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ALMATY – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed progress on the Almaty International Airport development project at a Nov. 3 meeting, as part of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s banking sector continues to demonstrate solid performance with total net profit reaching 2.1 trillion tenge (approximately US$3.9 billion) for the January-September 2025 period, according...
ASTANA — The eighth Polish Film Festival Wisła is lighting up Astana with powerful stories and artistry, offering Kazakh audiences a closer look at contemporary Polish cinema...
ASTANA — The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Regional Economic Outlook, released on Oct. 21, showed that Central Asian economies continue to outperform expectations, with growth projected at...
ALMATY – The Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK), a subsidiary of Baiterek Holding, has announced the launch of a $1 billion financing program to support projects in...
ALMATY – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially designated Dec.15 as World Turkic Language Family Day, marking a major recognition of the...
ASTANA – The Association of Museums of Almaty opened an exhibition dedicated to Kazakh traditions at the Yunus Emre Institute in Amsterdam on Oct. 31, featuring more...
ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has raised the base rate from 16.5% to 18% in October, marking the second sharp monetary tightening this year....
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national team concluded its performance at the Third Asian Youth Games, held from Oct. 22 to 31 in Manama, Bahrain, with a historic achievement....
ASTANA — The eight OPEC+ countries, namely Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, agreed to increase output by 137,000 barrels...
ASTANA — The Academy of Women’s Entrepreneurship (AWE) Central Asia International Summit took place in Almaty on Oct. 31, gathering women entrepreneurs, AWE alumni, and representatives from...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national robotics team has achieved a milestone on Nov. 1, claiming its fourth consecutive world championship title at the FIRST Global Challenge 2025 in...
ASTANA — SCAT Airlines launched a direct passenger route between Kazakhstan and Serbia. According to Kazakh Deputy Transport Minister Talgat Lastayev, the opening of direct flights between...
ASTANA – Experts discussed the development of transport and logistics infrastructure, food security, and innovation as key pillars of sustainable economic growth during the Kazakhstan Global Investment...
ASTANA – A bust of Abai Kunanbayev was unveiled in Rome on Oct. 30 to honor Kazakhstan’s great poet and philosopher. Busts and monuments to Abai have...
ASTANA – Eight renovated observation decks and new amenities have transformed Burabay’s most famous natural landmarks: Mount Bolektau, Ayutas and Tufelka Rocks, and the Valley of Love,...
ASTANA – Christopher Duggan, Ambassador of Canada to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, describes the relationship with Kazakhstan as deeply constructive and values-aligned, noting strong...
ALMATY – KazMunayGas (KMG), Kazakh national oil and gas company, announced its production results for the first nine months of 2025 on Oct. 30, showing a notable...
Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this...
ASTANA – Kazakh artist Assel Sabyrzhankyzy has gained widespread attention on social media with her distinctive works, where tradition meets street art, and carpets replace the canvas....
ASTANA — Previously unknown historical and cultural monuments have been identified in the North Kazakhstan Region, according to the regional Department of Culture, Language Development and Archival...
ALMATY — The Kazakh Bureau of National Statistics report shows that the country’s restaurant industry is expanding, with 55 new restaurants opening in the January-September 2025 period,...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan signed 49 new investment agreements worth $7.5 billion at the eighth Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR) on Oct. 31 in Astana. The forum gathered...
ALMATY — As Kazakhstan continues to advance its digital transformation across education, creative industries, and social inclusion, new initiatives are ensuring that no one is left behind,...
ASTANA — Young generation from Central Asia should no longer wait for change but lead it, said youth delegates from Central Asia, reflecting on their participation in...
ASTANA – Kazakh startup Call2action.ai, founded by Yersultan Jussakinov, has closed a $500,000 pre-seed funding round at a $6 million valuation to accelerate its expansion in the...
ASTANA – The ESG Forum in Astana brought together policymakers, business leaders, and experts on Oct. 30 to explore how integrating environmental, social, and governance principles can...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the country’s strengthening partnerships with the United...
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR) opened on Oct. 31, dedicating one of its key sessions to critical minerals and the energy transition. The participants...
ALMATY — Kazakh State Counselor and Chairman of the National Commission for UNESCO and Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Erlan Karin presented President Kassym-Jomart...
TURIN – Government officials, experts, and policymakers from Central Asia and the European Union gathered on Oct. 30-31 in Turin for the fourth high-level meeting of the...
ALMATY — Kazakhstan has tripled its investment in education and science and will continue strengthening the role of artificial intelligence through global academic cooperation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a lineup of events promising a great weekend filled with captivating experiences. Whether you are a music lover, exhibition enthusiast,...
