Kazakhstan’s Young Chess Players Top World Cadet Championship

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s national team topped the overall standings of the World Cadet Chess Championship (U8–U12) for the second consecutive year, winning three gold medals on home...


ADB Upgrades Kazakhstan’s Growth Forecast to 5.3% in 2025 Amid Strong Infrastructure Push

ALMATY – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has published its forecast for Kazakhstan’s economic growth on Sept. 30, projecting GDP to expand by 5.3% this year and...


Central Asia Emerges With Landmark US Trade Agreements

NEW-YORK — Leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan signed major trade agreements with the United States on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New...


I Met Netflix Co-Founder. Here’s What He Taught Me About Failure and Innovation

Can you imagine being a Netflix subscriber for almost 17 years back when it was just mail-order DVDs in Northern California where I lived in my 20s...


Almaty Region Chosen for Kazakhstan’s Second Nuclear Power Plant

ALMATY – Kazakhstan is preparing to build two nuclear power plants (NPPs) in the Almaty Region, Atomic Energy Agency Chair Almasadam Satkaliev announced on Oct. 1 during...


British Council Report Reveals Optimism, Cultural Pride Among Kazakhstan’s Youth

ASTANA —  Young people in Kazakhstan remain optimistic about their future while holding fast to family values and cultural traditions, according to a Next Generation Kazakhstan report...


President Tokayev Advocates Ethical AI and Workforce Renewal

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the first meeting of the Council on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development on Oct. 1 in Astana, underscoring the transformative role of...


Kazakhstan Maintains Steady Position in Moody’s Rating as Reforms Strengthen Investor Confidence

ALMATY – Moody’s Investors Service international rating agency has affirmed Kazakhstan’s sovereign credit rating at Baa1 with a stable outlook, citing the country’s strong fiscal position and...


Kazakhstan to Expand Ties with Council of Europe as PACE Commends Reforms

ALMATY – Kazakhstan and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation and advancing democratic reforms in a joint...


Flags and Songs: Almaty Celebrates Despite Kairat’s 0:5 Defeat to Real Madrid

ALMATY – The spirit of football filled the streets of Almaty after the UEFA Champions League clash between Kairat and Real Madrid. Despite a heavy 0:5 defeat,...


KazAID Project in Türkiye: New School Set to Open by 2026

ALMATY – The Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) announced steady progress in the construction of a school in Nurdağı, Gaziantep province, launched on the initiative of...


Kazakhstan Eyes Role as Eurasian Crypto Destination, Says National Bank Official at WFC2025

ALMATY – Kazakhstan has all the potential to become a key crypto destination of Eurasia, said Binur Zhalenov, the chief digital officer at the National Bank of...


Kazakhstan Hosts WFC2025, Advances Ambition to Become Regional Financial Hub

ALMATY – For the first time, the World Forum of Central Securities Depositories (WFC 2025) convened in Kazakhstan, bringing together more than 200 participants from 80 countries...


Faith Leaders Unite in Kazakhstan for Dialogue and Peace

More than one hundred delegations from nearly 60 countries gathered in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, on Sept. 17-18 to participate in the eighth Congress of Leaders...


Tokayev Meets UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with the UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Mohammed bin Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei on Sept. 30 to...


TransLogistica Kazakhstan 2025 Unites Global Logistics Leaders in Almaty

ALMATY – TransLogistica Kazakhstan 2025 is hosting more than 270 companies from 20 countries as the largest transport and logistics exhibition in Central Asia kicked off on...


Over 1,500 Kazakh Students Choose South Korea as New Rankings Highlight Internationalization

Editor’s note: This article is published as part of a partnership agreement between The Astana Times and The Korea Times. A special series seeks to provide readers...


Kazakhstan Welcomes Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan 

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza. Tokayev stated that Kazakhstan views this initiative...


Kazakhstan Launches Second Line of Dostyk-Moiynty Railway

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev inaugurated via video link the second line of the Dostyk-Moiynty railway on Sept. 30 during the seventh New Silk Way International Transport...


Kazakhstan Exporters Prepare for EU Carbon Border Rules at QazTrade Webinar

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s exporters discussed the impact of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) at a Sept. 25 webinar organized by QazTrade, the Ministry of...


Kazakhstan Unveils Alem Crypto Fund for Strategic Digital Asset Investments

ASTANA – A new Alem Crypto Fund has started operating in Kazakhstan for long-term investment in digital assets and building strategic reserves. It was established by the...


Coach: Kairat Almaty Will Fight Boldly in Champions League Match Against Real Madrid

ASTANA – Ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash, FC Kairat coach Rafael Urazbakhtin said his team would play boldly and show their style, while Real Madrid...


Dimash Qudaibergen’s Voice Beyond Horizon Project Concludes Filming in Astana

ASTANA – Filming of the international television project Voice Beyond Horizon, organized by Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen in partnership with China’s Hunan Broadcasting System, wrapped up on...


Kazakhstan Launches First Women’s Venture Fund During AI Week 2025

ASTANA – Women in Tech Kazakhstan announced the launch of the country’s first Women’s Venture Fund on Sept. 29. The fund will provide women entrepreneurs with access...


Exclusive: Kazakhstan Cements Status as Regional Academic Hub 

ASTANA – The country is positioning higher education as the engine of its next economic transformation. Branch campuses of top global universities, new research infrastructure, and cutting-edge...


Kazakhstan Welcomes 7.5 Million Foreign Tourists in January-June

ALMATY – Kazakhstan welcomed 7.5 million foreign tourists in the first half of this year, with overall revenues from tourist accommodation rising by 25%, said Nurtas Karipbayev,...


Tokayev and Mattarella Commit to Expanding Bilateral and Regional Cooperation

ALMATY – Kazakh and Italian Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Sergio Mattarella reaffirmed the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Italy during a joint press statement following official talks...


Kazakhstan Launches Pilot Operations of Astana LRT

ALMATY – Test operations of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system officially began in Astana on Sept. 29, marking a key stage in preparing the capital’s long-anticipated...


Kazakhstan, Italy to Deepen Strategic Partnership in Trade, Education and Peace Policy 

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held official talks with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella on Sept. 29 in Astana, highlighting the strong political, economic and cultural ties...


Higgsfield AI Becomes Kazakhstan’s First Unicorn Startup, Valued at Over $1 Billion

ALMATY – Higgsfield AI has officially become Kazakhstan’s first unicorn startup, surpassing a $1 billion valuation, announced co-founder and former Head of Generative AI at Snap Inc....