Kazakhstan’s Foreign Trade Turnover Remains Stable Amid Narrowing Surplus
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover remained broadly stable in 2025, increasing by 1.3% to reach $143.9 billion, according to the analytical report released by the Kazakh Association of Financiers on Feb. 23.
Photo credit: Kazakh Association of Financiers.
According to analysts, exports decreased by 3.2% over the year, while imports grew by 7.4%.…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112693
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover remained broadly stable in 2025, increasing by 1.3% to reach $143.9 billion, according to the analytical report released by the Kazakh Association of Financiers on Feb. 23.
Photo credit: Kazakh Association of Financiers.
According to analysts, exports decreased by 3.2% over the year, while imports grew by 7.4%.…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112693
❤1
From Declarations to Corridors: Rethinking Economic Integration In Central Asia
For more than three decades, economic integration in Central Asia has been shaped by ambitious declarations, multilateral communiqués, and periodic summit diplomacy. Yet tangible outcomes have often lagged behind political rhetoric. The emerging shift from abstract integration models toward corridor-based, infrastructure-driven cooperation marks a potentially decisive turning point. Recent developments between Kazakhstan and…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112701
For more than three decades, economic integration in Central Asia has been shaped by ambitious declarations, multilateral communiqués, and periodic summit diplomacy. Yet tangible outcomes have often lagged behind political rhetoric. The emerging shift from abstract integration models toward corridor-based, infrastructure-driven cooperation marks a potentially decisive turning point. Recent developments between Kazakhstan and…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112701
Registration Opens for Regional Ecological Summit 2026
ALMATY – Registration has officially opened for the Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026), with participants and guests now able to register through the event’s official website, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources reported.
Photo credit: RES
The summit will take place on April 22–24 in Astana, bringing together Central Asian countries to foster…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112696
ALMATY – Registration has officially opened for the Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026), with participants and guests now able to register through the event’s official website, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources reported.
Photo credit: RES
The summit will take place on April 22–24 in Astana, bringing together Central Asian countries to foster…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112696
❤1
Global Demand Reshapes Kazakhstan’s Copper Exports
ASTANA — Kazakhstan produced 471,000 tons of refined copper in 2025, according to the Bureau of National Statistics, as rising global demand for copper reinforces its strategic importance for energy and industrial development and reshapes the country’s priorities.
Kazakhstan produced 471,000 tons of refined copper in 2025. Photo credit: energyprom.kz
Refined copper, a high-purity…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112485
ASTANA — Kazakhstan produced 471,000 tons of refined copper in 2025, according to the Bureau of National Statistics, as rising global demand for copper reinforces its strategic importance for energy and industrial development and reshapes the country’s priorities.
Kazakhstan produced 471,000 tons of refined copper in 2025. Photo credit: energyprom.kz
Refined copper, a high-purity…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112485
Serbian President Vučić to Pay Official Visit to Kazakhstan This Week
ASTANA – President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on Feb. 26-27 at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with Aleksandar Vučić, November 2024. Photo credit: Akorda
During the visit, the two Presidents will hold full-format high-level talks, reported Akorda.
The Presidents are expected to discuss the…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112709
ASTANA – President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on Feb. 26-27 at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with Aleksandar Vučić, November 2024. Photo credit: Akorda
During the visit, the two Presidents will hold full-format high-level talks, reported Akorda.
The Presidents are expected to discuss the…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112709
❤1
Kazakhstan Launches Development of Civil Aviation Master Plan with ICAO
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has begun developing a Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) for the period through 2050 in cooperation with experts from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Kazakh Deputy Transport Minister Talgat Lastayev met on Feb. 24 with ICAO project coordinator Louise Stols to formally launch work on the strategic document.
Photo credit:…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112712
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has begun developing a Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) for the period through 2050 in cooperation with experts from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Kazakh Deputy Transport Minister Talgat Lastayev met on Feb. 24 with ICAO project coordinator Louise Stols to formally launch work on the strategic document.
Photo credit:…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112712
❤1
Kazakhstan Advances Admissions Reform Through Partnership with Global Research Institute
ASTANA — Kazakhstan announced plans to modernize its university admissions system with Princeton-based ETS education organization. The partnership seeks to develop the Admissions Insight Test (AIT) aimed at aligning higher education with the demands of an AI-driven global economy.
Photo credit: primeminister.kz.
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the National Testing Center and…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112716
ASTANA — Kazakhstan announced plans to modernize its university admissions system with Princeton-based ETS education organization. The partnership seeks to develop the Admissions Insight Test (AIT) aimed at aligning higher education with the demands of an AI-driven global economy.
Photo credit: primeminister.kz.
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the National Testing Center and…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112716
❤1
Olympic Champion Mikhail Shaidorov Welcomed with Honors in Astana
ASTANA – Olympic figure skating champion Mikhail Shaidorov received a ceremonial welcome at Astana airport on Feb. 25, greeted by fans, sports officials, and fellow athletes.
Olympic figure skating champion Mikhail Shaidorov is greeted by fans and sports officials upon his arrival at Astana airport on Feb. 25. Photo credit: NOC
“I would like…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112729
ASTANA – Olympic figure skating champion Mikhail Shaidorov received a ceremonial welcome at Astana airport on Feb. 25, greeted by fans, sports officials, and fellow athletes.
