- Tuesday, 15 September, 2026
- Almaty 82 °F / 28 °C
- Astana 64 °F / 18 °C
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for Kazakhstan and South Korea to double bilateral trade and deepen cooperation in advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, energy, transport, artificial...
ASTANA – The Astana AI Film Festival (AAIFF 2026) will take place from Oct. 1 to 3, bringing together AI-generated films from 125 countries and offering a...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and South Korea are advancing a growing portfolio of investment and industrial projects, including 67 initiatives worth a combined $6.9 billion in Alatau City...
How Eurasia Group is developing people and advancing technology adoption to support the future of agriculture in Kazakhstan In 2026, Eurasia Group received a HUMANRISE Award for...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 38th out of 70 countries in the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in June. The...
ASTANA — Elena Rybakina has added another distinction to a landmark season, topping the Women’s Tennis Association’s 2026 prize-money standings after becoming the first player representing Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is seeking to translate its energy base and position between major markets into digital leverage as data centers, advanced chips and artificial intelligence infrastructure...
NEW DELHI – Beyond the official agenda and meetings of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, a special exhibition showcasing the cultures of the grouping’s member...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan may face new oil infrastructure requirements in the next decade if plans to increase production at the Kashagan field significantly move forward, even as...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Sept. 14 presented the Order of Dostyk (Friendship), second degree, to five prominent South Korean state and public figures for their...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan transported 13.121 million tons of oil through the Kazakhstan-China Pipeline in January-August, up 2% year-on-year, underscoring the route’s role in Kazakhstan’s oil transportation network...
ASTANA – People seeking kandas (ethnic Kazakhs returning to their historical homeland) status or permanent residence in Kazakhstan must take an online KAZTEST as part of a...
ASTANA — The latest PISA 2025 results reveal a tension likely to grow more important in the years ahead: how can a country prepare young people for...
ASTANA – Elena Rybakina has officially become the new World No. 1 in women’s singles, making history as the first Kazakh tennis player to top the WTA...
ASTANA – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the leaders of all five Central Asian states will meet in Seoul on Sept. 16 for their first...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sept. 12-13, focusing on...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Morocco are looking to turn growing political ties into more practical economic cooperation, with logistics, grain supplies, investment and renewable energy emerging as...
NEW DELHI – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for deeper practical cooperation between Kazakhstan and BRICS countries in trade, logistics, artificial intelligence, critical minerals and water security, positioning...
ASTANA — From Bronze Age settlements to medieval cities, archaeological research across Kazakhstan continues to reveal new details about the societies that once inhabited the Eurasian steppe....
ASTANA – Director and Partner of Slovenian engineering company RIKO Janez Škrabec has been coming to this part of the world for nearly four decades. His first...
ASTANA – Foreign digital companies have paid Kazakhstan 178.8 billion tenge ($390.2 million) in value-added tax since 2022, with annual collections rising more than fivefold over three...
ASTANA – The Almaty Museum of Arts has opened a major exhibition exploring the development of Kazakh sculpture over seven decades. The exhibition, titled “Müsinder: Sculpture in...
NEW DELHI – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sept. 12-13, with Kazakhstan seeking to advance...
ASTANA — The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the country’s economic and financial development, sovereign...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan has built the core digital infrastructure for its financial sector and is now entering a new stage focused on developing new products, attracting new...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan highlighted the rapid growth of the Middle Corridor and the need to accelerate its digitalization at the Georgian International Maritime Forum in Batumi on...
ASTANA – Looking for ways to spend the weekend? From cultural events to music and entertainment, Astana and Almaty offer plenty to explore. The Astana Times editorial...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will deliver a state-of-the-nation address in October, outlining Kazakhstan’s goals and priorities for the upcoming period, he said during a Sept. 11...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi has outlined key priorities for strengthening the country’s efforts to attract foreign investment during a Sept. 10 working meeting with...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina has reached the U.S. Open final for the first time in her career and secured the world No. 1 ranking, becoming the...
