- Thursday, 23 April, 2026
- Almaty 56 °F / 13 °C
- Astana 52 °F / 11 °C
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...
Uzbekistan’s launch of the Tashkent International Financial Center (TIFC) marks an ambitious and strategically important step in its ongoing economic transformation. With a 50-year tax horizon, full...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Mongolia plan to resume direct flights and expand transport connectivity, as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, who arrived...
ASTANA — Scientists are exploring whether the human body can function as if it were younger by reversing aging at the cellular level, as research led by...
ALMATY – Air Astana Group is accelerating its international expansion in 2026, boosting transit passenger traffic by 65% in the first quarter and launching new routes across...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan ranked 33rd in the World Happiness Report 2026, marking its highest position to date and climbing 10 places compared to last year. Kazakhstan’s average...
ALMATY – Astana has adopted a citywide concept of inclusive policy aimed at creating an accessible environment across nearly all areas of urban life, Astana Mayor Zhenis...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s foreign trade in 2025 remained a key driver of economic growth, but emerging imbalances point to rising structural risks. While overall turnover continued to...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and Afghanistan are continuing to strengthen cooperation in the railway sector, as freight volumes between the two countries showed significant growth in early 2026,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG) has presented its large-scale geological exploration program for 2026-2030 at an expanded meeting with leading geologists and...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has simplified visa, entry, and work permit procedures to attract foreign investors, skilled professionals, and labor migrants, while maintaining controls to protect the domestic...
ASTANA – Kazakh chess player Bibisara Assaubayeva has risen to seventh place in the FIDE world rankings following the 2026 Candidates Tournament, held from March 28 to...
ASTANA – Rail freight traffic between Kazakhstan and China continued to grow in early 2026, with volumes rising 9.3% since the start of the year, supported by...
ASTANA – Kaspi.kz (Nasdaq: KSPI) announced that Tencent, Kaspi.kz Co-Founder and CEO Mikheil Lomtadze, key members of the senior management team, and long-term institutional investors have completed...
There is a certain expectation we carry when we think about technological progress. It is often imagined as a straight line that dispenses with all inaccuracies along...
ANTALYA – The world produces enough food, but gaps in distribution, infrastructure and crisis response prevent it from reaching those most in need, said Berik Aryn, director-general...
ANTALYA – What began as an intellectual vision of unity in language and culture a century ago is now translating into concrete cooperation across the Turkic world,...
ASTANA — Damir Torebai, a 28-year-old jeweler from Aktau, a city in western Kazakhstan on the Caspian Sea, is reinterpreting traditional Kazakh jewelry through contemporary design, blending...
ASTANA – Language is often described as the soul of a nation, but its script is the face the world sees. The Kazakh language has undergone a...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has confirmed the presence of the snow leopard in the Western Tien Shan, along with evidence of stable reproduction, a significant milestone for the...
ALMATY – Books shape the mind, but they often mean more than just a source of knowledge. For many, they are tied to warm memories of childhood...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG) is advancing exploration of a major hydrocarbon prospect on the Zhylyoi carbonate platform, with potential resources comparable...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan has ranked among the top 20 countries worldwide in aviation security, with its safety compliance indicator reaching 95.7%, officials said during the International Civil...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan plans to increase trade with Afghanistan to $3 billion in the coming years, up from the current level of around $500 million annually, as...
ASTANA — War in the Middle East is sending economic shockwaves into Central Asia, exposing the region’s vulnerability to global disruptions even as oil exporters like Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – A diverse lineup of events awaits this weekend, featuring concerts, unique sounds, and art exhibitions for everyone to enjoy. The Astana Times editorial team has...
ANTALYA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for greater responsibility and pragmatism among global leaders and renewed efforts to reform the United Nations during remarks at the Antalya...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the country’s efforts to attract U.S. investment,...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan ranked 29th globally in employment levels in 2025, with 67% of its population aged 15 and above engaged in work, according to data from...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan is set to host branches of British universities and expand cooperation in energy, trade, and technology under a new agreement with the United Kingdom,...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s transport and storage sector grew by 12.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, though momentum slowed across most segments. The mixed performance reflects...
