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Minerals push shapes agenda

Thailand is exploring the possibility of importing rare earth minerals from Kazakhstan to strengthen its electric vehicle (EV) industry.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

Kazakhstan signs €10bn in deals with Europe as Tokayev wraps Brussels visit

During President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to Brussels, strategic documents were signed with the EU, and 30 commercial deals were concluded with EU companies, with the EU being the Central Asian country's largest trading and investment partner.

Euronews · Jun 24

How a giant ‘disco ball’ could turn Kazakhstan into an unlikely AI superpower

IN FOCUS: The president of the former Soviet Republic describes artificial intelligence adoption as a ‘matter of national survival’. Anthony Cuthbertson reveals why Kazakhstan is going all in on AI

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Hong Kong wants to be a bridge between Central Asia and Chinese businesses

High-level Hong Kong delegation visited Kazakhstan and offered new partnership in several economy sectors including professional services for companies attempting to enter respective markets.

Euronews · Jun 4

Cyprus and Kazakhstan deepen ties with agreements, flights and investment plans

Five cooperation agreements were signed during the first visit by a Cypriot president to Kazakhstan. The talks focused on trade, investment, transport and digital development, while new direct flights and diplomatic initiatives aim to strengthen links between Europe and Central Asia.

Euronews · Jun 4

Trade turnover in Eurasian Economic Union exceeds €80 billion last year

EAEU leaders gathered in Astana for a two-day summit to discuss AI integration, shared digital markets and trade corridors as the bloc marks its 12th year with turnover forecast to further exceed the record set in 2025.

Euronews · May 29

Tokyo governor urges global capitals to share best practices in Astana visit

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike discussed hydrogen energy, AI cooperation and urban resilience during visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan.

Euronews · May 25

Turkic leaders drive their alliance towards an 'influential geopolitical power centre'

Turkic states' leaders have joined forces to advance digital and AI expansion projects in conjunction with their regional push for trade, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and regional connectivity developments to address the world's urgent "critical issues".

Euronews · May 17

‘A united region’: Central Asian nations meet to protect the Caspian Sea and biodiversity

Water scarcity, desertification and biodiversity loss were among the issues tackled at the Regional Ecological Summit.

Euronews · May 1

Central Asia bets on ‘ecological solidarity’ as water crisis deepens

Beyond political signalling, the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana delivered tangible commitments. A total of 17 agreements worth over $2.3 billion were signed at RES 2026, with the bulk of investments channelled into renewable energy, waste management, and industrial decarbonisation.

Euronews · Apr 23