Olympic figure skating champion Mikhail Shaidorov is greeted by fans and sports officials upon his arrival at Astana airport on Feb. 25. Photo credit: NOC
“I would like…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112729
🔥1
Tokayev Honors Olympic Champion Mikhail Shaidorov
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented state awards to Olympic gold medalist Mikhail Shaidorov and his coaching team on Feb. 25, praising the figure skater’s historic triumph at the 25th Winter Olympic Games as a milestone for Kazakhstan’s national sports history.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awards Olympic champion Mikhail Shaidorov during a ceremony at the…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112727
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented state awards to Olympic gold medalist Mikhail Shaidorov and his coaching team on Feb. 25, praising the figure skater’s historic triumph at the 25th Winter Olympic Games as a milestone for Kazakhstan’s national sports history.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awards Olympic champion Mikhail Shaidorov during a ceremony at the…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112727
❤1
Government Allocates Over $2 Million for Caspian Sea Monitoring
ASTANA – The government of Kazakhstan has allocated 1.1 billion tenge (US$2.2 million) from its reserve fund to strengthen scientific research and environmental monitoring of the Caspian Sea.
Photo credit: primeminister.kz Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed by The Astana Times.
The funds will be directed to the…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112735
ASTANA – The government of Kazakhstan has allocated 1.1 billion tenge (US$2.2 million) from its reserve fund to strengthen scientific research and environmental monitoring of the Caspian Sea.
Photo credit: primeminister.kz Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed by The Astana Times.
The funds will be directed to the…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112735
❤2
Kyrgyz National Bank Raises Key Rate to 12%
ASTANA — The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic raised its policy rate by 100 basis points to 12% on Feb. 23. The decision took effect on Feb. 24.
Photo credit: kyrgyzbank
The bank cited an uneven external economic environment and elevated inflation in major trading partners, noting that domestic prices remain sensitive due…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112752
ASTANA — The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic raised its policy rate by 100 basis points to 12% on Feb. 23. The decision took effect on Feb. 24.
Photo credit: kyrgyzbank
The bank cited an uneven external economic environment and elevated inflation in major trading partners, noting that domestic prices remain sensitive due…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112752
❤1
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan is strengthening international cultural ties through ballet.
The Kazakh National Academy of Choreography hosts exchange projects that bring together diverse dance traditions and training methods. Spanish choreographer Carlos Romero and Lee Youha from South Korea’s Lira Ballet Academy in Busan shared their impressions with The Astana Times, highlighting the value of cultural dialogue through dance.
Read the full story: astanatimes.com
#ballet #Kazakhstan #Spain #SouthKorea #culturalexchange
The Kazakh National Academy of Choreography hosts exchange projects that bring together diverse dance traditions and training methods. Spanish choreographer Carlos Romero and Lee Youha from South Korea’s Lira Ballet Academy in Busan shared their impressions with The Astana Times, highlighting the value of cultural dialogue through dance.
Read the full story: astanatimes.com
#ballet #Kazakhstan #Spain #SouthKorea #culturalexchange
❤3
Tengiz Expansion Shapes Kazakhstan’s Oil Market Balance
ASTANA — Kazakhstan produced 99.6 million tons of crude oil and gas condensate in 2025, up 12% from the previous year, according to figures released by the Kazakhstan Association of Oil and Gas and Energy Sector Organizations on Feb.17.
Photo credit: tengizchevroil.com Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112719
ASTANA — Kazakhstan produced 99.6 million tons of crude oil and gas condensate in 2025, up 12% from the previous year, according to figures released by the Kazakhstan Association of Oil and Gas and Energy Sector Organizations on Feb.17.
Photo credit: tengizchevroil.com Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112719
❤1
From Smart Cities to AI Education: Kazakhstan’s 2026 Digitalization Projects
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has begun implementing a plan for the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, aimed at modernizing public administration, expanding AI education, strengthening cybersecurity and accelerating the country’s transition to a new digital economy in 2026.
Photo credit: freepik
The action plan, approved by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, includes eight priority blocks…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112724
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has begun implementing a plan for the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, aimed at modernizing public administration, expanding AI education, strengthening cybersecurity and accelerating the country’s transition to a new digital economy in 2026.
Photo credit: freepik
The action plan, approved by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, includes eight priority blocks…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112724
❤1🔥1
UNICEF Launches Digital Platform to Engage Youth in Protecting Children’s Rights
ASTANA — In the International Year of Volunteers, UNICEF is launching a new digital platform for volunteers in Kazakhstan. Targeting youth aged 16 to 35, the platform aims to simplify engagement in children’s rights and sustainable development nationwide.
Photo credit: UNICEF Kazakhstan
The UNICEF Zhastary platform unites youth training, social participation, and leadership development…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112755
ASTANA — In the International Year of Volunteers, UNICEF is launching a new digital platform for volunteers in Kazakhstan. Targeting youth aged 16 to 35, the platform aims to simplify engagement in children’s rights and sustainable development nationwide.
Photo credit: UNICEF Kazakhstan
The UNICEF Zhastary platform unites youth training, social participation, and leadership development…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112755
❤2
Kazakhstan to Open Polling Stations in 62 Countries for Constitutional Referendum
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry published a list of overseas polling stations on Feb. 23 where citizens abroad will be able to vote in the March 15 constitutional referendum, with voting organized in 62 countries worldwide.
The ministry will arrange voting at embassies and consulates general, including those in Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany,…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112758
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry published a list of overseas polling stations on Feb. 23 where citizens abroad will be able to vote in the March 15 constitutional referendum, with voting organized in 62 countries worldwide.
The ministry will arrange voting at embassies and consulates general, including those in Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany,…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=112758
❤1