- Monday, 13 July, 2026
- Almaty 85 °F / 29 °C
- Astana 91 °F / 33 °C
ASTANA – An Italian tour operator has added eco-friendly routes of Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region to its travel catalog alongside trips to Almaty and the Turkistan Region, Kazakh...
ASTANA — Investment ties among Central Asian countries continue to strengthen. By the end of the first half of 2024, intraregional accumulated investments in the region Asia...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan, a frontrunner in digital transformation, is no longer just adopting the world’s best practices—it is emerging as an enabler, said Vincenzo Aquaro, chief of...
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Turkmen Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov on Feb. 4 to discuss cooperation...
ASTANA — The population of Kazakhstan surpassed 20.2 million as of Jan. 1, according to the figures released by the Bureau of National Statistics. The number of...
ASTANA – Young customs professionals from across Central Asia and the Caucasus are strengthening their skills and exploring the latest methods in risk management and efficient trade...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan reaffirmed its commitment to the OPEC+ agreement during the 58th meeting of the OPEC+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee, which took place via video conference...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic are deepening their trade and economic ties, with bilateral trade reaching $1.6 billion in January-November 2024. This milestone was discussed...
ASTANA – The Jibek Joly (Silk Road in Kazakh) train offers a five-day adventure across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan for the Nauryz holiday on March 20-25, making it...
ASTANA – Investment in education could be a powerful catalyst for economic growth, said Dossym Besbay, an entrepreneur in education and medicine and founder of the EPG...
ASTANA – After a one-year pause, the Astana International Forum is set to return this year. The forum, which was postponed in 2024 due to financial constraints...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are strengthening their ties with a renewed commitment to boosting trade, energy, and regional cooperation. Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister...
ASTANA — The 7th International Digital Almaty Forum gathered global tech leaders, officials, and investors for an extensive program exploring artificial intelligence’s (AI) transformative impact on governance...
ASTANA — According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Gen-AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work report, AI’s impact on the global economy is profound yet...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Tazy breed has been included for the first time in “Dogs of the World,” a book by Lili Chin featuring more than 600...
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s comments about economic diversification and infrastructure during the recent expanded government meeting present opportunities for increased Western cooperation with Astana and other Central Asian...
ASTANA – Dimash Qudaibergen’s song “Smoke” climbed the United States (U.S.) music charts, reaching 32nd place on the iTunes Top 100 on Jan. 30, reported Dimashnews.com. The...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has created a tech ecosystem that is generating $1 billion and even $10 billion startups at a pace comparable to leading global ecosystems in...
ASTANA – Top global experts at the Digital Almaty forum, held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, discussed how non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO)...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources issued a resolution to designate Sept. 3 as the Day of Kazakh Dog Breeds – Tazy and...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s flagship airline Air Astana will launch additional flights to India on the route Almaty – Mumbai from April 20, reported the Ministry of Transport....
ASTANA – The Qazaqstan Halqyna Fund (to the people of Kazakhstan) has provided 186 billion tenge ($354.1 million) in charitable assistance since its establishment three years ago,...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government has allocated 4.6 billion tenge (US$8.7 million) from the Special State Fund to build a regional first-aid station in Aktau city at...
ASTANA – Renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen announced the date of his new song “Love’s Not Over Yet,” which will be released on March 7, he said...
ASTANA – The World Bank’s latest economic update on Kazakhstan, Funding the Future: Boosting Revenues for Lasting Investments, released on Jan. 30, presents a mixed outlook for...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s foreign direct investment (FDI) is undergoing a major shift, moving from solely raw material extraction to projects focused on domestic processing, said Yernar Serik,...
ASTANA – Petroglyph clusters are sacred sites where ancient people worshipped their gods and honored their ancestors, holding profound spiritual significance, according to Olga Gumirova, founder of...
ASTANA – On Feb. 2, Kazakhstan marks the 85th birthday of Mukhtar Magauin, a Kazakh historian writer dedicated to revealing the reality of history through the lens...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan shipped the first crude oil produced at the Kashagan field to Baku to deliver through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline on Jan. 27, reported KazMunayGas’s...
ASTANA — Astana has become my second home with its futuristic skyline and biting winter winds, offering a unique blend of tradition and innovation. As a Turk...
ASTANA – The upcoming IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Astana marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time the event is hosted...
ASTANA — The Digital Almaty 2025 forum kicked off with a plenary session with officials from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries discussing the future of digital...
ASTANA— President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Special Advisor to Japanese Prime Minister Akihisa Nagashima on Jan. 31 to explore opportunities to deepen trade, investment, and scientific collaboration....
