Eni Plenitude’s Arm Wind Launches First Solar Power Plant in Turkistan Region

ASTANA – Eni’s Plenitude unveiled a 50-megawatt solar power plant operated by Arm Wind company, its local renewable subsidiary, in the Turkistan Region on Sept. 27. This is the...


Digital Bridge 2023: Job Fair to Offer Vacancies in Major Kazakh Companies

ASTANA – The Digital Bridge 2023 international technology forum will host a job fair in Astana on Oct. 12-13, presenting vacancies from 20 leading companies, including Kaspi.kz, Huawei, BI...


Kazakh Women’s Skeet Shooting Team Brings First Medal, Sets Record at 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou

ASTANA – Kazakhstan women’s national skeet shooting team won the gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sept. 27, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service....


Oxford University Scholars Promote Sustainability Using Kazakh and Malay Proverbs

LONDON – Oxford University scholars use Kazakh and Malay proverbs in pedagogical approach for storytelling about sustainability. Olga Mun, a doctoral researcher at Oxford University from Kazakhstan, and Aizuddin...


Kazakhconcert Announces Program for Alem Saz International Music Festival

ASTANA – Kazakhconcert state musical organization named after Roza Baglanova will start the second Alem Saz International Music Festival tomorrow, promising an array of concerts, exhibitions, master classes, film...


India’s Low-Cost Airline Launches Direct Flights on Delhi-Almaty Route

ASTANA – India’s largest low-cost airline, IndiGo, launched direct flights to Kazakhstan on the Delhi-Almaty route on Sept. 24, reported the Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee’s press service. The airline...


Kazakhstan’s Non-Oil Trade Turnover Totals $46.7 Billion in January-July

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s trade turnover of non-oil goods increased by 21.7% to $46.7 billion in January-July, Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Kairat Torebayev said at a Sept. 25...


Kazakh Energy Minister Outlines Key Areas of Cooperation with IAEA

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev spoke out priority areas of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the 67th IAEA General Conference on Sept....


Kazakhstan, Tatarstan Review Prospects for Further Collaboration

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov discussed prospects for cooperation in trade and economic, investment, agricultural, cultural, and humanitarian areas at a...


Aktau Sea Trade Port Regains International Status

ASTANA – The Aktau Sea Trade Port regained the status of a seaport of international significance following a government resolution adopted on Sept. 21, which came into force from...


Kazakh President Urges EAEU States to Strengthen Economic Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member countries to enhance trade and economic cooperation during a Sept. 25 meeting with the heads of...


Kazakh National Team Takes Part in 19th Asian Games Hangzhou Opening Ceremony, Wins Five Medals So Far

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan national team took part in the opening of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sept. 23, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service. The...


New Export Credit Agency to Provide More Support to Exporters

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to create the Export Credit Agency, based on the KazakhExport insurance company, to expand measures to support exporters. In the first reading, the deputies...


Kazakh President to Pay Official Visit to Germany This Week

ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay an official visit to Germany on Sept. 28-29, reported the Akorda press service. In Berlin, Tokayev will hold talks with Federal...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Attends OTS Council of Foreign Ministers, Holds Meetings in New York

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu took part in an informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States...


World Bank Proposes Ways to Achieve Sustainable Heating Transition in Europe, Central Asia

ASTANA – The World Bank calls for a major revamp of the heating sector in Europe and Central Asia, reducing reliance on inefficient, carbon-intensive fuels in its Toward a...


Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic Sign Commercial Documents Worth $65 Million at Interregional Forum

ASTANA – Kazakh and Kyrgyz business leaders signed commercial documents worth nearly $65 million during the first Interregional Forum, attended by Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov and Chairman...


Kazakhstan Elected as Vice President of Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Aviation Systems

ASTANA – Director General of the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAK), Catalin Radu, has been elected to the post of the vice chair of Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on...


Kazakhstan Attracts $4 Billion in Tourism Industry in Three Years

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s tourism sector has witnessed a substantial inflow of investments from 2020 to 2022, reaching a staggering $4 billion, reported the Ministry of Tourism and Sports on...


Evolving Kazakh Animation Industry Explores Adult-Oriented Content

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s animation industry is developing but needs to incorporate a greater range of animation tailored for adult audiences, said Anita Chernykh, the founder of the first Almaty...


Kostobe’s Rich Heritage: A Window into Ancient Southern Kazakhstan

ASTANA — In the heart of the Zhambyl Region, an extraordinary tapestry of history unfolds, adorned with 116 ancient city ruins that grace the southern expanse of this diverse...


Top 7 Fall Outdoor Activities in Almaty’s Hidden Gems

LONDON – Weather statistics show that September is the sunniest month in Almaty. It is the right time to make up the leeway for those who skipped opportunities to...


Dimash Kudaibergen Performs Main Song of China’s First Golden Panda Awards (Video)

ASTANA – Kazakh famous pop singer Dimash Kudaibergen and renowned Chinese singer Wei Wei performed the main song “Join Hands” at the inaugural Golden Panda Awards ceremony on Sept....


Charting Bright Future: Expert Recommendations for Kazakhstan and Central Asia’s Development

ASTANA – The leading researchers from the United States and Kazakhstan presented their recommendations for addressing long-term development issues in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The event was organized as...


President Tokayev’s Visit to US Seen as Strategic Diplomatic Endeavor

ASTANA – This week, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev concluded his visit to the United States, marking a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between the two nations. During his visit,...


