Kazakhstan and Canada Explore Cooperation Prospects in Mining and Metallurgy

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan-Canada Business Forum was held in Toronto on March 6, which focused on exploring promising investment opportunities in mining and metallurgy, reported the Kazakh Invest national...


President Tokayev Stresses West Kazakhstan Region’s Potential and Role in Nation’s Development During His Working Visit

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the significant potential of the West Kazakhstan Region and its important role in the nation’s development during his working visit to the region...


Kazakhstan’s Top Students to Participate in Amazon’s Flagship Project

ASTANA – More than 100 top Kazakh students will be the first in the world to work on the OpenSearch Service project, an open-source search and analytics suite, as...


Kazakhstan to Export Over Nine Million Tons of Grain and Flour in 2023

ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to export 9.4 million tons of grain and flour this year, said Azat Sultanov, director of the agricultural department at the Agriculture Ministry, at a...


Voter Turnout in Kazakhstan’s Upcoming Parliamentary Election Projected at 59 Percent, According to Opinion Poll

ASTANA – The Strategy Center for Social and Political Studies expects a voter turnout of 59 percent in the upcoming parliamentary election on March 19, based on a survey...


National Museum Opens Unique Exhibition of Famous Kazakh Jeweler and Restorer

ASTANA – An exhibition, named Tekti Onerdin Shenberi (Circle of the Noble Art), opened at the National Museum of Kazakhstan on March 3 in Astana, displaying works of a...


Chevron Aims to Increase Oil Production in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Chevron plans to increase oil production to one million barrels per day in Kazakhstan, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth announced at the CERAWeek conference in Houston, United States,...


Kazakh Central Election Commission Accredits 165 International Observers So Far

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has so far accredited 165 international observers from 16 countries and four international organizations for the upcoming parliamentary and maslikhats (local representative...


Kazakh, EU Officials Reaffirm Commitment to Strong Relations in Brussels

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the European Union reconfirmed the importance of maintaining the positive dynamics of the political dialogue to enhance cooperation amid ongoing global turbulence during Kazakh Deputy...


Discover Top Weekend Activities in Astana

ASTANA – Spring has arrived, although the weather in Astana has other ideas. The Astana Times has picked exciting events in our capital to brighten your weekend.  Bloom painting...


Kazakh Government Addresses Gender Equality, Employment, and Women’s Health

ASTANA – Kazakh officials addressed gender equality, employment, and women’s health at a government meeting on March 7, chaired by Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, reported the government’s press...


Kazakh President Highlights Women’s Contribution to Nation’s Development

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the valuable role of women in the nation’s development at a festive event to mark the International Women’s Day on March 8,...


Kazakh Silkway Transit Railway Carrier Invests $100 Million in New Locomotives

ASTANA – Silkway Transit, a private freight railway carrier in Kazakhstan, invested more than $100 million in new locomotives, reported Kazinform on March 6. By the end of the...


US-Based Global Firepower Ranks Kazakhstan 63rd Among 145 Powers in 2023 Military Strength Ranking

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ranked 63rd out of 145 countries in the 2023 Military Strength Ranking by Global Firepower review. Global Firepower ranking considers over 60 factors ranging from...


British Trade Envoy Visits Kazakhstan to Intensify Bilateral Ties

ASTANA – The United Kingdom is one of Kazakhstan’s most important strategic partners, said  Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Trade and Integration Serik Zhumangarin during his March 1...


Kazakhstan Outlines Economic Development Model at UN Conference in Doha

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov presented the country’s economic development model at the fifth United Nations (UN) conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in...


ODIHR Publishes Interim Report on Parliamentary Election in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The election observation mission of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) published an interim report on...


Founder of Female-Focused Eco-Startup Committed to Sustainable Lifestyle and Business in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – A five-year nurturing of an environmentally friendly lifestyle led Saniya Arinova, 31, to start her own company providing eco-friendly hygiene products to women, caring not only for...


Kazakh Student Promotes National Board Games through Startup Project

ASTANA – A student of Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU), Ainur Polatova, who promotes national board games, announced plans to present her startup to the French companies, the university’s...


Kazakh Women: The Core of Family and Society

Observed annually on March 8, International Women’s Day is one of the most popular holidays celebrated in Kazakhstan. And while this holiday has some old-fashioned elements, March 8 sends...


UN Implements Over 400 Projects in Kazakhstan in Three Decades

ASTANA – The United Nations (UN) has implemented more than 400 projects in Kazakhstan in the last 30 years, said Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Aibek Smadiyarov during a March...


European Ballet Stars Shine at Freedom Ballet Gala Concert in Astana

ASTANA – Some of the world’s biggest names in ballet from Germany, the Netherlands, Russia, and the United Kingdom took the stage of Astana Ballet theater in the capital...


Strong Cooperation and Market Links Critical for Asian Interconnectivity, Says CICA Secretary General Sarybay

ASTANA – Establishing interconnectivity in Asia requires countries to cooperate closely and form interwoven market linkages at the subregional level, Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building...


Kazakh National Pavilion Opens at Major Mining Exhibition in Canada for First Time

ASTANA – The Kazakh National Pavilion unveiled its doors at the Association of Geologists and Developers of Canada (PDAC) – 2023 exhibition in Toronto, Canada, on March 5, reported...


Japanese Embassy in Kazakhstan Celebrates Traditional Girls’ Festival, Highlights Strong Bilateral Ties

ASTANA – The Japanese Embassy in Kazakhstan showcased the beautiful tradition of decorating and displaying miniature dolls to celebrate the Hinamatsuri girls’ festival on March 3 in Astana. The...


Scholar Presents Book on Fascinating History of Kazakhstan’s Statehood to President Tokayev

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met on March 6 with Mukhit-Ardager Sydyknazarov, director of the Institute of Modern Studies at the Gumilev Eurasian National University, who presented a book...


