ASTANA - Over the next three years, Kazakhstan plans to execute more than 600 investment projects in the agro-industrial sector, totaling $4.8 billion.
The Astana Times
The new STO platform will operate under the AIFC Fintech Lab, a regulatory sandbox established in the AIFC by the Astana Financial Services Authority to support development in the financial industry. / KazakhstanCoinTelegraph
Business and leisure travelers will now be able to experience the excellence of Air Astana's in-service when flying between Kazakhstan's and India's most commercial cities.
travelobiz
ASTANA - Kazakhstan faces a pivotal year as it navigates a mix of economic challenges and opportunities that could significantly shape its trajectory.
The Astana Times
ASTANA - Kazakhstan plans to attract US$ 10 billion in investments for major projects over the next three years.
The Astana Times
Kazakhstan's Afghanistan policy could be hindered in part by Astana's membership in the Eurasian Economic Union.
The Diplomat
ASTANA - Kazakhstan aims to double its national economy to $450 billion by 2029, with international financial institutions projecting economic growth between 3% and 4% in 2024, reported Kazinform.
The Astana Times
Many analysts see political reasons behind Moscow's threats to Kazakhstan's oil exports as Astana has refused to support Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory.
Jamestown
Given the depth of economic ties between Astana and Moscow, secondary sanctions against businesses, individuals, and banks in Kazakhstan could be highly costly for their economy.
Risk Advisory
The EU already represents 60% of foreign direct investment in Kazakhstan, von der Leyen underlined, saying the cooperation with Astana will be key to reaching the EU's climate objectives.
www.euractiv.com
In Russia, the hawkish part of the political elite is unhappy with the news coming out of Kazakhstan, and Moscow is ready to remind Astana of the price it will pay for worsening relations.
Foreign Policy
Russia may retain its position as Kazakhstan's primary trade partner, but its ability to control Astana's commerce through the Eura - sian Economic Union's regulations will be limited by Moscow's own economic dependence on China.
ETH Zurich
While the main focus has been to develop new sources, there is also an opportunity to develop bioenergy by upscaling production of liquid biodiesel from palm oil, and electricity generation using timber.
CIFOR Forests News
World solar capacity topped 200 gigawatts last year and is expected to reach 321 gigawatts by the end of 2016.
MIT Technology Review
