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Kazakhstan News Digest: PepsiCo's Snack Plant in Kazakhstan, Cooperation with South Korea's Cooperation In today's broadcast, we delve into the latest news from Kazakhstan, focusing on the recent agreements and collaborations between Kazakhstan and South Korea and PepsiCo's significant investment in Kazakhstan, creating Central Asia's largest snack production plant Watch full episode here https://youtu.be/cuqfxn-QHtg

📍 Altyn-Emel’s Singing Dune, Kazakhstan Explore the amazing spectacle of the «Singing Dune» in Altyn-Emel. This natural phenomenon continues to amaze with its mysterious sounds and stunning landscapes Video credit: @rustem_turdaliyev

Central Asian Expert Forum Sets Regional Cooperation Priorities ASTANA — Astana hosted the seventh Central Asian Expert Forum, titled the Gravity of Trust, on June 14. The event brought together experts from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. The forum aimed to set mutual development priorities, enhance regional cooperation channels, and strengthen Central Asia’s transit and transport potential. VII Central… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=86141

Disney Brings Kazakh Voices to Global Hits: “Inside Out 2,” “Moana 2,” and “Mufasa: The Lion King” ASTANA—Three animated films, “Inside Out 2,” “Moana 2,” and “Mufasa: The Lion King,” produced by Walt Disney Pictures, are to be dubbed in the Kazakh language this year. Photo credit: Disney Movies “Inside Out 2,” an animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, was released in cinemas worldwide on June… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=86051

Inaugural US-Kazakhstan Business Forum Fosters Economic Relations ASTANA – The first-ever United States (U.S.)-Kazakhstan Business Forum, held at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC on June 5, brought together distinguished speakers and key stakeholders to explore avenues for enhanced economic collaboration between the two countries, reported the Kazakhstan Cultural-Business Association of North America (KCBANA). Photo credit: KCBANA/Facebook This significant event,… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=86114

PepsiCo Sees Kazakhstan as Gateway to Central Asia’s Economic Promise ASTANA — Central Asia holds significant economic potential, and Kazakhstan provides the necessary economic and geopolitical stability for projects to thrive, stated David Manzini, the president of PepsiCo for Central Asia, Russia, Belarus, and the Caucasus, in an interview with The Astana Times during the official launch of the plant’s construction in the Almaty… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=86149

Strategic Partnership Upgraded as South Korean President Wraps Up Visit to Kazakhstan ASTANA – This week, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol visited Kazakhstan as part of his week-long Central Asia tour. In Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Yoon Suk Yeol emphasized mutual interests in economic cooperation, technological innovation, and cultural exchange. This week, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol visited Kazakhstan as part of his… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=86136

Kazakhstan, U.S. Expand Trade and Economic Cooperation ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Katherine Tai, the United States (U.S.) Trade Representative, on June 14, emphasizing the significance of her visit in expanding trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and the U.S. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with Katherine Tai. Photo credit: Akorda As reported by the Akorda press service, Tokayev highlighted that the… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=86126

Kazakhstan to Launch $160 Million PepsiCo Snack Production Plant in 2026 PepsiCo’s new venture in Kazakhstan is poised to significantly impact Central Asia’s economy. David Manzini, President of PepsiCo for Central Asia, emphasized Kazakhstan’s economic stability as pivotal for their $160 million investment. The project, set to be Central Asia’s largest plant, aims to initially produce 16,000 tons of products annually, with plans to increase to 21,000 tons by 2027, creating 350 direct jobs and numerous indirect opportunities.

News Digest: Foreign Media on South Korean – Kazakh Relations, Middle Corridor and More ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes high-level visits, Middle Corridor competitiveness, digital economy, and more. Photo credit: The Astana Times Kishida to visit Kazakhstan in August for first Central Asia Summit Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will be visiting… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=86106