Apple Pay is still in its infancy, but its infrastructure could replace everything from credit and debit cards to keys and IDs. Source: http://www.macworld.com

The Board of Directors of KazKommertsBank has named the new Chairman of the Board of Directors and the new Chairman of the Management Board. Source: en.tengrinews.kz

ALMATY – As Kazakhstan marks the 550th anniversary of the Kazakh Khanate, Kazakhfilm is preparing to start filming a new historical drama series titled “Kazakh Yeli.”   “The project has been under development for quite a long time. Source: http://www.astanatimes.com

Kazakh bronze medalist at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Denis Ten 10 also took bronze at the March 23-29 World Championships in Shanghai, China. Source: http://www.astanatimes.com

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan Amangeldi Jumabayev as he ends his diplomatic mission in the country. Source: azertag.az

Kazakhstan and China sign contract for more than $20 billion Source: kazakh-tv.kz

Central Asia: What’s Next? Source: http://www.state.gov

The United States will inevitably attempt to install political players under control of the West, destabilizing Central Asia, the newspaper vesti.uz wrote. Source: sputniknews.com

Oil-rich Kazakhstan is considering a bid to host the 2026 World Cup. Source: http://www.sportinglife.com

A senior U.S. diplomat says the U.S. supports China’s efforts to develop infrastructure in Central Asia, calling the move “complementary” to Washington’s engagement in the region. Source: http://www.youtube.com