Kazakhstan

ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. warned Kazakhstan that its top oil field is nearing peak output. The company stated that the production from this field is expected to sharply decline within the next decade.

Kazakhstan plans to return to the yuan debt market this year to access cheaper financing from China, with a $500 million deal in the works. The move aims to leverage China's financial market for cost-effective borrowing.

Peter Lee Ka-kit's family office signed a green energy project deal with Kazakhstan authorities during his visit and meeting with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. The cooperation follows a June visit by a delegation led by John Lee Ka-chiu.

Galymzhan Abaildayev, a Kazakhstan activist, is accused of jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge. His roommate, Josh Karadag, stated Abaildayev told him he planned the plunge on his birthday.

A customer ordered a Hammerhead Karoo 3 bike computer from Tradeinn/Bikeinn for delivery to Kazakhstan, but it was mistakenly shipped to Russia. Tradeinn ignored warnings, marked the order as 'Delivered' after the package was returned to sender, and refused a refund despite the item never reaching the customer.

OPEC+ approved an oil production increase of 188,000 barrels per day starting September, completing the rollback of voluntary output cuts. The decision follows export disruptions from the Gulf, Russia, and Kazakhstan linked to the Iran and Ukraine wars.

A Chinese-speaking threat actor is suspected in cyber attacks targeting government organizations in Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Syria, since January 2025. The attacks, using OctLurk and SilkLurk malware, target sectors like healthcare, research, and government offices.

Kazakhstan and Russia are discussing an arrangement where Kazakh facilities would refine Russian crude oil to address local fuel shortages, with a portion of the refined gasoline and diesel to be returned to Russia.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with leaders from Slovakia, Namibia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Kazakhstan in July 2026, including discussions in Beijing and Shanghai during the World AI Conference. He also hosted North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song in Beijing after a June meeting with Kim Jong-un. Xi has met 26 national leaders this year, including US President Donald Trump, with three more anticipated.

Wildberries is seeking state support and expanding warehouse operations in Kazakhstan amid Ukrainian drone strikes. The Russian government is exploring ways to assist Wildberries and its platform sellers following the attacks.

Wildberries, Russia’s largest marketplace, is seeking warehouse space in Kazakhstan after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged its logistics facilities in Russia. The company aims to secure up to 100,000 square meters of storage to protect its supply chain from further attacks.

Russia is experiencing a 'narrative collapse' in its war against Ukraine as Kyiv gains momentum both on the battlefield and in U.S. right-wing media. A Trump ally, Laura Loomer, accused American leaders of being influenced by Russian propaganda, while Kazakhstan's president urged Russia to 'freeze' the war.

NASA astronaut Chris Williams returned to Earth after 241 days in space, completing over 100 million miles and 3,800 orbits, landing in Kazakhstan with two Russian cosmonauts. During his mission, he conducted research on cancer treatments, semiconductor manufacturing, and spacecraft systems, including two spacewalks.

Drones have disrupted Kazakh oil exports, halting supplies and posing risks to the economy and energy markets. The conflict amid the Russia-Ukraine war is slowing oil flow from Kazakhstan.

A U.S.-Russian space crew, including NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, landed safely in Kazakhstan after a 241-day mission on the International Space Station. The mission highlights ongoing U.S.-Russia cooperation in space despite diplomatic tensions following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

A U.S.-Russian space crew, including NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, landed safely in Kazakhstan after an eight-month mission on the International Space Station. The crew's 241-day mission marked Williams and Mikaev's first spaceflight and Kud-Sverchkov's second, with cooperation continuing between the U.S. and Russia despite geopolitical tensions.

The Russian Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft landed in Kazakhstan, ending a 241-day mission in space. Three crew members returned after an 8-month stay at the space station.

A US-Russian space crew landed safely in the steppes of Kazakhstan after an eight-month stint on the International Space Station. The crew's return marks the completion of their extended mission aboard the ISS.

A U.S.-Russian space crew, including NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, landed safely in Kazakhstan after an eight-month mission on the International Space Station. Their 241-day mission marked the first for Williams and Mikaev and the second for Kud-Sverchkov, with ongoing U.S.-Russia cooperation on the space station despite geopolitical tensions.

A U.S.-Russian space crew, including NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, landed safely in Kazakhstan after an eight-month mission on the International Space Station. Despite geopolitical tensions, the U.S. and Russia continue cooperating on space projects, with a newly arrived crew joining Expedition 75.

