The Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan has outlined the vision to develop Alatau into the business capital of Eurasia. The city is intended to serve as an FDI hub and a gateway for cooperation between China and Central Asia. Together with Almaty and the Almaty Region, an agglomeration of six to seven million people is planned.
Key facts
- Alatau is intended to function as an FDI hub and business capital of Eurasia.
- The goal is an agglomeration of six to seven million people with Almaty.
- Kazakhstan has over 1,700 startups and one of the fastest-growing ecosystems globally.
- Astana Hub is already active in 20 cities in Kazakhstan and internationally.