Fitch Affirms Kazakhstan’s BBB Rating with Stable Outlook

ASTANA – Fitch Ratings has affirmed Kazakhstan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at BBB with a Stable Outlook. According to the rating action commentary published on...


Discover Kazakhstan’s Top Ski Resorts as Snow Season Approaches

ASTANA – Winter has arrived in parts of Kazakhstan, marking the perfect time to pull out ski gear and enjoy winter sports. In recent years, ski resorts...


Nagimbek Nurmukhamedov: Celebrating 100 Years of Kazakh Artistic Visionary

ASTANA — Kazakhstan celebrates the 100th anniversary of Nagimbek Nurmukhamedov, a distinguished figure in Soviet and Kazakh visual arts, with a series of events dedicated to his...


Kazakhstan Enters Top Ten Countries Worldwide for Internet Accessibility 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has entered the top ten countries with the lowest cost for one gigabyte (GB) of mobile data, according to the 2024 MoneySuperMarket Internet Accessibility...


President Highlights Priorities for Kazakhstan’s Agriculture Development

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key priorities to advance Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex at the first Forum of Agricultural Workers on Nov. 15, reported Akorda. Despite the...


Kazakhstan’s Special Representative Addresses Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Finance at COP29

BAKU – Zulfiya Suleimenova, the advisor to the President of Kazakhstan – Special Representative of the President on International Environmental Cooperation, stressed the importance of transitional finance...


Discover Amazing Weekend Events in Astana and Almaty

ASTANA – Astana and Almaty are buzzing with anticipation for a weekend brimming with cultural events. Whether you’re into live concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibits or local...


Role of Islamic Trade Finance in Empowering SMEs in Central Asia

Central Asia’s economic promise is growing. With foreign investors taking note, this could unlock the potential of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region. However, there...


Mitsubishi Corporation to Expand Presence in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Mitsubishi Corporation expressed interest in expanding its presence in Kazakhstan and launching new initiatives to support the region’s sustainable development, CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation in...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Participation in COP29, Kazakh-EU Diplomatic Ties and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes Kazakhstan’s participation in the 29th United Nations...


Kazakhstan’s Halyk Bank Wins Finacle Banking Innovations Awards 2024

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Halyk Bank won bronze in the Operational Excellence category at the 2024 Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards, the bank’s press service reported on Nov....


Kazakhstan to Launch Digital Investment Coin Next Year

ASTANA – In celebration of the national currency day – tenge, on Nov. 15, the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) announced plans to launch a Digital Investment...


Kazakhstan Highlights NPT Treaty as Fundamental Mechanism for Nuclear Disarmament

ASTANA – Despite the existing challenges, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) remains the fundamental and universal mechanism for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, Kazakh...


Kazakhstan to Launch First Railway Tour with Uzbekistan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will launch the Silk Road railway tour with the first Almaty – Turkistan – Tashkent – ​​Almaty trip on Nov. 16, reported the Tourism...


Kazakh Ministry Signs Strategic Agreement on Regenerative Agriculture at COP29

BAKU – As the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference continues on its fourth day in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources signed...


Kazakhstan Youth Art Honors World Heritage at UNESCO Paris

ASTANA — UNESCO’s Paris headquarters hosted an exhibition and album presentation of the works of winners and finalists of the International Youth Festival themed The Planet of...


Kazakhstan Joins Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy by 2050 at COP29

ASTANA – Kazakhstan, along with five other countries, joined the declaration to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050 at COP29 UN Climate Change Conference on Nov....


Kazakhstan Secures Prestigious Aviation Award in US

ASTANA – KazAeroNavigatsia, a leading provider of air navigation services in Kazakhstan, was presented the David J. Hurley Memorial Award for Aviation Traffic Management award during the...


Kazakh, French Chefs Offer Gourmet Dinner at Michelin-Starred Kitchen in Paris

ASTANA – Renowned chef from Kazakhstan Artyom Kantsev presented dishes at Paris’s Frédéric Simonin restaurant, boasting a Michelin star and the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France,...


Ancient Maps Point to 1,200-Year History of Kazakh Statehood

ASTANA – Recently discovered maps reveal new layers of Kazakh statehood, suggesting it could be 12 centuries old, said Mukhit-Ardager Sydyknazarov, Kazakh researcher, doctor of political science...


Kazakhstan Expands Its Global Share in Rare Earth Metals Production

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is making efforts to expand its share in the global production of rare and rare earth metals. The government meeting chaired by Kazakh Prime...


US Expert on Kazakhstan’s Potential as Supply Chain Anchor and Path to Neutrality

ASTANA — The Astana Times YouTube channel interviewed Darren Spinck, a research fellow at the United Kingdom (UK) – based Henry Jackson Society, a think tank named...


Kazakh Movie Wins Special Jury Prize at France’s Cinema Heritage Festival

ASTANA – The Kazakh film “Bauryna Salu” (Adoption) by Askhat Kuchincherekov received the Special Jury Prize at the Cinema Heritage annual international film festival, held on Nov....


Central Asian and Turkic Youth Climate Leaders Speak Out at COP29 in Baku

BAKU – Youth climate activists from Central Asia and Turkic countries discussed how youth can drive climate action at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29)...


Kazakhstan Opens New Terminal at Kyzylorda Airport

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov took part in opening a new terminal at Korkyt Ata Airport in Kyzylorda on Nov. 12, reported the Prime Minister’s...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, China to Establish Intermodal Cargo Terminal in Port of Baku

ASTANA – Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and China signed an agreement on the establishment of an intermodal cargo terminal in the Port of Baku in Alat on the sidelines...


World Bank, AFSA Lead Talks on Disaster Risk Financing in Central Asia

ASTANA — A two-day regional conference on Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI) in Central Asia, organized by the World Bank and the Astana Financial Services Authority...


Kazakhstan Secures $3.7 Billion in Green Energy Deals at COP29

ASTANA – Kazakh Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev signed several documents worth nearly $3.7 billion on cooperation with international companies and development institutions in green energy development on...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan Sign Agreement on Energy System Integration

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a strategic partnership agreement on production and transfer of green...


Kazakhstan, Türkiye to Boost Bilateral Trade to $15 Billion

ASTANA – President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed intention to bring bilateral trade turnover with Kazakhstan to $15 billion at a Nov. 12 meeting with President...