Astana to Host International Equestrian Competitions

ASTANA — The capital of Kazakhstan is set to host a prestigious series of equestrian events at the Argymak Equestrian Sports Complex from May 30 to June...


President Tokayev Meets Children’s Rights Commissioner to Review Child Protection Efforts

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Commissioner for Children’s Rights Dinara Zakiyeva on May 23 to discuss ongoing efforts to protect children’s rights and strengthen...


EU Reporter: Kazakhstan Makes Significant Contribution To Development of Gender Equality

ASTANA – EU Reporter published an article on May 22 about the adoption of a Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) declaration on April 10,...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Organization of Turkic States Summit, Kazakhstan’s Rising Role in Global Stability and Economic Growth

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the informal summit of the Organization of...


Kazakhstan’s Young Boxers Triumph at Asian Championships with 22 Gold Medals

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s youth boxing team triumphed at the ASBC Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championships in Colombo, Sri Lanka, winning 22 gold medals, including historic 12...


Kazakhstan Strengthens Business Ties with Korea and Hong Kong Through AIFC Connect

ASTANA — The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) held AIFC Connect events in Seoul on May 21 and Hong Kong on May 22 to deepen investment and...


Kazakhstan to Tighten Cryptocurrency Regulation Following $15 Billion Capital Outflow

ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan is preparing a comprehensive legislative framework to regulate the circulation of digital assets, following the withdrawal of approximately $15 billion...


Kazakhstan Plans Major Boost in Renewable Energy by 2030

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is accelerating its renewable energy development, with strong government support, clear targets, and a roadmap to commission over 8.4 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity...


Rotary Club Drives Local Change from Auctions to Action 

ASTANA — As Rotary International celebrates its 120th anniversary, the Rotary Club of Astana marks ten years of civic engagement and community-driven initiatives in the Kazakhstani capital....


This Week’s Highlights: Astana and Almaty Events You Can’t Miss

ASTANA – Unwind this weekend after a busy work week by visiting engaging exhibitions and sporting events. The Astana Times editorial team has curated a special list...


Kazakhstan, Hungary Strengthen Business Ties in Digitalization, Logistics, and Agriculture

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu held meetings with the leadership of Hungary’s leading companies, including the CEO of UBM Group Péter...


Turkish Airlines’ Astana-Istanbul Route Turns 20 — With No Plans to Stop

ASTANA — The Astana-Istanbul flight operated by Turkish Airlines celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Just two decades ago, the route operated only twice a week. Today,...


Pax Americana is Over – Middle Powers Must Shape What Comes Next

The post-Cold War liberal international order under U.S. leadership – often called Pax Americana – has unraveled. Notably, this collapse has not come from a new superpower...


Kazakhstan’s Population Projected to Reach 26.3 Million by 2050

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s population is expected to reach 26.3 million by the end of 2050, according to the latest forecasts of the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF)....


World Election Bodies Association Sees Kazakhstan As Gateway to Turkic World

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) is a gateway to the Turkic world, Secretary General of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) In-sik Jang said...


UN Praises Kazakhstan’s Humanitarian Efforts in Jusan Operation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s experience in reintegrating citizens from conflict zones was highly appreciated during the 34th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice...


From Talgo to Tapas: Spain Nurtures Longstanding Ties with Kazakhstan 

ASTANA — Diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Spain have evolved into a robust partnership grounded in mutual respect, multilateralism, and sustained engagement, said Spanish Ambassador Luis Francisco...


Kazakhstan Names Top 10 Investor Countries Over Past Decade

ASTANA – The top 10 countries that have invested the most in Kazakhstan from 2015 to 2024 include the Netherlands, the United States, Switzerland, Russia, China, Belgium,...


Kazakhstan Implements $19.5 Billion Projects in Metallurgical and Petrochemical Sectors

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is advancing five major initiatives with a total investment of approximately $19.5 billion in the metallurgical and petrochemical sectors, expected to create over 8,000...


For International Biodiversity Day, Kazakhstan Unveils 10-Year Conservation Plan

ASTANA – Ahead of the International Day for Biological Diversity, annually celebrated on May 22, Kazakhstan presented its national benchmarks for biodiversity conservation in its Concept on...


Kazakh President Calls for Deeper Turkic Cooperation at Budapest Summit

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for stronger unity and strategic cooperation among member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) during a May...


Uzbekistan Introduces Visa-Free Regime for Three Gulf States Starting June 1

ASTANA – Uzbekistan is introducing a 30-day visa-free regime for citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from June 1. The corresponding decree was signed by the President...


Kazakhstan, Germany Advance $54.4 Billion in Joint Investment Projects

ASTANA – The portfolio of bilateral projects between Kazakhstan and Germany now includes 63 initiatives valued at $54.4 billion, with 32 projects worth $1.1 billion already completed...


Kazakhstan Highlights Cooperation Priorities at OTS Foreign Ministers Meeting

ASTANA – Ahead of the Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu participated in the Council...


National Economy Ministry Reports on Kazakhstan’s Public Debt

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s public debt stands at nearly 23% of its gross domestic product (GDP), while external debt amounts to around $20 billion. At the same time,...


President Tokayev, Hungary’s PM Orbán Discuss Strategic Cooperation in Budapest

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called trade, economic, and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hungary a priority area of the bilateral agenda during a May 20...


PepsiCo to More Than Double Investment, Build Central Asia’s Largest Snack Plant

ASTANA – PepsiCo plans to more than double its investment in constructing a snacks production plant in the Almaty Region, which is set to become the largest...


Kazakhstan: Central Asia’s AI Powerhouse

Kazakhstan is Central Asia’s undisputed leader in using artificial intelligence (AI) to boost programmer productivity. For the first time, the nation’s tech sector hasn’t just outpaced its...


Kazakh-American Expedition Returns to Akmola to Uncover Origins of Horse Domestication

ASTANA – A Kazakh-American archaeological expedition launched new excavations at the Krasny Yar settlement in Akmola Region on May 20 to uncover fresh evidence about the domestication...


Direct Astana-Belgrade Flights to Launch by Year-End

ASTANA – Direct flights between the capitals of Kazakhstan and Serbia will open by the end of 2025, the Civil Aviation Committee of the Kazakh Transport Ministry...