Coordination Platform for Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor Launched in Astana 

ASTANA – Astana hosted the launch of a coordination platform for the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) on June 12. The platform is designed to facilitate projects along TITR...


Kazakhstan to Compensate for Overproduction of Oil

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will compensate for exceeding its oil production obligations by 45,000 barrels per day in May, the Energy Ministry reported on June 12. The country will adhere...


Kazakhstan’s Aviation Sector Aims to Secure Its Strong Position

ASTANA – The Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAK), responsible for technical control and oversight of civil aviation safety and security in Kazakhstan, has strengthened its regional leadership and international...


Atlético Madrid to Build Football Academy in Almaty Region

ASTANA – President of Atlético Madrid Football Club Enrique Cerezo Torres presented a project to open the Atletico Madrid football academy in Kazakhstan during a June 11 meeting with...


Kazakh Foreign Ministry Announces Contest for Foreign Journalists

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with Kazakhstan’s Chief Editors’ Club, announced the call for applications for the ninth edition of Kazakhstan through the Eyes...


Kazakhstan Improves Position in Speedtest Global Index Ranking

ASTANA – Kazakhstan moved up 23 places on the Speedtest Global Index, from 95th in December 2022 to 72nd in December 2023, putting it ahead of neighboring Central Asian...


London-Based Satellite Operator OneWeb to Open Gateway Station in Almaty Region

ASTANA — London-based satellite operator OneWeb plans to open a gateway station on the territory of the Kokterek Space Communications Center (SCC), said Chairman of the Kazakh National Center...


Kazakhstan Exports Products for Sustainable Batteries

ASTANA – Kazakh scientists have launched the industrial production of mixed vanadium oxides in the Kyzylorda Region for export, reported the press service of the Ministry of Science and...


Kazakhstan Intensifies Measures to Combat Locust Outbreaks

ASTANA — Several regions of Kazakhstan have suffered from gregarious locust outbreaks this year, which pose a danger to farmland and crops. Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin convened...


KazAID Launches Program to Train Central Asian Diplomats 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Agency for International Development KazAID is training 14 diplomats from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan on June 10-12 within the Dostyk – Diplomacy...


Kazakhstan, Congo Ready to Strengthen Ties 

ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed the country’s readiness to strengthen ties with Congo during a June 10 meeting with Françoise Joly, the personal representative of the President...


World Bank Releases Monthly Economic Update for Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The World Bank has released its monthly economic update for Kazakhstan for May, covering changes in economic activity, inflation and bank lending. “Real gross domestic product (GDP)...


Kazakhstan’s Goodwill Ambassador Adam Breaks Boundaries with Music

ASTANA—Kazakh singer Mirkhiday Mirfarukh, known as Adam, became a sensation on social networks with his song “Zhurek” (Heart), gaining over 74 million views on YouTube and inspiring over four...


Kazakhstan’s Confectionery Sensation Opens Its First Branch in US

ASTANA – Initially a single home-based bakery, Kazakhstan’s confectionery sensation Happy Cake has expanded to a network of over a hundred stores and has now opened its first branch...


Kazakhstan Has Perfect Recipe for Renewable Energy Transition, Says ACWA Power’s Head for Central Asia

ASTANA — With abundant wind and sun resources, Kazakhstan has the perfect recipe for transitioning to renewable energy, said Abid Malik, the Geo Head of Central Asia at ACWA...


Kazakhstan-China Cargo Transport Reaches Record 28 Million Tons

ASTANA – Cargo transportation between Kazakhstan and China increased by 22% compared to 2022, reaching a record level of over 28 million tons, as was reported during the first...


Kazakhstan’s Citix to Upgrade Fuel Stations in Middle East and Africa

ASTANA – Citix, a leader in smart city technologies in Kazakhstan, has signed a tripartite agreement with MEMA, a division of Al Hajiry Holding, and Oman Oil Marketing Company...


Dimash Kudaibergen Participates in Chinese TV Project

ASTANA – Kazakh popstar Dimash Kudaibergen participated in a new episode of the “Beauty and Harmony” project, which aired on China Central Television-1 (CCTV-1) on June 8, reported DimashNews.com....


Almaty to Host 26th Asian Youth Chess Championships

ASTANA – Almaty is hosting the 26th Asian Youth Chess Championships from June 9 to 21, announced the Kazakhstan Chess Federation. In an interview with Kazinform, grandmaster Darmen Sadvakassov,...


Iconic Beijing-Paris Rally Passes Through Kazakhstan

ASTANA – This year’s Beijing-Paris rally, which runs from May 18 to June 23, traversed the territory of Kazakhstan, reported the Kazakh Tourism national company’s press service. Around 100...


Kazakhstan’s Growing Working-Age Population Unlocks Economic Gains 

The demographic landscape of Kazakhstan is evolving, impacting nearly all societal support systems. These changes affect the labor and consumer markets, as well as the education, healthcare, and pension...


Alatau Smart City to Implement Comprehensive Digitization and Automation

ASTANA – Alatau will be a smart city, where digitization and automation will cover all necessary processes, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev said during...


Kazakh Cyclist Wins Gold at Asian Road Cycling Championships in Almaty

ASTANA – Yevgeniy Fedorov, a road racing cyclist from Kazakhstan, clinched the gold medal at the 43d Asian Road Cycling Championships in Almaty, the National Olympic Committee’s press service...


Kazakhstan Flood Recovery: Thousands Compensated, Tokayev Urges Swift Action

ASTANA – To date, 4,521 families in Kazakhstan have received compensation worth 57.4 billion tenge (US$126.6 million) for repairs and restoration of their homes, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev...


