EBRD: Kazakh Economy to Grow 4.2% Next Year Amid Inflationary Pressures and Commodity Prices Uncertainty

ASTANA — The Kazakh economy is projected to expand by 3.9% in 2023 and 4.2% in 2024, with persisting inflationary pressures and uncertainties surrounding oil and commodity...


Kazakh Peacekeepers Complete Mission in Lebanon

ASTANA –  The Kazakh peacekeepers have completed their mission as part of the peacekeeping contingent of the Indian Armed Forces participating in the United Nations Interim Force...


Tokayev Calls for Decisive Measures to Improve Environment, Achieve Carbon Neutrality at Security Council Meeting

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev focused on the environment and water security at a May 15 meeting of the country’s Security Council, calling for decisive measures...


Water Level at Aral Sea Rises For First Time in Years

ASTANA – Since the start of this year, the water level in the Aral Sea has increased by nearly 1.5 billion cubic meters, rising to 95 centimeters...


Kazakhstan Returns $1.7 Billion of Illegally Withdrawn Assets

ASTANA – Kazakhstan returned over 760 billion tenge ($1.7 billion) in illegally withdrawn assets, including $575 million from foreign jurisdictions, according to the May 12 statement of...


Challenges Facing Central Asian Region in Spotlight of Major Investors’ Forum in Almaty

ASTANA – Lack of access to the sea is a major disadvantage for Central Asian countries, as they miss out on 20% of their development potential, Chairman...


Kazakh Team Receives Hero’s Welcome After Outstanding Result at IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships

ASTANA – Kazakhstan national team, which finished second at the IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Uzbekistan, received an overwhelming reception from their home country. President of...


National Museum of Kazakhstan to Host Museum Night This Week

ASTANA – The National Museum of Kazakhstan will host the Night of Museums on May 18, dedicated to International Museum Day, presenting a large-scale historical and educational...


Kazakh Chess Player Assaubayeva Reaches Grand Finale of World Chess Armageddon Series

ASTANA – Kazakh chess player Bibisara Assaubayeva won Women’s Week at the Armageddon Championship Series in Berlin, Germany, reported World Chess, a commercial partner of the International...


Almaty to Host Central Eurasian Venture Forum in June

ASTANA – The Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF) will be held in Almaty by MOST Holding and Investbanq (Paladigm Capital), a Singapore investment platform, on June 2,...


Two Kazakh Teams Advance to Finals of World Google Hackathon

ASTANA – Two teams from Kazakhstan entered the top 100 in the global Google Solution Challenge hackathon competing with 5,000 participants. Askar Aituov, a coordinator for Google...


IMF Regional Outlook Reveals Promising Growth Prospects for Kazakhstan 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy is forecast to grow 4.3% in 2023, up from 3.2% in 2022, driven by the normalization of oil production and expansion of the...


Kazakhstan’s Sanzhar Tashkenbay Wins Gold at IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships

ASTANA – Kazakh boxer Sanzhar Tashkenbay won gold in the 48-kilogram weight category at the International Boxing Association (IBA) Men’s World Boxing Championships on May 13 in...


Birthing Season of Saiga Antelopes Begins in West Kazakhstan Region (Video)

ASTANA – The birthing season of saiga antelopes has kicked off in the West Kazakhstan Region with the first calves born, reports Khabar news agency.  This period...


Kazakh Folk Instruments Combine Centuries-Long History, Modern Popularity

ASTANA – The Saryarka Ensemble has been sharing a cultural treasure with audiences locally and internationally for 25 years. The band plays unique national instruments that have...


Discover Kazakhstan’s Hidden Gem: Aktau – Ultimate Beach Getaway

ASTANA – Aktau is located in western Kazakhstan on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea. It has gorgeous beaches and is a popular vacation destination in...


Tokayev Talks Kazakhstan-China Strategic Partnership, Upcoming Summit in Exclusive Interview

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China have excellent economic cooperation, but the two countries need new agreements and deals to move forward, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in a...


Kazakh Delegation to Attend 800th Anniversary Celebrations of Sultan Baybars in Egypt

ASTANA – A Kazakh delegation from the Atyrau Region will visit Egypt as part of the Culture Days of Kazakhstan dedicated to the 800th anniversary of Sultan...


Honorary Consul: Belgium and Kazakhstan Well Positioned to Explore Business and Tourism Opportunities

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is well positioned to expand its business and travel opportunities to serve the markets of Belgium, said Anna Sussarova, a lawyer and an Honorary...


Number of Employed in Kazakhstan Approaches Nine Million in 2022

ASTANA – The number of employed people in Kazakhstan approached nine million in the fourth quarter of 2022, a 1.7% increase from the previous year, finprom.kz reported...


Kazakhstan Plans to Increase Grain Export to China to One Million Tons

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to bring grain exports to China to one million tons per year and increase the number of companies supplying meat, Kazakh Agriculture...


Three Kazakh Boxers Reach Finals of IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships

ASTANA – Dulat Bekbauov became the third Kazakh boxer to reach the finals of the International Boxing Association (IBA) Men’s World Boxing Championships in Tashkent, Sports.kz reported...


Nomad Games in Kazakhstan to Promote Cultural Heritage

SEOUL – Kazakhstan will host the fifth World Nomad Games in 2024, seeking to promote the global ethnosports movement. This was announced by Ilyas Omarov, President of...


Kazakh Prime Minister Reaffirms Support for Midsize Businesses

ASTANA – Medium-sized businesses should become the engine of progress that drives Kazakhstan’s manufacturing growth with the launch of competitive products and a wide range of services,...


From Dance Festival to Wildlife Tour: Ultimate List of Events for Fascinating Weekend in Astana

ASTANA — Are you tired of spending mundane weekends with just Netflix and a takeout? With a shorter work week due to holidays and pleasant weather, The...


Lynx Recorded by Camera Trap in Almaty Region

ASTANA – A lynx was recorded by a camera trap for the first time in two years at Mount Bugyty in the Charyn National Park in the...


Eurasian Development Bank to Host Major Investors Forum in Almaty Next Week

ASTANA – The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will host a conference for major investors in infrastructure and environmental, social and governance (ESG) projects along with the meetings...


We Are Heading Towards Just and Fair Kazakhstan, Says Respublica Party Chair

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s recent parliamentary election saw the emergence of new political forces that aim to create positive changes in the country. A young Respublica party, focused...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s International Diplomacy, Kazakh Ports, Kazakh-Bulgarian Cooperation, Increase in Kazakh Oil Exports 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...


KMG to Increase Domestic Gas Supply to Nearly 6 Billion Cubic Meters by 2030

ASTANA – KazMunayGas (KMG) national oil and gas company is to launch several initiatives allowing it to supply nearly 6 billion cubic meters of gas for the...