- Sunday, 24 May, 2026
- Almaty 70 °F / 21 °C
- Astana 73 °F / 23 °C
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu discussed the ongoing progress of cooperation with the United Kingdom (UK) at a Sept. 20 meeting...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev continued his round of meetings with world leaders – Presidents of Kenya, Mongolia, Montenegro, Portugal, Romania, and South Korea, on the sidelines...
ASTANA – Industry experts emphasized the importance of optimizing green financing, engaging the private sector, and regional integration to facilitate a green transition in Kazakhstan and the...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a powerful address on Sept. 19 at the General Debate of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting...
ASTANA — President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has commenced a high-profile visit to New York City starting on Sept. 17, aiming to bolster economic ties with American...
ASTANA – In the first half of the year, the trade turnover of finished products by Kazakh manufacturers reached $ 39.4 billion, marking a 22 % surge...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will remain a staunch advocate of a strong and effective role of the United Nations (UN) in sustainable development, said President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart...
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held bilateral meetings with Presidents of Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Iran, and Slovenia on the sidelines of the 78th session of...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Susan Pointer, Vice President of Amazon Corporation, on Sept. 19 in New York, forging a partnership to bolster the nation’s...
ASTANA – Dastan Kosherbayev, chief commercial officer of Kazatomprom national atomic company, spoke about uranium supplies along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Mastercard Executive Vice President Nicola Villa on Sept. 19 in New York, endorsing the company’s decision to choose Almaty as...
ASTANA – Families play a crucial role in nurturing the younger generation, providing them with essential guidance, affection, and support, said Kazakh Minister of Culture and Information...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm on Sept. 18 to discuss joint investment ventures and the expansion of Rio Tinto’s operations...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Rizabek Aitmukhan, the Kazakh freestyle wrestler, for clinching the gold medal at the World Championship in Belgrade, reported the Akorda press...
ASTANA – Comic Con Astana, an international festival dedicated to the comics industry, cinema, video games, anime, and other directions of modern popular culture, announced the winners...
ASTANA — The Kazakh government and GE Healthcare, an American multinational medical technology company, signed a framework agreement that envisions investments of more than $60 billion across...
ASTANA – A mineral fertilizer plant in Taraz increased its production capacity, and is now exporting ready-made products to nearly 20 countries, Khabar 24 Channel reported on...
ASTANA – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the media industry by automating numerous tasks and raising ethical concerns about potential information manipulation, according to media expert Alena...
ASTANA – The leaders of five Central Asian states, including Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, are slated to meet with United States President Joe Biden on Sept. 19...
ASTANA – Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar took part in the opening ceremony of the China-Europe Railway Express Cooperation Forum on Sept. 15 during his...
ASTANA – Steppe & World Publishing, a house known for its adaptive translation of the Harry Potter saga into the Kazakh language, presented their works at Comic...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov emphasized the urgent need to attract at least 18.5 trillion tenge ($39.5 billion) of investment in fixed assets this year...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) national railway company and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec) signed a framework agreement on strategic cooperation on Sept. 17 during...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will take part in the C5+1 Summit of five Central Asian presidents and US President Joe Biden during his working visit to...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana will launch daily flights to Bangkok and Phuket from the end of October, the airline’s press service reported on Sept....
As the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit convenes in New York, the air is filled with anticipation. For this Summit marks a pivotal moment in our collective...
ASTANA — The Jerusalem Post published an opinion piece by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Sept. 14, where he reiterated the indispensable role of religious leaders and the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is interested in developing multifaceted cooperation as part of its chairmanship in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Aidar Kurmashev, head of the Asian Studies...
ASTANA — A team of archaeologists from Atyrau has embarked on an intriguing excavation project, unearthing the historical relics of a 13th-14th century caravanserai named Taskeshu, situated...
NARYN, KYRGYZ REPUBLIC – Traveling to the Kyrgyz Republic offers the ultimate freedom of the great outdoors, and Lake Kel-Suu in the country’s south is among the...
AKTAU – With its diverse nature and untouched landscapes, Kazakhstan is home to some of the world’s best travel treasures that still largely remain unseen by tourists,...
ASTANA – Industrial cooperation is becoming a new trend in regional collaboration in Central Asia, Kairat Nurtazin, a senior expert of the Institute of Foreign Policy Studies,...
AKTAU – The Kazakhstan Tourism Development Forum concluded with several key proposals aimed at boosting the country’s tourism sector. The event provided a platform for collaboration between...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited an exhibition featuring Central Asian product manufacturers during his official visit to Dushanbe, which coincided with the fifth Consultative Meeting...