Scientists Optimize Athletes and Horses for Fifth World Nomad Games

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s National Sports Association has established two scientific groups focused on horse breeding and athlete training for national sports in preparation for the fifth World Nomad Games,...


Kazakhstan’s Economic Shift: From Oil to Industry

ASTANA – Recently, Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar discussed the country’s industrial development and economic growth in an interview with the prime minister’s press service. Below is...


EDB to Present Concept for Eurasian Transport Network in Almaty

ASTANA — The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is preparing a concept for the Eurasian Transport Network to enhance connectivity across Eurasia and stimulate economic development, trade and mobility in...


Discover Kazakhstan: “Beshbarmaq” One Dish, Many Stories

Editor’s note: The Astana Times presents a new section Discover Kazakhstan dedicated to exploring the rich cultural heritage of Kazakhstan. Each article explores different aspects of Kazakh life, offering...


Taraz City – Cradle of Islamic Civilization and Trade with Great Artisan Past

Editor’s Note: The Astana Times continues its series of articles, Exploring Kazakhstan, City by City, this time focusing on Kazakhstan’s oldest city Taraz. We are setting out to unveil...


Experts Warn of Growing Threat to Khoja Ahmed Yassawi Mausoleum

ASTANA – Increased moisture from the irrigation of lawns around Kazakhstan’s architectural heritage, the Khoja Ahmed Yassawi mausoleum in the Turkistan Region, might threaten its integrity, according to architectural...


Kazakh Diplomat Elected to UN Committee on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women

ASTANA – Kazakh diplomat Madina Dzharbusynova has been elected to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) for 2025-2028 during the 23rd meeting of states...


Kazakh Startup Project Achieves UN’s Digital Public Good Status

ASTANA — CodiPlay, a leading startup in educational technologies, was awarded the status of a digital public good (DPG) by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA), supported by the...


Kazakhstan Launches Global Chess Mentorship Initiative 

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess) has been implementing a coaching assistance program for colleagues from Oman, Tajikistan, and Sri Lanka for the past two months, with plans...


Officials in Brussels Highlight Strong and Diversifying Kazakhstan-EU Relations

ASTANA – On June 5, Brussels became the stage for an insightful panel session on the evolving and dynamic relations between Kazakhstan and the European Union (EU). Deputy Foreign...


Kazakh Senate Adopts Amendments to Law on Renewable Energy

ASTANA – Senate, the upper chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, adopted amendments to the law on renewable energy, allowing citizens to install solar panels of no more than 200...


Kazakhstan Welcomes Leonardo da Vinci’s La Bella Principessa for First Time

ASTANA – Leonardo da Vinci’s La Bella Principessa has settled into its temporary new home at the National Museum of Kazakhstan for the first time in the country, where...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan-EU Cooperation, Political Reforms, and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes topics such as Kazakhstan-European Union cooperation, the Middle Corridor,...


Astana to Host WPC Energy Congress in 2028

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital won the right to host the 26th World Petroleum Council (WPC) Energy Congress in 2028, reported the KazEnergy association’s press service on June 7....


Kazakh Energy Ministry Launches 60 Investment Projects

ASTANA — The Kazakh Ministry of Energy has formed a pool of 60 investment projects worth 17 trillion tenge (US$38.1 billion), the ministry’s press service reported on June 6....


Nearly Ten Million Foreign Tourists Visit Kazakhstan in 2023

ASTANA — Nearly 9.6 million foreign tourists visited Kazakhstan last year, two times more than the previous year, said Nurtas Karipbayev, chairman of the Tourism Industry Committee of the...


Vibrant Events to Spark Your Weekend

As our cities continue to host an array of captivating world events and exhibitions, we are fortunate to welcome historical treasures like the «La Bella Principessa» exhibition, showcasing the...


South Korea’s President to Visit Kazakhstan Next Week

ASTANA — At the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan from June 11-13,...


Turkic States Address Environmental Challenges in Baku  

ASTANA – Chairman of the Mazhilis, the lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, Yerlan Koshanov, took part in the 13th meeting of the Council of Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic...


Kazakh Foreign Ministry Launches Goodwill Ambassadors Project

ASTANA—The Kazakh Foreign Ministry hosted a ceremony on June 6 to award Kazakhstan’s Goodwill Ambassadors, the ministry’s pioneering project to recognize and honor citizens who have made remarkable contributions...


Kazakhstan’s Critical Minerals Landscape Explored at AMM Congress

ASTANA – The prospects, challenges and the current state of critical minerals and mining sectors in Kazakhstan were discussed at the 14th Astana Mining and Metallurgy (AMM) congress in...


Kazakh Cyclists Win Gold Medal at Asian Championship

ASTANA — Kazakh cyclists won a gold medal at the Asian Road Cycling Championship, which is taking place between June 6 to 12 in Almaty, reported the National Olympic...


Central Asia, EU Review Prospects for Political and Security Cooperation

ASTANA—The European Union (EU) headquarters hosted the 11th Meeting of the High-Level Political and Security Dialogue between Central Asia and the EU on June 5 in Brussels to discuss...


Kazakhstan Advances Gender Equality, Combats Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking

ASTANA – The Human Dimension Dialogue Platform consultative and advisory body convened on June 3 for a regular meeting to discuss the implementation of the recommendations of the UN...


Kazakhstan Redirects Billions in Recovered Assets to Social Projects

ASTANA— The Asset Recovery Committee of the Prosecutor General’s Office approved claims for the return of illegally obtained assets worth over 325 billion tenge (US$727 million), including 272 billion...


Kazakhstan’s Increasingly Powerful Passport Has Become Source of National Pride 

The expansive list of non-CIS countries that have either streamlined or done away with entry requirements for Kazakh citizens is a by-product of Astana’s internationalist outlook. Shortly after assuming...