ALMATY – Uzbekistan has joined a global initiative led by the World Bank Group to improve water security for one billion people by 2030, officials announced on...
ASTANA – FlyArystan has canceled flights on the Aktau-Dubai-Aktau route through Aug. 29 due to the unstable situation in the Middle East. Passengers affected by the cancellations...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has suspended several joint projects with Iran, including grain supplies and food trade, due to the current situation in the country, said Kazakh Deputy...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United States (US) have strengthened their strategic partnership through high-level meetings in Washington, D.C., focused on expanding economic cooperation, investment, energy collaboration,...
ASTANA – South Korea is turning to Kazakhstan and other suppliers while shifting to alternative transport routes to secure energy supplies and reduce risks related to instability...
ASTANA — Gold wedding ring prices in Kazakhstan rose 5.5% in March, surging 45% year-on-year. By region, the smallest annual price increases were recorded in the Mangystau...
ASTANA – Azerbaijan and Russia have reached a settlement, including the issue of payment of compensation, in connection with the crash of the Embraer 190 airplane belonging...
There is a word in Kazakhstan—Asar. It describes a simple but powerful idea: when someone is in need, the community comes together to help. No contracts, no...
ASTANA – Central Asia’s aviation sector is being reshaped by global disruptions, as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine force airlines to reroute traffic and drive...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will take part in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on April 17–19, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to pay...
ALMATY – Turkish investment in Kazakhstan has surpassed $6 billion over the past two decades, with new oil and gas projects under discussion between KazMunayGas and Turkish...
ALMATY – The Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan has been officially recognized as the world’s largest museum of Islamic civilization, earning a prestigious title from Guinness World...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrates the Day of Lovers on April 15, known as Kozy Korpesh – Bayan Sulu Day, in honor of one of the country’s most...
ALMATY – Despite a downgrade in global economic prospects, Kazakhstan is expected to maintain solid growth momentum, according to the latest April 14 report from the International...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan has improved its standing in the global passport ranking, securing 57th place in the 2026 edition of the Henley Passport Index. According to the...
ASTANA – Retail investors have become the dominant force in Kazakhstan’s stock market in just a few years, a shift that is rapidly redefining how the country...
ASTANA – A ceremonial listing of Kazakhstan’s first-ever panda bonds in Central Asia was held on April 13, marking a milestone for the country’s and the region’s...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has climbed into the top seven of the world’s leading women’s national tennis teams, according to the latest rankings of the Billie Jean King...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the positive dynamics of bilateral cooperation, notably in the economic sphere, during a meeting with Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov on...
ASTANA – South Korea is close to securing crude oil supplies from Kazakhstan as it seeks to diversify its energy sources amid disruptions linked to tensions in...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to commission ten renewable energy facilities this year, including four wind, five solar, and one hydropower plant, with a total capacity of approximately...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has strengthened its position as a destination for clean energy investment, climbing from 54th place in 2017 to 24th in 2025 in the Climatescope...
ASTANA – Relations between Kazakhstan and the European Union have reached a state of positive intensity, fueled by high-level diplomacy and a momentum in regional investment, Lithuania’s...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy recorded 3% real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in January-March, supported by expansion in non-resource sectors and increased investment activity, said Prime Minister...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economic growth is set to ease in 2026 and 2027 as oil production approaches its peak and private demand weakens, according to the April...
ALMATY – The women’s national tennis team of Kazakhstan has officially booked its place in the final stage of the Billie Jean King Cup, following a dramatic...
ASTANA – When Yuri Gagarin lifted off on April 12, 1961, from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan became the starting point of the space age — though not yet...
ALMATY – Kazakh singer and global artist Dimash Qudaibergen received the Weibo Macau China Award for Annual Contribution to International Cultural Exchange, his first international award as...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics sector reached 12.2 trillion tenge (US$26.5 billion) in output in 2025, as the government ramps up efforts to expand the country’s...
