Three Kazakh Boxers Reach Finals of IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships

ASTANA – Dulat Bekbauov became the third Kazakh boxer to reach the finals of the International Boxing Association (IBA) Men’s World Boxing Championships in Tashkent, Sports.kz reported...


Nomad Games in Kazakhstan to Promote Cultural Heritage

SEOUL – Kazakhstan will host the fifth World Nomad Games in 2024, seeking to promote the global ethnosports movement. This was announced by Ilyas Omarov, President of...


Kazakh Prime Minister Reaffirms Support for Midsize Businesses

ASTANA – Medium-sized businesses should become the engine of progress that drives Kazakhstan’s manufacturing growth with the launch of competitive products and a wide range of services,...


From Dance Festival to Wildlife Tour: Ultimate List of Events for Fascinating Weekend in Astana

ASTANA — Are you tired of spending mundane weekends with just Netflix and a takeout? With a shorter work week due to holidays and pleasant weather, The...


Lynx Recorded by Camera Trap in Almaty Region

ASTANA – A lynx was recorded by a camera trap for the first time in two years at Mount Bugyty in the Charyn National Park in the...


Eurasian Development Bank to Host Major Investors Forum in Almaty Next Week

ASTANA – The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will host a conference for major investors in infrastructure and environmental, social and governance (ESG) projects along with the meetings...


We Are Heading Towards Just and Fair Kazakhstan, Says Respublica Party Chair

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s recent parliamentary election saw the emergence of new political forces that aim to create positive changes in the country. A young Respublica party, focused...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s International Diplomacy, Kazakh Ports, Kazakh-Bulgarian Cooperation, Increase in Kazakh Oil Exports 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...


KMG to Increase Domestic Gas Supply to Nearly 6 Billion Cubic Meters by 2030

ASTANA – KazMunayGas (KMG) national oil and gas company is to launch several initiatives allowing it to supply nearly 6 billion cubic meters of gas for the...


Middle East Travelers Recognize Kazakhstan As Best Trending Destination

ASTANA – Kazakhstan received the award as the best trending destination for travelers from the Middle East at the Arabian Travel Market exhibition held on May 1-4...


Kazakhstan and China Intend to Develop Khorgos Hub for Mutual Trade Growth

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China announced plans to create a Khorgos Hub to increase trade between the countries, reported Kazinform on May 10. A new cluster will...


Race to Zero in Asia and Pacific: Our Hopes in Climate Fight

The latest synthesis report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change makes for grim reading: Every fraction of a degree of warming comes with escalated threats, from...


Kazakh Prime Minister Outlines Priorities to Improve Machine Industry Development

ASTANA – Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov highlighted key priorities for machine industry development including increasing local production, the use of new technologies and export promotion at the...


Almaty to Host European Union – Central Asia Economic Forum Next Week

ASTANA – Almaty will host the second European Union – Central Asia Economic Forum on May 18-19 to discuss ways forward on policy, programs and investment needed...


Kazakhstan Promotes Idea of Tolerance at Abu Dhabi Forum

ASTANA – Peaceful coexistence is the only option in an era of globalization and intermingling religions and cultures, said Kazakh Minister of Information and Social Development, Darkhan...


Goal of Rahmon’s Visit to Kazakhstan Is Purely Economic, Says Expert

ASTANA – The May 3 state visit of President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to Kazakhstan showed that the strategic cooperation will grow in the coming years, Yersultan...


Kazakhstan, Japan Strengthen Economic Ties

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov met with Jun Yamada, Ambassador of Japan to Kazakhstan, to discuss economic cooperation including strengthening trade and economic...


Kazakhstan, China’s Xinjiang Intend to Increase Trade Turnover to $1 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) agreed to increase trade turnover of agricultural products to $1 billion a year, as Kazakh Minister of...


Uzbekistan Announces Early Presidential Election on July 9

ASTANA – Uzbekistan is set to hold an early presidential election on July 9, reported the press service of the Uzbek President on May 8. Uzbek President...


Discovering Kazakhstan: Kazakh Embassy Hosts Open House in Washington

ASTANA – Kazakh Embassy in Washington D.C. hosted an open house on May 6 as part of the Annual Passport DC event welcoming visitors for cultural performances...


Kazakhstan Increases Oil Exports via Baku Port by 75%

ASTANA – Due to an increase in the volume of raw materials, national oil transporter KazTransOil increased the export volume of oil via Aktau Port to Baku...


Turkic States Create Geographical Council to Promote Local Destinations and Improve Environment

ASTANA – Geographical communities of Azerbaijan, Hungary, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Türkiye and Uzbekistan have created the Geographical Council of Turkic States in Tashkent on May 8...


Kazakh Soldiers Show Outstanding Results at Best Warrior Competition in US

ASTANA – Kazakh Air Force soldier Nazira Albosynova and marine Yermek Zaylagy from regional West command reached excellent results at the annual Best Warrior competition at the...


President of Kazakhstan to Pay State Visit to China Next Week

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to China on May 17-19, reported the Akorda press service on May 8.  The President...


Kazakh University Takes Part in UN Economic Commission for Europe Resource Management Week

ASTANA – The Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) delegation participated in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Resource Management Week to discuss and explore solutions for...


Kazakhstan to Hold Sixth Summer Paralympic Games This Month

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will hold the sixth Summer Paralympic Games on May 11-30 in Almaty, Astana and Aktobe, announced the sports training center for persons with disabilities...


Future of Digital Assets. Is Kazakhstan Ready for Web 3.0 Business?

Kazakhstan has a rich history of innovation, dating back to its nomadic ancestors who developed advanced techniques for survival in the harsh Central Asian climate.  Modern Kazakhstan...


Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Embrace Cultural Synergy

ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to strengthen cultural ties with Azerbaijan and other Turkic countries through the Organization of Turkic States and the International Organization of Turkic Culture, the...


Turning Waste Into Art: How Kazakh Entrepreneur Contributes to Reducing Electronic Waste

ALMATY – Kuanysh Mukhamedzhanov has transformed his hobby into an initiative to combat electronic waste by converting household appliances into modern art and turning old vacuum cleaners...


Kazakhstan to Introduce Foster Families as Alternative to Institutional Child Care

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is developing a draft law on the introduction of professional foster families, which would mean all orphans and children left without parental care will...