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ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Hungary for a state visit on Nov. 19, marking another step in strengthening the evolving partnership rooted in shared...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Neo Nomad Visa, introduced on Nov. 1, provides new prospects for digital nomads. This new visa, classified as category B12-1, allows remote workers worldwide...
ASTANA – Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov convened a meeting of the High Science and Technology Commission to discuss the development of science and technology and...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić identified priority areas for cooperation, including investment, industry, mining, agriculture, healthcare, innovations, and new technologies at...
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Hungary on a state visit on Nov. 19. Upon arrival, President Tokayev and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the significance of his first official visit to Serbia as the head of state, describing it as the beginning of a...
ASTANA – Aktau received the status of the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2025 at the 41st meeting of the member states of the International...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Serbia mark 28 years of diplomatic relations characterized by steady growth in political, economic and cultural collaboration. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to...
ASTANA – SEFE Marketing & Trading international energy company signed an Emission Removal Purchase Agreement (ERPA) with Kazakhstan’s SAFC – agency to remove and reduce greenhouse gas...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s pension system took the 24th position out of 48 countries in the annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI), published on Oct. 15....
ASTANA — The Grand Hall of the Astana Opera radiated with celebration and reverence on Nov. 17, as Kazakhstan honored one of its most beloved cultural icons,...
ASTANA — The 17th Eurasia International Film Festival: Cinema Without Borders will be held in Kazakhstan from Nov. 24 to 30, according to the festival’s press service....
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Serbia on an official visit on Nov. 18, reported Akorda. He met with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić to discuss...
ASTANA – The Arkalan Petroglyph Nature Park has opened in the main Botanical Garden of Almaty. The Petroglyph Nature Park is a joint project of the Institute...
ASTANA – The turnover of transactions in digital tenge will exceed 200 billion (US$401.1 million) by the end of the year, said Binur Zhalenov, chief digital officer...
Central Asian countries are experiencing significant economic progress, with trade within the region expanding 2.5 times over the past decade, reaching nearly $11 billion. Diverse economies, common...
ASTANA – The Embassy of Italy in Kazakhstan hosted an exquisite dinner at Selfie Astana featuring the signature Risotto Milano Astana. This dish beautifully symbolizes the cultural...
ASTANA – The FilTerra project, developed by Niyaz Kanayev, a 23-year-old Kazakh innovator and the University of Bath student, and Tim Girling, received a runner-up award in...
ASTANA – Five PhD students from China are doing research at the Satbayev University’s Mining and Metallurgical Institute, named after O.A. Baikonurov, on innovative technologies and new...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government allocated 7.8 billion tenge ($15.6 million) from recovered illegally acquired assets to finance the construction of a kindergarten for children with special...
ASTANA — A group of students from Astana schools has completed a four-month study on Kazakhstan’s legislative efforts to combat domestic violence, examining the evolution of laws...
ASTANA – Behind the red curtains of Astana Opera is a universe of dedicated crew who work tirelessly to ensure that every costume fits perfectly, every makeup...
Almaty’s Auyl restaurant, recently named one of the 16 Most Beautiful Restaurants in the World by Prix Versailles, captures the neo-nomadic spirit of Kazakh cuisine. Inspired by...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan marks the 130th anniversary of Beimbet Mailin, a renowned Kazakh poet, writer and playwright who championed the struggles of women and the poor in...
ASTANA – Fitch Ratings has affirmed Kazakhstan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at BBB with a Stable Outlook. According to the rating action commentary published on...
ASTANA – Winter has arrived in parts of Kazakhstan, marking the perfect time to pull out ski gear and enjoy winter sports. In recent years, ski resorts...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan celebrates the 100th anniversary of Nagimbek Nurmukhamedov, a distinguished figure in Soviet and Kazakh visual arts, with a series of events dedicated to his...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has entered the top ten countries with the lowest cost for one gigabyte (GB) of mobile data, according to the 2024 MoneySuperMarket Internet Accessibility...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key priorities to advance Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex at the first Forum of Agricultural Workers on Nov. 15, reported Akorda. Despite the...
BAKU – Zulfiya Suleimenova, the advisor to the President of Kazakhstan – Special Representative of the President on International Environmental Cooperation, stressed the importance of transitional finance...
ASTANA – Astana and Almaty are buzzing with anticipation for a weekend brimming with cultural events. Whether you’re into live concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibits or local...
Central Asia’s economic promise is growing. With foreign investors taking note, this could unlock the potential of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region. However, there...
