Rare Coin Discovered in Almaty Region  

ASTANA — For the first time in Kazakhstan, a rare type of coin has been discovered by researchers from the Tanbaly Reserve Museum in the Almaty Region....


Kazakh Chess Players Win 25 Medals at Asian Youth Championship

ASTANA – Kazakh chess players won 25 medals, including 12 gold, eight silver and five bronze ones, at the 26th Asian Youth Championship, which took place on...


SCO Energy Ministers Define Cooperation Priorities Until 2030

ASTANA – The SCO Energy Ministers approved the draft strategy for the development of energy cooperation until 2030, initiated by Kazakhstan, during a June 20-21 meeting in...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Economy, Middle Corridor and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on Kazakhstan’s economy, EU-Kazakh mineral cooperation,...


Kazakh Government Committed to Ensure Economic Growth at 6%

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced his government’s commitment to make every effort to ensure the country’s economic growth at 6% despite the difficult geopolitical...


Newly Designed Buses to Brighten Astana for World Nomad Games

ASTANA—Some 100 newly designed buses will start operating in Astana on June 25, showcasing a special brand for the fifth World Nomad Games.   According to the Astana...


Kazakhstan to Open Branches of Eight International Universities This Year

ASTANA — Kazakhstan will open branches of eight foreign universities this year, Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek said at a June 20 press briefing...


Kazakh Journalists Join Global Discussions on Journalism’s Future at DW Media Forum

BONN – Media professionals from Kazakhstan participated in the 17th edition of the Deutsche Welle (DW) Global Media Forum 2024 on June 17-18 at the World Conference...


SCO Young Leaders Address Measures to Tackle Shared Climate Challenges

ASTANA – Young leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Youth Council convened in the Kazakh capital on June 20 to address youth leadership in the environment...


Silk Road in Sky: Forum Highlights Kazakhstan as Air Cargo Hub 

ASTANA—Astana hosted the first regional aviation cargo and logistics forum in Central Asia, Silk Road in the Sky—Kazakhstan Air Cargo Hub, from June 20 to 21. It...


Immerse Yourself in Vibrant Cultural Events Across Astana and Almaty

ASTANA — The first month of summer is drawing to a close, but the season of festivals and summer concerts is just getting started. After long workdays,...


President Tokayev Hails Kazakhstan’s Leadership in Strengthening CICA

ASTANA – Kairat Sarybay, Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the country’s role...


Kazakhstan Exports IT Solutions to Sierra Leone

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has transferred digital components of its e-government to Sierra Leone through grant assistance from the Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID) at the Sierra...


Kazakhstan Clinches Gold at Cannes Lions for First Time

ASTANA – For the first time in the history of Kazakhstan’s advertising and creative industries, the GForce advertising agency has won a gold award in the Social...


Kazakhstan Stresses UN’s Vital Role in Global Challenges Ahead of SCO Summit

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Akan Rakhmetullin underscored the crucial role of the United Nations in addressing urgent global challenges during his visit to the...


China Plans to Build Large Multifunctional Complex in Astana

ASTANA – China’s Jumway Group, in collaboration with other major corporations, plans to construct a one-million-square-meter multifunctional complex in Astana, Chairman Hu Jian Xiong announced during a...


Kazakh President Establishes New Legal Guarantees for Journalists in Updated Media Law

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law on mass media on June 19 to enhance protections and expand rights for journalists in Kazakhstan. The updated legislation...


UNICEF Kazakhstan Officially Partners with Forthcoming World Nomad Games in Astana

ASTANA — The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Kazakhstan became the official non-profit partner of the fifth World Nomad Games on June 20, following a memorandum of understanding...


Kazakhstan Aspires To Be Key Player in New Digital Silk Road Initiative

ASTANA — Kazakhstan aims to be a key participant in the new Silk Road in the digital world, as announced during a June 19 meeting of the...


Kazakhstan Stands Ready to Enhance Cooperation with Drug Policy Commission

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ready to actively interact with the Eastern and Central European and Central Asian Commission on Drug Policy (ECECACD), President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated during...


European Parliament Elections to Open New Opportunities for Kazakhstan

ASTANA — The European Parliament elections could be pivotal for the future of the European Union (EU) and its relations with Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan. As...


Attack on Kazakh Journalist in Kyiv: Tokayev Orders Sending Inquiries to Ukrainian Authorities

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has directed Kazakhstan’s diplomatic and law enforcement agencies to send official inquiries to their Ukrainian counterparts. He emphasized that Kazakh official bodies...


Qatar Holding to Purchase Kazakh Telecommunications Company

ASTANA – Qatar’s Power International Holding, a diversified business conglomerate, will buy Kazakhstan’s Mobile-Telecom Service, a joint company of Tele2 and ALTEL brand, for $1 billion, said...


Pavlodar Region to Open Gold Mining Enterprise

ASTANA – A gold mining enterprise worth more than 11 billion tenge (US$24 million) will be launched in the Bayanaul district in the Pavlodar Region by 2027....


Tokayev Thanks Citizens, Countries for Helping to Overcome Flood Crisis

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed gratitude to citizens and countries that helped to tackle the country’s spring floods at a June 19 ceremony in...


Starlink Initiative: 2,000 More Schools in Kazakhstan to Receive High-Speed Internet  

ASTANA—Nearly 2,000 schools in Kazakhstan will be connected to Starlink, high-speed satellite internet, by the end of the year, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry...


Kazakh-Brazilian Relations Promote Global Peace Through Media and Spirituality 

ASTANA – Ulisses Riedel de Resende, a former Brazilian senator and the president of the Planetary Union (União Planetária), has played an important role in enhancing Kazakh-Brazilian...


Kazakhstan Improves Performance in World Competitiveness Ranking 2024

ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 35th among 67 nations in the latest World Competitiveness Ranking of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). Singapore ranked first this year,...


SCO Member States to Address Key Trends Ahead of Astana Summit

ASTANA – Two weeks before the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, the member states will hold several meetings this week to address cooperation prospects. According to Aibek...


EU Sanctions Envoy Hails Kazakhstan’s Efforts in Reducing Re-exports to Russia

ASTANA – European Union (EU) Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan commended the progressive decline in the import and re-export of dual-use sanctioned items to Russia via Kazakhstan during...