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Kazakhstan Expands Air Connectivity as Air Astana Launches Shanghai Flights

By Aiman Nakispekova in International on 9 April 2026

ASTANA – Air Astana is strengthening connectivity between Kazakhstan and China with a new direct Almaty-Shanghai flight, launched in late March, the company said during a press conference in Shanghai. The route operates three times a week and complements existing flights to Beijing, Guangzhou, Sanya, Urumqi and Yining. With the addition of …

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By Aida Haidar in Business,Editor’s Picks on 9 April 2026

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Kazakhstan Reviews Infrastructure, Inflation Measures With International Financial Institutions

By Aida Haidar in Business on 9 April 2026

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By Aida Нaidar in International on 9 April 2026

Astana to Host Billie Jean King Cup Tie as Rybakina Sits Out Canada Clash

By Aida Haidar in Astana,Sports on 9 April 2026

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