ASTANA – Mitsubishi Corporation expressed interest in expanding its presence in Kazakhstan and launching new initiatives to support the region’s sustainable development, CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation in...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes Kazakhstan’s participation in the 29th United Nations...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Halyk Bank won bronze in the Operational Excellence category at the 2024 Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards, the bank’s press service reported on Nov....
ASTANA – In celebration of the national currency day – tenge, on Nov. 15, the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) announced plans to launch a Digital Investment...
ASTANA – Despite the existing challenges, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) remains the fundamental and universal mechanism for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, Kazakh...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will launch the Silk Road railway tour with the first Almaty – Turkistan – Tashkent – Almaty trip on Nov. 16, reported the Tourism...
BAKU – As the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference continues on its fourth day in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources signed...
ASTANA — UNESCO’s Paris headquarters hosted an exhibition and album presentation of the works of winners and finalists of the International Youth Festival themed The Planet of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan, along with five other countries, joined the declaration to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050 at COP29 UN Climate Change Conference on Nov....
ASTANA – KazAeroNavigatsia, a leading provider of air navigation services in Kazakhstan, was presented the David J. Hurley Memorial Award for Aviation Traffic Management award during the...
ASTANA – Renowned chef from Kazakhstan Artyom Kantsev presented dishes at Paris’s Frédéric Simonin restaurant, boasting a Michelin star and the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France,...
ASTANA – Recently discovered maps reveal new layers of Kazakh statehood, suggesting it could be 12 centuries old, said Mukhit-Ardager Sydyknazarov, Kazakh researcher, doctor of political science...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is making efforts to expand its share in the global production of rare and rare earth metals. The government meeting chaired by Kazakh Prime...
ASTANA — The Astana Times YouTube channel interviewed Darren Spinck, a research fellow at the United Kingdom (UK) – based Henry Jackson Society, a think tank named...
ASTANA – The Kazakh film “Bauryna Salu” (Adoption) by Askhat Kuchincherekov received the Special Jury Prize at the Cinema Heritage annual international film festival, held on Nov....
BAKU – Youth climate activists from Central Asia and Turkic countries discussed how youth can drive climate action at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29)...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov took part in opening a new terminal at Korkyt Ata Airport in Kyzylorda on Nov. 12, reported the Prime Minister’s...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and China signed an agreement on the establishment of an intermodal cargo terminal in the Port of Baku in Alat on the sidelines...
ASTANA — A two-day regional conference on Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI) in Central Asia, organized by the World Bank and the Astana Financial Services Authority...
ASTANA – Kazakh Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev signed several documents worth nearly $3.7 billion on cooperation with international companies and development institutions in green energy development on...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a strategic partnership agreement on production and transfer of green...
ASTANA – President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed intention to bring bilateral trade turnover with Kazakhstan to $15 billion at a Nov. 12 meeting with President...
ASTANA – The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will invest $1.15 billion in Kazakhstan, marking the largest project in the bank’s 51-year history, as was reported during a...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with leaders of several countries on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on...
ASTANA – The Ambassadors Spouses Association (ASA) in Kazakhstan announced its 15th Christmas Charity Bazaar, set for Dec. 1 at the Astana Radisson Hotel. The annual event,...
ASTANA – Benazir Toleubekova, a Kazakh developer, showcased her startup Pointai at the TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 conference in the United States, where the company unveiled its new...
BAKU – Kazakhstan presents the national pavilion at the 29th United Nations Climate Conference of the Parties (COP29), which kicked off on Nov. 11 at the Olympic...
ASTANA — The representatives of Iran, Russia and Türkiye, meeting as guarantors of the Astana Format in the Kazakh capital from Nov. 11-12, urged an immediate ceasefire...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted critical efforts to tackle climate change at a Nov. 12 World Leaders Climate Action Summit, held as part of the...
ASTANA – Canadian business leaders expressed interest in implementing joint transport and logistics projects in Kazakhstan during a Nov. 6 expert roundtable discussion in Ottawa. The meeting...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held a free two-day seminar on Kaizen Japanese business philosophy on Nov. 11-12...
