Asia Kazakhstan Commenting on the tragic accident at the Kostenko coalmine, Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov said that all those responsible will be punished, stating that the government is aware of its responsibility
Asia Kazakhstan 1.328 million vacancies were published in 2025, while job seekers uploaded 1.454 million profiles, with labour supply exceeding demand by 10%; 50% of vacancies were working-class jobs 75% skilled labor, nurses and medical assistants the most sought-after
Asia Kazakhstan A controversial set of amendments into law banning “LGBT propaganda” has been signed; Kazakh and international rights activists say it will institutionalize discrimination against LGBT people and give authorities an additional tool to curb free speech
Asia Kazakhstan Amendments to legislation on the protection of medical workers introduce separate criminal liability for violence against medical staff and ambulance drivers during performing their duties and enhance professional liability insurance for medical personnel
Asia Kazakhstan Investment in Kazakhstan’s tourism sector increased by 38,1% to 923 billion tenge (approximately US$2 billion) in the January-October 2025 period, as the country recorded steady growth in both inbound and domestic travel