Central Asian Experts Call for Increased Synergy to Create Ethical, Secure AI  

ASTANA – New technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), human capital and prospects for innovative cooperation between Asian states was discussed by experts at a July 14 panel session...


President Tokayev Reaffirms Commitment to UN Principles

ASTANA – Kazakhstan remains committed to the United Nations Charter, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a July 14 meeting with senior UN representatives, emphasizing that all member...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum, Kazakhstan’s SCO Chairmanship and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles...


Kazakh PM Briefs President on Investigation of Power Outage Causes

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov briefed President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the results of the investigation into the causes of a power outage on July 3...


Kazakhstan Intends to Increase Grain Exports to China 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China are planning to increase the volume of annual grain exports to China up to 1 million tons. This was discussed during the...


KASE Index Grows 10.9% Since Start of 2023

ASTANA – The value of the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) Index has increased by 353.11 points to 3,604.75 points, a 10.9% growth, since the beginning of the...


INTO Opens University Access Center in Almaty

ASTANA – INTO University Partnerships, a global education partnering organization launched its new University Access Center (UAC) in Almaty on July 11, bringing its study abroad program...


Second Day of Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum in Astana Begins

ASTANA – The Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum (CAF), which kicked off on July 13, continues on the second day in Astana. The second day will...


Security Challenges Require Global Cooperation, Say Foreign Experts at CAF

ASTANA – International experts highlight the importance of addressing security challenges at a global level on the sidelines of the Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum (CAF)...


General Session of CAF Addresses Key Cooperation Trends in Asia 

ASTANA – International experts considered ways to enhance greater engagement at a time of unprecedented geopolitical tensions, climate change and water crisis, as well as counterterrorism efforts,...


Foreign Minister Discusses Interregional Cooperation Between Central Asia and EU

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with European Union (EU) Special Representative for Central Asia Terhi Hakala to discuss further engagement...


Kazakh Officials Discuss Security Challenges with UN Representatives

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu held talks on July 12 regarding regional security issues with Vladimir Voronkov, United Nations...


President Tokayev and Foreign Minister Outline Regional Security Priorities at CAF

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has consistently adhered to the principle a “successful Central Asia means a successful Kazakhstan,” said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his remarks delivered by Deputy...


Kazakh AI-Based Startup Shares Insights from Silicon Valley Acceleration Program 

ASTANA – Astana Hub, a tech hub in Kazakhstan, hosted a meetup on July 11 with Seilbek Myktybekov, the CEO of Beyne.ai. Myktybekov shared his firsthand experience...


Exciting Lineup of Events in Astana 

ASTANA — The vibrant capital is set to host an extraordinary weekend filled with captivating events and experiences. From chess enthusiasts and music lovers to history buffs...


Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum Kicks Off in Astana

ASTANA – The two-day Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum (CAF), which aims to study challenges of Asia’s global security, kicked off on July 13. The CAF,...


Kazakh President Signs Law on Return of Illegally Acquired Assets

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed on July 12 the law on returning to the state illegally withdrawn assets, the day after the Constitutional Court certified it...


Kazakhstan Becomes First Central Asian Country to Introduce Operating Rules for Unmanned Aircraft

ASTANA – Kazakhstan became the first country in Central Asia to introduce rules for the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), following the signing of a letter...


Border Demarcation Agreement Between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Comes into Force

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan finalized an agreement on border demarcation, which came into force on July 4 after a 19-year process, Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Aibek...


Kazakh, Malaysian Think Tanks Advance Strategic Cooperation

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) and the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, a leading Malaysian think tank, are set to...


Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Reaches 82% Compliance with ICAO Requirements

ASTANA – Kazakhstan achieved 82% compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) flight safety standards, which is comparable to the average indicator of the European Aviation...


Astana Opera’s Choir to Perform Beloved Melodies of Kazakh Composers

ASTANA – The Astana Opera’s chamber choir will present a music concert by Kazakh composers at the Kulyash Baiseitova Chamber Hall on July 14, reported the theater’s...


LSE Professor Talks Regional Development in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Rapid economic growth might sound like a success story, but more often than not, it comes with rising inequalities and regional disparities. It is a...


Kazakh Economy Maintains 5% Growth Rate in First Half of 2023

ASTANA – The economy of Kazakhstan grew 5% in January-June this year, seeing the positive dynamics in the real sector by 4.8% and the service sector by...


Kazakh Officials Address Implementation of G4 City Project in Almaty Region

ASTANA – The G4 City special economic zone in the Almaty Region is set to become a new economic and global tourism center along the new Silk...


Kazakh President Highlights Astana’s Development Challenges, Sets Priorities

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key areas for the development of the Kazakh capital during a July 11 meeting, focusing on problems and setting tasks...


Kazakhstan Plays Pivotal Role in Fostering Regional Stability, Says OSCE Secretary-General

ASTANA – Helga Schmid, the Secretary-General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), highlighted Kazakhstan’s vital role in promoting regional security and fostering economic...


Kazakhstan Intends to Make Tourism Key Driver of Economic Growth

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has adopted the Tourism Development Concept for 2023-2029 to make tourism a priority for the country’s economic development, Kazakh Minister of Culture and Sports...


Kazakhstan Increases Tengiz Oil Shipment Through Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline

ASTANA – KazTransOil oil transportation company has shipped 347,100 tons of oil from the Tengiz field via the Baku (Azerbaijan) – Tbilisi (Georgia) – Ceyhan (Türkiye) oil...


Shakarim Kudaiberdiuly: Guiding Moral Compass of Kazakh Nation for 165 Years

ASTANA – Kazakhstan commemorates 165 years of Shakarim Kudaiberdiuly, a prominent poet and thinker who sought to uplift the conscience of the 19th-century Kazakh nation by delving...