Trade Between China, Central Asian States Reach $32.1 Billion in 2022

ASTANA – Trade turnover between Central Asian countries and China grew by 31.9 percent over the year and exceeded $32 billion in 2022. This was announced by Kazakh Deputy...


Kazakh Chess Players Lose to Team World at FIDE Women’s Chess Match, Claim Stunning Wins

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s team has lost to the team World at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) women’s teams match, a side event of the World Chess Championship in Astana,...


Astana to Host Asian Para Judo Championship This Month

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s 22 para judo wrestlers will participate in the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo Asian Championships 2023, which will take place on April 28-30 in the...


Kazakh Scientists Launch Research Projects to Solve Economic Challenges

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has observed a twofold growth in scientific publications and research projects this year, Inbusiness reported. Most of the projects are intended to develop production and business.  ...


President Tokayev Stresses Need for Economic Reforms and Growth

ASTANA – All government officials should become state reformers striving to improve the quality of citizens’ life, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at an April 19 meeting on the country’s...


Ian Nepomniachtchi Takes Lead Again After Seventh Game in World Chess Championship

ASTANA – The seventh game of the World Chess Championship took a dramatic turn with China’s Ding Liren freezing under severe time pressure and losing to Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi...


Kazakhstan Set to Launch 170 New Investment Projects Worth $2.2 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to launch 170 new investment projects in the industry worth one trillion tenge ($2.2 billion) this year, said Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov at an April...


Astana Hosts Exhibition to Honor Alash Movement’s Activists

ASTANA — A selection of rare books, photographs and personal belongings of the Alash movement’s activists were presented on April 13 at the National Center of Manuscripts and Rare...


Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva Defeats Four-Time World Champion Hou Yifan Once Again

ASTANA – Bibisara Assaubayeva took her second win over four-time world champion Hou Yifan of China in round seven of the first day of the women’s chess match, giving...


IAEA Commends Kazakhstan’s Role in Nuclear Nonproliferation, Signs Five-Year Cooperation Agreement with Energy Ministry

ASTANA – International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi commended Kazakhstan’s role in the global movement for nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation during an April 18 meeting with...


Horses and Humans: Ancient Bond

The horse and the history of the Kazakh people are deeply intertwined. Our close relationship with horses began about 5,500 years ago. We believe our ancestors were the first...


Kazakh Students Win NASA Space Settlement Contest

ASTANA – The Aenoica scientific project, developed by Almaty school students Ramazan Amre and Symbat Barsagazy, won the NASA Space Settlement Contest, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Education on...


Key Trends and Growth Opportunities in Kazakhstan’s Fintech Highlighted in Report

ASTANA — A combination of a favorable business environment, robust banking infrastructure, supportive government policies, and fintech regulations, along with a tech-savvy population, makes Kazakhstan an attractive destination for...


World Heritage Day: Kazakhstan’s Top Five Historical Sites

ASTANA – In 1982, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference established April 18 as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, known as World...


Young Choreographers Bring Neoclassical and Modern Dance Together in Astana Ballet’s Latest Premieres

ASTANA – Astana Ballet is premiering Ainur Abilgazina’s neoclassic “Soli Deo Gloria” and Olzhas Makhanbetaliyev’s modern “Nine” to highlight the theater’s 10th anniversary season on April 15-16 in the...


Kazakhstan Women’s Tennis Team Rises to Seventh Place in Billie Jean King Cup Ranking

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national women’s tennis team rose from 10th to seventh place in the updated Billie Jean King Cup ranking, the highest in the nation’s history, reported the...


Kazakh Chess Players Keep Fighting Spirit High, Says FIDE Deputy Chair

ASTANA – Kazakhstan, as a chess nation, has players with high fighting spirit, said International Chess Federation (FIDE) Deputy Chair, female grandmaster and the captain of the women’s world...


Kazakhstan’s Team Loses to Team World on Day One of Women’s Chess Match

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva won over four-time women’s world champion China’s Hou Yifan on April 17 in round three of the first day of a three-day chess match...


Kazakhstan Launches Global Cleantech Innovation Program to Foster Green Technologies

ASTANA – The Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP) has been launched in Kazakhstan on April 15 to promote innovation and support small and medium-sized businesses and startups in green...


World Chess Champions Present New Mobile App for Learning Chess in Kazakh Capital

ASTANA – Fourteenth world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik and four-time women’s world chess champion Hou Yifan presented Chess Legends, a mobile application for young people to learn to play...


Kazakhstan Explores Limitless Potential of Space Industry

ASTANA – On April 12, 1961, the Soviet Vostok-1 spacecraft took off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan with Yuri Gagarin on board, making him the first human to...


Central Asian Countries Discuss Public Diplomacy Efforts in Tashkent

ASTANA – Tashkent hosted a Central Asian regional conference on April 14 dedicated to the role of public diplomacy in strengthening peace and good neighborliness in the region, reported...


Kazakhstan Through to 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national team won 3:1 against Poland to qualify for the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals scheduled for Nov. 7-12, the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation reported on...


Kazakhstan Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Afghan People

ASTANA — Kazakhstan delivered humanitarian aid to the people of Afghanistan on April 15 during the visit of Minister of Trade and Integration Serik Zhumangarin to Kabul, reported the...


President Tokayev Underlines Multifaceted Cooperation with UN

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called the visit of Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia, and the Americas in the United Nations (UN) Department of Political and...


Kazakhstan and Singapore to Expand Cooperation in Investment Projects

ASTANA – Prospects for bilateral cooperation on investment, trade, and economic issues between Kazakhstan and Singapore were at the focus of Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister – Finance Minister Yerulan...