President Tokayev Tasks New Advisor to Oversee Climate Conference Preparations

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Zulfiya Suleimenova as his Advisor and Special Representative for International Environmental Cooperation on Sept. 21. She has been tasked with overseeing the...


Kazakh Lowcoster FlyArystan to Launch Almaty-Delhi Flights

ASTANA – FlyArystan, Kazakhstan’s low-cost airline, will launch flights on the Almaty-Delhi route from Sept. 24, reported the airline’s press service. Direct flights from Almaty to Delhi will be...


Accreditation for 21st Meeting of Secretariat of Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions is Now Open

ASTANA – Accreditation of international media to cover the 21st meeting of the Secretariat of Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled for Oct. 11, is open...


KazISS Director Discusses Regional Cooperation at Third Central Asia-China Think Tanks Forum

ASTANA – Yerkin Tukumov, the director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS), outlined key issues in regional cooperation related to connecting transport routes, digital development, and expanding...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Participates in OIC and CICA Meetings in New York

ASTANA – Murat Nurtleu, the Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, participated in the Coordination Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and...


Central Asia Addresses Early Warning Systems for Climate Resilience

ASTANA – A High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change and Resilience in Central Asia, kicked off in Bishkek on Sept. 21, overviewed a pivotal role of early warning systems in...


News Digest: Foreign Media on United States-Central Asia Cooperation, Kazakh-Iranian Ties and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has compiled a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media. This week’s foreign media digest includes coverage of the United States-Central Asia...


How to Reduce Methane Emissions and How Expensive Is It?

Currently, leaders of nations are convening at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, discussing a spectrum of issues including the global climate agenda. Kazakhstan...


Kazakhstan Welcomes 450,000 Foreign Tourists in Summer

ASTANA – According to the eQonaq information system, some 448,000 foreign tourists visited Kazakhstan during the summer, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports on Sept. 21. Almaty...


Kazakh Lawmakers Ratify Agreement Establishing Turkic Investment Fund

ASTANA – Deputies of the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, ratified the agreement to establish the Turkic Investment Fund (TIF) at a Sept. 20 plenary meeting,...


AIFC: Investment Hub of Central Asia

Finance has long been the lifeblood of global trade and commerce, facilitated by infrastructures that channel financial resources into entrepreneurial endeavors. Central Asia has long needed such an organizational...


Dive into Astana’s Weekend Wonderland of Art and Magic

ASTANA — The bustling capital of Kazakhstan is gearing up to host a weekend brimming with a variety of events catering to diverse tastes and interests. From mesmerizing art...


Asian Development Bank Revises Kazakh Economic Growth Rate Upward

ASTANA – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its growth forecast for Kazakhstan, projecting a 4.1% rise in 2023 and 4.3% in 2024, up from the 3.7% and...


AIFC, Kyrgyz Republic to Enhance Cooperation in Capital Markets

ASTANA – The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), a regulator of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), and the Kyrgyz Republic’s Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial...


Kazakhstan’s Wrestling World Champion Receives Warm Welcome in Almaty

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s first freestyle wrestling world champion, Rizabek Aitmukhan, received a triumphant return home, with fans, friends and family greeting him at Almaty International Airport on Sept. 21,...


Altyn Emel National Park, Barsakelmes Nature Reserve Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Altyn Emel National Park and Barsakelmes Nature Reserve have been added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)  World Heritage List on Sept....


Kazakh Foreign Minister Engages in Diplomatic Discussions in New York

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Murat Nurtleu, met with foreign counterparts to enhance cooperation during a working trip to New York, reported the ministry’s press...


Kazakh Government: New Law on Illegally Acquired Assets Will Not Affect Diligent Investors 

ASTANA – The new law on the return of illegally withdrawn assets will not affect conscientious investors, according to a statement on the Kazakh Prime Minister’s website on Sept....


Kazakhstan National Team to Participate in 19th Asian Games

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national team will take part in the 19th Asian Games from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 in Hangzhou, China, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and...


Kazakhstan’s National Fund to Allocate Funds to Children

ASTANA – Starting from Jan. 1 next year, the National Fund will allocate 50% of its annual investment income to special savings accounts for children until they reach the...


President Tokayev Participates in C5+1 Summit with Central Asian Leaders and President Biden

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in the inaugural C5+1 summit of five Central Asian leaders and United States President Joe Biden on Sept. 19. The summit took place...


Kazatomprom Signs Memorandums on Digitization With Two Tech Giants

ASTANA – Kazatomprom National Atomic Company has signed memorandums of understanding and cooperation with Samsung Electronics Central Eurasia and Honeywell, the company’s press service reported on Sept. 19. The...


Kazakhstan Reviews Development of Cooperation with UK

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu discussed the ongoing progress of cooperation with the United Kingdom (UK) at a Sept. 20 meeting with UK...


President Tokayev Fosters Diplomatic, Economic Ties During UN General Assembly

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev continued his round of meetings with world leaders – Presidents of Kenya, Mongolia, Montenegro, Portugal, Romania, and South Korea, on the sidelines of the...


Energy Experts Advocate for Financing and Regional Integration for Green Transition

ASTANA – Industry experts emphasized the importance of optimizing green financing, engaging the private sector, and regional integration to facilitate a green transition in Kazakhstan and the region at...