President Tokayev Reaffirms Country’s Commitment to Education During Visit to Kozybayev University

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Kozybayev North Kazakhstan State University to get acquainted with the educational and research activities of the institution during his...


Kazakh IHT Central Asia Factory Pioneers Medical Technology Progress in Region

ASTANA – The establishment of the IHT Central Asia factory, which produces coronary stents and balloons, represents a significant step in the medical industry development and medical...


Astana International Forum to Evaluate Water Scarcity and Trade Route Diversification Challenges for Region

ASTANA – The Astana International Forum (AIF) will address major issues, including water scarcity and the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as...


Political Will Is Key to Ending Statelessness Around World 

Statelessness is a problem that affects millions of people around the world and leaves a person in a seemingly never-ending state of limbo, without nationality and often...


In North Kazakhstan, President Notes Importance of Agricultural Productivity

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the North Kazakhstan Region on May 29 to assess the progress of the spring sowing campaign, reported the Akorda press service....


Kazakhstan Plans to Launch Over 280 Investment Projects Worth $4.2 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to implement more than 280 investment projects worth 1.9 trillion tenge ($4.2 billion) this year. This was announced at the Investment Headquarters meeting...


Fitch Affirms Kazakhstan’s ‘BBB’ Rating with Stable Outlook

ASTANA – Fitch Ratings affirmed Kazakhstan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB’ with a stable outlook, the agency’s press service reported on May 26. According...


President Tokayev Discusses Prospects for Bilateral Cooperation With UAE

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at a meeting with Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed...


Tokayev Congratulates Türkiye’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Election Win

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his victory in the Türkiye’s presidential election in a run-off vote on May 28. “Ties of historical...


President Tokayev Urges EAEU Member States to Unlock Union’s Economic Potential

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called on Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states to make the union’s development trajectory more effective during a May 25 Supreme Eurasian...


Kazakh Tech Startups Undergo Training in Silicon Valley

ASTANA – Founders of 15 IT startups from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, and Türkiye have begun on May 22 a five-week acceleration program in Silicon Valley,...


USAID Expedition to Aral Sea Focuses on Ecosystem Restoration and Donor Coordination

ASTANA – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) organized an expedition to the dried bottom of the Aral Sea and a donor coordination conference on...


Royal Society for Protection of Birds Supports Biodiversity Conservation in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The British Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and the Kazakh government are implementing a project on the conservation of biodiversity. The cooperation,...


Multinational Fanart Movie Honors Dimash Kudaibergen’s Song

Editor’s note: The Astana Times has introduced a new section on the website that will feature articles contributed by our readers. As a platform that values diverse...


Kazakhstan Marks 75 Years of UN Peacekeeping

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a briefing on May 26 dedicated to the 75th anniversary of United Nations Peacekeeping with the participation of...


New Master Plan for Almaty to Decentralize City and Address Environmental Issues

ASTANA – The Government has approved a new master plan for the development of the city of Almaty until 2040, reported the Almaty Akimat (city administration) on...


Screen vs. Print: Kazakhstan’s TopIQ Platform Brings Digital Textbooks and Interactive Learning Content to Wider Children’s Audience

ASTANA –  The TopIQ platform offers digital books to children and teachers, spearheading a digital revolution along with other startups in the Kazakh education sector by harnessing...


West Kazakhstan’s Saiga Population Bounces Back

ASTANA – International experts have concluded that saiga antelopes are no longer in danger of extinction after visiting the Kaztalovsky and Zhanibek districts of the West Kazakhstan...


Kazakhstan National Football Team Presents New Kits

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Football Federation (KFF) and the Errea Sport company have unveiled new kits for the national football team in Astana on May 24 as...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan-China Relations, Shymkent Oil Refinery, Singapore President Halimah Yacob’s Visit to Kazakhstan, and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan featured in international media this week. This week’s foreign media digest covers the Kazakh-Chinese...


Kazakh National Bank Keeps Base Rate at 16.75 Percent

ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan has decided on May 26 to keep the base rate at 16.75 % for the fourth time since December last...


Astana to Host Climate Congress in June 

ASTANA – ECOJER, Kazakhstan’s Association of Regional Environmental Initiatives, is organizing a third international climate congress dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality. The event will be held in...


Kazakhstan and UK Agree to Increase Flight Frequency

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana is set to increase the number of flights between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom from five to seven per week...


Astana Hosts Africa Day Celebrations, Showcases Diversity

ASTANA – Astana hosted Africa Day at the Radisson Hotel on May 25, showcasing Africa’s diversity, cultural and economic potential. The event was initiated by the embassies...


Can Art Help Find Key to Life? Art Installation by Austrian Ambassador Aims to Do Just That

ASTANA – Willy Kempel, an artist and an acting ambassador of Austria to Kazakhstan, discussed his art and vision related to modern communication in a new The...


Four Kazakh Films Reach Final of Eurasian Creative Guild Film Festival

ASTANA – Four Kazakh movies have reached the final of the Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG) Film Festival, reported the festival’s press service. The “Barn” picture by Ramazan...


Last Weekend of Spring Promises to be Unforgettable

ASTANA — In a big and friendly city like the Kazakh capital you can always find an activity to your liking. The Astana Times has prepared a...


Astana International Forum Announces Lead Speakers

ASTANA – The Astana International Forum, a major international conference aiming to tackle global challenges in foreign policy and international security, climate, food scarcity, and energy security,...


Kazakh Citizens Can Visit 31 Countries Visa-Free

ASTANA – Citizens of Kazakhstan can visit 31 countries without a visa, while Egypt, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles, Thailand, and Zambia issue visas upon arrival, reported Kazinform on...


Tokayev’s Visit to Xian Demonstrates Kazakhstan’s Deepening Economic Ties with China and Greater Central Asian Cooperation, Says Expert 

SINGAPORE – The state visit by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Chinese city of Xian and his participation in the China-Central Asia Summit last week emphasized the...