- Tuesday, 25 August, 2026
- Almaty 81 °F / 27 °C
- Astana 72 °F / 22 °C
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has climbed into the top seven of the world’s leading women’s national tennis teams, according to the latest rankings of the Billie Jean King...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the positive dynamics of bilateral cooperation, notably in the economic sphere, during a meeting with Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov on...
ASTANA – South Korea is close to securing crude oil supplies from Kazakhstan as it seeks to diversify its energy sources amid disruptions linked to tensions in...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to commission ten renewable energy facilities this year, including four wind, five solar, and one hydropower plant, with a total capacity of approximately...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has strengthened its position as a destination for clean energy investment, climbing from 54th place in 2017 to 24th in 2025 in the Climatescope...
ASTANA – Relations between Kazakhstan and the European Union have reached a state of positive intensity, fueled by high-level diplomacy and a momentum in regional investment, Lithuania’s...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy recorded 3% real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in January-March, supported by expansion in non-resource sectors and increased investment activity, said Prime Minister...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economic growth is set to ease in 2026 and 2027 as oil production approaches its peak and private demand weakens, according to the April...
ALMATY – The women’s national tennis team of Kazakhstan has officially booked its place in the final stage of the Billie Jean King Cup, following a dramatic...
ASTANA – When Yuri Gagarin lifted off on April 12, 1961, from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan became the starting point of the space age — though not yet...
ALMATY – Kazakh singer and global artist Dimash Qudaibergen received the Weibo Macau China Award for Annual Contribution to International Cultural Exchange, his first international award as...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics sector reached 12.2 trillion tenge (US$26.5 billion) in output in 2025, as the government ramps up efforts to expand the country’s...
ALMATY – Tourism revenues in Almaty exceeded 110.9 billion tenge (US$240 million) in 2025, as the city saw steady growth in visitor numbers, investment and international recognition,...
ASTANA — Global rare earth production has nearly quadrupled to 379,900 tons over the past two decades, driven by demand for digital technologies and clean energy. In...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s top 10 export partners accounted for 79% of the country’s total exports in 2025, underscoring the continued concentration of its external trade, according to...
ASTANA — Breaking, also widely known as breakdance, made its Olympic debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics, bringing global attention to a dance culture that has long...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is making another effort to reintroduce Turan tigers into the wild, with four Amur tigers expected to arrive from Russia this year as part...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are considering a joint Clean Air initiative alongside broader efforts to expand trade and strategic cooperation, following a meeting between Presidents Kassym-Jomart...
ASTANA – Kazakh society is defined by rich cultural heritage and enduring traditions, carefully preserved and passed down through generations. From hospitality toward strangers to deep respect...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is purchasing two new single-point moorings (SPMs) from the United Arab Emirates for the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) at a cost of 106 million...
ASTANA – Each significant investment project will be accompanied by a specific prosecutor from initial application through implementation, ensuring direct oversight and faster resolution of questions, Prosecutor...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s digest highlights strengthening ties between Kazakhstan and Georgia, expanding cooperation with...
ASTANA – Grain and flour exports in grain equivalent totaled 9.9 million tons from September 2025 to March, up from 8.7 million tons during the same period...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, while congratulating scientists on their professional holiday on April 10, announced that elections to the Kurultai (Congress in Kazakh) will take place...
ASTANA – With just days remaining until the Regional Ecological Summit (RES) 2026, set for April 22-24, around 1,500 delegates from governments, international organizations, business, and academia...
ASTANA – The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major global energy artery, left major oil producers unable to reach international markets and drove crude prices...
ASTANA – A weekend is perfect for spending time with family or friends and exploring unique cultural events. The Astana Times has curated a guide to events...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Armenia are stepping up efforts to strengthen bilateral ties, with a focus on expanding trade, enhancing transport and transit connectivity, as Foreign Minister...
ASTANA — Expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector was a key focus during meetings between Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov and a high-level delegation from the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Senate ratified a series of international agreements on April 9 to expand green energy exports and strengthen regional security coordination, positioning the country to...
