as well as an Interaction Plan on international and foreign economic relations for 2025-2028, was signed between the...

Three concerts of world stars may take place next year in Kazakhstan
Astana. July 10. KazTAG – There are three confirmations of concerts of world stars for 2026 with a 70% development level, said Malik Khasenov, producer of the Astana Concert company. “At the moment, we already have three confirmations for next...

NCFI signs four MoUs on combating money laundering and financing terrorism
Luxembourg: On the sidelines of the Egmont Group's General Meeting, held in Luxembourg, the National Centre for Financial Information signed four memoranda of understanding with counterpart units in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Japan, the...

SUGAR MAFIA: Taste or test for corporate regulation in Africa
Kagera Sugar was among the early bidders to take over Tongaat Hulett’s sugar assets SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | When Tongaat Hulett began its journey in Southern Africa, the global sugar industry was shedding off its reliance on...

Kazakhstan to revise gas processing plant project with participation of Eni, Shell
ASTANA, July 2. /TASS/. The construction of a gas processing plant at a major Karachaganak field in Kazakhstan with the participation of shareholders, including oil and gas companies Eni and Shell, will be revised, with the republic’s authorities...

Tackling Corruption in Kazakhstan: The Latest Trends
As previously reported by The Times of Central Asia, anti-corruption efforts are a cornerstone of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s agenda. Court-ordered funds confiscated from corrupt officials have been used to finance public infrastructure:...

More than 2,000 people moved under voluntary resettlement program in Kazakhstan
Astana. July 10. KazTAG - As of July 1, 2,202 people, including 1,091 repatriates and 1,111 migrants, have moved from labor-surplus to labor-deficit regions of the country, reports the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population. “As...

Kazakhstan, Moldova Set To Strengthen Political And Economic Cooperation
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 2 . Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu, met with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai...

Kazakhstan’s ECOJER Association Granted UN Consultative Status
The Kazakhstan Association of Regional Environmental Initiatives, ECOJER, has been granted special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the organization’s press service announced. This designation...

Kazakhstan rescinds plans for Karachaganak gas processing plant with current shareholders
ASTANA, July 2 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan's energy ministry said on Wednesday it had terminated plans for construction of a gas processing plant at the Karachaganak field with the participation of the project's current shareholders. It said, without...

Kazakhstan’s National Bank explores state crypto reserve possibilities
Kazakhstan is moving to integrate digital assets into its financial system, with the National Bank supporting the MPs’ proposal to create a state-owned crypto reserve. This marks one of the most concrete efforts yet by a Central Asian country to...

Kazakhstan to Address Multilateralism, Financial Relations, AI at BRICS Summit
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will address multilateralism, financial relations, and artificial intelligence (AI) at the upcoming BRICS Summit on July 6–7 in Rio de Janeiro, said Aibek Smadiyarov, a spokesperson for the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, during a...

Trump Targets Six More Countries with Steep Tariffs Amid Global Trade Shakeup
In a new wave of tariff announcements, U.S. President Donald Trump has sent official letters to six additional countries, informing them of sharply increased import duties set to take effect August 1, 2025. The latest recipients of these letters...

Iran Releases Currency Exchange Rates For July 10
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has released the official exchange rates for foreign currencies as of July 10, Trend reports. According to the rates announced by the CBI, the value of 45...

Indian Commerce Team To Visit Washington For Trade Talks; Key Sticking Points Include Dairy, Autos
An Indian commerce ministry team will soon visit Washington for another round of talks on the proposed trade agreement with the US to iron out differences in sectors. | Representative Image New Delhi: An Indian commerce ministry team will soon...

Indian team to soon visit Washington for trade talks
An Indian commerce ministry team will soon visit Washington for another round of talks on the proposed trade agreement with the US to iron out differences in sectors, like agriculture and automobiles, a government official said on Thursday....

Chinese business owners now in US see American dream become reality of hardship
As the US wields tariffs in a bid to lure manufacturers back home, an erratic trade policy, a controversial immigration crackdown and weakening consumer demand have taken the shine off the American dream for some Chinese investors already...