Kazakhstan rolls out strategic vision for petrochemical industry growth

Kazakhstan rolls out strategic vision for petrochemical industry growth

Shorouk Express Economy Materials 16 May 2025 16:39 (UTC +04:00) Photo: KazMunayGas Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy is advancing over $15 billion worth of petrochemical investment projects to boost industrial development and global competitiveness. Key initiatives include a polypropylene plant (500,000 tons/year, operational since 2022) and a polyethylene plant (1.25 million tons/year, under construction)….

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Kazakhstan steers economic progress in CIS arena in early 2025

Kazakhstan steers economic progress in CIS arena in early 2025

Shorouk Express ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 12. According to the Interstate Statistical Committee of the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Kazakhstan demonstrated steady growth in key socio-economic indicators from January through February 2025, Trend reports. The report shows that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in constant prices has picked up by 4.8 percent compared to…

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Kazakhstan asserts strategic influence in rare and rare-earth metals markets

Kazakhstan asserts strategic influence in rare and rare-earth metals markets

Shorouk Express Economy Materials 10 May 2025 13:37 (UTC +04:00) Photo: Artificial Intelligence Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a major global supplier of rare and rare earth metals by expanding its mineral resource base, developing over 100 deposits, and promoting investment in high-tech processing industries. With significant reserves of elements like tungsten, lithium,…

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Kazakhstan, Russia note development of multifaceted cooperation between countries

Kazakhstan, Russia note development of multifaceted cooperation between countries

Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 17. The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hold a telephone conversation with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, Akorda’s press service says, Trend reports. According to the information, the parties noted the progressive development of Kazakh-Russian multifaceted cooperation and discussed the progress of implementing agreements previously reached at the highest…

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Russians obtain e-signatures in Kazakhstan instead of heading back home

Russians obtain e-signatures in Kazakhstan instead of heading back home

Shorouk Express ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 1. Russians will be able to obtain a qualified electronic signature (QES) without leaving Kazakhstan. Data obtained by Trend from Rossotrudnichestvo (Federal Service for the Development of Cultural, Educational and Humanitarian Ties of Russia with Foreign Countries) shows that it is no longer necessary to return to Russia to receive…

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Kazakhstan and Türkiye committed to further strengthening strategic partnership

Kazakhstan and Türkiye committed to further strengthening strategic partnership

Shorouk Express ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 30. Presidents of Kazakhstan and Türkiye Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation, Akorda’s press service reports, Trend reports. According to the information, the presidents exchanged Eid al-Fitr greeting, wishing peace and prosperity to the brotherly peoples of Kazakhstan and Türkiye. “The parties reaffirmed their strong commitment…

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