- Wednesday, 23 October, 2024
- Almaty 46 °F / 8 °C
- Astana 41 °F / 5 °C
ASTANA — The international rating agency Moody’s upgraded the Kazakh government’s long-term local and foreign currency issuer ratings to Baa1 from Baa2 and changed the outlook to stable from...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s national team won 23 awards, including 13 gold medals, on the second day of the World Nomad Games competitions. Batyr Beksauyt won gold in Asian-style zhamby...
ASTANA—The National Bank of Kazakhstan issued collectible coins dedicated to Jochi Khan’s 800th anniversary as part of its Outstanding Events and People series. Jochi Khan is the eldest son...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Presidential Property Management Department signed a memorandum with the World Tourism Organization to develop tourism in Kazakhstan during a Sept. 7 round table. United Nations World...
ASTANA — Binance Kazakhstan, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider’s subsidiary, received formal approval from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) for a full regulatory license on...
ASTANA – The international scientific and practical conference, titled Nomads: History, Knowledge, Lessons, kicked off in Astana on Sept. 9, as part of the scientific program for the fifth...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s assyk atu (knocking out knucklebones) team managed to beat the Mongolian team in the first round with a score of 2:0 at the fifth World Nomad...
ASTANA—The fifth World Nomad Games (WNG) kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony at Astana Arena, celebrating the rich heritage and enduring spirit of nomadic peoples on Sept. 8. ...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s athletes have completed their participation at the Summer Paralympic Games in Paris with nine medals, the best result in the nation’s history. According to the National...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national team will compete in ten sports on Sept. 9 as the fifth World Nomad Games kicked off in the Kazakh capital on Sept. 8. The...
ASTANA – Germany’s Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on Sept. 16-17. Scholz plans to hold talks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and take...
Why does the energy industry continue to be one of the least gender-diverse sectors, despite being the backbone of sustainable development and global progress? Notwithstanding the numerous ongoing initiatives...
ASTANA – In January-July, Kazakhstan’s tourism sector saw a significant increase in investments. During this period, the volume of investments in fixed assets reached 467.6 billion tenge (US$969.3 million),...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrated the 100th anniversary of a prominent Kazakh composer and a key figure in the national school of composers Sydyk Mukhametzhanov on Sept. 5. Mukhametzhanov, born...
ASTANA—The red dress of the Urzhar Priestess, a noblewoman from the fourth to third centuries BC, is evidence of the symbolism and significance attributed to the color red at...
ASTANA — According to a report by the Association of Financiers of Kazakhstan on monetary transactions in the first half of the year, the growth rate of non-cash transactions...
ASTANA—The U.S. kokpar team arrived in Kazakhstan on Sept. 5 to compete in ethnic equestrian sports at the fifth World Nomad Games, Kazinform reported. Ladd Howell, the team captain,...
ASTANA – Eight foreign journalists, winners of the ninth annual contest “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media,” were awarded at the Kazakh Foreign Ministry in Astana on Sept....
ASTANA — Recent archaeological discoveries across Kazakhstan’s regions, from the Karatau Mountains caves to the East Kazakhstan Region valleys, have unearthed valuable artifacts and relics. These findings offer fresh...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan’s prominent cyclist Alexandr Vinokurov advocates for nurturing local talent within the professional cycling scene while managing the challenges of sustaining the Astana Qazaqstan Team, which is composed of...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on Kazakh President’s state-of-the-nation address, nuclear power plant...
ASTANA – Astana Finance Days (AFD), organized by the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), continues with a series of discussions on topics including investment potential, financial institutions’ roles, data...
ASTANA – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Kazakhstan will launch an inclusive yurt in the Nomad Universe Ethno-Aul as part of the fifth World Nomad Games cultural...
ASTANA — The Kazakhstan Tech Solution Day, held as part of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Digital Inclusion and Transformation, showcased the nation’s top startups and tech companies, highlighting...
