British Embassy Hosts Wildlife Exhibition in Astana, Urging Attention to Kazakhstan’s Biodiversity

ASTANA — The residence of the British Embassy in Astana briefly turned into something between a gallery and a quiet warning system on April 21. The occasion...


Kazakhstan Confirms Suspension of Oil Transit to Germany via Russia

ASTANA – Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov confirmed the suspension of Kazakh oil transit to Germany via Russia, citing technical constraints on the Russian side. Earlier reports...


Regional Ecological Summit 2026 Kicks Off in Astana, Uniting Global Leaders on Environmental Action

ASTANA – The Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES) officially kicked off in Kazakhstan’s capital on April 22, bringing together global and regional leaders to address urgent environmental...


Kazakhstan Seeks to Turn Regional Ecological Summit into Platform for Real Solutions

ASTANA – The upcoming Regional Ecological Summit 2026 will focus on delivering concrete outcomes, shifting discussions on environmental issues toward practical mechanisms, technologies, institutions and financing, said...


Tashkent Int’l Financial Center Advances Investment Reform with Legal Certainty and Enforceability

Uzbekistan’s launch of the Tashkent International Financial Center (TIFC) marks an ambitious and strategically important step in its ongoing economic transformation. With a 50-year tax horizon, full...


Kazakhstan, Mongolia Target $500 Million Trade as Presidents Hold Talks in Astana

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Mongolia plan to resume direct flights and expand transport connectivity, as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, who arrived...


Can Aging Be Reversed?

ASTANA — Scientists are exploring whether the human body can function as if it were younger by reversing aging at the cellular level, as research led by...


Air Astana Expands International Network, Boosts Transit Traffic by 65%

ALMATY – Air Astana Group is accelerating its international expansion in 2026, boosting transit passenger traffic by 65% in the first quarter and launching new routes across...


Kazakhstan Reaches Record 33rd Place in World Happiness Report 2026

ALMATY – Kazakhstan ranked 33rd in the World Happiness Report 2026, marking its highest position to date and climbing 10 places compared to last year. Kazakhstan’s average...


Astana Adopts Inclusive Policy Concept, Increases Social Support Funding 

ALMATY – Astana has adopted a citywide concept of inclusive policy aimed at creating an accessible environment across nearly all areas of urban life, Astana Mayor Zhenis...


Kazakhstan’s Foreign Trade in 2025: Partners and Trends

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s foreign trade in 2025 remained a key driver of economic growth, but emerging imbalances point to rising structural risks. While overall turnover continued to...


Kazakhstan, Afghanistan Expand Railway Cooperation as Freight Volumes Surge

ALMATY – Kazakhstan and Afghanistan are continuing to strengthen cooperation in the railway sector, as freight volumes between the two countries showed significant growth in early 2026,...


KazMunayGas Bets on Deep Exploration to Secure Future Energy Supplies

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG) has presented its large-scale geological exploration program for 2026-2030 at an expanded meeting with leading geologists and...


Kazakhstan Simplifies Entry and Work Rules to Attract Foreign Talent and Investment

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has simplified visa, entry, and work permit procedures to attract foreign investors, skilled professionals, and labor migrants, while maintaining controls to protect the domestic...


Bibisara Assaubayeva Climbs to No. 7 in FIDE World Rankings

ASTANA – Kazakh chess player Bibisara Assaubayeva has risen to seventh place in the FIDE world rankings following the 2026 Candidates Tournament, held from March 28 to...


Kazakhstan–China Rail Freight Up 9.3% in Early 2026 

ASTANA – Rail freight traffic between Kazakhstan and China continued to grow in early 2026, with volumes rising 9.3% since the start of the year, supported by...


Tencent Invests in Kaspi.kz with Mikheil Lomtadze and U.S. Investors

ASTANA – Kaspi.kz (Nasdaq: KSPI) announced that Tencent, Kaspi.kz Co-Founder and CEO Mikheil Lomtadze, key members of the senior management team, and long-term institutional investors have completed...


Progress Isn’t Perfect, And That’s What Makes It Human

There is a certain expectation we carry when we think about technological progress. It is often imagined as a straight line that dispenses with all inaccuracies along...


IOFS Director: Global Food System Fails on Access Despite Sufficient Supply  

ANTALYA – The world produces enough food, but gaps in distribution, infrastructure and crisis response prevent it from reaching those most in need, said Berik Aryn, director-general...


Antalya Diplomacy Forum Spotlights Growing Turkic Integration

ANTALYA – What began as an intellectual vision of unity in language and culture a century ago is now translating into concrete cooperation across the Turkic world,...


How Kazakh Jeweler Modernizes Traditional Designs

ASTANA — Damir Torebai, a 28-year-old jeweler from Aktau, a city in western Kazakhstan on the Caspian Sea, is reinterpreting traditional Kazakh jewelry through contemporary design, blending...


How Kazakhstan’s Writing System Evolved Through History

ASTANA – Language is often described as the soul of a nation, but its script is the face the world sees. The Kazakh language has undergone a...


Snow Leopards Rebound in Western Tien Shan With Signs of Growth

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has confirmed the presence of the snow leopard in the Western Tien Shan, along with evidence of stable reproduction, a significant milestone for the...


Pages That Shaped Generations: Issabayev’s Graphic Legacy Opens in Almaty 

ALMATY – Books shape the mind, but they often mean more than just a source of knowledge. For many, they are tied to warm memories of childhood...


Kazakhstan Targets Major Oil Find with 20 Billion Ton Potential

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG) is advancing exploration of a major hydrocarbon prospect on the Zhylyoi carbonate platform, with potential resources comparable...


Kazakhstan Enters Global Top 20 in Aviation Security

ALMATY – Kazakhstan has ranked among the top 20 countries worldwide in aviation security, with its safety compliance indicator reaching 95.7%, officials said during the International Civil...


Kazakhstan Aims to Boost Trade with Afghanistan to $3 Billion Amid Transit Push

ALMATY – Kazakhstan plans to increase trade with Afghanistan to $3 billion in the coming years, up from the current level of around $500 million annually, as...


Global Shocks Don’t Stop at Borders: IMF Flags Rising Risks for Central Asia

ASTANA — War in the Middle East is sending economic shockwaves into Central Asia, exposing the region’s vulnerability to global disruptions even as oil exporters like Kazakhstan...


Where Sport Meets Art: What’s On This Weekend in Astana and Almaty

ASTANA – A diverse lineup of events awaits this weekend, featuring concerts, unique sounds, and art exhibitions for everyone to enjoy. The Astana Times editorial team has...


Tokayev Calls Out Global Powers, Urges UN Reform at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

ANTALYA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for greater responsibility and pragmatism among global leaders and renewed efforts to reform the United Nations during remarks at the Antalya...