Kazakhstan Emerges as Uzbekistan’s Third Largest Trade Partner

ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranks as Uzbekistan’s third leading foreign trade partner with a turnover of $ 2.19 billion (7.5%) among 183 countries worldwide during the first half...


Azerbaijan Hosts Shusha Global Media Forum

ASTANA – The Azerbaijani city of Shusha hosted the Global Media Forum under the theme New Media in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution from July...


Swiss Initiative Promotes Water Cooperation in Central Asia

BERN – The awareness of the need for regional cross-border water cooperation in Central Asia has substantially increased in recent years. Its complexity requires smart solutions and...


Snow Leopard Released into the Wild After Rehabilitation at Almaty Zoo

ASTANA — A snow leopard has been released into the wild from the Almaty Zoo, the zoo informed. The leopard was initially found near the village of...


Short Guide to Visit Bozzhyra Gorge in Mangystau Region

ALMATY – The Bozzhyra gorge in the Mangystau region is one of Kazakhstan’s most popular tourist destinations, known for its unique, extraterrestrial landscape. The gorge is located...


Kazakh Cultural Center in Argentina Bridges Two Cultures

ASTANA – Irina Vagner, the founder of Centro Kazajo, a Kazakh cultural center in Rosario, Argentina, shared the inspiring story behind its creation and discussed successful past...


Kazakh Folklore Characters Come to Life in Beine Art Project

ASTANA – Beine, translated from the Kazakh language as an archetype image, is an art project that combines the stories and mythologies of the Turkic people in...


Kazakhstan Ranks 31 Out of 100 Nations in Coursera Global Skills Report

ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 31st in the recent Coursera Global Skills Report 2023, analyzing how over 124 million registered learners from 100 countries worldwide are strengthening business,...


Diverse Parliament Increases Transparency of Legislative Work, Says Mazhilis Speaker

ASTANA – Yerlan Koshanov, Speaker of the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, reported on the work of the deputies (MPs) during the first session...


Kazakhstan Seeks to Raise Over $24 Billion in Investments This Year

ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to attract $24 billion in foreign investments by the end of the year, said Chair of the Investment Committee at the Ministry of...


GCC – Central Asian Summit Sets Unprecedented Regional Cooperation Model, Says KazISS Expert

ASTANA – The first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Central Asian countries summit provides a promising model of region-to-region cooperation, which will give a new impetus to...


News Digest: Foreign Media on GCC-Central Asia Summit, Kazakhstan’s Oil Exports to Europe and More

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 on the...


Kazakhstan, US to Bolster Trade, Investment Ties

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United States (U.S.) seek to enhance economic and commercial partnership, as Kazakh Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov took part in a...


Kazakh Government’s Tree Planting Efforts to Create More Green Space in Astana

ASTANA – Kazakh officials intend to plant more trees and construct a sewage treatment plant (STP-2) in the Kazakh capital this year, reported the Prime Minister’s press...


Cargo Transshipment in Aktau Port Grows 23% in 2023

ASTANA – The volume of cargo transshipment in the Aktau port grew 23% to over two million tons so far this year, the Atameken Business reported on...


Kazakhstan, Switzerland Deepen Trade, Investment Cooperation in Emerging Sectors

GENEVA – Bridging East and West, Kazakhstan is now strengthening its position in political, economic and trade partnership with Switzerland. The willingness to expand bilateral cooperation and...


US Investments in Kazakhstan’s Economy Exceed $60 Billion

ASTANA – The United States, one of the largest foreign investors in Kazakhstan’s economy, has invested $62.7 billion since 1993, announced Ardak Zebeshev, chairman of the Investment...


Kazakhstan Establishes Organizing Committee for Fifth World Nomad Games

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov signed a decree dated July 13 on establishing the organizing committee to prepare for hosting the fifth World Nomad Games...


Best Chess Players Share $90,000 Prize Fund at International Chess Festival

ASTANA – The strongest chess players shared a record prize fund of 40 million tenge ($90,094) at the Astana Zhuldyzdary (Stars of Astana) International Chess Festival, the...


ADB Upgrades Kazakhstan’s Economic Forecast Amid Moderate Regional Growth

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy is projected to grow by 3.9% in 2023, according to the latest Asian Development Outlook report of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), an...


President Tokayev Sets Out Priority Areas for Closer Interaction Between Gulf Countries and Central Asia

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his remarks at the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Central Asian countries summit, outlining top priorities for further cooperation on...


Tokayev Underlines Saudi Arabia’s Key Strategic Role for Kazakhstan in Arab World

ASTANA – Saudi Arabia is a key strategic partner of Kazakhstan in the Islamic and Arab world, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a July 19 meeting with...


UK-Kazakh Relations Expanding in All Directions

ASTANA  – In a little more than three decades, diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom (U.K.) have emerged as one of the brightest examples of...


Astana Events: Vibrant Weekend Ahead

ASTANA — As the end of July draws near, the Kazakh capital city is gearing up for an exhilarating weekend packed with diverse events. The city’s cultural...


Kazakh Automotive Engineers Win Award for Positive Contribution at Shell Eco-Marathon

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s SU Racing student team of automotive engineers from Satbayev University received a Spirit of Shell Eco-marathon award for their contributions of passion, creativity, and...


President Tokayev Visits Saudi Arabia to Attend First Gulf Cooperation Council – Central Asia Summit

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Saudi Arabia to take part in the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Central Asian countries summit on July 19...


UNDP Delivers Equipment to Semei Ormany State Forest Natural Reserve

ASTANA – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) provided radio equipment to the Semei Ormany State Forest Nature Reserve on July 19 to improve safety and productivity,...


Satisfaction Festival Unites International Talents, Showcases Kazakhstan’s Creative Industry 

ASTANA – Satisfaction open-air summer festival on July 15 attracted over 10,000 people from Kazakhstan, Central Asian countries and Europe, inviting top DJs and artists as headliners. ...


Kazakhstan’s Oil Refineries Resume Production After Overhaul 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s three oil refineries are restoring capacities after Pavlodar and Shymkent oil refineries completed planned repair works, said Deputy Chairman of KazMunayGas Dmitry Makeyev, Kazinform...


UN Officials Commend Kazakhstan’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts and Joint Action Plan

ASTANA – Vladimir Voronkov, Under Secretary-General of the UN Counter-Terrorism Office, and Natalia Gherman, Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, commended...