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ASTANA — Previously unknown historical and cultural monuments have been identified in the North Kazakhstan Region, according to the regional Department of Culture, Language Development and Archival Affairs. The...
ALMATY — The Kazakh Bureau of National Statistics report shows that the country’s restaurant industry is expanding, with 55 new restaurants opening in the January-September 2025 period, the highest...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan signed 49 new investment agreements worth $7.5 billion at the eighth Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR) on Oct. 31 in Astana. The forum gathered more than...
ALMATY — As Kazakhstan continues to advance its digital transformation across education, creative industries, and social inclusion, new initiatives are ensuring that no one is left behind, including youth...
ASTANA — Young generation from Central Asia should no longer wait for change but lead it, said youth delegates from Central Asia, reflecting on their participation in the 14th...
ASTANA – Kazakh startup Call2action.ai, founded by Yersultan Jussakinov, has closed a $500,000 pre-seed funding round at a $6 million valuation to accelerate its expansion in the United States...
ASTANA – The ESG Forum in Astana brought together policymakers, business leaders, and experts on Oct. 30 to explore how integrating environmental, social, and governance principles can enhance long-term...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the country’s strengthening partnerships with the United States, the...
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR) opened on Oct. 31, dedicating one of its key sessions to critical minerals and the energy transition. The participants discussed how...
ALMATY — Kazakh State Counselor and Chairman of the National Commission for UNESCO and Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Erlan Karin presented President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s new...
TURIN – Government officials, experts, and policymakers from Central Asia and the European Union gathered on Oct. 30-31 in Turin for the fourth high-level meeting of the EU-funded 10...
ALMATY — Kazakhstan has tripled its investment in education and science and will continue strengthening the role of artificial intelligence through global academic cooperation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced at...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a lineup of events promising a great weekend filled with captivating experiences. Whether you are a music lover, exhibition enthusiast, or adventure...
ALMATY — Astana attracted 1.2 trillion tenge (approximately US$2.4 billion) in investments over the first seven months of 2025, maintaining its position as the country’s leader in investment growth....
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and India have signed an agreement to establish a branch of India’s National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Astana on Oct. 29, marking a major step...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited a number of industrial, infrastructure, and social facilities in the Kyzylorda Region during his Oct. 30 visit. Visit to Korkyt Ata International Airport...
ALMATY – Economic growth in Central Asia and the Caucasus (CCA) exceeded expectations in 2025, driven by strong domestic demand, remittance inflows, and higher hydrocarbon exports. This was highlighted...
ASTANA – Dimash Qudaibergen and Hunan TV present a grand premiere for 2026 – the joint project Voice Beyond Horizon. “Eight years ago, Qudaibergen appeared on China’s music scene...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Oct. 29...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic partnership aimed at ensuring stability, security, and prosperity in the region. Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek...
ASTANA – Surgeons in Almaty saved the lives of six patients through a multi-organ donation from a deceased woman born in 1962. The procedure took place at the Central...
ALMATY — Kazakhstan and Italy signed a memorandum of understanding on Oct. 7 in Astana to create a restoration center at the National Museum of Kazakhstan and to advance...
ALMATY – Kazakh principal dancer Bakhtiyar Adamzhan will perform at the prestigious “Roberto Bolle and Friends” gala at Dubai Opera on Nov. 6, reported Astana Opera’s press service. According...
ASTANA — President of Finland Alexander Stubb met with students of Astana-based Maqsut Narikbayev University on Oct. 29, where politics met philosophy. Addressing young Kazakh students, he urged them...
ALMATY — The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million for Glaciers to Farms program, a flagship adaptation initiative led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen...
ALMATY — Olympic silver medalist, Chair of the World Boxing Olympic Committee, and President of Kazakh National Olympic Committee Gennadiy Golovkin has been officially named among the candidates for...
ALMATY — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met on Oct. 29 with the United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and First Deputy Secretary of State Christopher...
ALMATY — The third Kazakhstan–Afghanistan Business Forum and Afghan Goods Exhibition opened in Shymkent on Oct. 28, bringing together more than 180 Afghan entrepreneurs and representatives from both governments...
ALMATY – Five Kazakh artists and organizations have been selected to receive the British Council’s 2025 Connections Through Culture (CTC) grants, joining 127 global projects aimed at fostering creative...
ALMATY — The United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a series of meetings in Almaty on...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and China reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic partnership and outlined new steps to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and cultural exchange during an Oct....
ASTANA – Kazakhstan–Finland business forum on Oct. 28 in Astana marked a new chapter in strengthening strategic, economic, and technological ties between the two nations. Held as part of...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has become an indispensable part of Europe’s energy security, said Kazakh Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov in an interview with The Astana Times, marking a decade...
ASTANA – Sotheby’s, one of the world’s oldest and most famous auction houses, will present its Islamic & Middle Eastern Art sales in London on Oct. 28–29, showcasing centuries...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the expansion of trade, investment, energy, transport, digital innovation, and environmental cooperation between the two countries during the Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum held on...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Finland reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a strategic partnership grounded in mutual respect, sustainability, and innovation, according to a joint statement adopted by Presidents Kassym-Jomart...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Finland signed 15 documents during the Oct. 28 official visit of President of Finland Alexander Stubb to Kazakhstan, underscoring both nations’ commitment to expanding cooperation...
ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov instructed the Kazakh Energy Ministry to ensure the launch of the Unified State System for Managing the Fuel and Energy Complex by the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi, Vietnam. The document aims to strengthen international cooperation in combating crimes in the field of information...
ASTANA – In January-August, the volume of transit traffic through Kazakhstan reached 25.81 million tons, marking a 3.2% increase compared to the same period last year, as the country...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Conflict between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Kingdom of...
The Asia-Pacific region has long served as a springboard for transforming socio-economic implementation gaps into development opportunities. With the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals fast approaching, policymakers...
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 section provides...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Germany have strong numbers to boast of when it comes to bilateral cooperation. The partnership spans a wide range of areas, including trade, hydrogen, renewables,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrated International Snow Leopard Day on Oct. 23, marking a significant recovery of the species, with the population doubling in recent years and reaching up to...
ASTANA – Türkiye has simplified employment rules for Turkic-speaking foreigners, including citizens of Kazakhstan, by reducing bureaucracy and broadening opportunities for professional activity, reported Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Resmi Gazeti (Official...
As I sat in the audience at a roundtable on Oct. 24 in Almaty, titled UN Day – 80th Anniversary of the UN, I found myself quietly amazed. The...
ASTANA – Weapons played a vital role in the life of nomadic peoples, serving not only in battle but also in rituals, social ceremonies, divination, oaths, and as symbols...
ALMATY — Kazakh filmmaker and stunt coordinator Robert Kun has been officially named director and action choreographer for Jackie Chan’s new global project, “Armor of God: Ultimatum.” Salem Entertainment...
ASTANA — A jewelry brand from Karagandy has made its debut at Milan Fashion Week with a unique collection made from stabilized coal. The brand’s founder Olga Tseller presented...