ALMATY – Tourism revenues in Almaty exceeded 110.9 billion tenge (US$240 million) in 2025, as the city saw steady growth in visitor numbers, investment and international recognition,...
ASTANA — Global rare earth production has nearly quadrupled to 379,900 tons over the past two decades, driven by demand for digital technologies and clean energy. In...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s top 10 export partners accounted for 79% of the country’s total exports in 2025, underscoring the continued concentration of its external trade, according to...
ASTANA — Breaking, also widely known as breakdance, made its Olympic debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics, bringing global attention to a dance culture that has long...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is making another effort to reintroduce Turan tigers into the wild, with four Amur tigers expected to arrive from Russia this year as part...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are considering a joint Clean Air initiative alongside broader efforts to expand trade and strategic cooperation, following a meeting between Presidents Kassym-Jomart...
ASTANA – Kazakh society is defined by rich cultural heritage and enduring traditions, carefully preserved and passed down through generations. From hospitality toward strangers to deep respect...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is purchasing two new single-point moorings (SPMs) from the United Arab Emirates for the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) at a cost of 106 million...
ASTANA – Each significant investment project will be accompanied by a specific prosecutor from initial application through implementation, ensuring direct oversight and faster resolution of questions, Prosecutor...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s digest highlights strengthening ties between Kazakhstan and Georgia, expanding cooperation with...
ASTANA – Grain and flour exports in grain equivalent totaled 9.9 million tons from September 2025 to March, up from 8.7 million tons during the same period...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, while congratulating scientists on their professional holiday on April 10, announced that elections to the Kurultai (Congress in Kazakh) will take place...
ASTANA – With just days remaining until the Regional Ecological Summit (RES) 2026, set for April 22-24, around 1,500 delegates from governments, international organizations, business, and academia...
ASTANA – The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major global energy artery, left major oil producers unable to reach international markets and drove crude prices...
ASTANA – A weekend is perfect for spending time with family or friends and exploring unique cultural events. The Astana Times has curated a guide to events...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Armenia are stepping up efforts to strengthen bilateral ties, with a focus on expanding trade, enhancing transport and transit connectivity, as Foreign Minister...
ASTANA — Expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector was a key focus during meetings between Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov and a high-level delegation from the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Senate ratified a series of international agreements on April 9 to expand green energy exports and strengthen regional security coordination, positioning the country to...
ASTANA – Air Astana is strengthening connectivity between Kazakhstan and China with a new direct Almaty-Shanghai flight, launched in late March, the company said during a press...
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Tennis Federation (KTF) has announced the women’s national team lineup for the qualifying stage of the Billie Jean King Cup, with matches set...
ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Coordination Council on cooperation between the Kazakh government and international financial institutions on April 8, bringing...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to increase oil exports to Germany to 2.5 million tons in 2026, as part of a broader effort to deepen energy cooperation with...
This summer I was in the mountains of the Zailiysky Alatau on a multi-day trek to Komsomolsky Peak. The air was thin and dry. At dawn the...
ASTANA — Kazakh citizens are increasingly placing their money in Middle Eastern financial hubs, with Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerging as the top destinations,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their allied partnership and expanding bilateral cooperation during a meeting in Baku between Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev accepted an invitation to visit Seoul during an April 8 meeting with South Korean Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik, who...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Financial Monitoring Agency, in coordination with the Prosecutor General’s Office and with the participation of cybersecurity specialists from TELE2, has dismantled a criminal group...
ASTANA – TikTok, a short-form video hosting service, removed more than 5.5 million videos in Kazakhstan in 2025 for violating its rules. Globally, more than 780 million...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has added six newly discovered oil fields with total reserves exceeding 127 million tons to its national balance sheet in 2025, said Deputy Energy...
ASTANA – A total of 34 saker falcons, 28 females and six males, were released into the wild at Altyn-Emel National Park in Kazakhstan’s Almaty Region as...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) has signed a three-year agreement with BitGo, a U.S.-based digital asset infrastructure firm, on March 30, as it moves to build...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed a newly reached agreement on a full ceasefire in the Middle East, highlighting the role of international mediation and...