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) and the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) have signed a framework memorandum of understanding to boost...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan was represented by Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee at the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, and Alida Tuyebekova, Director of the Investment Facilitation Department...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan signed contracts worth $120 million to supply meat and fat-and-oil products, dry camel milk, juices and marmalade during the seventh China International Import Expo...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is introducing updated visa regulations to create favorable conditions for business immigrants, skilled professionals, and travelers starting from Nov. 18. The new measures include...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu urged to develop concrete proposals for the prompt resolution of ongoing conflicts at an Extraordinary Arab...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s population grew by over 1.4 million people from 2019 to 2023, reaching 20,033,842 by the end of 2023, Economy.kz reported in an analytical article...
ASTANA – The 22nd round of talks on Syria, known as the Astana Process, kicked off on Nov. 11 with the participation of 11 delegations, reported the...
ASTANA – Kazakh junior chess players secured three silver and one bronze medals at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Youth Chess Championships 2024, held from Oct....
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is cementing its position as a regional powerhouse for industrial growth and innovation, attracting foreign investments in logistics, green technologies, and manufacturing. During the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s team claimed 17 medals, including three gold, five silver, and nine bronze, at the 2024 World Sambo Championships, held on Nov. 8-10 in Astana,...
ASTANA – In the first nine months of 2024, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and China reached $33 billion, Kazinform reported on Nov. 9, citing China’s General Administration...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ramping up agricultural exports while meeting domestic needs, increasing preferential financing in the agro-industrial sector, reforming the subsidy system, and enhancing the production...
ASTANA – The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program has invested more than $9 billion in Kazakhstan projects out of nearly $51 billion across Central Asia...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s tourism revenue increased by 13.4% this year. According to Kazakhstan’s Bureau of National Statistics’ (BNS) October report, the growth is mainly driven by visitors...
ASTANA – Oliver Stolpe, regional representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran, and Pakistan, highlighted Kazakhstan’s efforts to...
ASTANA – Kazakh pop singer Dimash Qudaibergen captivates audiences worldwide with his remarkable talent, using his music to promote Kazakh culture and inspire fans to learn the...
Editor’s Note: The Astana Times continues its series of articles, Exploring Kazakhstan, City by City, in the marvelous city of Kyzylorda. We are setting out to unveil...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is focused on preserving its rare wildlife and actively restoring animal populations by reintroducing species like kulan, tigers and Przewalski’s horses to freely roam...
ASTANA – The second leg of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women’s Grand Prix Series 2024-2025 concluded on Nov. 9 in Shymkent, with Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva securing...
Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this...
ASTANA — East Kazakhstan’s native Azhar Toleukanova emerged as the top female competitor at the international Dala Mergeni (The Steppe Shooter) 2024 traditional archery tournament in Shymkent...
ASTANA – Ninety years after its first concert, the Kurmangazy orchestra of Kazakh national instruments continues to color the vast landscape of Kazakh music, showcasing national instrumental...
ASTANA – This week in Astana and Almaty is packed with thrilling events, from vibrant concerts to interesting lectures. Dive into the excitement and enjoy an unforgettable...
ASTANA – The Eurasian Civil Aviation Conference (EACAC), which includes Armenia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, held its inaugural meeting in Almaty on Nov. 6....
ASTANA – Kazakhstan was ranked among the top five most desirable new destinations in the 23rd Annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, reported Wanderlust magazine. The country placed...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa on Nov. 8, where they discussed future economic priorities, including a $300 million...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to France, the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has secured the 48th position globally for artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, following Russia, which holds 47th place with a 0.56 index, according to the International...
ASTANA – The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) adopted an updated flag symbolizing unity and shared heritage at its 11th summit in Bishkek, reported Kazinform on Nov....
ASTANA – The adoption of green technologies, development of sustainable agriculture, and use of alternative energy sources will help Kazakhstan not only adapt to climate challenges but...
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID) handed over a training manual to support students at the Baltagulova Vocational Lyceum in Ak-Korgon, the Kyrgyz Republic,...
Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this...
ASTANA — The International Trading System (ITS) launched Central Asia’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Nov. 7, broadening investors’ access to global securities. The fund, ITS World,...
ASTANA – The Ulytau Hub, Kazakhstan’s 17th regional innovation center, opened in Zhezkazgan on Nov. 5 with support from Astana Hub, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor General Berik Asylov and Vice Director of the Swiss Federal Office of Justice Laurence Fontana Jungo signed an intergovernmental memorandum of understanding to...
ASTANA – For the first time, a Kazakh delegation, led by Central Election Commission (CEC) Chairman Nurlan Abdirov, participated in observing the presidential elections in the United...
ASTANA – The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris hosted a presentation of the Kazakh novel “My Name is Kozha” by renowned children’s...
