Kazakhstan Forecasts 5.3% Economic Growth in 2024 Amid Strong Performance in Key Sectors

ASTANA – The Kazakh government is optimistic about economic development in 2024, forecasting a minimum of 5.3% growth. In the past year, Kazakhstan demonstrated resilience by adapting...


Kazakh Cuisine Meets World Music at Daididau, Dimash Kudaibergen’s Family Restaurant

ASTANA – A place where an exquisite dining experience can be paired with a niche musical exhibition is exactly what one would expect when dining at Daididau...


Aspiring Artist Presents Comic Book that Chronicles Kazakh Khanate Founders

ASTANA – Young Kazakh comic book author Ilyas Yusupzhanov presented his first comic book about the founders of the Kazakh Khanate, Kerey and Zhanibek sultans, in Almaty...


Renowned Eagle Huntress Finds Home in Kazakhstan: A Journey of Tradition and Legacy

ASTANA – World-renowned eagle huntress Aisholpan Nurgaiypkyzy from Mongolia recently moved to Kazakhstan, her historical homeland. She achieved global recognition following the release of “Berkutchi (Eagle Huntress)”...


Kazakh Foundation Set to Foster Mobile Filmmaking in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Dara Foundation of the Presidential Initiatives seeks to develop mobile filmmaking in Kazakhstan after a group of young professionals underwent a week-long training at...


Kazakhstan’s IT Academy Founder Shares Story of Сareer Transition, Challenges and Opportunities

ASTANA – In today’s world, stories of people making bold career transitions are becoming increasingly popular. One such inspiring story of the courage to rewrite his own...


Kazakhstan’s CodiPlay Startup Participates at Bett 2024 London, Partners With UK Schools

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s EdTech startup CodiPlay presented its innovative solutions at the world’s largest education technology event Bett 2024, which took place on Jan. 24-26 at the...


The Role of Religious Leaders in Uniting Humanity for a Secure World

The world of civilization and urbanization, still in the age of technology and information, lacks a correct compass built on objective foundations for establishing a human civilization....


Kazakh PM Outlines Key Areas for EAEU Cooperation at Eurasian Intergovernmental Council

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov took part in the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council’s meeting chaired by Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan in Almaty on Feb....


News Digest: Foreign Media on Middle Corridor, Central Asia’s Rare Earth Deposits and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles on Kazakhstan published in international media. This week’s foreign media digest covers the European Union’s investments in the Middle...


Kazakh PM Proposes to Create Eurasian Digital Platform 

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov proposed the idea to create a digital platform for the exchange of technological solutions, patents, and innovative ideas between the...


Kazakhstan, EU Mark 31 Years of Bilateral Ties, Looking Optimistic into Future

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the European Union (EU) commemorate on Feb. 2 the 31st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Over the past three decades, the...


Beijing Hosts Meeting of SCO Council of National Coordinators

ASTANA – The Council of National Coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states held the meeting on Feb. 1 under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan in...


AIFC Presents Cooperation Opportunities for UK Investors 

ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) hosted the event dubbed AIFC Connect: London 2024 on Feb. 2 to exchange views on investment opportunities in Kazakhstan...


Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Registers Record Net Profit of $344 Million in 2023 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) national railway company’s net profit hit a record 154 billion tenge (US$344.2 million) in 2023, four times more compared to the...


Kazakhstan, OECD Enhance Cooperation in Trade, Transport Connectivity

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev took part in the business meeting on Feb. 1, where Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)...


Kazakhstan to Create Pool of Lawyers to Protect Interests Abroad 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to create a pool of accredited lawyers and experts to protect the country’s interests abroad, announced Dastan Smagulov, the deputy director of the...


Samruk Kazyna to Raise $300 Million in Air Astana IPO

ASTANA – The Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund aims to raise $300 million through the initial public offering (IPO) of Air Astana. The indicative price range for...


President Tokayev Appoints New Ombudsperson for Socially Vulnerable Groups Amid Just Kazakhstan Reforms 

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Kenzhegul Seitzhan as the new Ombudsperson for the Rights of Socially Vulnerable Categories of the Population on Feb. 2, reported...


Fifth World Nomad Games to Involve 1,000 Volunteers 

ASTANA — Kazakh and foreign candidates willing to volunteer at the upcoming fifth World Nomad Games are welcome to apply until June, said Head of Astana Department...


US Think Tanks Review Scientific Cooperation with Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Washington-based Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) and the Council on Strategic Risks (CSR) examined Kazakhstan’s role in the changing threat landscape of weapons...


Kazakhstan Hosts First SCO Digital Forum, Announces New Initiatives 

ASTANA – The first day of the Digital Almaty 2024 forum featured the inaugural meeting of the heads of ministries and agencies of the member states of...


Nearly 6.9 Million Children in Kazakhstan Receive First Payments as National Fund for Children Rolls Out

ASTANA – Starting Feb. 1, nearly 6.9 million children in Kazakhstan, who are under 18 years old, began to receive their inaugural payments as part of The...


Kazakh Government Gears Up for Expanded Meeting on Feb. 7

ASTANA — The government’s expanded meeting is set for Feb. 7, announced Maulen Ashimbayev, chairman of the Senate, the upper chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, to journalists...


Diverse Events Unfold in Astana and Almaty for February’s First Weekend

ASTANA — As February kicks in, Astana and Almaty are gearing up for a vibrant weekend filled with cultural, musical and entertaining events. Whether you are a...


National Bank Projects 5% Inflation Rate by 2025

ASTANA – According to the National Bank’s forecasts, inflation is expected to reduce to 5% by late 2025 to early 2026, reported Kazinform news agency on Jan....


Kazakhstan Introduces Restyled 5,000 Tenge Banknote 

ASTANA – A redesigned 5,000 tenge banknote has entered circulation in Kazakhstan, reported National Bank’s press service on Jan.29. Part of the fifth series of national currency...


Kazakhstan’s Multivector Diplomacy, Central Asia’s Growing Agency Under Spotlight

ASTANA – The Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs and the International Tax and Investment Center (ITIC), Washington-based non-profit organizations, hosted a panel discussion on Jan. 31...


President Meets with Chairman of National Security Committee 

ASTANA – Last year, security agencies prevented two terrorist acts within the country at the early stages and conducted three collaborative operations with foreign intelligence agencies abroad,...


Chevron Redirects Kazakh CPC Blend Oil Shipments Amid Tensions in Red Sea

ASTANA – Chevron is rerouting Kazakh CPC Blend oil shipments to Asia via the Cape of Good Hope instead of the Red Sea to avoid attacks by...