Kazakh Oscar Entry Movie Premieres in US Theaters

ALMATY — The Kazakh film “Bauryna Salu” (Adoption), the country’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, will premiere in the United...


Kazakhstan Ranks 81st in Latest Global Innovation Index

ASTANA – The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 on Sept. 16, with Kazakhstan positioned at the 81st spot.   Published annually...


Kazakhstan to Boost Agricultural Exports to Afghanistan 

ALMATY — Kazakhstan’s agricultural exports to Afghanistan are set to increase by more than $100 million following a series of negotiations between NC Food Contract Corporation JSC...


Kazakhstan and US Sign Joint Statement on Nuclear Safety at IAEA Conference

ALMATY — Kazakhstan and the United States signed a joint statement on the sidelines of the 69th session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference...


Central Asia, EU Forge Hydrogen Path for Green Transition

ASTANA — Green hydrogen, renewable integration and tighter European Union-Central Asia cooperation are pivotal to a just energy transition, said energy and foreign policy leaders during the...


Tokayev Calls for On-Time Harvest, Bigger Agricultural Role in Economy

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host the second AgriForum in November to discuss sectoral development and state support measures, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a...


Kazakhstan’s National Museum Showcases 86 Unique Exhibits of World Religions

ASTANA – The National Museum of Kazakhstan has opened the exhibition Priceless Treasures of Religious Traditions of the World, featuring 86 exhibits such as sacred texts, icons,...


Kazakhstan Reaffirms Support for Qatar at Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha

ASTANA — Kazakhstan expressed support for Qatar and its commitment to peaceful conflict resolution. Chairman of the Mazhilis Yerlan Koshanov represented the country at the extraordinary Arab-Islamic...


Kazakhstan to Introduce Legal Framework for Digital Financial Assets, Including Stablecoins

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to regulate digital financial assets (DFAs) under a new banking law, introducing stablecoins, tokenized assets, and digital financial instruments as a distinct...


Caspian Sea is Shrinking, and Faster Than We May Think

ASTANA – The Caspian Sea, the world’s largest inland body of water, is shrinking. Scientists warn that water levels could fall by as much as 21 meters...


Kazakhstan to Build Major Dry Port and Logistics Hub on Chinese Border 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to construct a large-scale transport and logistics center, the Kolzhat Dry Port, on its border with China, LS.com reported on Sept. 15. The...


CICA Could Become Asia’s Collective Voice, Says Secretary General

ASTANA – As Asia moves from the periphery to the center of global affairs, the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) holds the...


Kazakh Government Approves Action Plan to Implement President Tokayev’s Address

ALMATY – The government approved the National Action Plan to implement President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state-of-the-nation address at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov on Sept....


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...


FC Kairat Announces Ticket Sales for UEFA Champions League Home Matches

ALMATY – Almaty’s FC Kairat has unveiled the procedure and timeline for ticket sales ahead of its UEFA Champions League group stage home matches, reported the club’s...


Almaty to Host Denis Ten Memorial Figure Skating Tournament in October

ALMATY – Almaty will host the sixth Denis Ten Memorial Challenge, an international figure skating tournament of the ISU Challenger Series, at the Halyk Arena from Oct....


Turkic Nations Consolidate Identity with Historical Monograph and Space Symbol

ALMATY – Scientists from Turkic countries have finalized the work plan for a landmark academic project, titled “History of Turkic States”, during the second working meeting held...


Vatican Extends Blessing to Kazakhstan’s Major Interfaith Congress

ALMATY – Pope Leo XIV will send a special message to participants, continuing a tradition of papal support for Kazakhstan’s flagship interfaith initiative at the eighth Congress...


Kazakhstan Tops Medal Table at Historic World Boxing Championships in Liverpool

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakhstan’s boxers on their outstanding performance at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, where the national team claimed first place...


Dialogue Must Outlast Today’s Crises, Says Soka Gakkai Leader

ASTANA — Interfaith dialogue remains essential for lasting peace, said Yoshiyuki Nagaoka, an international affairs executive director at Soka Gakkai, in an interview with The Astana Times....


Scientist Arkhat Abzhanov on Why Evolution Isn’t Over, and Challenges of Modern Genetics

ASTANA – High school textbooks may frame evolution as a thing of the past, but it is very much alive, said Dr. Arkhat Abzhanov, a Reader in...


Language Is Not Just About Grammar: It’s Culture Too

Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this...


Inside State Structure that Shaped Kazakh Khanate

ASTANA – The Kazakh Khanate, formed around 1465 in the Semirechye Region, was the first national state of the Kazakhs. It emerged after the migration of Kerei...


Kazakhstan Plans to Expand Protected Areas to 34 Million Hectares by 2035

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to grow its network of protected lands from 30.9 million hectares today to 34 million hectares by 2035, setting a new regional benchmark...


Natural Gas Production Soars 9.2% in 7 months

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s natural gas production grew by 9.2% in seven months, according to the Kazakh Energy Ministry. The ministry reports steady growth in natural gas production....


Netflix Co-Founder Among Global Leaders to Join INMerge Innovation Summit 2025 in Baku

ASTANA – The INMerge Innovation Summit, organized by PASHA Holding, will return for its fifth edition on Sept. 29-30 in Baku, bringing together global industry leaders and...


Researchers Map Karlag to Preserve History for Future Generations

ASTANA – Researchers delve into the vestiges of the Karagandy corrective labor camp, also known as Karlag, to preserve untold stories. Their work sheds light not only...


Spanish Artist Juan Saliquet Explores Urban Soul in Art Exhibition 

ALMATY — The Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Kazakhstan and ART FUTURE, a contemporary culture development project, opened a solo exhibition by renowned Spanish artist...


Almaty to Host World Chess Championship for Children in September

ALMATY – Almaty will host the World Chess Championship for Children in the U8, U10, and U12 categories from Sept. 19 to 30, bringing together more than...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Role as Middle Power, Baikonur Cosmodrome and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a selection of articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes topics such as Kazakhstan’s...