ALMATY — Astana attracted 1.2 trillion tenge (approximately US$2.4 billion) in investments over the first seven months of 2025, maintaining its position as the country’s leader in...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and India have signed an agreement to establish a branch of India’s National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Astana on Oct. 29, marking a...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited a number of industrial, infrastructure, and social facilities in the Kyzylorda Region during his Oct. 30 visit. Visit to Korkyt Ata...
ALMATY – Economic growth in Central Asia and the Caucasus (CCA) exceeded expectations in 2025, driven by strong domestic demand, remittance inflows, and higher hydrocarbon exports. This...
ASTANA – Dimash Qudaibergen and Hunan TV present a grand premiere for 2026 – the joint project Voice Beyond Horizon. “Eight years ago, Qudaibergen appeared on China’s...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic partnership aimed at ensuring stability, security, and prosperity in the region. Kazakhstan’s Foreign...
ASTANA – Surgeons in Almaty saved the lives of six patients through a multi-organ donation from a deceased woman born in 1962. The procedure took place at...
ALMATY — Kazakhstan and Italy signed a memorandum of understanding on Oct. 7 in Astana to create a restoration center at the National Museum of Kazakhstan and...
ALMATY – Kazakh principal dancer Bakhtiyar Adamzhan will perform at the prestigious “Roberto Bolle and Friends” gala at Dubai Opera on Nov. 6, reported Astana Opera’s press...
ASTANA — President of Finland Alexander Stubb met with students of Astana-based Maqsut Narikbayev University on Oct. 29, where politics met philosophy. Addressing young Kazakh students, he...
ALMATY — The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million for Glaciers to Farms program, a flagship adaptation initiative led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)...
ALMATY — Olympic silver medalist, Chair of the World Boxing Olympic Committee, and President of Kazakh National Olympic Committee Gennadiy Golovkin has been officially named among the...
ALMATY — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met on Oct. 29 with the United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and First Deputy Secretary of...
ALMATY — The third Kazakhstan–Afghanistan Business Forum and Afghan Goods Exhibition opened in Shymkent on Oct. 28, bringing together more than 180 Afghan entrepreneurs and representatives from...
ALMATY – Five Kazakh artists and organizations have been selected to receive the British Council’s 2025 Connections Through Culture (CTC) grants, joining 127 global projects aimed at...
ALMATY — The United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a series of meetings in...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and China reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic partnership and outlined new steps to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and cultural exchange during...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan–Finland business forum on Oct. 28 in Astana marked a new chapter in strengthening strategic, economic, and technological ties between the two nations. Held as...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has become an indispensable part of Europe’s energy security, said Kazakh Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov in an interview with The Astana Times, marking...
ASTANA – Sotheby’s, one of the world’s oldest and most famous auction houses, will present its Islamic & Middle Eastern Art sales in London on Oct. 28–29,...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the expansion of trade, investment, energy, transport, digital innovation, and environmental cooperation between the two countries during the Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Finland reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a strategic partnership grounded in mutual respect, sustainability, and innovation, according to a joint statement adopted by...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Finland signed 15 documents during the Oct. 28 official visit of President of Finland Alexander Stubb to Kazakhstan, underscoring both nations’ commitment to...
ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov instructed the Kazakh Energy Ministry to ensure the launch of the Unified State System for Managing the Fuel and Energy Complex...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi, Vietnam. The document aims to strengthen international cooperation in combating crimes in the field...
ASTANA – In January-August, the volume of transit traffic through Kazakhstan reached 25.81 million tons, marking a 3.2% increase compared to the same period last year, as...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Conflict between the Kingdom of Thailand and the...
The Asia-Pacific region has long served as a springboard for transforming socio-economic implementation gaps into development opportunities. With the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals fast...
Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Germany have strong numbers to boast of when it comes to bilateral cooperation. The partnership spans a wide range of areas, including trade,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrated International Snow Leopard Day on Oct. 23, marking a significant recovery of the species, with the population doubling in recent years and reaching...
ASTANA – Türkiye has simplified employment rules for Turkic-speaking foreigners, including citizens of Kazakhstan, by reducing bureaucracy and broadening opportunities for professional activity, reported Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Resmi...
As I sat in the audience at a roundtable on Oct. 24 in Almaty, titled UN Day – 80th Anniversary of the UN, I found myself quietly...
ASTANA – Weapons played a vital role in the life of nomadic peoples, serving not only in battle but also in rituals, social ceremonies, divination, oaths, and...
ALMATY — Kazakh filmmaker and stunt coordinator Robert Kun has been officially named director and action choreographer for Jackie Chan’s new global project, “Armor of God: Ultimatum.”...
ASTANA — A jewelry brand from Karagandy has made its debut at Milan Fashion Week with a unique collection made from stabilized coal. The brand’s founder Olga...
ALMATY — A roundtable dedicated to the United Nations (UN) Day and the 80th anniversary of the organization was held on Oct. 24 in Almaty, bringing together...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan should strengthen international marketing to attract more foreign tourists, said acting chairman of Kazakh Tourism Daniyel Serzhanuly in an interview with Jibek Joly TV....
ASTANA – This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Declaration of State Sovereignty, adopted by the Supreme Council of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic (SSR) on...
When Kazakhstan this year celebrates the 35th anniversary of its Declaration of State Sovereignty, it signifies far more than historical symbolism. It marks the story of how...
ASTANA — Almaty hosted the first United Nations Tourism Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Europe on Oct. 22-23, providing a platform for...
ASTANA – Astana Art Fair, an international contemporary art exhibition, opened on Oct. 24 at the Congress Center in Astana, presenting more than 200 works under the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will celebrate Republic Day on Oct. 25, honoring the Declaration of Sovereignty adopted in 1990. The Astana Times has curated a vibrant lineup of...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the country’s growing international profile, from its...
ASTANA – In the heart of Manhattan, New York City paid tribute to Kazakhstan on Oct. 22 with a flag-raising ceremony in honor of Republic Day, marked...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated citizens on the upcoming Republic Day, marking 35 years since the Declaration of State Sovereignty. He expressed gratitude to the country’s...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 tournament in Tokyo. World No. 7 defeated Canada’s Leylah Fernandez (No. 22) in straight...
ASTANA – Marking 35 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Kazakhstan’s State Sovereignty, celebrated as Republic Day on Oct. 25, political experts say the document...
ASTANA — One year after its launch by Astana Hub, Tomorrow School, Kazakhstan’s first peer-to-peer artificial intelligence school, has evolved into a dynamic international community of 303...
ASTANA – Artificial intelligence is set to become an expert assistant in Kazakhstan’s lawmaking process, as the Ministry of Justice expands its digital transformation. Deputy Minister of...
ALMATY — Kazakh National Association of Oilseed Processors (NAOPK) signed a memorandum of cooperation with Uzbekistan’s Fayz Oil Imports to strengthen regional trade in oil and fat...
ALMATY — Kazakhstan presented its investment potential, economic strategy, and vision for sustainable growth at the “Kazakhstan – Diplomacy & Trade: Middle Power Countries” panel session during...
ALMATY — Kazakhstan has officially been selected as the host country of the 2027 World Taekwondo Championships (WT), marking the first time the global competition will take...
ALMATY — LOT Polish Airlines, Poland’s national carrier, will launch direct flights, linking Almaty and Warsaw, starting May 31, 2026. During the summer season, flights will operate...
ALMATY — Rising prices in Kazakhstan are primarily driven by excessive liquidity in the economy, said the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) Governor Timur Suleimenov on the...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan is accelerating efforts to diversify its economy and strengthen industrial competitiveness, with particular emphasis on high-value manufacturing and deep-processing projects, following an Oct. 23...
ALMATY — Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev paid an official visit to Russia on Oct. 22 at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov...
ASTANA — The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has unveiled its strategic vision for advancing warehousing infrastructure across Central Asia and initiated the creation of the Central Asia...
ASTANA — Air Astana prepares to launch a new direct flight between Tokyo and Almaty in March 2026. A high-level meeting between Japan’s largest tour operators and...
ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) has been recognized as one of the world’s leading jurisdictions in implementing international standards for crypto and digital asset...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Issetov participated in the ministerial meeting on advancing connectivity between Central Asia, the Eastern Partnership, Türkiye, and the EU in...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Finance Ministry has placed $1.5 billion in sovereign Eurobonds on the international capital market with a five-year maturity, achieving the lowest yield in...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has exported 1.6 million tons of new-harvest grain between Sept. 1 and Oct. 19, showing a 14% increase compared to the same period last...
ASTANA – Kazakh grain has become the first cargo to transit from Azerbaijan to Armenia, marking a symbolic step in regional relations, said President of Azerbaijan Ilham...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan solidified their economic partnership with 16 agreements signed at a business forum in Astana on Oct. 21, advancing cooperation in artificial intelligence,...
ASTANA – Almaty has earned the Special Recognition Award for Tourism Innovation and Urban Transformation at the World Tourism Awards 2025, held during the Global Tourism Forum...
