World Boxing Championships Begin in Liverpool with Kazakhstan Team in Full Squad

ASTANA – The World Boxing Championships, held under the auspices of the World Boxing federation, starts today, Sept. 4, in Liverpool, United Kingdom.  This is the first...


Kazakhstan Rejects Fake Claims of Foreign Minister’s Detention

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva denied reports about the alleged detention of the  Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu...


Discover Captivating Cultural Weekend in Astana and Almaty

ASTANA –  Astana delights with the beauty of classical masterpieces, while Almaty sparkles with modern creativity and unforgettable performances. The Astana Times has curated a lineup of...


How Sociology Helps Explain Media Preferences in Kazakhstan

After mapping out the main islands of Kazakhstan’s media archipelago in the previous article, from national TV channels to bloggers and radio stations, it’s logical to turn...


Kazakhstan’s Zangar Nurlanuly Reaches Junior US Open Quarterfinals for First Time

ASTANA – Seventeen-year-old Kazakhstan’s tennis player Zangar Nurlanuly has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Junior US Open, marking the biggest achievement of his young career so...


Kazakhstan, US Businesses Explore New Investment Opportunities

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United States discussed prospects for expanding bilateral economic ties, implementing new investment projects, and creating cooperation chains involving U.S. businesses. The meeting...


Kazakhstan Accelerates Digital Transformation with AI, Blockchain, and Global Tech Ambitions

ASTANA — Kazakhstan is rapidly advancing its digital ecosystem, positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and telecommunications in Central Asia. Recent initiatives are streamlining...


Central Asia Takes Spotlight at Bled Strategic Forum for First Time

ASTANA – Central Asia was placed at the center of discussions at the Bled Strategic Forum (BSF) in Slovenia for the first time, as the influential international...


Key Takeaways from SCO’s Largest Ever Summit in Tianjin 

ASTANA – The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) convened for its 25th summit in Tianjin on Sept. 1, marking the largest gathering of leaders in the organization’s history....


Kazakhstan, Thailand to Launch New Direct Flights in December

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) has announced the launch of new direct passenger flights connecting Bangkok and Almaty, as part of ongoing efforts to expand...


KTZ Launches New Innovative Format for Vegetable Oil Shipments to China

ALMATY – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) has introduced a new format for transporting vegetable oil to China, carrying out its first shipment in 40-foot containers equipped with...


Kazakhstan Faces Persistent Inflation Pressures, Says National Bank Governor

ALMATY – Inflation remains one of the main challenges for Kazakhstan’s economic development and citizens’ well-being, said the Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) Timur...


Uzbekistan’s Bukhara Biennial to Spotlight Central Asian Creativity

ASTANA – This year will mark the opening of the Bukhara contemporary art exhibition on Sept. 5 in Bukhara, a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk...


Kazakh Tennis Player Reaches Third Round of US Open Juniors

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s 17-year-old tennis player Zangar Nurlanuly advanced to the third round of the junior US Open in New York after defeating Alan Wazny from Poland,...


Building Bridges of Faith: How Pentecostalism Supports Kazakhstan’s Spiritual Unity

Editor’s Note: In the run-up to the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled for Sept. 17–18 in Astana, The Astana Times has launched...


Kazakhstan Strengthens Position in International Peace Ranking

ALMATY – The Global Peace Index report (GPI) published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has revealed that Kazakhstan has improved its position, rising five...


Kazakhstan, China to Build Advanced Green Data Center

ALMATY — During President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to Beijing on Sept. 2, Kazakhtelecom and China Energy Overseas Investment signed a landmark agreement to launch the joint...


Kazakhstan Reports High Public Trust in Presidential Institution

ALMATY – A nationwide survey conducted by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) revealed on Sept. 2 a consistently high level of public trust in the...


Astana Ballet Opens Season with “Sultan Beibars” National Drama 

ASTANA – Astana Ballet debuted its 13th theatrical season on Aug. 29-30 with “Sultan Beibars” historical play, which tackles power, sacrifice, and longing for the motherland. The...


Tokayev Opens Kazakhstan Cultural Center in Beijing

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the opening ceremony of the Cultural Center of Kazakhstan in Beijing on Sept. 2, describing the event as a...


KazMunayGas Deepens Strategic Energy Partnership With China

ASTANA — KazMunayGas (KMG) Chairman Askhat Khasenov underscored the company’s growing partnership with China, announcing plans for new joint projects in oil, gas, and petrochemicals during the...


Almaty to Welcome 5,000 Tourists for Historic Kairat vs Real Madrid Match

ASTANA — Almaty expects up to 5,000 tourists for the historic football match between Kazakhstan’s FC Kairat and Spain’s Real Madrid, scheduled for Sept. 30 at the...


Tokayev’s Talks With China’s Business Leaders Span Energy, Transport, Tech

ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of meetings with top executives of major Chinese corporations and financial institutions on Sept. 2, discussing large-scale projects...


Filming Begins in Kazakhstan for Dimash Qudaibergen’s International Music Project

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has become the stage for a new Chinese-Kazakh music project of international scale, with world-renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen serving as executive producer. The...


Astana to Host Olympic Council of Asia Forum

ASTANA — The Kazakh capital will host the sixth Continental Athletes’ Forum of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) as part of the Olympic Solidarity program between...


Trade, Energy, AI Dominate Kazakhstan–China Business Council

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described China as Kazakhstan’s destined neighbor, close friend, and long-term strategic partner during the Sept. 2 Eighth Meeting of the Kazakhstan–China Business...


SCO Summit in Tianjin: Kyrgyzstan Assumes Rotating Chairmanship

ASTANA — At the conclusion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Kyrgyzstan will assume the organization’s rotating chairmanship for 2025–2026, according to the Chinese...


Tokayev in China Daily: Kazakhstan-China Friendship is Model of Strategic Partnership

ASTANA — China Daily, a leading English-language Chinese newspaper, published an article by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Aug. 30 titled Strong Kazakh-Sino ties key to successful cooperation. ...


Kazakhstan’s Rare Earth Reserves Estimated at 2.6 Million Tons

ASTANA – Projections for Kazakhstan’s rare earth metal reserves are estimated at 2.6 million tons, the Geology Committee of the Kazakh Ministry of Industry and Construction told...


Kazakhstan’s First Supercomputer: How It Works, Why It Matters

ASTANA — Kazakhstan launched Central Asia’s most powerful supercomputer in July,  marking a milestone in the region’s technological development. The Astana Times examines what this means for...