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    Kazakhstan wraps up Asian Beach Games 2026 with eight medals
    Sport
    Kazakhstan wraps up Asian Beach Games 2026 with eight medals
    23:10, 29 April 2026
    Olga Shmelyova wins gold and silver at 2026 Canoe Sprint Asian Championships
    Sport
    Olga Shmelyova wins gold and silver at 2026 Canoe Sprint Asian Championships
    00:18, 26 April 2026
    Kazakhstan wins silver in women’s water polo at Asian Beach Games 2026
    Sport
    Kazakhstan wins silver in women’s water polo at Asian Beach Games 2026
    18:10, 25 April 2026
    Kazakhstan reports decline in maternal and infant mortality
    Healthcare
    Maternal mortality in Kazakhstan decline by 35% in five years
    09:13, 24 April 2026
    Births in S. Korea surge at record pace in February
    Asia
    Births in S. Korea surge at record pace in February
    18:11, 22 April 2026
    Northern Ireland introduces landmark paid leave for miscarriage
    Around the World
    Northern Ireland introduces landmark paid leave for miscarriage
    15:12, 7 April 2026
    South Korea launches app to track stalkers
    Asia
    South Korea launches app to track stalkers
    04:22, 6 April 2026
    ADB Boosts Women’s Access to Affordable Housing, Promotes Green Mortgages in Kazakhstan News from Country Offices | 01 April 2026 SHARE THIS PAGE ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN (1 April 2026) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 90 billion tenge ($173.6 million equivalent) loan to Otbasy Bank JSC to expand access to affordable housing finance for women and offer green mortgage products for low- to moderate-income households across Kazakhstan. The Promoting Inclusive and Green Housing Finance Project will provide residential mortgage financing to more than 2,000 eligible households, prioritizing women borrowers. It will also support the development of a green mortgage finance framework that can be replicated across Kazakhstan’s banking sector, encouraging the construction and financing of more affordable, energy-efficient housing. “Our partnership with Otbasy Bank on the Umai Program showed how access to affordable mortgages can change the lives of women and broaden their economic opportunities,” said ADB Country Director for Kazakhstan Utsav Kumar. “The new project takes the program’s success further by including green mortgage products that will help households reduce energy costs and promote sustainable housing.” Women compose over half of Kazakhstan’s population, yet they earn about 25% less than men on average. This persistent gender gap continues to limit their access to housing finance and underscores the need for a long-term solution. The high proportion of the country’s energy-intensive housing—estimated at more than 80%—also highlights the crucial role of green mortgage products in boosting energy efficiency and affordability for households. To further advance support, ADB also approved a $500,000 technical assistance—equally financed with Otbasy Bank—to strengthen Otbasy Bank’s capacity to assess and mitigate climate risks and integrate environmental, social, and governance risk management practices into its housing finance operations. Kazakhstan joined ADB in 1994. Since then, ADB has committed more than $8 billion in loans, grants, and technical assistance to support the country’s development across key sectors, including public sector management, transport, finance, and energy. ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—50 from the region.
    Economy
    ADB boosts women’s access to affordable housing, promotes green mortgages in Kazakhstan
    09:11, 2 April 2026
    No. of marriages in S. Korea rises 8.1 pct to 7-yr high in 2025
    Asia
    No. of marriages in S. Korea rises 8.1 pct to 7-yr high in 2025
    10:57, 19 March 2026
    Most unmarried people under 30 in Japan do not want children: survey
    Asia
    Most unmarried people under 30 in Japan do not want children: survey
    00:42, 16 March 2026
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    44 babies born in Almaty on referendum day
    20:20, 15 March 2026
    Tajikistan delegation joins global leaders at UN Women’s Rights Summit
    Central Asia
    Tajikistan delegation joins global leaders at UN Women’s Rights Summit
    17:16, 14 March 2026
    Uber lets women choose women drivers
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    Uber lets women choose women drivers
    13:27, 10 March 2026
    UN chief calls for making justice a reality for women, girls
    Around the World
    UN chief calls for making justice a reality for women, girls
    03:25, 9 March 2026
    Nearly 39% of women hold senior civil service positions in Kazakhstan
    Authorities
    Nearly 39% of women hold senior civil service positions in Kazakhstan
    10:46, 8 March 2026
    Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extends International Women’s Day greetings to women of Kazakhstan
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    Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extends International Women’s Day greetings to women of Kazakhstan
    08:20, 8 March 2026
    Who run the World? Queens!
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    Who Run the World? Queens!
    08:00, 8 March 2026
    Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attends gala concert in Astana
    President
    President Tokayev attends gala concert in Astana
    20:58, 6 March 2026
    Science
    President
    President: Our main strategic potential is in infrastructure, technology, education, and science
    20:36, 6 March 2026
    Tokayev: Protecting Independence is the core of the draft New Constitution
    President
    Tokayev: Protecting Independence is the core of the draft New Constitution
    20:03, 6 March 2026
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