Asia Kazakhstan The country granted citizenship to more than 22.000 people last year, reported the Ministry of Internal Affairs; 17.676 applicants were kandas, a term referring to ethnic Kazakhs returning to Kazakhstan
Asia Kazakhstan Negotiations are underway with potential suppliers, including China National Nuclear Corporation, for the construction of third nuclear power plant; Kazakh Atomic Energy Agency reports talks of development of high-power nuclear and small modular reactors
Asia Kazakhstan Foreign nationals from neighboring and distant countries have increasingly chosen Kazakhstan as a destination for medical care; key areas of medical tourism include high-tech treatments in neurosurgery, reproductive services, dental care and cosmetology
Asia Kazakhstan Exchange rates boards will no longer be allowed on the streets or outdoors starting 9 September 2025; new rule applies to all currency exchange points, except those in airports, railway stations, business centers, casinos, border checkpoints
Asia Kazakhstan Five major initiatives with a total investment of around $19.5 billion in the metallurgical and petrochemical sectors are being implemented, expected to create over 8.000 permanent jobs; the news was reported during a May 21 government meeting