Ding Liren Makes Comeback to Beat Ian Nepomniachtchi in Trilling Match

ASTANA – The stakes are as high as ever at the FIDE World Chess Championship in Astana. Ding Liren convincingly defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi during the sixth game, leveling the...


Kazakhstan’s National Economy Minister Discusses Trade and Economy with World Bank and IMF in Washington

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov attended the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on April 10-16 in...


Kazakh Wrestlers Claim Seven Gold Medals at Asian Wrestling Championship

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national team won seven gold, four silver, and nine bronze medals at the Asian Wrestling Championship hosted in Astana on April 9-14, announced Minister of Culture...


Kazakhstan Launches New Environmental Magazine

ASTANA – The Qazaq Geography national public association launched a Qazaq Geography magazine aimed at covering Kazakhstan’s historical, cultural, and natural heritage, the association announced on April 14. The...


Kazakh Startup Aims to Help Doctors in Detecting Early Signs of Dementia

ASTANA — MyMind, a Kazakh startup, seeks to assist in detecting early signs of dementia (Alzheimer’s disease), a syndrome that interferes with a person’s everyday life and activities due...


Local Artist Explains Essence of Kazakh Ornaments

ASTANA — Saule Musayeva has been making wooden dolls that depict the lifestyle and traditions of the Kazakh people for almost 30 years. Each of her works is not...


Sayram-Ugam National Park: Natural Wonderland Offers Unique Landscapes and Hiking Trails

ASTANA – Sayram-Ugam national park is a hidden gem in southern Kazakhstan, located in the midst of the rugged Western Tian Shan Mountains, close to the border with Uzbekistan....


Kazakhstan Prepares New Document to Boost Development and Prevalence of Kazakh Language

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher Education has developed a draft concept for language policy development for 2023-2029 that addresses priorities, the future outlook, and measures...


Kazakhstan Ready to Support Kazakh Language Teaching at CIS Universities, Says Senate Chair

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Senate Chairperson Maulen Ashimbayev offered support in introducing Kazakh language departments at the universities in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) during the 55th plenary meeting...


Vinokurov Talks Development of Astana Qazaqstan Team, Challenges and Plans in Exclusive Interview

ASTANA – The Astana Qazaqstan Team, a professional road cycling racing team based in Kazakhstan, aims to enter the world’s top 18 teams, said Alexander Vinokurov, former professional road...


Key Takeaways from Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev’s Visit to Kazakhstan

ASTANA – During a visit to Kazakhstan on April 10, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, with the two leaders showing a solid commitment...


Kazakhstan, China to Introduce Visa-Free Regime

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China plan to introduce a visa-free regime for their citizens, according to the draft resolution of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry published on the open normative...


Kazakhstan’s Port Set to Play Key Role for Future of Trans-Caspian Route

ASTANA – Companies and authorities in Kazakhstan are taking significant steps to expand the country’s logistics capacity along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). One particular node that draws...


Two More Kazakh Wrestlers Claim Gold at Asian Wrestling Championship

ASTANA – Two more Kazakh wrestlers, Bolat Sakayev and Sanzhar Doszhanov, won gold medals at the Asian Wrestling Championship on April 13, reported the National Olympic Committee. Sakayev, 31,...


Türkiye’s Embassy Extends Gratitude to Kazakh People for Support in Aftermath of Earthquake

ASTANA – Turkish Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mustafa Kapucu extended gratitude to Kazakhstan’s citizens and organizations for the support and emergency assistance provided to the Turkish people after the Feb....


Exhibition in Brussels Showcases Ancient Maps of Kazakh State

ASTANA – An exhibition of ancient maps depicting the Kazakh state opened on April 12 at the European Parliament in Brussels, marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of...


Ding Liren Wins Fourth Game, Levels Match Score in World Chess Championship

ASTANA – Ding Liren scored his first victory in the World Chess Championship against Ian Nepomniachtchi on April 13, leveling out the score at 2:2, reported the International Chess...


Kazakhstan, Türkiye to Launch Gold Exploration Project

ASTANA – Tau-Ken Samruk national mining company and Turkish D Mineral plan to launch a joint gold exploration project in Kazakhstan, reported the Kazakh company’s press service on April...


Kazakhstan-China Freight Turnover Reaches All-Time High in 2022

ASTANA – Freight turnover between Kazakhstan and China reached an all-time high of 23 million tons last year, Yerlan Koishibayev, deputy chairman of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) railway company,...


Five Brilliant Events to Attend After Busy Week in Astana

ASTANA — After a busy working week, be sure to unwind during the upcoming weekend. The Astana Times has put together a list of events for our readers to...


Astana to Host Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers Tomorrow

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host the Kazakhstan-Poland match of the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers on April 14 – 15, reported the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation. The...


Kazakh Energy Ministry Sets Price Cap on Petroleum

ASTANA – A retail price cap for petroleum products regulated by the government entered into force on April 12 following a decree by the Kazakh Energy Ministry, reported the...


President Tokayev Meets Kazakhstan’s Top Seed Elena Rybakina

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakhstan’s top seed Elena Rybakina on her latest stunning performances at the Australian Open, Indian Wells, and the Miami Open during their meeting...


Ian Nepomniachtchi Still Leads After Third Game in Chess World Championship Ends in Draw

ASTANA – The third game of the 2023 World Chess Championship on April 12 between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren ended in a draw, with Nepomniachtchi leading the match...