Kazakhstan, China Bilateral Trade Turnover Increases by One-Third in 2022

ASTANA – In 2022, the trade turnover between Kazakhstan and China reached $24.1 billion, a 34.1 percent rise from the year before, reported Energyprom.kz on March 6, citing the...


Kazakh Security Forces Detain Suspected Initiator of Attacks on Journalists

ASTANA – The Kazakh security authorities and the Prosecutor General’s Office detained on March 4 Arkady Klebanov (Manevich), a Kazakh citizen suspected of ordering and organizing a series of...


Kazakh Fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov Scores Another UFC Victory

ASTANA – Kazakh fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov remained undefeated after his fifth UFC fight in Las Vegas on March 4, Sports.kz reported. Rakhmonov defeated American Geoff Neal in the welterweight...


Investing in Women and Girls is the Surest Way to Uplift All People, Says UN Secretary-General

Around the world, progress on women’s rights is vanishing before our eyes. The latest forecasts estimate that on our current track, it will take another 300 years to reach...


World Bank: Central Asia Requires $20 Billion of Investment in Green Energy by 2030

ASTANA – Central Asia will need $20 billion of investment in solar, wind, hydro, and modernizing national and regional grids for improved trade and interconnectivity by 2030, according to...


Syrian President Sends Gratitude to Kazakhstan for Humanitarian Aid in Aftermath of Deadly Earthquake

ASTANA – President of Syria Bashar al-Assad sent a telegram to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extending gratitude for the humanitarian assistance provided by Kazakhstan to the Syrian people after the...


These Three Steps Can Improve Food Security in Central and West Asia

Central Asian countries are facing major food security challenges but can meet them by working together on shared solutions. Central Asia is emerging from a punishing winter. With farms...


Standard & Poor’s Revises Kazakhstan’s Rating Outlook from Negative to Stable

ASTANA – Standard & Poor’s (S&P) international rating agency confirmed Kazakhstan’s sovereign credit rating at BBB-/A-3, improving its outlook from negative to stable, according to its rating released on...


UN Kazakhstan, Kazpost Launch Campaign to Combat Gender Stereotypes

ASTANA – A campaign to combat gender stereotypes was launched on March 6 by the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),...


Election in Kazakhstan: Self-Nominated Candidates Seek Seats in Parliament and Local Assemblies

ASTANA –  On March 19, Kazakhstan will elect members of the Mazhilis, the lower house of Parliament, and maslikhats, local representative bodies. New names will surely appear in the...


Tokayev Discusses Allied Relations with Uzbek President During Informal Meeting in Shymkent

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev trade and prospects for strengthening allied relations between the two countries during an informal meeting on March 3...


Changing Digital Equation – Unlocking Power of Hi-Tech Equality

International Women’s Day in 2023, themed “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, highlights the urgent need to look at the gender equality agenda with new eyes, abandoning old...


Kazakhstan to Promote Bozok Ancient Settlement National Park with Open-Air Museum

ASTANA – A new open-air museum will be built at the Bozok ancient settlement site near Astana to showcase the life, history, and cultural features of ancient nomads, according...


Kazakhstan Names Five Top-Rated Tourist Destinations

ASTANA – More than 610,000 foreign tourists visited Kazakhstan in 2022, reported the Ministry of Tourism and Sports on Feb. 27. There was an increase in domestic tourism as...


Kazakh Film “The Rat” Wins Awards at Five Global Festivals

ASTANA – Kazakh film “The Rat” directed by Zhantemir Baimukhamedov won awards at five international film festivals in Brazil, Macau, Malta, Scotland, and Russia, reported Jibek Joly TV channel...


Gophers Come Out of Hibernation at Naurzum State Nature Reserve to Mark Start of Spring

ASTANA – Gophers came out of hibernation at the Naurzum State Nature Reserve in the Kostanai Region to mark spring’s arrival, reported the reserve’s press service on March 1....


Kazakhstan Reduces Freight Transit Time by Half via Trans-Caspian International Transport Route

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s efforts to promote the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) enabled the country to halve the cargo transit time from 12 to 6 days. This was announced...


Motor Rallies, Environmental Actions, Pop Concert: Campaigning Gains Momentum in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Whether commuting to the office or university or walking around the city, one might get lost between colorful posters and billboards in Kazakh cities broadcasting political messages,...


Kazakh Universities Welcome Nearly 30,000 Foreign Students

ASTANA – Some 28,169 international students study at 113 universities in Kazakhstan as of March 2023, according to the Study in Kazakhstan platform, which shares information about the country’s...


Francophonie Spring Festival Kicks Off in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Francophonie Spring 2023 Festival kicked off on March 1 and will run until April 30 to promote the French language and Francophone cultures in Kazakhstan, said French...


Kazakh Gulder Ensemble Performs Again in Blazing Celebration of National Dance

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s legendary Gulder (Flowers) dance ensemble gave its first performance in the new composition on March 1, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Sports’ press service....


London-Based Brand Strategy Consultancy Ranks Kazakhstan 79th Among 121 Nations in Global Soft Power Index

ASTANA – Kazakhstan rose from 88th to 79th place out of 121 countries in the 2023 Global Soft Power Index by Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation...


Teach for Qazaqstan Program Brings Bright Specialists to Rural Schools

ASTANA – Some of the nation’s talented specialists and leaders from various fields are bringing their devotion to teaching in rural areas on a two-year placement through Teach for...


Kazakhstan Needs $610 Billion in Investments in Low-Carbon Technologies, Says Minister

ASTANA – The net investment in Kazakhstan’s low-carbon technologies is estimated at $610 billion, said Kazakh Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov at a Feb. 28 seminar dedicated to...