ASTANA — Significant progress has been made in Turkistan Region toward attaining United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognition for the Arpaozen petroglyphs. This ancient...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed the country’s readiness to make every effort to strengthen the work of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has compiled a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media. This week’s foreign media digest includes coverage of the Trans-Caspian...
AKTAU – Kazakh officials announced plans to expand the visa-free regime for nationals from 80 to 100 countries at the Kazakhstan Tourism Development Forum on Sept. 15...
Over the past several decades, much of Asia, from Singapore to Seoul, has been experiencing a demographic implosion of unsettling proportions – just look at Japan, South...
ASTANA – The prize fund for the Astana Hub Battle, the largest IT startup competition in Kazakhstan, has been quadrupled to $ 75,000, reported the Astana Hub...
ASTANA – The ninth leg of the Great Steppe Race marathon, featuring 12 teams covering a total distance of 850 kilometers, commenced on Sept. 14, reported the...
ASTANA – Innoprom Kazakhstan 2023, an industrial exhibition, is set to take place at the EXPO International Exhibition Center in Astana on Sept.25-27, spokesperson of the Kazakh...
ASTANA – The Kazakh film industry is on the rise, according to production companies who presented their films at the first international Eurasian Film Market that took...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan remains steadfast in its commitment to strategic, multifaceted cooperation with all Central Asian countries, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the fifth Consultative Meeting of...
ASTANA – Thailand is set to introduce temporary visa-free travel for Kazakh citizens from Sept. 25 to Feb. 29 next year, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosts the 14th National Delphic Games titled Silk Way Creative Games from Sept. 13 to 17, the National Delphic Committee announced on...
ASTANA – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretariat hosted Kazakhstan’s Culture Day on Sept. 13 as part of the country’s chairmanship of the SCO for 2023-2024 in...
ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration, Arman Shakkaliyev, presented Kazakhstan’s trade opportunities at the eighth Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong on Sept. 13,...
ASTANA – A delegation of the members of the European Parliament led by David McAllister, chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), visited Kazakhstan and the...
ASTANA – Foreign Ministers of Central Asian states gathered in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Sept. 13 to review the draft agenda of the fifth Consultative Meeting of the...
ASTANA – The crime rate in Kazakhstan has fallen by 15.2 % from 116,101 to 98,454 cases, the Prosecutor General’s Office reported on Sept. 14. The most...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with business leaders of China and Qatar to discuss prospects for partnership on Sept. 13, a day after he met with...
Rapid advancements in science, technology, and artificial intelligence have fundamentally transformed both our practical and intellectual lives. Religion, too, has been affected by these changes. Traditionally, it...
ASTANA — The dynamic capital of Kazakhstan is gearing up for an exhilarating weekend filled with events catering to diverse interests. Whether you are a music aficionado,...
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KCF) announced its major rebranding with an updated corporate identity, strategic concept, and a new logo reflecting the heritage of Kazakh...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy expanded by 4.9% in January-August, including a 4.4% growth in the real sector and a 4.8% increase in the service sector, Deputy Minister...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan serves as a training base for the United Nations military observers for the first time, hosting pilot courses for Kazakh service members at the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is opening the Silkroad Innovation Hub representative office on Sept. 15 to support and promote startups from Central Asian and Turkic states. The announcement...
ASTANA – Kazakh Invest national company released an article on Sept. 11, presenting investment opportunities in Kazakhstan and encouraging U.S. business to explore new areas of cooperation...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for a completely new model of relations between the state and businesses as he addressed the country’s business leaders on...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has announced its first-ever Alaman international media contest among journalists covering national sports, dedicated to the upcoming fifth World Nomad Games 2024, according to...
Thirty-two years ago (Aug. 29, 1991), the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site was permanently closed by a presidential decree in Kazakhstan, then a part of the Soviet Union,...
ASTANA – A briefing took place on Sept. 12 in Astana to evaluate Kazakhstan’s progress in fulfilling its commitment to the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda led by...
ASTANA – Almaty hosted the annual Kitap Fest Almaty book festival on Sept. 9, offering a platform for individuals who cherish creativity and talent, reported the festival’s...
ASTANA – Kazakh Invest national company published an article on Sept. 8, presenting Kazakhstan as an attractive destination for investors in the engineering industry, one of the...
ASTANA – Having reached the final of the International Chess Federation World Women’s Team Championship (FIDE WWTC) 2023 for the first time, Kazakh chess players took the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to open new air routes to Türkiye, including from the cities of Aktau and Shymkent, Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat...
