Kazakhstan Hosts Global Mining Congress, Showcasing Strategic Growth Plans

ASTANA – The 15th International Mining and Metallurgical Congress opened this week in the Kazakh capital, bringing together more than 1,300 delegates from 20 countries, reported Kazinform....


UK, Kazakhstan Explore Critical Minerals Partnership with Strategic Depth

ASTANA — As the race for critical minerals intensifies globally, the United Kingdom (UK) and Kazakhstan are doubling down on collaboration, betting on a partnership that spans...


President of Bulgaria to Visit Kazakhstan Next Week

ASTANA – At the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on June 8-9, reported the Akorda...


Sounds of Steppe, Rhythms of Stage: June’s Performances

ASTANA – From the soulful strings of the dombyra to the graceful leaps of ballet, June brings a feast of unforgettable cultural experiences. This week marks the...


Kazakhstan, Burkina Faso Forge Closer Diplomatic and Economic Ties

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of Burkina...


Kazakhstan Among Lowest in 2025 Global Cost of Living Index

ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranks 114th out of 139 countries in the 2025 global cost of living index, with prices 73.4% lower than in New York City, which...


UN Green Climate Fund to Allocate $280 Million for Environmental Projects in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to receive $280 million in funding from the UN Green Climate Fund (GCF) to support environmental initiatives aimed at combating climate change,...


KazMunayGas CEO Outlines Strategic Priorities at Baku Energy Week

ASTANA – KazMunayGas (KMG) CEO Askhat Khassenov presented the company’s strategic priorities during the Baku Energy Forum, part of Baku Energy Week, held from June 2 to...


Kazakhstan Welcomes Second Group of Przewalski’s Horses to Altyn Dala Reserve

ASTANA – Seven more Przewalski’s horses, also known by the ancient Kazakh names Kerkulan and Kertagy, arrived in Kazakhstan on June 3 as part of an international...


Tokayev Attends Flag Raising Ceremony on State Symbols Day

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in a solemn ceremony to raise the National Flag of Kazakhstan on June 4 at the Atameken Ethno-Memorial Complex,...


Kazakhstan Sets Stage for AI Regulation with New Draft Law

ASTANA – Mazhilis, a lower house of the Parliament, has approved the draft law on artificial intelligence in its first reading on May 14, marking the country’s...


Unlocking Eurasia’s Potential: Case for Trans-Caspian Development Bank

As the Silk Road Region enters a new era of strategic importance, it is time for the countries of Central Asia and the South Caucasus to ask...


Forum Highlights Central Asia-China Partnership as it Deepens Amid Global Shifts 

ASTANA – The Central Asia-China relationship is reaching a new level, said State Counselor of Kazakhstan Erlan Karin during the fifth Forum of Analytical Centers focused on...


AIF 2025: Kazakhstan Doesn’t Just Host — It Shows Up

ASTANA — Over the course of my not-so-long but eventful career in media as a TV producer, PR consultant, and now reporter for The Astana Times, I’ve...


Next Generation Rules Board: Astana Crowns 2025 Chess Champions 

ASTANA – Woman FIDE master Yelnaz Kaliyakhmet,14, and grand master Kazybek Nogerbek, 21, claimed national titles at the 2025 Kazakhstan Chess Championship, taking place between May 20...


National Bank Launches Crypto Card, Outlines Broader Digital Asset Strategy 

ASTANA — The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) officially launched the crypto card project during a June 3 meeting in Almaty with representatives of banks, crypto exchanges,...


Kazakhstan Eyes Stronger Ties with African Nations, Develops Dedicated Strategy

ASTANA – While distant partners on a global map, Kazakhstan and African nations are drawing closer together. With several high-level visits in recent years, both sides are...


Astana to Host Games of the Future in 2026  

ASTANA — The Kazakh capital to host the international multisport tournament Games of the Future 2026, based on the phygital concept. This major sporting event combines competitions...


Kazakhstan’s Domestic Industry Rises as Government Enforces Value Chain Policy

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s manufacturing sector recorded a 7.2% growth from January to April, according to Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspayev, who presented the data at...


Who’s Visiting Kazakhstan? These Five Countries Top List

ASTANA – Kazakhstan welcomed 15.3 million foreign visitors who came for tourist purposes in 2024, according to the Tourism Industry Committee in response to a request from...


International Union for Conservation of Nature to Promote Water Diplomacy in Central Asia

ASTANA — The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change officially inaugurated IUCN’s new Central Asia Office...


Kazakhstan Allocates Recovered Assets to Enhance Water Supply in Kostanai Region

ASTANA – The Kazakh government has allocated returned illegally acquired assets from the Special State Fund to finance the construction of water supply networks in the Kostanai...


Kazakhstan Advances Digital Governance, Global Role, Says UN Tech Envoy 

ASTANA — As experts convened at the Astana International Forum (AIF), digital transformation and emerging technologies remained central to global discussions. In an exclusive interview with The...


Work from Anywhere: Remote Jobs on Rise in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – With remote working increasingly becoming the norm globally, the prospect of working from anywhere, as long as one has a laptop and internet, is becoming...


Air Astana Launches Atyrau-Baku and Almaty-Frankfurt Flights

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Air Astana launched direct flights on the Atyrau-Baku route from May 31 and Almaty-Frankfurt route starting June 1. Atyrau-Baku flights are operated three times...


Kazakhstan Partners with EIB Global to Boost Energy-Efficient Housing

ASTANA – The European Investment Bank’s development arm (EIB Global) and state-owned Kazakhstan Housing Company are teaming up to increase the number of energy-efficient and sustainable homes...


OPEC+ Confirms Oil Output Adjustment, Kazakhstan Quota Set

ASTANA – Kazakhstan, along with seven other OPEC+ countries – Algeria, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – participated in a...


EuroFest in Astana Celebrates Unity, Culture, and Community

ASTANA—The Kazakh capital hosted EuroFest 2025 on June 1, welcoming a colorful celebration of European culture, music, and cuisine.  The open-air festival was organized by the European...


AstraZeneca, National Research Oncology Center Sign Memorandum to Advance Cancer Care

ASTANA – The National Research Oncology Center and the AstraZeneca biopharmaceutical company signed an agreement on May 30 to strengthen their long-term partnership. The agreement outlines cooperation...


President Tokayev Honors 70th Anniversary of Baikonur Cosmodrome 

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a video address on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Baikonur cosmodrome on June 2. In his message, Tokayev...