Kazakh Tazy Joins Global Dog Encyclopedia

ASTANA – The Kazakh Tazy breed has been included for the first time in “Dogs of the World,” a book by Lili Chin featuring more than 600...


Kazakhstan Can Reshape Trade Routes and Resource Security Amid Supply Chain Shift

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s comments about economic diversification and infrastructure during the recent expanded government meeting present opportunities for increased Western cooperation with Astana and other Central Asian...


Dimash Qudaibergen’s “Smoke” Hits American Music Charts

ASTANA – Dimash Qudaibergen’s song “Smoke” climbed the United States (U.S.) music charts, reaching 32nd place on the iTunes Top 100 on Jan. 30, reported Dimashnews.com. The...


Kazakhstan’s Tech Hub Matches US, China in Billion-Dollar Startups

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has created a tech ecosystem that is generating $1 billion and even $10 billion startups at a pace comparable to leading global ecosystems in...


Kazakhstan Explores Satellite Systems to Enhance Internet Connectivity

ASTANA – Top global experts at the Digital Almaty forum, held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, discussed how non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO)...


Kazakhstan Introduces National Day for Tazy and Tobet Dog Breeds

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources issued a resolution to designate Sept. 3 as the Day of Kazakh Dog Breeds – Tazy and...


Kazakhstan to Launch Flights to Mumbai in April

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s flagship airline Air Astana will launch additional flights to India on the route Almaty – Mumbai from April 20, reported the Ministry of Transport....


Qazaqstan Halqyna Fund Provides $354.1 Million in Charitable Aid

ASTANA – The Qazaqstan Halqyna Fund (to the people of Kazakhstan) has provided 186 billion tenge ($354.1 million) in charitable assistance since its establishment three years ago,...


Kazakhstan to Use $8.7 Million in Recovered Assets to Build First-Aid Station in Aktau

ASTANA – The Kazakh government has allocated 4.6 billion tenge (US$8.7 million) from the Special State Fund to build a regional first-aid station in Aktau city at...


Kazakh Singer Dimash Qudaibergen Announces New Song

ASTANA – Renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen announced the date of his new song “Love’s Not Over Yet,” which will be released on March 7, he said...


WB Report Emphasizes Need to Increase Revenues for Sustainable Investment in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The World Bank’s latest economic update on Kazakhstan, Funding the Future: Boosting Revenues for Lasting Investments, released on Jan. 30, presents a mixed outlook for...


Investors Turn to Processing Industries as Kazakhstan Moves Beyond Raw Materials

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s foreign direct investment (FDI) is undergoing a major shift, moving from solely raw material extraction to projects focused on domestic processing, said Yernar Serik,...


Kazakh Petroglyphs Reveal Story of Nomadic Culture 

ASTANA – Petroglyph clusters are sacred sites where ancient people worshipped their gods and honored their ancestors, holding profound spiritual significance, according to Olga Gumirova, founder of...


Kazakhstan Honors Late Mukhtar Magauin, Legendary Historical Novelist, on His 85th Birthday

ASTANA – On Feb. 2, Kazakhstan marks the 85th birthday of Mukhtar Magauin, a Kazakh historian writer dedicated to revealing the reality of history through the lens...


Kazakhstan Ships First Kashagan Oil Through Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline

ASTANA – Kazakhstan shipped the first crude oil produced at the Kashagan field to Baku to deliver through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline on Jan. 27, reported KazMunayGas’s...


Finding Home in Astana: Foreigner’s Journey of Discovery

ASTANA — Astana has become my second home with its futuristic skyline and biting winter winds, offering a unique blend of tradition and innovation.  As a Turk...


Kazakh Capital to Host IFLA Congress, Uniting Global Library Leaders

ASTANA – The upcoming IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Astana marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time the event is hosted...


Digital Almaty Forum Showcases AI, Regional Tech Collaboration

ASTANA — The Digital Almaty 2025 forum kicked off with a plenary session with officials from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries discussing the future of digital...


Kazakhstan, Japan Discuss Economic and Strategic Ties During High-Level Talks

ASTANA— President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Special Advisor to Japanese Prime Minister Akihisa Nagashima on Jan. 31 to explore opportunities to deepen trade, investment, and scientific collaboration....


February’s First Weekend: Top Events You Can’t Miss

ASTANA – Kick off February with a cultural extravaganza. It is the perfect time to indulge in relaxation and entertainment through various enriching activities. Whether you’re drawn...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Shale Oil Production in Kazakhstan, EU-Central Asian Ties and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights shale oil production in Kazakhstan, EU-Central Asian...


Kazakh PM Proposes EAEU Collaboration on AI Development

ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov proposed that the EAEU countries collaborate to advance artificial intelligence through the Alem.ai International Center, which will open in Astana...


EAEU Officials Address Economic Integration, Technological Innovation at Almaty Meeting

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov hosted a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council on Jan. 30 in Almaty. Officials from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)...


Astana Hub Reports Record Growth in 2024, Securing $177 Million in Investments

ASTANA – Astana Hub, the largest tech park in Central Asia, has wrapped up 2024 by showing remarkable growth across all key metrics. Over the past year,...


Kazakhstan’s Water Usage: Challenges, Path to Reform

ASTANA — As global water scarcity becomes a growing concern, Kazakhstan faces mounting challenges in water resource management. Despite its natural reserves, inefficient usage and aging infrastructure...


President Expresses Condolences After Deadly Plane Crash Near Washington D.C.

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was deeply saddened to hear about the numerous victims resulting from the plane crash near Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C., reported...


Kazakhstan, EU to Focus on Trade, Digitalization, Visa Facilitation

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with the European Union Ambassador to Kazakhstan Aleška Simkić on Jan. 27 to discuss strengthening...


EU Sanctions Envoy Commends Cooperation with Kazakhstan

ASTANA – European Union (EU) Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan commended the work with the Kazakh authorities on preventing circumvention of Western sanctions on Russia and expressed general...


Kambarata-1 to Become Central Asia’s Large Hydropower Plant

ASTANA – The officials of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Uzbekistan discussed the construction of the Kambarata-1 hydroelectric power plant (HPP) with a capacity of 1,860 megawatts...


Kazakh Oil Price Stands at $79.87 per Barrel

ASTANA – The price of Kazakh oil has reached $79.87 per barrel, Kazinform reported on Jan. 30. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil has been declining for five consecutive...