President Tokayev’s First Visit to Serbia Opens New Chapter in Bilateral Ties

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the significance of his first official visit to Serbia as the head of state, describing it as the beginning of a...


Aktau Named Cultural Capital of Turkic World for 2025

ASTANA – Aktau received the status of the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2025 at the 41st meeting of the member states of the International...


Astana, Belgrade: 28 Years of Strategic Partnership

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Serbia mark 28 years of diplomatic relations characterized by steady growth in political, economic and cultural collaboration. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to...


Kazakhstan to Launch First Forest Climate Project

ASTANA – SEFE Marketing & Trading international energy company signed an Emission Removal Purchase Agreement (ERPA) with Kazakhstan’s SAFC – agency to remove and reduce greenhouse gas...


Kazakhstan Ranks 28th in Global Pension Index 2024, Outperforming US and Saudi Arabia

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s pension system took the 24th position out of 48 countries in the annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI), published on Oct. 15....


Witnessing a Living Legend: Bibigul Tulegenova’s Eternal Melody

ASTANA — The Grand Hall of the Astana Opera radiated with celebration and reverence on Nov. 17, as Kazakhstan honored one of its most beloved cultural icons,...


Kazakhstan to Host 17th Eurasia International Film Festival This Month

ASTANA — The 17th Eurasia International Film Festival: Cinema Without Borders will be held in Kazakhstan from Nov. 24 to 30, according to the festival’s press service....


President Tokayev Pays Official Visit to Serbia

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Serbia on an official visit on Nov. 18, reported Akorda. He met with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić to discuss...


Petroglyph Nature Park at Almaty’s Botanical Garden Depicts Kazakh History

ASTANA – The Arkalan Petroglyph Nature Park has opened in the main Botanical Garden of Almaty. The Petroglyph Nature Park is a joint project of the Institute...


National Bank’s Digital Tenge Gains Popularity Among Consumers

ASTANA – The turnover of transactions in digital tenge will exceed 200 billion (US$401.1 million) by the end of the year, said Binur Zhalenov, chief digital officer...


Central Asian Nations See Strong Economic Progress, Expanding Trade Potential

Central Asian countries are experiencing significant economic progress, with trade within the region expanding 2.5 times over the past decade, reaching nearly $11 billion. Diverse economies, common...


Risotto Milano Astana: A Culinary Celebration of Italian-Kazakh Friendship

ASTANA – The Embassy of Italy in Kazakhstan hosted an exquisite dinner at Selfie Astana featuring the signature Risotto Milano Astana. This dish beautifully symbolizes the cultural...


Start-Up Developed by Kazakh Innovator Wins Award at EIBF Champion of Champions Contest

ASTANA – The FilTerra project, developed by Niyaz Kanayev, a 23-year-old Kazakh innovator and the University of Bath student, and Tim Girling, received a runner-up award in...


Young Chinese Researchers Study at Almaty-Based Satbayev University

ASTANA – Five PhD students from China are doing research at the Satbayev University’s Mining and Metallurgical Institute, named after O.A. Baikonurov, on innovative technologies and new...


Returned Assets Fund Kindergarten for Aktobe Special Needs Children

ASTANA – The Kazakh government allocated 7.8 billion tenge ($15.6 million) from recovered illegally acquired assets to finance the construction of a kindergarten for children with special...


Kazakh Students Research Legislative Reforms Addressing Domestic Violence

ASTANA — A group of students from Astana schools has completed a four-month study on Kazakhstan’s legislative efforts to combat domestic violence, examining the evolution of laws...


Faces Behind Curtains: Astana Opera’s Crew Brings Art to Life Through Hard Work and Innovation

ASTANA – Behind the red curtains of Astana Opera is a universe of dedicated crew who work tirelessly to ensure that every costume fits perfectly, every makeup...


Kazakh Food: More Than a Meal, It’s a Taste of Home

Almaty’s Auyl restaurant, recently named one of the 16 Most Beautiful Restaurants in the World by Prix Versailles, captures the neo-nomadic spirit of Kazakh cuisine. Inspired by...


Kazakhstan Celebrates 130 Years of Writer Beimbet Mailin – Advocate of Social Justice in Kazakh Soviet Literature

ASTANA – Kazakhstan marks the 130th anniversary of Beimbet Mailin, a renowned Kazakh poet, writer and playwright who championed the struggles of women and the poor in...


Fitch Affirms Kazakhstan’s BBB Rating with Stable Outlook

ASTANA – Fitch Ratings has affirmed Kazakhstan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at BBB with a Stable Outlook. According to the rating action commentary published on...


Discover Kazakhstan’s Top Ski Resorts as Snow Season Approaches

ASTANA – Winter has arrived in parts of Kazakhstan, marking the perfect time to pull out ski gear and enjoy winter sports. In recent years, ski resorts...


Nagimbek Nurmukhamedov: Celebrating 100 Years of Kazakh Artistic Visionary

ASTANA — Kazakhstan celebrates the 100th anniversary of Nagimbek Nurmukhamedov, a distinguished figure in Soviet and Kazakh visual arts, with a series of events dedicated to his...


Kazakhstan Enters Top Ten Countries Worldwide for Internet Accessibility 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has entered the top ten countries with the lowest cost for one gigabyte (GB) of mobile data, according to the 2024 MoneySuperMarket Internet Accessibility...


President Highlights Priorities for Kazakhstan’s Agriculture Development

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key priorities to advance Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex at the first Forum of Agricultural Workers on Nov. 15, reported Akorda. Despite the...


Kazakhstan’s Special Representative Addresses Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Finance at COP29

BAKU – Zulfiya Suleimenova, the advisor to the President of Kazakhstan – Special Representative of the President on International Environmental Cooperation, stressed the importance of transitional finance...


Discover Amazing Weekend Events in Astana and Almaty

ASTANA – Astana and Almaty are buzzing with anticipation for a weekend brimming with cultural events. Whether you’re into live concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibits or local...


Role of Islamic Trade Finance in Empowering SMEs in Central Asia

Central Asia’s economic promise is growing. With foreign investors taking note, this could unlock the potential of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region. However, there...


Mitsubishi Corporation to Expand Presence in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Mitsubishi Corporation expressed interest in expanding its presence in Kazakhstan and launching new initiatives to support the region’s sustainable development, CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation in...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Participation in COP29, Kazakh-EU Diplomatic Ties and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes Kazakhstan’s participation in the 29th United Nations...


Kazakhstan’s Halyk Bank Wins Finacle Banking Innovations Awards 2024

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Halyk Bank won bronze in the Operational Excellence category at the 2024 Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards, the bank’s press service reported on Nov....