Exclusive: Estonian President Talks Economic Ties, Digital Trust, Academic Exchanges
ASTANA – President of Estonia Alar Karis highlighted key areas of cooperation with Kazakhstan, including digital governance, AI regulation, academic exchanges, and logistics development, in an interview with The Astana Times as part of his state visit to Kazakhstan. Economy and logistics: new opportunities for cooperation The Estonian delegation to Kazakhstan included representatives of the…
AI Starts with Awareness: Estonian President Talks About Digital Literacy in Guest Lecture to Kazakh Students
ASTANA — The key to managing artificial intelligence and future technology lies in education and early awareness, President of Estonia Alar Karis said in a Nov. 17 keynote lecture for the students as part of his visit to Kazakhstan. The lecture, held at the Nazarbayev University, underscored the importance of knowledge, innovation, and mutual trust…
Kazakhstan Makes History with Fourth Straight Victory at Global Robotics Olympiad in Panama
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national robotics team has achieved a milestone on Nov. 1, claiming its fourth consecutive world championship title at the FIRST Global Challenge 2025 in Panama City. Competing among teams from 190 countries, the Kazakh students not only secured first place but also swept the two most prestigious awards of the tournament. They…
Kazakhstan and Finland Seek Fresh Momentum as Business Forum Signals Deeper Ties
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 Finnish President Alexander Stubb’s official visit, the high-level event brought together government officials, business leaders, and innovators from both countries, underscoring shared ambitions in sustainable growth,…
‘Capture Moment,’ Says Kai-Fu Lee on Kazakhstan’s AI Ambitions
ASTANA – Artificial intelligence pioneer Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, founder of Sinovation Ventures and author of “AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order,” believes Kazakhstan stands at a historic crossroads as it seeks to become a Central Asian hub for AI innovation. Building talent to lead the AI era Lee emphasized that human…
Kazakhstan, France, China Advance Nation’s Largest Renewable Energy Project
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital took a step toward a greener future as TotalEnergies, in partnership with Qazaq Green Power and KMG Green, has completed supplier selection for the one-gigawatt Mirny wind farm, a flagship project poised to solidify the country’s emerging renewable energy sector. Aktas Energy, the joint venture behind the Mirny wind project,…
Coursera Recognizes Kazakhstan’s Efforts to Modernize Higher Education System
ASTANA – Kazakhstan earned global recognition in the field of digital education as Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek received the prestigious Learning Hero Award at the 13th annual Coursera Conference on Sept. 9 in Las Vegas. Coursera’s official website notes that the award is among its highest honors and is presented to…
Prominent Kazakh Expert Joins UN Scientific Panel to Examine Possible Impact of Nuclear War
ASTANA – Togzhan Kassenova, a prominent Kazakh expert and a senior fellow at the University at Albany, has joined a new 21-member United Nations scientific panel that will examine the physical effects and societal consequences of a nuclear war from immediate impact to decades-long implications. “The panel will study the possible impact of a nuclear…
Canadian School in Astana Hosts First Cohort Graduation
ASTANA – The first graduation of Canadian International School – Astana (CIS) took place at the National Museum on June 20. Kazakh students graduated with government-certified diplomas of education from both Canada and Kazakhstan within the British Columbia (Canada) school program. The school was established in 2022 and this year successfully passed the ARQA (Independent…
International Student Enrollment in Kazakhstan Hits Record High
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has recorded an unprecedented rise in the number of international students, driven by a state-led campaign to internationalize education and a surge in enrollment from neighboring countries. Last year, the number of international students in Kazakhstan reached 31,500, an all-time high. The country seeks to raise this figure to 100,000 by 2028.…
‘Get Some Air’: Botanic Gardens Serve as Model for Urban Renewal
ASTANA – As urban development accelerates and soil turns to stone, one lesson keeps resurfacing: without green lungs, cities can not survive —we need space for nature to make space for life. The botanic gardens in Almaty and Astana are not just homes to rare plants — they are living museums, scientific hubs, and cultural…
Dutch Company Shares Advanced Agricultural Methods with Kazakh Farmers
ASTANA – A Dutch company, Koppert Biological Systems, offers innovative solutions in sustainable agriculture as part of its cooperation with Kazakhstan. The company produces products for the smooth transition to agricultural practices that benefit biodiversity and crops. The company is an international leader in crop protection and natural pollination. The company supports rebuilding ecosystems and…