A U.S.-Russian space crew landed safely in Kazakhstan after an eight-month mission on the International Space Station. The crew returned to Earth in the steppes of Kazakhstan following their extended stay on the ISS.

A US-Russian space crew safely landed in Kazakhstan after completing an 8-month mission on the International Space Station. The crew's return marks the end of their extended stay aboard the orbital laboratory.

Balaji Srinivasan, a tech guru and former Coinbase CTO, had his Network School in Malaysia shut down after a regulatory crackdown linked to Israeli nationals, leading him to sign a new agreement with Kazakhstan for his 'nomad' commune. Malaysian authorities revoked the school's licenses, citing licensing violations, while Srinivasan aims to establish a techno-optimism hub in Central Asia.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged Putin to consider freezing the war in Ukraine and returning to a revamped version of the 2022 Istanbul talks.

Kazakhstan’s president urged Putin to 'freeze' the war in Ukraine. The move represents the most overt intervention from one of Moscow’s closest partners amid Kyiv's increased pressure through drone attacks.

Kazakhstan plans to create a national strategic crypto reserve by requiring bitcoin miners to contribute 10% of mined assets after electricity costs, under a government program that provides subsidized power in exchange for state participation. The initiative, led by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, involves a state-linked fund and the National Investment Corporation to manage the reserve, leveraging the country's coal-powered mining infrastructure.

Kazakhstan has approved new rules requiring cryptocurrency miners to adhere to strict infrastructure standards and to transfer a portion of their mined assets to a state-backed national reserve.

The agreement gives Balaji Srinivasan’s tech community a potential new base in Kazakhstan. Malaysian authorities are clamping down on the Network School over alleged licensing breaches.

Vanadium is recognized as a critical mineral by the United States, the European Union, Russia, China, and others due to its role in energy storage and industrial alloys. Kazakhstan is exploring its potential through discussions at the Astana Metals & Metallurgy Congress, where Ferro-Alloy Resources CEO Nicholas Bridgen highlighted the company's assets and strategy.

Britain's mobile phone signal is worse than that of Kazakhstan, Cambodia, and Romania. Additionally, London's download speeds are slower than those in war-torn Kharkiv.

Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure are causing fuel shortages and forcing Russia to restrict diesel exports and import gasoline, with consequences for daily life in Russia ahead of State Duma elections. Strikes on refineries like Omsk and Saratov have disrupted production, while Moscow seeks fuel from Kazakhstan, challenging Putin's narrative of controlling the war's impact.

The Hong Kong stock exchange is attracting foreign companies from Asia and North America seeking international capital. Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, Kazakhstan's railway operator, filed for a Hong Kong listing on June 30.

Kazakhstan's foreign ministry denied Russian media claims that its territory was used to launch drones in a July attack on the Omsk oil refinery, calling the reports provocative and evidence-free.

A Kazakhstan court overturned a $1.4 billion international arbitration award that had allowed Ukraine’s Naftogaz to collect from Russia’s Gazprom. The original award was issued by the Astana International Financial Centre.

A US strike reportedly damaged the Aq Taqeh Khan railway bridge in Iran's Golestan province, a key trade link for China and Russia. The route, which passes through Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, has been critical for China-Iran trade and Russia's cargo shipments to Iran since late 2025. Repairs to the bridge are expected to be completed quickly.

Kazakhstan's president signed a decree to boost crypto adoption by targeting gas-powered electricity for mining, offering income tax exemptions for regulated crypto transactions, and enabling cross-border stablecoin payments.

Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court ruled President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev can seek re-election in 2029 after constitutional amendments approved via a March referendum reset term limits. The court determined his current term does not count under the new rules, which also expanded presidential powers by restructuring parliament and creating a new advisory council.

Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court ruled that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev can seek another term in 2029 due to constitutional amendments approved in a March referendum. The changes reset term limits, merged parliament's two chambers into one, and expanded presidential powers, including appointing key officials and creating the People’s Council.

The South China Morning Post will host its China Conference in Astana, Kazakhstan in September, following a Hong Kong delegation to Central Asia. This marks the first such event by a local media outlet in the region, aiming to explore new opportunities and showcase the area's dynamism.

Opec+ countries plan to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August, marking the fifth consecutive month of output hikes as fuel prices decline. The decision involves Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman.