- Friday, 8 May, 2026
- Almaty 72 °F / 22 °C
- Astana 55 °F / 13 °C
ALMATY – A global shift in artificial intelligence (AI) from model training to real-world deployment is reshaping the semiconductor industry and accelerating demand for faster, more efficient...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated citizens on Defender of the Fatherland Day on May 7, praising the professionalism and dedication of the country’s military personnel and...
ASTANA – Construction of the new Tashkent International Airport is set to begin in June as Uzbekistan advances a large-scale transport infrastructure project to expand aviation capacity...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has launched its largest domestically built ship, marking a new milestone in the development of national shipbuilding capabilities and the strengthening of naval logistics...
ASTANA — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger and Interior Minister Gerhard Karner, focusing on strengthening political and...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has recorded significant growth in grain transportation volumes in January-March, supported by coordinated efforts between government agencies, carriers, and business representatives. A meeting of...
ASTANA — A pilot low-emission zone (LEZ) was launched in Almaty on April 28 to test digital infrastructure and assess how traffic affects air quality, without introducing...
ALMATY – Kazakh investors will gain direct access to stock markets across six Middle Eastern countries following the opening of a new custody account by the Central...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is taking steps to make its investment climate clearer, more stable, and easier to navigate, with a stronger focus on coordination, transparency, and practical...
ALMATY — Central Asia is growing fast: Kazakhstan is expanding at around 5%, and Uzbekistan is exceeding 6%. Yet beneath these headline figures lies a more familiar...
ALMATY – Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov entered Kazakhstan’s history in 1980 as the first ethnic Kazakh to win an Olympic gold medal. Born in a small village in the...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan retained its position as China’s top trading partner in Central Asia in the first quarter of 2026, with bilateral trade reaching $13.2 billion, according...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, notes the key role of guarantee instruments in expanding access to finance for micro, small, and...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Austria outlined new areas of cooperation during talks in Astana, highlighting progress on visa facilitation and a decision by the Austrian side to...
SAMARKAND – Central Asia could become a key node in a regional power grid, said Leah Gutierrez, director general of the Asian Development Bank’s Central and West...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan exported 730,000 tons of oil to Germany in the first quarter of 2026 before transit via the Druzhba pipeline was suspended on May 1...
ALMATY – More than 5,300 visitors explored Kazakh traditions, music and cuisine as the Embassy of Kazakhstan took part in the annual Passport DC Festival on May...
What does it mean to be in harmony with nature? The recent Regional Ecological Summit, which took place April 22-24 in Astana, put ecology in Central Asia...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan marks the 130th anniversary of Seraly Kozhamkulov, one of the founders of the Kazakh national theater and a towering figure in the country’s cultural...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined the country’s ambition to become a fully digital state within three years as he visited the GITEX AI Central Asia...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has set an ambitious goal of becoming an international aviation hub, with several of its major airports transforming to compete on the global stage....
ASTANA – Almaty has launched Kazakhstan’s first crematorium, marking a significant development in the country’s urban and public health infrastructure. The facility, now part of the City...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s mining sector sits on a paradox. It holds some of the world’s most strategically relevant mineral reserves, yet struggles to attract capital where it...
ASTANA – A charity gala dinner and auction titled La La Land: A Night of Hope, held on April 30, raised more than 17 million tenge (US$36,695)...
SAMARKAND – The development of capital markets ultimately reflects the maturity of a country’s financial system, with trust emerging as the decisive factor, said Nurzhan Tursunkhanov, deputy...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan must rapidly shift to a fully integrated, data-driven economy powered by artificial intelligence, as failure to do so could leave the country behind in...
The crisis of the world order is usually described as a crisis of rules. That is only half true. It is also a crisis of rhythm. For...
ASTANA — According to the Bureau of National Statistics, Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 6.5% in real terms in 2025. The result was shaped by...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is moving to modernize its migration policy with a focus on openness, efficiency, and attracting talent. Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva described...
ASTANA — Seven OPEC+ countries will implement a combined 188,000 barrels per day production adjustment in June to support market stability, with Kazakhstan’s output set at 1.599...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Tamás Jakkel, president of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) on April 30, to discuss prospects for cooperation in developing...
ASTANA – A national livestock expedition kicked off from Astana on May to mark the Unity Day of the People of Kazakhstan on May 1, launching a...
ALMATY – American traveler Connor, known to his followers as Connor Camperghini, has stopped in Kazakhstan as part of a nearly three-year global road journey, bringing his...
ASTANA — In Kazakh culture, grief has traditionally been a collective experience, shaped by shared rituals and community support. But do these practices continue to define how...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the country’s state railway operator, is launching its own maritime fleet to strengthen the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known...
ALMATY – The Almaty Children’s Science Museum (ACSM), Central Asia’s first museum of this kind, is now in the final stage of preparation. It will open its...
ROME — A study to measure artificial intelligence capacity in Central Eurasia and guide investment and policy decisions was introduced at a conference hosted by the Massachusetts...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected key articles from international media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the country’s role in nuclear non-proliferation...
ASTANA – At first look, art and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) may appear to be from opposite worlds: one driven by creativity and imagination, the other by...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is positioning itself among the first countries globally to integrate artificial intelligence into its education system through a partnership with OpenAI, in what officials...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrates People’s Unity Day on May 1 with more than 20.5 million citizens living side by side in peace and harmony under a shared...
ASTANA – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov paid an official visit to Kazakhstan on April 30 and was received by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and held talks with...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will host GITEX AI Central Asia & Caucasus on May 4-5 in Almaty, marking the country’s largest international technology forum to date. The event...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov met with Valérie Levkov, vice president for Infrastructure at the World Bank Group, to discuss expanding cooperation and financing energy...
ASTANA — The Kazakh city of Aktau has been designated the tourism capital of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) for 2030, marking a major step in boosting...
ASTANA – Kicking off May, a series of cultural events highlight themes of unity, music, and togetherness. With Unity Day observed on May 1, the weekend will...
ASTANA — The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference opened amid rising global tensions on April 27 at United Nations Headquarters, with Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan launched a new housing initiative on April 29 aimed at improving access to safe, affordable housing for vulnerable groups and advancing broader housing policy...
ALMATY – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) presented new cross-border financing opportunities, including the expansion of yuan-denominated panda bonds, at a business forum in Shanghai on...
ASTANA – Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš discussed expanding bilateral cooperation during talks in Astana on April 29, with the Czech leader inviting Tokayev...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with leading global agricultural machinery manufacturers from Europe, Canada and the United States on April 27, resulting in new...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan does not plan to change its format of participation in the OPEC+ alliance, the country’s Energy Ministry said on April 29, reaffirming its commitment...
ALMATY – Bank lending in Kazakhstan has more than doubled since 2022, surpassing 43.4 trillion tenge (US$92 billion) as of April 2026, according to data from the...
ALMATY— Trade between Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic reached $705 million in 2025, marking a 13% increase year-on-year, as the two countries moved to deepen economic and...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is celebrating the 120th anniversary of Ahmet Zhubanov, a composer, conductor, musicologist and scholar who helped shape Kazakhstan’s professional music. Born on April 29,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to launch a new supercomputer and expand its data center infrastructure as part of efforts to support large-scale artificial intelligence development, Kazakhtelecom...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing to adopt the large-scale digitalization strategy Digital Qazaqstan, which will define the long-term vision for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, Prime...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across key sectors, including healthcare, transport, and energy, with early results showing improved efficiency, reduced costs, and...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy has announced a planned reallocation of 260,000 tons of oil exports following an adjustment to the Druzhba pipeline transit schedule to...
ASTANA — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Isaac Herzog held talks on April 27 during the Israeli president’s official visit, focusing on trade, technology and regional matters. Tokayev reiterated...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 29th globally for air pollution in 2025, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels nearly five times above World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, highlighting...
ALMATY – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranked among the top five largest investors in Kazakhstan in 2025, with investment reaching nearly $1.64 billion, Kazakh Foreign Minister...
ALMATY – Countries participating in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor, plan to increase container traffic, including up to 600 container...
ALMATY – A 76-year-old Kazakh traveler, Sarsenbai Kotyrashov, was officially welcomed at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris on April 24, marking a milestone in his multi-year journey across...
ALMATY – TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company, has taken a final investment decision on a $1.2 billion wind and battery energy storage project in Kazakhstan, marking...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and Türkiye will allow the transit of military cargo and personnel through each other’s airspace following the ratification of a bilateral agreement by Kazakhstan’s...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and Qatar discussed expanding cooperation in energy, gas processing, and transport logistics, including increased transit via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), during talks...
ALMATY – Long before written language became widespread, the nomadic world spoke through patterns. In Kazakh culture, ornaments were more than decoration: they carried identity, beliefs, and...
ASTANA — New mobility solutions are seen as one of the tools to reduce emissions while maintaining economic growth. As part of the public talk at Regional...
ASTANA – Although nomadic society lacked formal statistical systems, Kazakhs developed their own methods to estimate population size. Instead of precise figures, they relied on social and...
ROME — Kazakhstan will host its first international film festival featuring films created using artificial intelligence, the Astana AI Film Festival (AAIFF 2026). Applications for its global...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the Sultanate of Oman have strengthened bilateral ties by signing an investment cooperation agreement and outlining plans to expand collaboration across key sectors....
ASTANA – Kazakhstan unveiled an investment platform to drive just energy transition on April 23 as part of the Regional Ecological Summit in the capital, positioning it...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will host the Astana AI Film Festival this fall, another landmark international event, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his visit to the Alem.ai International...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is strengthening its position as a key Eurasian transport and logistics hub through large-scale railway expansion, digital modernization, and growing investment in international transit...
ASTANA – As the weekend approaches, Astana and Almaty are set to welcome a vibrant mix of cultural and entertainment events. Whether you are interested in theater,...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected key articles from international media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the Regional Ecological Summit, domestic political...
ASTANA – Consultations on establishing an International Water Organization under the auspices of the United Nations (UN), an initiative put forward by Kazakhstan, commenced on April 23...
ASTANA – Air pollution in Central Asia remains a serious and growing challenge driven by both human activity and natural factors. Governments across the region increasingly recognize...
ASTANA — The National Bank of Kazakhstan kept its base rate at 18.0% per annum, with a corridor of plus or minus 1 percentage point, according to...
ASTANA – Central Asia is entering a decisive phase in its response to climate change, with experts warning that while governments increasingly understand the scale of the...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is no longer aiming simply to feed itself. It is positioning its agricultural sector as a regional export engine, according to Vice Minister of...
ALMATY – The Caspian Sea has dropped by around two meters since the 1990s, highlighting the scale of environmental challenges facing the region, officials said at an...
ALMATY – Almaty will host a Regional Capacity Development Center of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) serving the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia, as Kazakhstan’s Senate (Parliament’s...
I am delighted to be back in Astana this week. At the kind invitation of President Tokayev, I’m pleased to be joining leaders from across the region...
ALMATY – Transit volumes along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) have tripled over the past five years, as Kazakhstan continues to invest in port infrastructure and...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan marks National Book Day and Librarians’ Day on April 23, highlighting the growing role of reading culture and the modernization of library services across...
ASTANA – Senior officials and international experts convened this week at the Regional Ecological Summit with a clear and unified message: the global community has a sufficient...
ASTANA – Central Asian leaders declared March 26 as an International Day of the Aral Sea and the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers to raise global...
ASTANA – As Kazakhstan pushes to become a regional aviation hub, Airbus is deepening its presence across multiple sectors, from passenger aircraft to military transport and space...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s tourism story is increasingly being written not in cities, but in landscapes. From alpine trails near Almaty to the desert plateaus of Mangystau, the...
ASTANA – A rare selection of Central Asian artworks will be on display as part of the Arts of the Islamic World and India sale from April...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s lower house of Parliament, the Mazhilis, has begun drafting a bill to ratify an agreement to expand access for Kazakh goods to the United...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has launched construction of the first phase of the Astana Energy Ecopark, a large-scale investment project for municipal solid waste processing and electricity generation,...
ASTANA — United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua delivered a stark warning on April 22 in his remarks to the Regional Ecological Summit...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged fair, practical, and implementation-focused climate cooperation, stressing that environmental protection is a shared responsibility and a strategic priority for global...
ASTANA — The residence of the British Embassy in Astana briefly turned into something between a gallery and a quiet warning system on April 21. The occasion...
ASTANA – Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov confirmed the suspension of Kazakh oil transit to Germany via Russia, citing technical constraints on the Russian side. Earlier reports...
ASTANA – The Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES) officially kicked off in Kazakhstan’s capital on April 22, bringing together global and regional leaders to address urgent environmental...
ASTANA – The upcoming Regional Ecological Summit 2026 will focus on delivering concrete outcomes, shifting discussions on environmental issues toward practical mechanisms, technologies, institutions and financing, said...