ASTANA – Kick off February with a cultural extravaganza. It is the perfect time to indulge in relaxation and entertainment through various enriching activities. Whether you’re drawn...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights shale oil production in Kazakhstan, EU-Central Asian...
ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov proposed that the EAEU countries collaborate to advance artificial intelligence through the Alem.ai International Center, which will open in Astana...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov hosted a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council on Jan. 30 in Almaty. Officials from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)...
ASTANA – Astana Hub, the largest tech park in Central Asia, has wrapped up 2024 by showing remarkable growth across all key metrics. Over the past year,...
ASTANA — As global water scarcity becomes a growing concern, Kazakhstan faces mounting challenges in water resource management. Despite its natural reserves, inefficient usage and aging infrastructure...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was deeply saddened to hear about the numerous victims resulting from the plane crash near Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C., reported...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with the European Union Ambassador to Kazakhstan Aleška Simkić on Jan. 27 to discuss strengthening...
ASTANA – European Union (EU) Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan commended the work with the Kazakh authorities on preventing circumvention of Western sanctions on Russia and expressed general...
ASTANA – The officials of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Uzbekistan discussed the construction of the Kambarata-1 hydroelectric power plant (HPP) with a capacity of 1,860 megawatts...
ASTANA – The price of Kazakh oil has reached $79.87 per barrel, Kazinform reported on Jan. 30. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil has been declining for five consecutive...
ASTANA – The Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (NU ISSAI) at Nazarbayev University has launched Oylan, a multimodal AI model capable of processing both images...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan will receive 11 billion cubic meters of water by April, following agreements with Central Asian countries, as Kazakh Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is working to accelerate the construction of its first nuclear power plant (NPP), aiming to complete the first unit within eight years, Energy Minister...
ASTANA — The University Medical Center (UMC) in Astana continues transforming lives through advanced transplant procedures, performing miracles for patients with severe conditions. Little hero becomes a...
ASTANA — The Digital Almaty 2025 forum, scheduled for Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, will feature a plenary session of the Prime Ministers of the Eurasian Economic...
ASTANA—Following President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, the U.S. dollar slightly declined against the tenge on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE). In an interview with Kazinform,...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law on ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually...
ASTANA – Trading volume at the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) hit 389.1 trillion tenge (US$753.6 billion) in 2024, 5% less than the previous year, said KASE Deputy...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired an expanded government meeting on Jan. 28, reviewing the country’s socio-economic development in 2024 and outlining key priorities for the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s tennis player Elena Rybakina has climbed back to the fifth spot in the WTA rankings, while Yulia Putintseva has made a remarkable leap into...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has seen a significant rise in cashless transactions, with their share exceeding 85% in 2024, according to the National Bank’s annual report on the...
ASTANA — Chevron has started production at its $48 billion expansion of the Tengiz oilfield in Kazakhstan. The expansion is expected to increase output to nealry 1 ...
ASTANA — Two more foreign nationals have been granted the Neo Nomad Visa, which allows them to live and work remotely in Kazakhstan. One is a resident...
ASTANA – The Astana Hub, Kazakhstan’s international technology park, was awarded the Top Startup Ecosystem in Central Asia by StartupBlink, solidifying its global presence and securing a...
ASTANA — The Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA)’s achievements during Kazakhstan’s 2020-2024 chairmanship were circulated by UN Headquarters as an official document of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 4.8% despite a decline in oil production and prices in 2024, Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) Timur Suleimenov...
ASTANA—The light rail train (LRT) project is nearing completion, with construction scheduled to be finished by summer, Astana Akim (Mayor) Zhenis Kassymbek announced during an expanded government...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for accelerating the construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant (NPP) and creating a broader nuclear cluster to address growing energy...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined economic diversification and advancing infrastructure development as key priorities for the government during an expanded government meeting on Jan. 28, reported...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to rebalance its tax system with a new Tax Code currently under discussion in Parliament, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National...
ASTANA – The bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and China reached $43.8 billion with a growth of 9% in 2024, reported the Kazakh Prime Minister’s press service on ...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired an expanded government meeting on Jan. 28, outlining key priorities for the government’s work in the year ahead. Tokayev highlighted...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to conclude agreements for the construction of its first nuclear power plant (NPP) in the Almaty Region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said...
ASTANA — The fifth European Union-Central Asia Civil Society Forum convened in Almaty on Jan. 28, drawing 150 representatives from EU institutions, UN agencies, regional governments and...
ASTANA – The first two wind turbines of the Chromtau Wind Power Plant in the Aktobe Region, currently under construction by Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), have been...
ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), in collaboration with Dasco Group, has released a comprehensive review titled Creative Industries in Kazakhstan: Trends and Prospects, reported...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a future leader in renewable energy exports, aiming to establish 12 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030. With...
ASTANA—The European Union (EU) Delegation to Kazakhstan hosted a press conference on Jan. 27 in Astana to outline the priorities of the Polish presidency of the EU...
ASTANA – A military cooperation plan for 2025 was signed between Kazakhstan and Türkiye during a visit of a Kazakh delegation led by Colonel Olzhas Khussainov, head...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported the seizure of over 1,000 firearms and non-lethal weapons over the past two years, including 130 taken during...
ASTANA – Almaty court delivered its final verdict on Jan. 27 in the case of the January 2022 unrest, sentencing 45 defendants involved in the violent protests,...
ASTANA – The Astana-Almaty route train has become the first in Kazakhstan to offer passengers internet access as part of a new pilot project. The service, powered...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s National Congress of Historians convened on Jan. 25 with 300 representatives from the scientific community, including historians, researchers, and public figures. State Counselor Erlan...
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with National Bank Chairman Timur Suleimenov on Jan. 24 to review the implementation of monetary policy in 2024 and discuss...
ASTANA — Almaty will host the fifth EU-Central Asia Civil Society Forum, which will take place from Jan. 28 to 30. The forum will focus on digital...
Kazakhstan is among the top 15 highest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting countries on a per capita basis, reflecting its high energy intensity. To address this, the President...
ASTANA – The Burabai national park might not top everybody’s winter holiday list, but with fewer crowds and crisp air, it offers a great place to continue...
What is the key to a happy marriage? Love for one another might be the most common answer. But a recent study by the Kazakhstan Institute of...
ASTANA — Kazakh traditional jewelry, celebrated for its intricate craftsmanship and cultural depth, is experiencing a revival. In Kazakhstan, these ornaments are far more than mere accessories;...
ASTANA – Despite cold temperatures and snow, Przewalski’s horses, also known by the ancient Kazakh names Kerkulan and Kertagy, feel great in their native lands during winter...
ASTANA—The new edition of Kazakhstan’s Red Book (the book of endangered species) will include 217 species, reported the Khabar news agency. The updated list excludes 19 species,...
ASTANA – Last year, Kazakhstan celebrated the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Ulus of Jochi, a key milestone in the history of Kazakh statehood. To...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s ice cream exports reached a record 9,800 tons from January to November 2024, a 70% increase compared to the same period in 2023, Data...
ASTANA – Second-year Kazakhstan Maritime Academy (KMA) cadets of the Kazakh-British Technical University crossed the Atlantic Ocean on the Dutch sailing vessel Eendracht, covering nearly 5,910 kilometers. ...
ASTANA – Kazakh artist Akzhan Ali and Austrian artist Gerald Florian Messner opened the 2025 exhibition season with their joint exhibition at Kazakhstan’s Presidential Center on Jan....
ASTANA – Preliminary results from the investigation into the AZAL plane crash near Aktau are expected to be announced next week, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said...
ASTANA — “Janym Qazaqstan,” the first Kazakh feature film about tourism, invites viewers to explore the country’s breathtaking landscapes and cultural richness. Created in collaboration with Qazaq...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan recovered 428.7 billion tenge (US$824.4 million) in assets illegally withdrawn in 2024, Prosecutor General Berik Asylov said at an expanded meeting on Jan. 24,...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a selection of articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes topics such as Kazakhstan’s...
ASTANA – UN member states expressed their support for Kazakhstan’s ambitious reforms and welcomed its concrete actions to strengthen fundamental human rights and freedoms during a dialogue...
ASTANA — Almaty will host one of the most striking and unique events in the world of culture — the debut performance of the Birlik ensemble —...
ASTANA – In November, Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala conservation initiative earned one of the world’s most coveted environmental accolades, Prince William’s Earthshot Prize, for its success in recovering...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked first among China’s trade partners in Central Asia in 2024, with trade turnover reaching $43.82 billion, Kazinform reported on Jan. 23, citing the...
JEDDAH – Kazakh and Uzbek creative industry representatives will participate in the second Islamic Arts Biennale Jan. 25 – May 25. Hosted by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation,...
ASTANA – China’s Yesil Technology Company will launch industrial unmanned drone manufacturing in Kazakhstan with the cooperation of the Kazakh Invest national company. The Kazakh Invest press...
ASTANA – This weekend, Astana and Almaty are filled with excitement, offering something for everyone. From live concerts and thrilling sports competitions to captivating art exhibitions or...
