Modern Digital Solutions Enhance Efficiency at Kazakh-Chinese Border Customs
ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov visited the Nur Zholy Customs Service international transport and logistics center in the Zhetisu Region on Aug. 19. The center uses cross-docking technology and an automated vehicle accounting system. It introduces new technologies to simplify and speed up transit and increase cargo turnover. The volume of the region’s…
President Tokayev Reviews Astana’s Readiness for Fifth World Nomad Games
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited sports venues renovated for the upcoming fifth World Nomad Games (WNG), which will take place from Sept. 8 to 13 in the Kazakh capital. According to the Akorda press service, Tokayev visited the Astana Arena stadium on Aug. 20, which will host the opening ceremony of the international…
Kazakh Manufacturing Industry Undergoes Reforms to Boost Domestic Production
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s manufacturing industry has experienced changes, including improved legislation, reduced administrative hurdles, preferential financing and new tools to boost domestic production. The Kazakh government prioritizes mechanical engineering, petrochemistry, advanced metal processing and the automotive industry. The sector’s growth was 105.1% from January to June. According to the Prime Minister’s press service on Aug.…
Kazakh President Visits Production Facilities in Akmola Region
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a working visit to the Akmola Region on Aug. 16, touring production facilities in Koshy town and Rodina village. In Rodina village, Tokayev visited a local supermarket, Dostyk (Friendship) park, the local secondary school and the production facilities of the Rodina agro firm. “I have heard a…
Italy Leads in Kazakhstan’s Exports in January-June
ASTANA – In January-June, Italy took the lead in the structure of Kazakhstan’s exports. Kazakhstan exported goods worth $9 billion to Italy, accounting for 23.6% of total exports. Kazinform reported on Aug. 15, referring to the Bureau of National Statistics, that this is $2 billion higher than at the same time last year. China ranks…
Air Astana Plans to Launch Almaty – Phu Quoc Flights in October
ASTANA — Kazakh national air carrier Air Astana will open a new Almaty—Phu Quoc (popular tourist destination in Vietnam) route on Oct. 28. Direct flights to Phu Quoc will be operated on A321LR aircraft twice a week – on Mondays and Wednesdays, with a subsequent increase in frequency to four times a week from December.…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Сonsultative Meeting of Central Asia’s Presidents in Astana, Moon Base and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan featured in international media across the world this week. Today’s foreign media digest includes topics such as the sixth consultative meeting of Central Asia’s Presidents in Astana, Kazakh-Chinese incentive to build a moon base and more. Continuity and change in the new…
President Tokayev Tours Industrial, Social Facilities in Karagandy Region
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev toured the industrial and social facilities in the Karagandy Region and emphasized the importance of improving the region’s environmental situation during an Aug. 14 working visit. Industrial facilities Tokayev visited the Qarmet metallurgical plant in Temirtau. Qarmet Chairman of the Board of Directors Andrey Lavrentyev and the company’s CEO…
Kazakhstan’s Strongman Sergey Tsyrulnikov Shocks America’s Got Talent Audience
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s strongman Sergey Tsyrulnikov took part in the United States’ TV show America’s Got Talent and stunned the jury and the audience with his amazing strength. The video was released on the show’s YouTube channel on Aug. 7. “My big dream is to inspire people, to have my own show and especially to…
Kazakhstan’s Legendary Cyclist Urges Abuse Victims to Speak Out, Defend Their Rights
ASTANA – General Manager of Astana Qazaqstan Team and Olympic cycling medalist Alexandr Vinokurov urged Kazakhstan’s women to defend their rights and not keep silent on domestic violence. Vinokurov, named Kazakhstan’s Goodwill Ambassador, participates in public activities to prevent domestic abuse and support women’s rights, 24.kz reported on Aug. 6. “They must stay men as…
Majority of Kazakh Youth Consider Family as Main Life Value
ASTANA — Nearly 80% of Kazakhstan’s youth consider family to be the main value, according to the results of a sociological study conducted by the ElJastary (Youth) Research Center. The ministry’s press service reported that the survey results were presented to the Ministry of Culture and Information at an Aug. 13 meeting attended by representatives…
Charity Run Highlights Importance of Organ Transplantation
ASTANA – The annual charity run – festival titled Zhuregimnin zhenimpazy (You are the champion of my heart) took place in the Kazakh capital on Aug. 11, bringing together 4,200 participants. The annual run is held in honor of a significant date — the first successful heart transplant in Kazakhstan, which took place on Aug.…
Kazakhstan’s International Reserves Surge to $19 Billion in July
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s assets in international reserves increased by 7.3% in July to $18.86 billion, according to the National Bank’s report, published on Aug. 9. Gross international reserves increased by 4.68% to $41.8 billion, monetary gold in international reserves grew by 2.6% to $22.9 billion. Net international reserves increased by 4.68% in July to $39.7…