ASTANA – A ceremonial event, Birlik Kerueni (Caravan of Unity), kicked off on Sept. 6, bringing together athletes, public figures, and batyrs from across Kazakhstan. They will deliver water from...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu reiterated Kazakhstan’s commitment to advancing the priorities of its chairmanship in the International Fund for Saving the Aral...
ASTANA – Akmaral Nauatbek from Kazakhstan claimed a gold medal in para judo at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris on Sept. 5, reported the National Olympic Committee. She...
ASTANA – On Sept. 5, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with key leaders of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International...
ASTANA – September starts with a bang in Astana, welcoming thousands of tourists, athletes, and guests to a major sports event. The fifth World Nomad Games will feature competitions...
ASTANA – As traditional archers, wrestlers and racers from around the world gather in Astana ahead of the fifth Word Nomad Games starting this weekend, here is key information...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Director-General of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Gilbert Houngbo on Sept. 5, noting the exceptional importance of his first official visit to...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined several critical points during a Sept. 5 meeting of the AIFC Management Council aimed at strengthening the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) as...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Business Activity Index (BAI) continued to improve reaching 51.4 (50.9 in July) in August, according to the results of a monthly survey of enterprises conducted by...
ASTANA — Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) launched the Astana Finance Days (AFD) Innovate. Invest. Impact on Sept. 5 focused on exploring technologies in the financial sector, investment opportunities...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual state-of-the-nation address on Sept. 2, outlining priorities for Kazakhstan’s economic, political, and social future. The speech emphasized critical areas such as...
ASTANA – Energy Week Central Asia and Caspian 2024 took place on Sept. 5-6 in Astana, focusing on the region’s green transition. The event featured in-depth discussions on policy...
ASTANA – The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has financed investment projects worth $900 million in Kazakhstan since the beginning of the year, said Nikolai Podguzov, Chair of the EDB...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s budget deficit may total 4.1 trillion tenge (US$8.5 billion) by 2025, said Chairwoman of Mazhilis’ Financial Budget Committee and Deputy Tatyana Savelyeva during a plenary session...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to introduce the institution of an ombudsperson for the protection of consumer rights. Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev presented to the deputies...
ASTANA – The Arab Coordination Group expressed willingness to finance infrastructure and social projects worth $7 billion in Kazakhstan during a Sept. 4 roundtable meeting. The Arab Coordination Group...
ASTANA — The Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies is set to hold its first Astana Think Tank Forum on Oct. 16-17 under the auspices of the Astana International Forum...
ASTANA — QazaqGaz national company and the North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) consortium, which is developing the Kashagan field, have signed an agreement on the purchase and sale of...
ASTANA – Youth activists from Kazakhstan, Kiribati, and the Marshall Islands came together at a forum in Astana on Aug. 29 to demand bolder actions toward a nuclear-free world...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s David Degtyarev won the gold medal in the men’s powerlifting in the 54-kilogram weight category at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris on Sept. 4. Degtyarev...
ASTANA — The Digital Family Card, designed to ensure equal access for Kazakh citizens to state support in the social sector, was among the innovative GovTech solutions Kazakhstan presented...
ASTANA— The Koshpendiler Alemi (World of Nomads) ethno-village will be set up near the Kazanat racetrack in Astana for the fifth World Nomad Games. Spanning ten hectares, the village...
ASTANA — Kazakh universities will now offer individual Learning Paths for undergraduate and graduate students through the Coursera platform, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education’s press service reported...
ASTANA – The Uly Dala Zhorygy (The Great Steppe Tour in Kazakh) international horse race (baige) marathon began on Sept. 3 in Botai settlement in the North Kazakhstan Region....
ASTANA – The Central Election Commission (CEC) approved the calendar plan on Sept. 3 for the upcoming referendum, which will decide on the construction of a nuclear power plant,...
ASTANA — The S&P Global Ratings international rating agency affirmed Kazakhstan’s credit rating at BBB and maintained a stable outlook. According to the Halyk Finance analytical center, it is...
