Kazakhstan to Launch Digital Investment Coin Next Year

ASTANA – In celebration of the national currency day – tenge, on Nov. 15, the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) announced plans to launch a Digital Investment...


Kazakhstan Highlights NPT Treaty as Fundamental Mechanism for Nuclear Disarmament

ASTANA – Despite the existing challenges, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) remains the fundamental and universal mechanism for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, Kazakh...


Kazakhstan to Launch First Railway Tour with Uzbekistan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will launch the Silk Road railway tour with the first Almaty – Turkistan – Tashkent – ​​Almaty trip on Nov. 16, reported the Tourism...


Kazakh Ministry Signs Strategic Agreement on Regenerative Agriculture at COP29

BAKU – As the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference continues on its fourth day in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources signed...


Kazakhstan Youth Art Honors World Heritage at UNESCO Paris

ASTANA — UNESCO’s Paris headquarters hosted an exhibition and album presentation of the works of winners and finalists of the International Youth Festival themed The Planet of...


Kazakhstan Joins Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy by 2050 at COP29

ASTANA – Kazakhstan, along with five other countries, joined the declaration to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050 at COP29 UN Climate Change Conference on Nov....


Kazakhstan Secures Prestigious Aviation Award in US

ASTANA – KazAeroNavigatsia, a leading provider of air navigation services in Kazakhstan, was presented the David J. Hurley Memorial Award for Aviation Traffic Management award during the...


Kazakh, French Chefs Offer Gourmet Dinner at Michelin-Starred Kitchen in Paris

ASTANA – Renowned chef from Kazakhstan Artyom Kantsev presented dishes at Paris’s Frédéric Simonin restaurant, boasting a Michelin star and the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France,...


Ancient Maps Point to 1,200-Year History of Kazakh Statehood

ASTANA – Recently discovered maps reveal new layers of Kazakh statehood, suggesting it could be 12 centuries old, said Mukhit-Ardager Sydyknazarov, Kazakh researcher, doctor of political science...


Kazakhstan Expands Its Global Share in Rare Earth Metals Production

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is making efforts to expand its share in the global production of rare and rare earth metals. The government meeting chaired by Kazakh Prime...


US Expert on Kazakhstan’s Potential as Supply Chain Anchor and Path to Neutrality

ASTANA — The Astana Times YouTube channel interviewed Darren Spinck, a research fellow at the United Kingdom (UK) – based Henry Jackson Society, a think tank named...


Kazakh Movie Wins Special Jury Prize at France’s Cinema Heritage Festival

ASTANA – The Kazakh film “Bauryna Salu” (Adoption) by Askhat Kuchincherekov received the Special Jury Prize at the Cinema Heritage annual international film festival, held on Nov....


Central Asian and Turkic Youth Climate Leaders Speak Out at COP29 in Baku

BAKU – Youth climate activists from Central Asia and Turkic countries discussed how youth can drive climate action at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29)...


Kazakhstan Opens New Terminal at Kyzylorda Airport

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov took part in opening a new terminal at Korkyt Ata Airport in Kyzylorda on Nov. 12, reported the Prime Minister’s...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, China to Establish Intermodal Cargo Terminal in Port of Baku

ASTANA – Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and China signed an agreement on the establishment of an intermodal cargo terminal in the Port of Baku in Alat on the sidelines...


World Bank, AFSA Lead Talks on Disaster Risk Financing in Central Asia

ASTANA — A two-day regional conference on Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI) in Central Asia, organized by the World Bank and the Astana Financial Services Authority...


Kazakhstan Secures $3.7 Billion in Green Energy Deals at COP29

ASTANA – Kazakh Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev signed several documents worth nearly $3.7 billion on cooperation with international companies and development institutions in green energy development on...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan Sign Agreement on Energy System Integration

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a strategic partnership agreement on production and transfer of green...


Kazakhstan, Türkiye to Boost Bilateral Trade to $15 Billion

ASTANA – President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed intention to bring bilateral trade turnover with Kazakhstan to $15 billion at a Nov. 12 meeting with President...


Kazakhstan’s Water Sector Receives Record $1.15 Billion from IsDB

ASTANA – The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will invest $1.15 billion in Kazakhstan, marking the largest project in the bank’s 51-year history, as was reported during a...


President Tokayev Meets with Foreign Leaders, Deepens Strategic Partnerships at COP29 Summit

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with leaders of several countries on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on...


Astana to Host Annual Christmas Charity Bazaar

ASTANA – The Ambassadors Spouses Association (ASA) in Kazakhstan announced its 15th Christmas Charity Bazaar, set for Dec. 1 at the Astana Radisson Hotel. The annual event,...


Kazakh Female Developer’s Startup Wins Top Honor in US

ASTANA – Benazir Toleubekova, a Kazakh developer, showcased her startup Pointai at the TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 conference in the United States, where the company unveiled its new...


Kazakhstan Presents National Pavilion as COP29 Kicks Off in Baku

BAKU – Kazakhstan presents the national pavilion at the 29th United Nations Climate Conference of the Parties (COP29), which kicked off on Nov. 11 at the Olympic...


Astana Format Guarantors Urge Peace and Humanitarian Aid in Middle East

ASTANA — The representatives of Iran, Russia and Türkiye, meeting as guarantors of the Astana Format in the Kazakh capital from Nov. 11-12, urged an immediate ceasefire...


Kazakh President Proposes Key Actions to Tackle Climate Change at COP29 in Baku

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted critical efforts to tackle climate change at a Nov. 12 World Leaders Climate Action Summit, held as part of the...


Kazakh, Canadian Partners Discuss Transport & Logistics Cooperation in Ottawa

ASTANA – Canadian business leaders expressed interest in implementing joint transport and logistics projects in Kazakhstan during a Nov. 6 expert roundtable discussion in Ottawa. The meeting...


KazAID, JICA Conduct Seminar on Kaizen Philosophy for Uzbek Entrepreneurs

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held a free two-day seminar on Kaizen Japanese business philosophy on Nov. 11-12...


KazAID, EFSD Promote Region’s Sustainable Economic Growth & Development

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) and the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) have signed a framework memorandum of understanding to boost...


Kazakh Officials Discuss Global Investment Trends During OECD Week in Paris

ASTANA – Kazakhstan was represented by Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee at the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, and Alida Tuyebekova, Director of the Investment Facilitation Department...