ASTANA – Over 80% of goods from China and Central Asia are currently exported to Europe through Kazakhstan, Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar said at...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with Türkiye’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan on Sept. 11 to discuss ways to...
ASTANA – The first Center for Sustainable Development opened in Kazakhstan’s Satbayev University on Sept. 6 in Almaty, reported the university’s press service. The opening ceremony took...
ASTANA — Most of the outstanding initiatives launched in Kazakhstan by the United Nations (UN) were undertaken in collaboration with the Kazakh government and organizations, a partnership...
ASTANA – A street in Astana will be named after Anadolu (Turkish form of Anatolia) to mark the centennial anniversary of Türkiye. This was announced during the...
ASTANA – The QazaqGaz national company plans to launch a new Anabay gas field in the Zhambyl Region this year, according to the company’s Chair Sanzhar Zharkeshov....
ASTANA – The Astana Opera raised its velvet curtain on Sept. 8, inaugurating its 11th season with the classic Kazakh opera “Abai,” composed by Akhmet Zhubanov and...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov and Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Almaty Cluster Office and UNESCO Representative...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s legendary cyclist and General Manager of Astana Qazaqstan Team Alexander Vinokurov won gold medal in the male 50-54 category at the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN...
ASTANA – Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s national carrier, commissioned a new flight-training center, the first in Central Asia certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), at Astana...
ASTANA – Kazakh tennis player Anna Danilina together with Finland’s Harri Heliovaara won their first Grand Slam title on Sept. 9 by defeating Jessica Pegula and Austin...
ASTANA – While the rapid spread of AI can ease our daily and professional lives, this also bears a number of risks, such as rising inequality, job...
ASTANA – Kazakh government plans to develop a roadmap for promising joint investment projects with eastern countries and provide an effective algorithm for interaction with Chinese business...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national football team defeated Northern Ireland 1:0 securing fourth victory in Euro 2024 qualifying at the Astana Arena on Sept. 10. Maksim Samorodov scored...
For many corporations and governments, Central Asia has often been overlooked. Known for its five former Soviet Union “Stan” countries, with Kazakhstan leading as the region’s largest...
ASTANA – Astana Opera is set to debut its “The Steppe Motives in Tbilisi” program at the Rustaveli National State Academic Theater in Georgia on Sept. 23,...
ASTANA — An active nest containing a Cinereous vulture chick—also known as a black vulture—was recently discovered in Altyn-Emel State National Park, situated in the Ili River...
ASTANA – Besbarmak, a traditional Kazakh dish of boiled meat served with pastry noodles and potatoes, has been named the most popular national dish among foreign visitors,...
ASTANA – The beginning of the second decade of the 2000s marked the turning point for Kazakh auteur cinema. The country launched a reboot of Kazakh art...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s banking sector has displayed increased resilience in recent years despite the criticism from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev regarding the business models of banks in his...
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev`s State of the Nation Address delivered on September 1, 2023 Dear Compatriots, Distinguished Members of Parliament and Members of the Government, In accordance with...
ASTANA — The Prague Zoo is set to facilitate the transportation of the first batch of Przewalski’s horses to Kazakhstan in 2024, according to Kazinform. These horses...
ASTANA – Kazakhconcert state musical organization named after Roza Baglanova will host the second Alem Saz International Music Festival from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3, reported the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has secured 49th place out of 165 countries in the 2022 Happiness and Life Satisfaction study, conducted by analysts from Our World in Data....
ASTANA – Astana hosted an international conference on Sept. 7, marking the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), one of the world’s largest development...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan qualified for the knockout stage in the International Chess Federation World Women’s Team Championship (FIDE WWTC) 2023 with four wins, FIDE’s press service reported...
ASTANA – China’s Loong Airlines launched its first passenger flight to Kazakhstan on the Hangzhou-Almaty route on Sept. 7, reported the Civil Aviation Committee’s press service. The...
ASTANA – Elena Rybakina became the first Kazakhstan athlete and the third player to qualify for the 2023 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals, Sports.kz reported on Sept....
ASTANA – The United Nations Office in Kazakhstan held a meeting with media representatives to highlight the upcoming agenda for the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit...
ASTANA – The Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan hosted an international conference titled Constitutional Justice: Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All, bringing together judges from the constitutional courts...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has compiled a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media. This week’s foreign media digest includes coverage of the Trans-Caspian...
ASTANA – The volume of cargo transported via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) through Kazakhstan increased 86% year on year over the first seven months of...
ASTANA – Nobel Fest: Digital Upgrade will unite Nobel laureates and world science stars of IT, economics, and innovation on Oct. 5-6 in Astana, reported the festival’s...
