Chess Player Assaubayeva to Become Kazakhstan’s Second Female Grandmaster

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva is poised to become the nation’s second female grandmaster. The 21-year-old chess player achieved this title at the Sharjah Masters 2025 tournament...


CPC Targets 1 Billion Tons of Oil Shipment by October

ASTANA — The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) plans to increase oil shipments to 1 billion tons by October, as a result of the implementation of the CPC...


Uzbekistan Plans to Simplify Entry for Kazakh Citizens 

ASTANA – Uzbekistan plans to introduce simplified entry procedures for citizens of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Russia. The proposed changes would permit entry for up to 30 days...


Kazakhstan Solidifies CICA Status With Legal Amendments

ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law on May 19 ratifying a protocol that amends the agreement between the Kazakh government and the Secretariat of...


One Year Since Kazakhstan Criminalized Domestic Violence: What Numbers Reveal

ASTANA – Last year, Kazakhstan adopted a major law criminalizing domestic violence following nationwide outrage over the murder of Saltanat Nukenova in November 2023. Just over a...


UNDOF Commander Visits Kazakh Peacekeepers in Golan Heights

ASTANA – Major-General Anita Asmah, Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), paid an introductory visit to the deployment site of Kazakhstan’s peacekeeping unit...


Kazakhstan, Poland Advance Political, Economic Ties

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski reaffirmed the mutual willingness to strengthen political dialogue, expand trade,...


Council of Turkic Central Banks to Hold Inaugural Meeting at Astana International Forum

ASTANA – The inaugural meeting of the Council of Turkic Central Banks will take place during the Astana International Forum on May 29-30, to strengthen financial cooperation...


Kazakh President to Host Multiple High-Level Visits and Events This Week

ASTANA – The Akorda Presidential Residence has published a schedule of upcoming events this week involving the participation of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. On May 28-29,...


Kazakh Smart System Powers Real-Time Governance 

ASTANA — Kazakhstan is ushering in a new era of data-driven governance with the launch of the Situational and Analytical Complex (SAC), a high-tech platform for analysis,...


American Journalists Unveil Magic of Central Asia Through Photography

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...


Tazy Breeder Keeps Tradition Alive From One Generation to Next

ASTANA – Tazy, one of the oldest native Kazakh dog breeds, are bred as hunters and trained by the local huntsmen. Sultan Yerimbetov is one of the...


AIF 2025 to Spotlight Future-Focused Alatau City Project

ASTANA — Astana International Forum (AIF) 2025 will feature a panel session titled Alatau City: The Future Is Now on May 29, spotlighting one of Kazakhstan’s most...


Central Asia Faces Worsening Water Crisis from Glacier Melt, UN Report Says

ASTANA – Downstream countries in Central Asia could face growing water shortages as intensive agricultural practices, climate change, and population growth continue at an unprecedented pace, according...


International Arbitration Centre at AIFC: Kazakhstan’s Gift to World

A modern state can hardly do a more generous deed than to open within its own borders, and yet free of its own influence, to parties of...


Astana to Host International Equestrian Competitions

ASTANA — The capital of Kazakhstan is set to host a prestigious series of equestrian events at the Argymak Equestrian Sports Complex from May 30 to June...


President Tokayev Meets Children’s Rights Commissioner to Review Child Protection Efforts

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Commissioner for Children’s Rights Dinara Zakiyeva on May 23 to discuss ongoing efforts to protect children’s rights and strengthen...


EU Reporter: Kazakhstan Makes Significant Contribution To Development of Gender Equality

ASTANA – EU Reporter published an article on May 22 about the adoption of a Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) declaration on April 10,...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Organization of Turkic States Summit, Kazakhstan’s Rising Role in Global Stability and Economic Growth

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the informal summit of the Organization of...


Kazakhstan’s Young Boxers Triumph at Asian Championships with 22 Gold Medals

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s youth boxing team triumphed at the ASBC Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championships in Colombo, Sri Lanka, winning 22 gold medals, including historic 12...


Kazakhstan Strengthens Business Ties with Korea and Hong Kong Through AIFC Connect

ASTANA — The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) held AIFC Connect events in Seoul on May 21 and Hong Kong on May 22 to deepen investment and...


Kazakhstan to Tighten Cryptocurrency Regulation Following $15 Billion Capital Outflow

ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan is preparing a comprehensive legislative framework to regulate the circulation of digital assets, following the withdrawal of approximately $15 billion...


Kazakhstan Plans Major Boost in Renewable Energy by 2030

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is accelerating its renewable energy development, with strong government support, clear targets, and a roadmap to commission over 8.4 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity...


Rotary Club Drives Local Change from Auctions to Action 

ASTANA — As Rotary International celebrates its 120th anniversary, the Rotary Club of Astana marks ten years of civic engagement and community-driven initiatives in the Kazakhstani capital....


This Week’s Highlights: Astana and Almaty Events You Can’t Miss

ASTANA – Unwind this weekend after a busy work week by visiting engaging exhibitions and sporting events. The Astana Times editorial team has curated a special list...


Kazakhstan, Hungary Strengthen Business Ties in Digitalization, Logistics, and Agriculture

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu held meetings with the leadership of Hungary’s leading companies, including the CEO of UBM Group Péter...


Turkish Airlines’ Astana-Istanbul Route Turns 20 — With No Plans to Stop

ASTANA — The Astana-Istanbul flight operated by Turkish Airlines celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Just two decades ago, the route operated only twice a week. Today,...


Pax Americana is Over – Middle Powers Must Shape What Comes Next

The post-Cold War liberal international order under U.S. leadership – often called Pax Americana – has unraveled. Notably, this collapse has not come from a new superpower...


Kazakhstan’s Population Projected to Reach 26.3 Million by 2050

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s population is expected to reach 26.3 million by the end of 2050, according to the latest forecasts of the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF)....


World Election Bodies Association Sees Kazakhstan As Gateway to Turkic World

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) is a gateway to the Turkic world, Secretary General of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) In-sik Jang said...