- Wednesday, 24 December, 2025
- Almaty 21 °F / -6 °C
- Astana 25 °F / -4 °C
ASTANA – When the Wales football team stepped into the Astana Arena stadium on Sept. 4 to face Kazakhstan in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match, they were backed...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan has recorded a significant increase in the reserves of solid minerals following the registration of five new deposits on the State Geological Register in 2025. The...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan demonstrates a profound transformation of the industrial sector, developing high-value-added production to introduce systemic measures for the country’s industrial sovereignty reinforcement, in alignment with the priorities...
ALMATY – Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov and Chairman of the Investment Committee Gabidulla Ospankulov met with Dashzegviin Amarbayasgalan, Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia,...
ALMATY – The Government has approved and submitted to Parliament Kazakhstan’s socio-economic development forecast and the republican budget for the next three years, announced Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov at...
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakhstan’s oil and gas industry workers and veterans on their professional holiday at a solemn ceremony in Akorda, highlighting the sector’s crucial role...
ASTANA — The second day of Astana Finance Days 2025 opened with a plenary session titled The Role of Portfolio Investments in Strengthening Central Asia’s Financial Markets at the...
ASTANA — The Mazhilis, lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, has ratified an agreement between Kazakhstan and Armenia that abolishes the mutual visa regime and allows citizens to travel...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s unique experience in fostering dialogue among religions and cultures is gaining global attention amid rising interethnic and interfaith conflicts, said Bulat Sarsenbayev, Ambassador and Advisor to...
ASTANA — The first day of Astana Finance Days 2025 opened on Sept. 4 with a ceremonial program that immersed guests in the spirit and cultural identity of Kazakhstan,...
ASTANA – The World Boxing Championships, held under the auspices of the World Boxing federation, starts today, Sept. 4, in Liverpool, United Kingdom. This is the first world championship...
ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva denied reports about the alleged detention of the Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and several...
ASTANA – Astana delights with the beauty of classical masterpieces, while Almaty sparkles with modern creativity and unforgettable performances. The Astana Times has curated a lineup of events for...
After mapping out the main islands of Kazakhstan’s media archipelago in the previous article, from national TV channels to bloggers and radio stations, it’s logical to turn to the...
ASTANA – Seventeen-year-old Kazakhstan’s tennis player Zangar Nurlanuly has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Junior US Open, marking the biggest achievement of his young career so far. In...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United States discussed prospects for expanding bilateral economic ties, implementing new investment projects, and creating cooperation chains involving U.S. businesses. The meeting was held...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is rapidly advancing its digital ecosystem, positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and telecommunications in Central Asia. Recent initiatives are streamlining public services,...
ASTANA – Central Asia was placed at the center of discussions at the Bled Strategic Forum (BSF) in Slovenia for the first time, as the influential international platform dedicated...
ASTANA – The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) convened for its 25th summit in Tianjin on Sept. 1, marking the largest gathering of leaders in the organization’s history. Kazakh President...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) has announced the launch of new direct passenger flights connecting Bangkok and Almaty, as part of ongoing efforts to expand the country’s...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) has introduced a new format for transporting vegetable oil to China, carrying out its first shipment in 40-foot containers equipped with flexitanks, the...
ALMATY – Inflation remains one of the main challenges for Kazakhstan’s economic development and citizens’ well-being, said the Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) Timur Suleimenov at...
ASTANA – This year will mark the opening of the Bukhara contemporary art exhibition on Sept. 5 in Bukhara, a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art. The...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s 17-year-old tennis player Zangar Nurlanuly advanced to the third round of the junior US Open in New York after defeating Alan Wazny from Poland, ranking 13th...
Editor’s Note: In the run-up to the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled for Sept. 17–18 in Astana, The Astana Times has launched a special...
ALMATY – The Global Peace Index report (GPI) published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has revealed that Kazakhstan has improved its position, rising five places compared...
ALMATY — During President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to Beijing on Sept. 2, Kazakhtelecom and China Energy Overseas Investment signed a landmark agreement to launch the joint construction of...
ALMATY – A nationwide survey conducted by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) revealed on Sept. 2 a consistently high level of public trust in the presidential institution....
ASTANA – Astana Ballet debuted its 13th theatrical season on Aug. 29-30 with “Sultan Beibars” historical play, which tackles power, sacrifice, and longing for the motherland. The ballet, one...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the opening ceremony of the Cultural Center of Kazakhstan in Beijing on Sept. 2, describing the event as a milestone in...
ASTANA — KazMunayGas (KMG) Chairman Askhat Khasenov underscored the company’s growing partnership with China, announcing plans for new joint projects in oil, gas, and petrochemicals during the eighth Kazakhstan–China...
ASTANA — Almaty expects up to 5,000 tourists for the historic football match between Kazakhstan’s FC Kairat and Spain’s Real Madrid, scheduled for Sept. 30 at the Central Stadium....
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of meetings with top executives of major Chinese corporations and financial institutions on Sept. 2, discussing large-scale projects in energy,...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has become the stage for a new Chinese-Kazakh music project of international scale, with world-renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen serving as executive producer. The project, featuring...
ASTANA — The Kazakh capital will host the sixth Continental Athletes’ Forum of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) as part of the Olympic Solidarity program between Sept. 2–3,...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described China as Kazakhstan’s destined neighbor, close friend, and long-term strategic partner during the Sept. 2 Eighth Meeting of the Kazakhstan–China Business Council in...
ASTANA — At the conclusion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Kyrgyzstan will assume the organization’s rotating chairmanship for 2025–2026, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s...
ASTANA — China Daily, a leading English-language Chinese newspaper, published an article by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Aug. 30 titled Strong Kazakh-Sino ties key to successful cooperation. In his...
ASTANA – Projections for Kazakhstan’s rare earth metal reserves are estimated at 2.6 million tons, the Geology Committee of the Kazakh Ministry of Industry and Construction told The Astana...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan launched Central Asia’s most powerful supercomputer in July, marking a milestone in the region’s technological development. The Astana Times examines what this means for the country’s...
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for comprehensive reforms of the United Nations to strengthen multilateral diplomacy and ensure the organization’s effectiveness during Sept. 1 SCO Plus summit meeting...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined his vision for the priority areas of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s development at the 25th SCO Heads of State Council meeting in Tianjin,...
ALMATY — A recent survey conducted by Astana Open Dialogue between June 9-16 has revealed growing optimism about the future of regional integration in Central Asia, while highlighting challenges...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are strengthening agricultural ties, with high grain exports, expanded Caspian logistics and growing investment projects signaling the emergence of a broader agro-industrial partnership, reported...
ALMATY — Three new tourist train routes will connect major cities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan this fall. The programs aim to promote cross-border tourism and strengthen cultural ties between...
ASTANA — Friendships take many forms, but when they develop between the great minds of two nations, they transcend the personal, forging a bond that unites nations and fosters...
ASTANA – Growing up in a house full of books, it is hard to imagine that just two or three centuries ago, the ability to read and write was...
ASTANA — Artificial intelligence has become a mandatory discipline across all universities in Kazakhstan. A total of 93 universities have already integrated AI into their academic programs, while 20...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks on Aug. 30 in Tianjin, underscoring the unprecedented level of Kazakh-Chinese relations and reaffirming their commitment...
ASTANA — UEFA has officially announced the fixtures for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League group stage, with FC Kairat set to play its historic first home match against Real...
