Can Art Help Find Key to Life? Art Installation by Austrian Ambassador Aims to Do Just That

ASTANA – Willy Kempel, an artist and an acting ambassador of Austria to Kazakhstan, discussed his art and vision related to modern communication in a new The...


Four Kazakh Films Reach Final of Eurasian Creative Guild Film Festival

ASTANA – Four Kazakh movies have reached the final of the Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG) Film Festival, reported the festival’s press service. The “Barn” picture by Ramazan...


Last Weekend of Spring Promises to be Unforgettable

ASTANA — In a big and friendly city like the Kazakh capital you can always find an activity to your liking. The Astana Times has prepared a...


Astana International Forum Announces Lead Speakers

ASTANA – The Astana International Forum, a major international conference aiming to tackle global challenges in foreign policy and international security, climate, food scarcity, and energy security,...


Kazakh Citizens Can Visit 31 Countries Visa-Free

ASTANA – Citizens of Kazakhstan can visit 31 countries without a visa, while Egypt, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles, Thailand, and Zambia issue visas upon arrival, reported Kazinform on...


Tokayev’s Visit to Xian Demonstrates Kazakhstan’s Deepening Economic Ties with China and Greater Central Asian Cooperation, Says Expert 

SINGAPORE – The state visit by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Chinese city of Xian and his participation in the China-Central Asia Summit last week emphasized the...


Hungary Sees Kazakhstan as Strategic Partner, Says Foreign Minister Szijjarto

ASTANA – Central Asia’s role of being a transit corridor for goods from China and broader Southeast Asia will increase, giving a basis for a strong economic...


Prosecutor General’s Office to Create Separate Department to Return Illegally Withdrawn Assets

ASTANA – The Prosecutor General’s Office of Kazakhstan will establish a separate department tasked with returning illegally withdrawn assets, Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance...


Astana to Host Kazakh-German Symposium on Hydrogen Diplomacy in June

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host the first Kazakh-German Symposium on Hydrogen Diplomacy on June 7 to identify regional efforts and opportunities for cooperation, according to...


Kazakhstan Should Make Use of Cooperation with China, Say Experts

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state visit to China was a major highlight of last week. The milestone China-Central Asia summit on May 19, which welcomed...


UK, Kazakhstan Explore Opportunities in Green Technology, Mining and Education, Says British Trade Commissioner

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom enjoy a profound trade partnership and are committed to expanding cooperation across a range of priority sectors, such as green...


EAEU’s Infrastructure Connectivity Remains Core Priority, Says President Tokayev

ASTANA – Given the vast geographical coverage of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the development of infrastructure connectivity remains one of the core priorities, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart...


Dimash Kudaibergen Releases New Music Video on His 29th Birthday

ASTANA – Kazakh popstar Dimash Kudaibergen released a music video for his new song “Omir” (Life) on his 29th birthday on May 24, according to his Instagram...


Astana International Forum 2023 to Explore Opportunities of Central Asian Connectivity

ASTANA — With just a few weeks until the Astana International Forum (AIF) on June 8-9, the world is set for an engaging exchange of ideas and...


First Kazakhstan Aviation Talks in Astana Explore Challenges in Aviation Industry  

ASTANA – Astana hosted the first Kazakhstan Aviation Talks on energy transition for sustainability and transit development in Central Asia, exploring challenges facing the aviation fuel industry...


Kazakhstan, EU Discuss Steps to Deepen Cooperation in Key Areas

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the European Union addressed steps to deepen cooperation during the 20th Cooperation Committee meeting in Astana on May 23, reported the Kazakh Foreign...


Kazakhstan Seeks to Boost Local Film Industry by 2030

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to increase the share of local films in domestic distribution to 35% and films in the Kazakh language to 30% by 2030, Minister of...


National Fund to Empower Young People with Housing and Education Access, Says Kazakh State Counselor

ASTANA – The deputies of the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Parliament, have begun to discuss a draft law on payments for children from the National...


Kazakhstan and Singapore Create Joint Venture to Promote Trans-Caspian International Transport Route

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) national railway company and PSA International, a leading port group with a global network, signed an agreement to establish a joint...


Kazakhstan Aims to Expand Presence on UNESCO World Heritage List by 2025

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to increase the number of included objects in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage list from 10 to...


Kazakh President Conveys Condolences to Italian People as Floods Claim Lives, Leave Thousands Homeless

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed sincere condolences to the Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni, and the people of Italy due to the devastating floods...


Kazakh Capital to Host Astana Finance Days Conference on June 7

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host the Astana Finance Days (AFD) 2023 on June 7, reported the Astana International Financial Centre’s (AIFC) press service on May...


Kazakhstan, Qatar Seek to Boost Trade, Investment Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov outlined key priorities for cooperation during May 23 meetings with top Qatari officials on the sidelines of the third Qatar...


Middle Eastern Tourists Show Increasing Interest in Kazakhstan 

ASTANA – Tourists from the Middle East are increasingly choosing Kazakhstan as a travel destination, especially for the upcoming six-day Qurban Ait (Eid Al Adha) break, reported...


Karagandy Region – Kazakhstan’s Top Exporter of Copper and Rolled Metals

ASTANA – The Karagandy Region is the country’s leading exporter of raw materials, the Economic Research Institute reported on May 16.  Foreign trade turnover of the region...


New Tourist Season to Kick Off at Alakol Lake on June 15

ASTANA – The tourist season at Alakol Lake, a popular tourist destination in east Kazakhstan, will begin on June 15, announced the Abai Region’s first deputy akim...


Cargo Transportation Along Middle Corridor Increases to 1.5 Million Tons in 2022

ASTANA – The volume of cargo transportation along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor, increased by 2.5 times to 1.5 million...


Kazakhstan and Singapore Sign $275 Million in Commercial Documents

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Singapore signed commercial documents worth $275 million at the bilateral business forum on May 22, as part of President of Singapore Halimah Yacob’s...


Kazakhstan Expands Exports Range and Destinations

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has increased the range of goods for exports by 767 commodity items in the first quarter of this year, Kazakh Vice Minister of Trade...


Kymyz Fest Festival Publicizes Kazakh National Drink in Türkiye

ASTANA – The first Kymyz (horse milk) Fest festival dedicated to the Kazakh national drink took place in Ankara on May 21, announced the Kazakh embassy in...