Kazakhstan-Türkiye Talks Boost Agricultural Investments in Grain Processing and Ice Cream
ASTANA — Kazakh Agriculture Minister Aidarbek Saparov on Aug. 11 held talks with leaders of eight Turkish businesses interested in developing projects in Kazakhstan to process grain and legumes, produce cattle hides, produce ice cream, and localize the production of agricultural equipment. Companies for the deep processing of grain legumes noted Kazakhstan’s great potential in…
Paris Olympics Final Medal Count: Kazakh Athletes Win Seven Medals
ASTANA – The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded on Aug. 11 with the traditional closing ceremony, during which Paris handed over the Olympic flag to Los Angeles, the 2028 host city. Kazakhstan’s olympic team took 43rd place in the medal standings, winning one gold, three silver and three bronze medals, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism…
Inaugural C5+Japan Business Forum Results in Signing Joint Projects Agreements
ASTANA — The inaugural C5+Japan business forum, which took place on Aug. 9 in the Kazakh capital, brought together over 450 representatives of five Central Asian states and more than 100 major Japanese companies, including Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries EMEA, Ltd., and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, Chairman…
Kazakh, Uzbek Presidents Chart Strategic Path for Bilateral Cooperation at Media Briefing
ASTANA – Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev made a joint statement for the media following the bilateral talks and the meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council on Aug. 8 in the Kazakh capital. Tokayev said that Mirziyoyev’s state visit is a significant step towards developing bilateral relations. He noted that…
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Enhance Cooperation With New Initiatives
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in ceremonies marking the opening of a number of facilities as part of Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Kazakhstan on Aug. 8. Akorda press service reported that the presidents participated in the official opening ceremonies of the Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan…
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Forge Stronger Ties During Mirziyoyev’s Historic Visit
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan inked milestone documents, officially opened branches of universities in Chirchik and Almaty and marked the arrival of a container train from Xian to Tashkent during President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Kazakhstan on Aug. 8. Welcoming his Uzbek counterpart at the presidential residence, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted…
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Agree on $7 Billion in Investment Projects and Trade Contracts
ASTANA – Deputy Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Serik Zhumangarin and Jamshid Khodjaev agreed to implement 34 investment projects worth $4.4 billion and seven trade contracts worth $2.6 billion during the bilateral talks held on the sidelines of the Kazakh-Uzbek business forum on Aug. 7. According to the Prime Minister’s press service, the sides…
Kazakhstan Secures Silver Medals in Boxing and Greco-Roman Wrestling at 2024 Paris Olympics
ASTANA – Kazakh boxer Nurbek Oralbay won the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the weight category up to 80 kilograms, losing to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Khyzhniak. “Silver is a worthy award, but I will do everything possible to win a gold medal at the next Olympic Games,” said Oralbay, reported the National Olympic…
Powering Up: Central Asian States Commit to Energy Cooperation and Innovation
ASTANA — In a joint statement, the Energy Ministers of the Central Asian countries emphasized the importance of their first meeting on Aug. 6 in establishing political mutual trust, contacts, and collaboration and in developing cooperation and implementing the region’s energy potential. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev,…
World Nomad Games to Welcome 268 Athletes From Kyrgyz Republic
ASTANA – The Fifth World Nomad Games, scheduled for Sept. 8 to 13 in the Kazakh capital, is set to welcome 268 athletes in 29 sports from the Kyrgyz Republic. The Kyrgyz team will take part in the national games of kok-boru and kokpar, reported Kazinform on Aug. 5. “I believe that the Kyrgyz Republic…
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Expand Cultural, Humanitarian Cooperation
ASTANA – State Counselor of Kazakhstan Erlan Karin and Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva attended an event organized by the Zakovat Intellectual Club on Aug. 5. The intellectual teams of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan met at the Presidential Center of Culture. Karin welcomed the event participants and noted that the Zakovat initiative has…
Karagandy Zoo Welcomes New Animals From Africa
ASTANA — The Karagandy Zoo welcomed a small herd of zebras and a pair of crowned cranes from Africa on July 31. According to the Karagandy Region’s akimat (administration), the zebras were quarantined for several weeks and got used to their new living conditions. “A new family of zebras, consisting of a male and four…
