First China-Central Asia Freight Train Leaves Guiyang to Almaty

ASTANA – A cargo train left Dulaying International land-sea logistics port in Guiyang, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, on July 28 to Almaty, marking the launch of the...


Human Trafficking Expert Discusses Kazakhstan’s Progress and Regional Safe Migration

ASTANA — Astana hosted an international conference to strengthen national and international partnerships in the fight against human trafficking marking the World Day Against Human Trafficking on...


Kazakhstan Is Committed to Developing Effective Partnership with Georgia

ASTANA – The Kazakh government is determined to make every effort to ensure that the Kazakh-Georgian partnership develops dynamically in all fields, said Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan...


Kazakh-Afghan Business Forum to Unlock Trade and Logistics Opportunities

ASTANA – Kazakh-Afghan Business Forum taking place on Aug. 3-5 in Astana is intended to strengthen trade and economic relations, providing opportunities for businesses across numerous sectors,...


Almaty Sets Priorities for Unlocking Industrial Zone’s Potential

ASTANA – The city of Almaty prioritizes the development of the manufacturing industry, tourism, the IT sector, and the creative industry, following the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart...


AERC Forecasts Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth to Reach 4.4% in 2023

ASTANA – The Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC) improved its forecast of Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.4% in its macroeconomic review published on July...


Kazakhstan Hosts International Tournament With World Chess Champions

ASTANA – Uralsk Open 2023 international chess tournament, a stage of Kazakhstan’s Cup among men and women, took place from July 21 to 28 in Uralsk city...


Baiterek Holding Outlines Support Measures for Entrepreneurs, Agricultural Projects

ASTANA – Baiterek national holding company has supported large business projects with 114.4 billion tenge ($257 million) and financed over 15,000 small and medium-sized businesses through the...


Kazakhstan Sends First Trucks on New Trade Route to Pakistan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has sent several trucks on a new trade route to Pakistan through Afghanistan in a pilot mode as part of a recently launched project,...


Kazakhstan to Start Five Weekly Flights to Azerbaijan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s flagship carrier Air Astana signed a codeshare agreement with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines, as per which the two airlines will operate joint flights on the...


Output of Machine-Building in Kazakhstan Triples to $6.7 Billion

ASTANA – In the past five years, the share of the machine-building industry in Kazakhstan’s economy grew 1.5 times, with the production output tripling to over three...


Mangystau Region Plans Launching Seven Farming Projects This Year

ASTANA – Seven agricultural projects worth 1.9 billion tenge ($4.2 million) are planned to open in the Mangystau Region this year, said Kazakh Deputy Minister of Agriculture...


FISU World University Games: Kazakh Athletes Win Eight Medals So Far

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Elzhana Taniyeva, 17, won the bronze and silver medals in the rhythmic gymnastics hoop and ball competitions, respectively, on July 31 at the 31st...


Kazakhstan’s CICA Chairmanship Brings Progress in Enhancing Connectivity in Asia

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kanat Tumysh and Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Kairat Sarybay...


Kazakh Youth to Design Breaking, Skateboarding Team Uniforms for 2024 Summer Olympics

ASTANA – Kazakh young graphic designer Olga Piterskova from Uralsk, art designer Marina Strigun from Atbasar and break-dancer Yerlan Ospanov from Karagandy will design the breaking and...


Kazakhstan Co-Sponsors UN General Assembly Resolution on Religious Symbols 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has co-sponsored a United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning  the desecration of religious symbols along with 47 other UN member states, the Foreign Ministry’s...


Resurrecting Ancient Glory: Experts Restore Baikara Temple in North Kazakhstan

ASTANA — A piece of ancient history has come to life after the long-lost Baikara Temple, situated in the Shal akyn District of the North Kazakhstan Region,...


Traveling Through Time by Traveling Across Atyrau Region

ASTANA – The Atyrau Region is where Kazakhstan began to develop the first oil deposits. Yet the region offers much more than just oil. The hidden gems...


Kazakh Amulets: Guardians of Luck, Blessings and Ancient Traditions

ASTANA – In Kazakh tradition, amulets play an important role as talismans that are said to fend against evil and usher in good fortune and benefits. They...


Combating Human Trafficking: Global Responsibility

Human trafficking remains a pressing global issue that continues to violate basic human rights and exploit vulnerable individuals. Recognizing the urgency of this problem, countries worldwide are...


Children’s Book on Kazakh Mythology Reaches Peak Popularity in United States 

ASTANA – The children’s book series “The Adventures of Batu and His Friends” (2014, 2019, 2021) is a work of love for Zira Nauryzbai, a Kazakh mythology...


Foreign Tourist Arrivals Triple in Kazakhstan 

ASTANA – The hotels in Kazakhstan welcomed nearly 250,000 foreign nationals from June 1 to July 23, which is over three times more than in the same...


Astana Hosts Conference on Initiatives to Combat Human Trafficking

ASTANA – A conference titled Strengthening National and International Partnerships to Combat Trafficking in Persons, dedicated to the World Day against Trafficking in Persons observed on July...


Kazakhstan Advocates Uniting International Efforts to Assist Afghanistan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is advocating to combine international efforts to assist Afghanistan and address the country’s complex humanitarian crisis, said Kazakh First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov...


Kazakhstan, Qatar Expand Number of Flights Between Cities

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Qatar have signed a memorandum to expand the number of flights from seven to 14 a week on the routes Astana-Doha and Almaty-Doha,...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Trans-Caspian International Trade Route, Kazakhstan-EU Ties and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles...


Astana Offers Unforgettable Weekend of Arts, Sports and Music  

ASTANA — The bustling capital of Kazakhstan is set to host various events this weekend, catering to diverse interests and passions. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a...


Kazakhstan Receives Formal Invitation to Paris Olympics 2024

ASTANA – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) invited Kazakhstan’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) to participate in the 33rd Summer Olympic Games 2024 in Paris, Sports.kz reported on...


US Students Learn Kazakh Culture Through Abai’s Works

ASTANA – The Jibek Joly TV channel published news about U.S. students who visited Astana to explore the Kazakh language, culture and traditions in July. Mason Maltby,...


Kazakhstan to Decide on Construction of Nuclear Power Plant After Public Hearings  

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to hold public hearings and government consultations with experts on the construction of a nuclear power plant (NPP), said Minister of Energy Almasadam...