Kulans Transported to Central Kazakhstan to Restore Population

ASTANA – Twenty-four kulans arrived at the Altyn Dala Nature Reserve in the Kostanai Region from the Altyn Emel National Park in the Almaty Region on Oct....


News Digest: Foreign Media on Astana Think Tank Forum, Almaty as Tourist Destination and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers the Astana Think Tank Forum, Almaty as...


Kazakhstan and EU Strengthen Ties Through ESG Principles at Berlin Eurasian Club

ASTANA – The Berlin Eurasian Club (BEC) held its 41st meeting on Oct. 17 in Brussels, focusing on the adherence to ESG (environmental, social and governance) principles...


National Greyhound Competitions Name Most Beautiful Tazy Dog

ASTANA – A Tazy dog named Kokkaska from the Karagandy Region was named the most beautiful dog at the recent national greyhound competitions in the Arshaly district...


Kazakhstan to Expand Cooperation with EU in Energy, Logistics and Transport 

ASTANA – Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko noted the importance of expanding cooperation in the energy, logistics, and transport sectors at an Oct. 17 meeting with Giusi...


Connected Conference Talks Role of AI on Climate, Data and Growth

ASTANA – The first Connected international conference, held in Astana on Oct. 18, brought together experts to explore the future of the economy, climate change, and data...


Gender Equality in Green Transition: Kazakhstan’s Push and Challenges

ISTANBUL – The Kazakh delegation participated in the Istanbul Development Dialogue event on Oct. 17-18, which called for increased investments in gender equality and inclusive climate action....


Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic Join Forces to Preserve Snow Leopards

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic signed a memorandum of understanding on Oct. 17, aimed at conserving snow leopards and their habitats in the northern Tien...


Discover Captivating Cultural Weekend in Astana and Almaty 

ASTANA – Astana and Almaty, the cultural heartbeats of Kazakhstan, offer a diverse array of events to suit all tastes. From captivating art exhibitions to stunning ballet...


Kazakhstan, China Strengthen Cooperation in Investments

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China reviewed their expanding partnership in industrialization and investment during the 21st meeting of the Kazakh-Chinese Coordinating Committee, held on Oct. 16 in...


Kazakhstan’s GDP Growth Reaches 4% in Nine Months of 2024

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s GDP grew by 4% during the first three quarters of 2024, driven by the development of the non-resource sector, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said...


Kazakhstan Launches Training for Teachers from Central Asia’s Medical Universities

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) has launched a week-long training course for ten teachers from medical universities of the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan as...


WB Forecasts Stabilization of Central Asia’s Economy ‘Amid Sluggish Growth’

ASTANA – Economic growth in developing economies of Europe and Central Asia is stabilizing after a series of crises but at much slower rates than the early...


Kazakhstan Launches $60 Million in Investment Projects Under Asset Recovery Program

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has begun implementing eight investment projects worth 30 billion tenge (US$61.5 million), as part of its asset recovery efforts. According to the Asset Recovery...


QIC Independent Director Highlights Kazakhstan’s Push to Expand Presence in Global Markets

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is adopting a more proactive approach in presenting itself to international markets, with increased outreach efforts, including toward the United States, the Middle East,...


Experts and Policymakers Address Gender Equality, Climate Action at Istanbul Development Dialogue

ISTANBUL – More than 160 representatives of governments, international organizations, experts, and policymakers gathered in Istanbul on Oct. 17-18 for the second edition of the Istanbul Development...


President Tokayev Addresses Rise of Middle Powers at Astana Think Tank Forum

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the rise of middle powers and noted the role of the United Nations as the driving force of global cooperation...


Frankfurt International Book Fair: Kazakh Authors Display Over 250 Books

ASTANA – More than 250 books by Kazakhstan’s writers on display at the Frankfurter Buchmesse-2024 (the Frankfurt International Book Fair), which takes place on Oct. 16-20 in...


Kazakhstan Approves Concept for Development of Hydrogen Energy Until 2030

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry has officially endorsed the concept for the development of hydrogen energy in Kazakhstan until 2030 on Sept. 27. This document will become...


Kazakhstan Airlines Plan to Launch Flights to EU Cities

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s airlines plan to open flights to Budapest, Riga, Vienna and Munich in the mid-term. To date, direct air traffic has been established with five...


Kazakhstan is Armenia’s Friendly, Important & Reliable Partner, Says Vahagn Khachaturyan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is Armenia’s friendly, important and reliable partner, said President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, in an interview with Kazinform, focusing on the development of bilateral...


Kazakhstan Eases Rules for Int’l Banks to Increase Competition

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to introduce amendments to law on financial market development and consumer protection in financial services to attract foreign financial institutions and increase competition...


Regional Forum Highlights Five Years of Progress in Disaster Preparedness & Social Protection in Central Asia

ASTANA – The Strengthening Financial Resilience and Accelerating Risk Reduction in Central Asia program (SFRARR) – funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the Global...


Top Profit-Generating State Companies in Kazakhstan Listed

ASTANA – The State Property and Privatization Committee of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance named  the most profitable state and quasi-state companies, reported Kazinform. The list includes SK-Pharmacy,...


Kazakh PM Addresses Prospects for Strengthening SCO Cooperation at Islamabad Meeting

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov outlined key areas for strengthening cooperation between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states during an Oct. 16 SCO Heads...


Lord Burnett Leads AIFC Court as Chief Justice After Decades as Lawyer and Judge in UK

ASTANA — Born in Sussex, the United Kingdom (UK), in 1958, Ian Duncan Burnett, Baron Burnett of Maldon, who held the position of Lord Chief Justice of...


Astana Think Tank Forum: Middle Powers’ Strategies, Kazakhstan’s Role in Fostering Global Supply Chains

ASTANA — The session, Navigating Global Influence: Strategic Responses, that took place at the Astana Think Tank Forum on Oct. 16 in the Kazakh capital, explored how...


Astana Think Tank Forum Discusses Middle Powers’ Role in Global Order

ASTANA – The Astana Think Tank Forum 2024 opened on Oct. 16 in the capital, centered on the theme Middle Powers in a Changing Global Order: Strengthening...


Kazakhstan Outlines Position on Joining BRICS 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will refrain from submitting an application to BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), at present and likely in the foreseeable future, considering the...


Kazakh and Armenian Presidents Visit Astana International Financial Centre

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, who is on an official visit to Kazakhstan, toured the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) on...