Astana’s Autumn Delights: Tennis, Ballet and Cultural Tours

ASTANA — As autumn paints Astana with golden hues, October brings a burst of cultural vibrancy to the city. From diverse exhibitions to community gatherings, each day...


Think Tanks from OTS Call for Increased Cooperation Amid Geopolitical Turbulence

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosted the ninth meeting of foreign policy research centers from member and observer countries of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) on...


Kazakh Expert’s New Book on Middle Powers Included in UN Archives and Library

ASTANA – Miras Zhiyenbayev, a leading expert of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS), has presented his book “Widening the Scope: How Middle Powers are Changing...


Nazarbayev University Secures Spot in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024

ASTANA – Nazarbayev University (NU) has, for the first time, entered the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024, landing in the top 30% of international...


National Bank Remains Committed to Ensuring Price Stability, Says Governor

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s National Bank remains committed to its primary mandate of ensuring price stability, aiming to alleviate pro-inflationary pressures and maintain inflation close to the medium-term...


Kazakh Shooters Claim Two More Gold Medals at Asian Games

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Zukhra Irnazarova took a shooting gold in the 10 meter running target contest on Sept. 28 at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China,...


Kazakhstan Advances in Establishing Cross-Border Hubs

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin convened a Sept. 27 meeting of the operational headquarters to monitor the progress in building transport, logistics and trade...


80 Years of Oralkhan Bokey: Versatile Storyteller of East Kazakhstan’s People and Nature

ASTANA – On Sept. 28, Kazakhstan celebrates 80 years of Oralkhan Bokey, a gifted writer whose captivating stories intertwined the lives of Kazakh villagers with the untamed...


Central Eurasian Startups Take Part in TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

SAN FRANCISCO – In a display of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, startups from Kazakhstan, Mongolia, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan participated in TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in...


Central Asia Boasts High Development Potential, Says IFC Regional VP

ASTANA – Central Asia has its own distinct development challenges and opportunities, and holds substantial development potential, said Hela Cheikhrouhou, International Financial Corporation (IFC) Regional Vice President...


Kazakh Athletes Secure Two More Bronze Medals in Wushu Sanda, Swimming

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s wushu sanda fighter Ayan Tursyn won a bronze medal in the 52-kilogram weight category at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sept. 27,...


Astana Hosts ATP 250 Tennis Tournament

ASTANA – The ATP 250 Astana Open 2023, a world-class tournament, commenced in the Kazakh capital on Sept. 26, announced the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation. The event will...


EBRD Forecasts 5% Economic Growth in Kazakhstan for 2023-2024

ASTANA – The Kazakh economy is set to grow 5% in 2023-2024, despite some uncertainty arising from oil prices, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and...


COVID-19 Situation Stable in Kazakhstan, Says Healthcare Minister

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will not impose any COVID-19 related curbs, as the epidemiological situation remains stable in the country, said Kazakh Healthcare Minister Azhar Giniyat during a...


It Is Important to Support Kazakhstan in Achieving Clean Energy Security, Says Expert 

The President of Kazakhstan has stated in his recent state-of-the-nation address that amongst other major reforms to the structure of the economy he wants to seek the...


Kazakhstan Creates Returned Asset Management Company

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov adopted a resolution dated Sept. 21 to create the returned asset management company with 100% state participation in its authorized...


Kazakh Boxer Nazym Kyzaibay Triumphantly Kicks Off Asian Games in Hangzhou

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s boxer Nazym Kyzaibay secured an impressive victory, leaving her opponent, Susma Tamang from Nepal, in a standing knockdown at the 19th Asian Games in...


London Gallery Hosts Exhibition of Kazakh Artists

LONDON – Kazakh female artists Aigana Gali and Gulnur Mukazhanova presented their artworks on the ancestral connection at the La Makan, Cosmic Corporeality exhibition in the Three...


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...


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,...


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...


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,...


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...


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....


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...