Kazakhstan Joins Open Banking Countries, Produces Initial Results

ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) and the National Payment Corporation compiled the first results on the newly designed Open API and Open Banking pilot...


European Commission Vice President Visits Kazakhstan, Meets Government Officials

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Senate Chairman Maulen Ashimbayev and Vice President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas addressed trade, economic and investment cooperation, including the development of the...


President Tokayev to Pay Official Visits to Italy, Vatican This Week

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay official visits to Italy and the Vatican on Jan. 18-19, reported the Akorda press service. On the first day...


Kazakh Developers Create Qosyl Platform for Video Communications

ASTANA – Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry and National Information Technologies company launched the Qosyl project for online video meetings, reported the ministry’s press...


Kazakhstan Returns $2.2 Billion of Illegally Withdrawn Assets

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has returned nearly one trillion tenge (US$2.2 billion) in illegally withdrawn assets, including $589 million from overseas, according to the Kazakh Prosecutor General’s Office,...


Kazakhstan, Japan Explore Prospects for Stronger Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakh and Japanese officials and business executives explored opportunities in green and digital transformation during a Jan. 12 business forum in the Kazakh capital, reported...


Kashagan Field Soars to 100 Million Tons in Oil Production

ASTANA – Kashagan, Kazakhstan’s giant oil field, surged past the monumental milestone of 100 million tons in oil production on Jan. 11 since the start of oil...


Foreign Ministry: Kazakhstan Reaffirms Commitment to ‘One China’ Policy on Taiwan

ASTANA – The Kazakh Foreign Ministry released a statement on Jan. 14 on the election in Taiwan, reaffirming that Kazakhstan supports Beijing’s One China policy on the...


Experts Analyze President Tokayev’s Recent Interview in Roundtable Discussion

ASTANA – The Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan organized a roundtable on Jan. 11 that gathered Kazakh experts to discuss President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s recent interview with the Egemen...


Kazakhstan Registers Significant Attempts of Cyber-Attacks in 2023

ASTANA – Kazakhstan registered more than 223 million attempted cyber-attacks carried out by foreign hackers in 2023, according to the State Technical Service. The highest number of...


Islamic Organization for Food Security Welcomes New Director General from Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) elected Kazakh diplomat Askar Mussinov as director general on Jan. 1 by the decision of the sixth General...


Kazakhstan Marks 120 Years of Abilkhan Kasteev, Artist of Realism at Soviet-Kazakh Nexus

ASTANA – Abilkhan Kasteev, a towering artist of his generation and the master of social realism who stood at the foundations of Kazakh fine arts, celebrates 120...


74-Year Old Traveler from Kazakhstan Embarks on Journey Around Globe

ASTANA — In the heart of Kazakhstan, the indomitable spirit of adventure beats in 74-year-old Sarsenbay Kotyrashov, whose remarkable journey has already captured the imagination of many....


Sazalem Startup Seeks to Make Kazakh Music Accessible to All

ASTANA – The Sazalem startup,  whose name translates to ‘world of music’ in Kazakh), is on a mission to build an online platform that unites all genres...


Kazakh Capital Hosts Exhibition about Altai’s Mystical World

ASTANA – The art exhibition featuring paintings by Arzhan Yuteev, a young artist from the Altai Republic, focused on ancient legends and the rich culture of the...


Kazakh Food Tech Entrepreneur Unveils Insights on Doing Business in Astana

ASTANA – Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economic development in Kazakhstan. They spearhead innovation and create a dynamic market environment. In an interview...


Nearly 2,000 Kids in Kazakhstan Enjoy Tours with Free Flights under Kids Go Free Program

ASTANA – In 2023, 1,975 children enjoyed 920 tours offered by 13 travel companies in Kazakhstan, getting free flights as part of the Kids Go Free program,...


Kazakhstan Takes Further Steps in Human Rights Protection

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is in the midst of democratic transformation, making progress in strengthening the human rights protection system and aligning it better with the best international...


Qazaq Air to Resume Astana-Novosibirsk Flights This Month

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s airline Qazaq Air will resume flights from  Astana to Novosibirsk on Jan. 15, the airline’s press service announced on its Instagram page. Flights will...


Air Astana Unveils Plans for IPO in Kazakhstan and London

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s flagship airline Air Astana revealed plans on Jan. 12 for an initial public offering (IPO), publishing a statement on its official website. The airline...


Kazakhstan’s IT Services Sector Shows Rapid Growth in 2023

ASTANA – The volume of services in programming, consulting and related fields in Kazakhstan reached 734.5 billion tenge ($1.6 billion) in January-September 2023, marking a 43.5% surge...


Astana International Exchange Reports Significant Results in 2023

ASTANA – This year, the Astana International Exchange (AIX) demonstrated positive results in listings, trading volume, and capital raised despite challenges posed by high market interest rates...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Middle Corridor, Almaty as Travel Destination, 5G Technology and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media worldwide. This week’s foreign media digest covers the Middle Corridor,...


‘Zhoshy Khan’ Historical Drama on 8 Centuries of Statehood Draws Spectacular Turnout

ASTANA – The “Zhoshy Khan” historical drama drew a full house at the Kuanyshbaev Kazakh State Academic Musical and Drama Theater on a cold Astana evening on...


Kazakhstan Ships 993,000 Tons of Oil to Germany in 2023

ASTANA – KazTransOil national oil transporter supplied 993,000 tons of oil to Germany in 2023, KazMunayGas (KMG) oil and gas company’s press service reported on Jan. 12....


Kazakhstan Celebrates 112th Birth Anniversary of Kunayev, Architect of Nation’s Past and Political Pioneer

ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrates the 112th anniversary of the birth of a prominent Kazakh politician Dinmukhamed Kunayev on Jan. 12. As the nation stands in a pivotal...


Almaty Showcases Kazakh Female Filmmaking Projects on Social Topics

ASTANA – Almaty will host a special screening of five short films shot by Kazakh female directors in the bULt art space on Jan. 14. The movies...


Exciting Weekend Events Await Astana

ASTANA — The vibrant capital of Kazakhstan is gearing up for an exhilarating weekend filled with cultural richness and artistic expression. From mesmerizing opera performances to captivating...


Italian-Kazakh Center for Creative Industry to Open This Year

ASTANA – The Italian-Kazakh Cultural Center for Creative Industry will be opened in Kazakhstan this year, said Ambassador of Italy to Kazakhstan Marco Alberti during a Jan....


Kazakh Scientists Reconstruct Golden Horde Era Clothing

ASTANA – Scientists from the Umai International Laboratory for the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage at the Margulan Institute of Archaeology took part in the reconstruction...