EU Launches US$13.2 Billion Package for Central Asia at Historic Samarkand Summit

ASTANA – As a great start of the new chapter of cooperation, the European Union (EU) has launched a package of 12 billion euros (US$13.2 billion) for...


President Tokayev Calls for Joint Regional Action at Samarkand Climate Summit

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the urgent need for coordinated action among Central Asian countries in response to accelerating climate change at the Samarkand Climate Conference...


German Businesses Show Strong Interest in Expanding Cooperation with Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Federal State of Hesse, a transport and financial hub in Germany, acts as a bridge for business cooperation with Kazakhstan, as was highlighted at...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Central Asia – EU Summit, Rare Earths Deposit Discovery 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 the...


President Tokayev Outlines Vision for Central Asia-EU Cooperation at Summit in Samarkand

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev shared his vision of a promising agenda for cooperation between Central Asia and the European Union (EU) at the Central Asia-EU Summit...


Kazakhstan Localizes Production of American Agricultural Machinery

ASTANA – The Agromash localization center in Kostanai has launched the production of self-propelled, trailer, and mounted equipment for the U.S. company John Deere, the Prime Minister’s...


Kazakhstan’s OPEC+ Quota to Exceed 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day in May

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) quota will total 1.486 million barrels per day in May, OPEC+ press service reported following an April 3...


K-POP, Opera, and Exhibition: Unmissable Events Coming in April

ASTANA – April is here, bringing a wave of exciting events to kick off the season. From mesmerizing concerts and art exhibitions to thrilling sports matches and...


President Tokayev Meets President Mirziyoyev Ahead of Central Asia-EU Summit

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attaches exceptional importance to the upcoming Central Asia-EU Summit. He expressed confidence that it will contribute to the development of the region’s...


EBRD Plans to Invest $2.2 Billion in Green Transition Program

ASTANA – President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso updated President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the progress of the green transition program, in...


Kazakhstan Advances Digital Tenge Initiative to Enhance Transparency, Efficiency in Budget Fund Monitoring

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on April 3 discussing the implementation of the digital tenge and mechanisms for monitoring targeted budget fund...


Tackling Water Challenges in Kazakhstan: Call For Collaborative Action And Sustainable Solutions

Kazakhstan’s water resources, essential for its agriculture, industry, and ecosystems, are under growing pressure from both environmental and human-made factors. The country’s vast landmass contains some of...


AI for Safety and Startup Challenges: Insights from Kazakhstan-France Roundtable

ASTANA — The Embassy of France in Kazakhstan and Astana Hub, in partnership with the Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, hosted a dynamic...


Visa, Trade and Rare Earths: Key Takeaways from Tokayev – von der Leyen Meeting

ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on April 3 on the sidelines of the landmark Central Asia...


Tokayev Holds Talks with European Council President to Strengthen Strategic Cooperation

ASTANA – On the sidelines of the Central Asia – EU summit in Samarkand, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with the President of the European...


EU, Central Asia to Deepen Ties at Samarkand Summit, Eye Strategic Partnership 

ASTANA – Leaders from Central Asia and the European Union will gather in Samarkand on April 4 for a landmark summit. With a packed agenda, both sides...


Karagandy Geologists Discover Rare Earth Element Deposit

ASTANA – Geologists from Karagandy, working under the state program for geological exploration, have discovered several promising areas at the Kuirektykol site with large resources of rare...


Here Are Key Facts About Construction of Kazakhstan’s First Nuclear Power Plant 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan continues working on constructing its first nuclear power plant. The Ministry of Energy shared up-to-date information on the progress of negotiations with potential partners,...


Kazakh Startup Challenges OpenAI and Google

ASTANA – Kazakh startup Higgsfield, which has attracted $16 million in investments, is emerging as a competitor to global tech giants OpenAI and Google, Minister of Digital...


US Imposes 27% Reciprocal Duty on Kazakh Products

ASTANA – U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10% minimum tariff on most goods imported to the United States and higher rates on dozens of trading partners,...


AI Partnership in Focus: Kazakhstan and France Discuss Future Prospects

ASTANA — The Embassy of France in Kazakhstan and Astana Hub, in collaboration with the Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, hosted an insightful...


Kazakhstan Bans Low-Altitude Flights Near Flamingo Habitats

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has banned low-altitude aircraft flights over flamingo nesting areas, Kazinform reported on March 30, citing the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. Last month,...


Karagandy Region to Build 65 Wind Turbines with Combined 500 MW Capacity

ASTANA – The Karagandy Region administration has signed a memorandum to construct 65 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 500 megawatts (MW) in the Osakarov district,...


Otyrar Sazy Orchestra Honors Nurgisa Tlendiyev’s 100th Anniversary with Grand Concert

ASTANA – Prominent Kazakh musicians led by the Otyrar Sazy folklore-ethnographic orchestra celebrated the 100th anniversary of Kazakh composer and conductor Nurgisa Tlendiyev with the best of...


Next Level for EU and Central Asia Ties? Here’s What to Expect from Samarkand Summit This Week 

ASTANA – Samarkand will host the European Union – Central Asia summit on April 3-4, signaling a robust political commitment from both regions to a deeper and...


Kazakhstan Reallocates More Than 70 Hectares of Former Nuclear Test Site for Industrial Use

ASTANA – The Kazakh government has approved the transfer of 71.37 hectares from the reserve lands of the former Semipalatinsk nuclear test site in the Abai Region...


Forbes’ 2025 Billionaires List Features Six Richest People from Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Six businesspeople from Kazakhstan, including Vyacheslav Kim, Timur Turlov, Vladimir Kim, Dinara Kulibayeva, Timur Kulibayev, and Bulat Utemuratov, have entered Forbes’ 2025 World’s Billionaires List....


Kazakhstan Acts to Protect Women, Criminalize Bride Kidnapping 

ASTANA – The Kazakh General Prosecutor’s Office supported President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s initiative to introduce a separate Criminal Code article establishing liability for bride kidnapping at a March...


Kazakh Scholar Becomes First Vice President of Japanese University

ASTANA – Kazakh professor Serik Meirmanov has been appointed vice president of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), becoming the first Kazakh citizen to hold a senior leadership...


President of Kazakhstan to Participate in Central Asia-EU Summit This Week

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will participate in the Central Asia-European Union (EU) Summit during his working visit to Samarkand on April 3-4, reported the President’s press...