Astana, Kazakhstan – The long-awaited grand finale of the first Asian vocal mega-project, Silk Way Star, took place in Astana. It was an unprecedented television project, with millions of viewers in Kazakhstan and abroad following its development over 10 episodes. A welcoming address from the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was read at the project’s finale by State Counselor of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Erlan Karin. “Silk Way Star is a unique initiative designed to promote the development of spiritual interaction between Asian countries and strengthen the bonds of friendship between ourRead More

Kazakhstan could boost its GDP by up to 14% by 2050 through stronger investment in children’s education, health, and social well-being, according to a new UNICEF regional report Generation 2050: Central Asia, presented in Almaty on Nov. 26.  The analysis highlights that Kazakhstan’s favorable demographic structure with a dependency ratio of 62 non-working individuals per 100 working adults provides a unique opportunity to accelerate long-term economic growth.  UNICEF experts note that a large and growing youth population positions the country to build a highly competitive next-generation economy. Education quality andRead More

As November draws to a close, the annual shopping extravaganza – Black Friday, officially kicks off. This year, two well-known brands in the home apparel sector, EKOUAER and Arshiner, jointly take “emotional healing” as their theme and present a shopping experience that combines both quality and warmth. The event runs from November 20th to December 1st, with both brands offering limited-time discounts of up to 50% simultaneously, helping consumers stay warm through winter and embrace the New Year. EKOUAER: Three Pajama Series, Balancing Comfort and Ritual Sense EKOUAER, with the themeRead More