US miners facing tariff probes; IREN usurps MARA’s throne

Homepage > News > Business > US miners facing tariff probes; IREN usurps MARA’s throne Economic tariffs have block reward miners feeling uneasy, while July’s production numbers led to the dethroning of the longtime champion. The BTC network mining...

New Russian Border Rules Cause ‘Probka’ for Kazakhs at the Border

Russia’s introduction of a trial of new entry procedures for foreign citizens, including Kazakhs, on June 30, 2025, has led to massive traffic jams at border crossings, despite official claims that registration through the ruID app is voluntary....

Assets of Kazakhstan banks increased by almost T1.5 trillion in June – National Bank

OPEC predicts global economic improvement

BY SAM OTUONYE The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has predicted that the global economy may perform better than expected in the second half of the year despite trade conflicts. It added that refineries’ crude intake would...

Trump’s 100% Tariffs May Target Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a new wave of sanctions against Russia, including the potential imposition of 100% tariffs on its trading partners, which could affect Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and other former Soviet states. Who Could Be...

Criminal case opened against Olesya Keksel, former head of special prosecutors service of Kazakhstan

Astana. July 14. KazTAG - A criminal case has been opened against Olesya Keksel, former head of the special prosecutors service of the Prosecutor General's Office of Kazakhstan. "On July 4, 2025, the Prosecutor General's Office of Kazakhstan...

South Korean Firm to Invest Up to $3.1 Billion in Green Hydrogen Project in Kazakhstan

South Korea’s YPP Corporation is set to invest up to $3.1 billion in a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Kazakhstan, following the signing of a framework agreement with the national investment promotion agency, Kazakh...

Air Astana partners with flydocs to drive fleet-wide digital transformation

Air Astana has entered into a strategic partnership with flydocs to implement a comprehensive digital records management (DRM) solution across its fleet of over 60 aircraft. The collaboration is designed to digitise the airline's records...

flydocs and Air Astana to accelerate digital transformation

The collaboration brings together solutions from flydocs to create value out of aircraft maintenance data for Air Astana in the form of digital records management, ensuring smooth integration with their maintenance and engineering systems. Air...

Tennis Revolution in Kazakhstan: How Systemic Investment Is Creating Champions

Over the past decade, Kazakhstan has evolved from a promising tennis nation into a formidable contender on the global stage. Elena Rybakina’s Wimbledon triumph, Alexander Bublik’s steady rise, and a new wave of top-ranked juniors are no...

Tajikistan turns East: China becomes main economic ally, surpassing Russia

Editor's note: Teymur Atayev is an Azerbaijani publicist, historian, political scientist, and host of the program "Aspects of Foreign Affairs" on the Azerbaijani CBC TV channel (broadcasts in Russian). The article expresses the personal opinion of...

Russia’s relegation in Central Asia trade complete as China takes Tajikistan export-import crown

China has become Tajikistan’s number one trading partner. The development means Beijing has now surpassed Russia in trade volume with all five of the ex-Soviet Central Asian states. In recent years, China has also taken the top trade ranking in...

Tajikistan-Afghanistan trade jumps 31% y/y in 5M25, reaching nearly $40mn 

Trade between Tajikistan and neighboring Afghanistan has surged significantly in early 2025, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $40mn in the first five months of the year—an increase of 31.1% compared to the same period in 2024, according Amu,...

World economy may do better in second half of year: OPEC

OPEC said the global economy may perform better than expected in the second half of the year despite trade conflicts and refineries' crude intake would remain elevated to meet the uptick in summer travel, helping to support the demand outlook. In...

UN Special Rapporteur Issues Report Detailing Corporate Machinery that Profits Off Immiseration of Palestinians

Francesca Albanese [Source: aljazeera.com] In early July, Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, issued a damning report detailing how large corporations...

Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow 2025: Emerging Gateway to Central Asia

The Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow made a welcome return to Almaty on July 7, 2025, for its second edition, bringing together over 475 professionals and wine enthusiasts to discover 280 Italian wines from 78 producers across 14 regions. The event...

Gas chemical prices in Kazakhstan must be increased - Kazenergy

Astana. July 14. KazTAG – The low maximum wholesale price and demand for gas in Kazakhstan’s gas chemical industry necessitate a gradual increase in maximum prices for liquefied petroleum gas to an economically justified level, reports the...

Trump escalates trade offensive with new tariff notices to seven nations

On July 9, President Donald Trump issued formal tariff letters to the leaders of the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Algeria, Libya, Iraq and Moldova, expanding his trade crackdown. New duties between 20 percent and 30 percent will take effect on...

Highest GDP within 12 years recorded in Kazakhstan

Astana. July 15. KazTAG – Kazakhstan has recorded the highest GDP in 12 years, said Serik Zhumangarin, Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. “We will increase this growth rate in the manufacturing sector. Each of the industry ministers will be...

New York company recalls Silver Vobla because it could lead to botulism poisoning

Krasniy Oktyabr Inc. USA of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling its Aral brand Silver Vobla fish because the product was found to be uneviscerated. The fish were distributed nationwide through retail stores. The product comes in a clear plastic vacuum...