Kazakhstan’s Achievements Since Independence Discussed at Int’l Conference in Astana

ASTANA – Parliamentarians and experts from almost two dozen countries participated in a Nov. 28 conference in Astana reviewing Kazakhstan’s accomplishments over 25 years of independence and...


A Successful Future Kazakhstan Must Protect Secularity, Stamp out Corruption, Improve Economic Productivity, Experts Say

ASTANA – For Kazakhstan to be successful as it reaches its 50th birthday in 2041, the country will have to protect its secularity, stamp out corruption, improve...


Shares of Major National Companies to Be Listed at AIFC

ASTANA – Minister of National Economy Kuandyk Bishimbayev stated recently that shares of major national companies will be listed at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). He...


Nation’s Leading Souvenir Company Celebrates 10th Anniversary

ASTANA – Empire, Kazakhstan’s first and leading gift and souvenir company, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It has become the country’s business card throughout the decade and...


Kazakh FM Briefs OECD on 100 Concrete Steps, EXPO 2017

ASTANA­ – Kazakhstan participated in the Nov. 22-24 Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Eurasia Week in Paris. The event sought to strengthen relations between countries...


Kazakhstan Presents New Model to Train Prosecutors, Anti-Corruption Staff

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has presented a new model for prosecutors and anti-corruption services staff training, reported Tengrinews.kz. The nation is set to introduce a judicial training system...


Parliament Adopts Declaration on 25 years of Kazakhstan’s Independence, Wants Astana Renamed after President Nazarbayev

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Parliament adopted Nov. 23 the Declaration on the 25 years since the Independence of Kazakhstan during a joint meeting of the two chambers of...


Kazakh Auto Industry in Difficult Situation, Says Nation’s Largest Online Sales Platform

ASTANA – Kolesa.kz, Kazakhstan’s largest online vehicle marketplace, recently completed a survey to determine why cars assembled in the country are not popular among citizens. Responders indicated...


Italian Company to Create Meat Cluster in Almaty Region

ASTANA – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Askar Myrzakhmetov recently met with delegates of the Italian company Inalca Eurasia, reported kazinform.kz. Inalca Eurasia represented Cremonini...


UN Offers to Introduce Air Pollution Measurement System in Almaty

ASTANA – To tackle air pollution in Almaty, the United Nations (UN) has offered to introduce eco-labelling on vehicles to track cars entering the metropolis. The organisation...


Kazakhstan’s Air Ambulance – More than 8,000 Departures in Five Years

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s air ambulance service has made 8,643 departures beginning with its first flight on July 12, 2011. Since its inception, 323 calls were made in...


Alageum Electric Company to Boost Non-Commodity Exports

ASTANA – Cooperation between the Alageum Electric Holding and the Export Credit Insurance Corporation KazExportGarant will allow Alageum to increase its exports. Alageum Electric is Kazakhstan’s largest...


Kazakhstan Joins Movement to Empower, Celebrate and Support Women in Business

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has joined the global women’s entrepreneurship support initiative, holding its first Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) on Nov. 19. The nation joined 144 countries and...


Serbian PM Visits Astana, Brings Along 90 Companies

ASTANA – Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić and Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev discussed in Astana Nov. 15 bilateral agreements reached during Nazarbayev’s visit to Serbia in August....


FC Astana Wins Kazakhstan Cup 2016

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital club defeated Kairat Almaty 1:0 Nov. 20 in Almaty in the final match of the Kazakhstan Cup 2016. Many had expected Almaty...


Bolashak Association Leader Urges Youth to Test Themselves in Business

In 1993, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev launched Bolashak (Future), an international scholarship programme which has become one of the most important breakthrough projects aimed at increasing Kazakhstan’s...


Roman Krech Wins Speed Skating World Cup Stage in China

ASTANA – Kazakh racer Roman Krech won a 500-metre stage race at the Nov. 11-13 International Skating Union’s (ISU) Speed ​​Skating World Cup in Harbin, China. Krech...


Kazakhs Crushed 1:4 by Danes in FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualification’s Match

ASTANA – Ahead of the Nov.  11 match in Copenhagen, the Kazakh national team’s managers knew they couldn’t count on help from a number of their key...


Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Independence, International Stance Reflects Kazakhstan’s Achievements Well

When Kazakhstan took its first steps in the world as an independent country 25 years ago, it had many challenges to overcome. At home, the economy was...


Czech FM Visits Kazakhstan, Promotes Business, Political Ties

ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Czech Republic Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek discussed Nov. 21 at the Akorda Presidential Residence bilateral cooperation and agreements. Nazarbayev noted...


Global Agenda Requires New Approaches

In this article I would like to reflect on some of the major international trends in the context of the 25th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence. This milestone...


Elementary School Teacher: School’s Core Values Remain Unchanged

ASTANA – The skills needed to be a role-model teacher include effective learning strategies, educational coaching and the benefits of loving what you do. The Astana Times...


Emerging Economies STEM Entrepreneurship Programme Tells Women “We Are Stronger Together”

SAN FRANCISCO – TechWomen brings emerging women leaders together to help them excel in technology and build solutions to challenges facing their communities. Entrepreneurship was once considered...


Astana Street Named After Nikola Tesla

ASTANA – One of the capital’s streets now carries the name of famous Serbian scientist Nikola Tesla. Akim (Mayor) of Astana Asset Issekeshev and Prime Minister of...


Pay Attention to Herbal Therapy rather than Chemical, says Zerde-Phyto Marketing and PR Director

ASTANA – Documents discussing the enjoyment and uses of herbal teas have been recovered dating back to Ancient Egypt and China. Zerde-Phyto produces herbal tea and supplements...


Nine-Year-Old Kazakh Boxing Talent Shows Amazing Skills

ASTANA – Nine-year-old Kazakh boxing prodigy Evnika Saadvakass keeps astonishing world audiences. “Iron” Mike Tyson, women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, UFC president Dana White and many others...


Kazakhstan’s Top Winter Destinations

ASTANA – The cold weather is not an obstacle for those who want to spend time outside the city and have a great holiday. Whether it is...


Marriott Wins World Travel Award as Country’s Leading Business Hotel

ASTANA – The capital’s Marriott Hotel won the World Travel Award as Kazakhstan’s 2016 Leading Business Hotel. Marriott topped such brands as InterContinental Almaty, Radisson Hotel Astana,...


Soviet Cakes were Hard to Get but Worth the Try

ASTANA – These days there are plenty of cakes that are beautiful on the outside, but pretentiously sweet and unappetising on the inside. It is no surprise...


External Risks to Kazakhstan’s Growth Remain, AIFC to be One of Silk Road Economic Belt’s Hubs, says EBRD

ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched its first inflation-linked tenge bond in Kazakhstan. The announcement was made by EBRD Director in...