Tajikistan Secures $3 Billion in Investment at Dushanbe Invest-2025 Forum

ASTANA – Tajikistan signed 26 agreements worth $3.12 billion on the first day of the Dushanbe Invest-2025 International Investment Forum. According to the State Committee on Investment...


NGOs are Reliable Partners of State, Says Kazakh President

ASTANA – Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are reliable partners of state, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his welcoming remarks to the plenary session of the 12th Civil...


The Guardian Lists Kazakhstan’s Satpayev Among World’s Brightest Young Footballers

ASTANA – Seventeen-year-old forward Dastan Satpayev of Almaty’s FC Kairat has been recognized among the world’s 60 best young football talents by The Guardian, which praised the...


Qazpost Drives Kazakhstan’s Postal Leap to 39th in Global Postal Ranking

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has made a significant leap in the global postal industry, with Qazpost advancing to 39th place in the Universal Postal Union (UPU) ranking among...


UK Trade Envoy Highlights Enduring Partnerships with Kazakhstan

ASTANA — Strengthening trade and investment across priority sectors with Kazakhstan is among the United Kingdom’s main objectives in the region, said Lord John Alderdice, U.K. Trade...


Kazakhstan Ranked Among World’s Top 30 Most Generous Countries

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has been ranked among the world’s 30 most generous nations, according to the World Giving Report 2025 by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). The...


Kazakhstan Hosts First World Inclusion Congress to Advance Global Dialogue on Inclusive Education

ASTANA – The first World Inclusion Congress (WIC 2025) opened in Almaty on Oct. 15, bringing together more than 1,200 experts, educators, and policymakers from 40 countries...


Kazakhstan, Italy Strengthen Strategic Partnership During Aqaba Process Summit in Rome

ASTANA – On the sidelines of the Aqaba Process Summit on West Africa, Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev held a series of high-level meetings aimed at deepening...


Bigger Ambitions: Strategic Vision Behind OTS+ Expansion

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Heads of State agreed to establish the OTS+ format, a flexible mechanism designed to enhance cooperation with external partners at the...


Eurasian Development Bank Reports 70% Growth in Central Asia’s Transit Flows

ASTANA — For years, Central Asia was known mostly as a landlocked region, often discussed in terms of its limitations. But according to the Eurasian Development Bank...


Kazakhstan, US to Strengthen Ties Through Economic Cooperation and Investment Opportunities

ALMATY – Kazakhstan presented its policy of proactive economic growth to US investors during a business roundtable organized by the business council (USKZBC) at the United States...


Astana Think Tank Forum Calls for Renewed Trust and Dialogue in Polarized World

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosts the two-day Think Tank Forum on Oct. 15-16, bringing together leading scholars, diplomats, and policymakers across the globe, from the United...


Civil Forum Spotlights Public Councils’ Rising Role in Strengthening Democratic Governance

ASTANA – Public councils are playing an increasingly important role in promoting transparency and accountability of state institutions and strengthening civic participation in decision-making, said experts at...


Qazaq Air Launches Direct Flights from Astana to Bishkek and Samarkand

ALMATY – Qazaq Air announced the launch of two new international routes connecting Astana with Bishkek and Samarkand, expanding the airline’s presence in Central Asia. Starting Nov....


BBC Showcases Mangystau Region’s Otherworldly Beauty

ALMATY – The stunning natural scenery of the Mangystau region has captured international attention, featuring in a new segment on the global platform.  The video was released...


Dimash Qudaibergen Premieres Song at ATP 250 Tennis Tournament in Almaty

ALMATY – World-renowned artist Dimash Qudaibergen performed at the ATP 250 Almaty Open on Oct. 14, presenting an international setlist featuring works by composers from France, the...


Kazakhstan, Italy to Strengthen Industrial and Energy Cooperation

ALMATY – Kazakhstan and Italy reaffirmed their commitment to expanding joint industrial and energy projects as part of high-level discussions held in Rome on Oct. 14. The...


Kazakhstan Shows Improvement in Investment Climate Amid Systemic Challenges

ALMATY – The Kazakhstan Investors Association (KIA) has released an analytical report on Oct. 6, assessing the positive dynamic of the country’s investment environment and outlining recommendations...


Kazakhstan Expands Renewable Energy, Increases Oil and Gas Production 

ALMATY – Kazakhstan has recorded a significant increase in oil and gas production in January-September 2025, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov reported at a government meeting chaired by...


Health Minister: Kazakhstan Among World’s Top 30 Countries in Cardiac Surgery

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is among the world’s top 30 countries for its achievements in cardiac surgery, said Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova during her address at the first...


Adlet Kozhanbayev Elected as First Directly Chosen Akim of Semei

ASTANA —  Adlet Kozhanbayev has been elected as the new akim (mayor) of Semei following Kazakhstan’s first-ever direct mayoral election held on Oct. 12. According to the...


Kazakh Startup Uses AI to Redefine How World Takes Exams

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s TrustExam.ai transforms how the world takes exams with its advanced AI supervision technology. The independent startup, which has grown without outside investment, recently won...


Dimash Qudaibergen Unites Hearts in Mexico: Cultural Bridge Between Kazakhstan and Latin America

ASTANA – Dimash Qudaibergen once again conquered Latin America, performing to a sold-out audience of 15,000 at the Palacio de los Deportes on Oct. 10, following his...


Astana Think Tank Forum Aims to Turn Analysis Into Action, Says KazISS Director

ASTANA – The upcoming Astana Think Tank Forum, set for Oct. 15–16 in the Kazakh capital and convened by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS), reflects...


Kazakhstan Advances Global Biosafety Agenda at BTWC Anniversary Seminar in Almaty

ALMATY – International experts discussed the challenges and opportunities for strengthening the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) and the establishment of the proposed International Agency for...


Tokayev Highlights Strategic Importance of Parliamentary Reform at First Working Group Meeting

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev underscored the historic significance and complexity of Kazakhstan’s upcoming parliamentary reform during the first meeting of the working group on parliamentary reform...


Wings of Tradition: Falconry Festival Takes Flight in East Kazakhstan Region

OSKEMEN — The sacred land of the East Kazakhstan Region’s Ulan district hosted the Shygys Salburyny international festival on Oct. 8-11, bringing together 148 participants from seven...


Modern Alatau Tennis Center Opens in Almaty

ASTANA – The Alatau Tennis Center, the largest facility of its kind in Almaty, has officially opened its doors. The center is designed to serve both professional...


Forget Diplomacy. Think Deals

Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this...


Kazakh FM Opens National Room at FAO Headquarters in Rome

ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu on Oct. 13 in Rome during his working visit to Italy, marking the official...