Adventure Tourism and Global Events Can Put Kazakhstan at Central Asia’s Tourism Center
ALMATY – Kazakhstan is positioning tourism as more than a source of visitor spending, seeking to build a regional hub that connects adventure travel, international events and global tourism markets. Recent cooperation with international tourism organizations and the growing number of major events hosted by Astana and Almaty point to an emerging strategy: turn…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan is positioning tourism as more than a source of visitor spending, seeking to build a regional hub that connects adventure travel, international events and global tourism markets. Recent cooperation with international tourism organizations and the growing number of major events hosted by Astana and Almaty point to an emerging strategy: turn…
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Kazakhstan Expands Air Connectivity as New Routes, Digital Border Controls Reshape Travel
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is expanding its international air connectivity while investing in digital technologies designed to make border and aviation services faster, signaling a broader effort to strengthen the country’s position as a regional transport and travel hub.
From L to R: Deputy Minister of Transport Talgat Lastayev and Acting President of the General…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan is expanding its international air connectivity while investing in digital technologies designed to make border and aviation services faster, signaling a broader effort to strengthen the country’s position as a regional transport and travel hub.
From L to R: Deputy Minister of Transport Talgat Lastayev and Acting President of the General…
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Key Appointments, New Government: What Comes After Kazakhstan’s Kurultai Vote
ASTANA – With Kazakhstan’s first Kurultai election concluded and the new unicameral Parliament set to convene for its inaugural session tomorrow, attention now turns to the institutional changes and key appointments that will shape the next phase of the country’s political transition.
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The Kurultai, named after gatherings when Turkic and…
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ASTANA – With Kazakhstan’s first Kurultai election concluded and the new unicameral Parliament set to convene for its inaugural session tomorrow, attention now turns to the institutional changes and key appointments that will shape the next phase of the country’s political transition.
Photo credit: Serikzhan Kovlanbaev
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Samruk Kazyna Posts Strong Financial Results, Increases Support for Domestic Producers
ASTANA – Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund reported financial results above its targets for the first seven months of 2026, while increasing procurement from domestic producers as the fund seeks to strengthen the role of local companies in its supply chains.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Samruk Kazyna Board of…
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ASTANA – Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund reported financial results above its targets for the first seven months of 2026, while increasing procurement from domestic producers as the fund seeks to strengthen the role of local companies in its supply chains.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Samruk Kazyna Board of…
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Kazakhstan Seeks to Expand Non-Commodity Exports to South Korea Through Direct Business Ties
ALMATY – Kazakhstan is seeking to turn growing trade with South Korea into broader opportunities for domestic producers, with more than 200 representatives of businesses and government agencies from the two countries gathering in Almaty on Aug. 27 for a Kazakhstan-Korea Business Forum and business mission organized with the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA).
The…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan is seeking to turn growing trade with South Korea into broader opportunities for domestic producers, with more than 200 representatives of businesses and government agencies from the two countries gathering in Almaty on Aug. 27 for a Kazakhstan-Korea Business Forum and business mission organized with the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA).
The…
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35 Years After Semipalatinsk: From Nuclear Tragedy to Global Responsibility
On Aug. 29, 1991, Kazakhstan made a decision that would shape not only its own history, but also its place in the world. By decree, the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site was permanently closed.
Dauren Aben. Photo credit:Dauren Aben’s personal archive
Thirty-five years later, the significance of that decision has acquired an even broader meaning.…
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On Aug. 29, 1991, Kazakhstan made a decision that would shape not only its own history, but also its place in the world. By decree, the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site was permanently closed.
Dauren Aben. Photo credit:Dauren Aben’s personal archive
Thirty-five years later, the significance of that decision has acquired an even broader meaning.…
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AI Can Do More, Humans Still Matter, Experts Say
ASTANA – As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into business and government processes, human expertise remains critical to ensuring effective decision-making, experts said at an Aug. 26 panel discussion at Nazarbayev University.
From left: Bektemir Ysmailov, Malika Toleubekova, Demeu Seitzhanov and Subramanian Venkat. Photo credit: The Astana Times/ Aiman Nakispekova
The discussion focused on…
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ASTANA – As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into business and government processes, human expertise remains critical to ensuring effective decision-making, experts said at an Aug. 26 panel discussion at Nazarbayev University.
From left: Bektemir Ysmailov, Malika Toleubekova, Demeu Seitzhanov and Subramanian Venkat. Photo credit: The Astana Times/ Aiman Nakispekova
The discussion focused on…
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Kazakhstan’s First Kurultai Session Begins in Astana
ASTANA – The first session of Kazakhstan’s Kurultai of the first convocation began on Aug. 28, marking the start of work of the country’s new unicameral legislature. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the launch of the Kurultai marks the beginning of a new stage in Kazakhstan’s political development.
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ASTANA – The first session of Kazakhstan’s Kurultai of the first convocation began on Aug. 28, marking the start of work of the country’s new unicameral legislature. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the launch of the Kurultai marks the beginning of a new stage in Kazakhstan’s political development.
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Singapore’s Lee: Nations Must Keep Reinventing to Stay Competitive
ASTANA – Singapore’s experience shows that countries seeking long-term economic competitiveness must be prepared to adapt their policies and institutions to changing circumstances continuously, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said during a lecture at Nazarbayev University on Aug. 27.
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ASTANA – Singapore’s experience shows that countries seeking long-term economic competitiveness must be prepared to adapt their policies and institutions to changing circumstances continuously, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said during a lecture at Nazarbayev University on Aug. 27.
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Semipalatinsk Legacy 35 Years On: Can Research Translate Into Care?
ASTANA — Thirty-five years after Kazakhstan closed the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, researchers and community advocates say its legacy still shapes health, science and policy. As evidence becomes more precise, experts say the focus is shifting toward how that knowledge can better support affected communities.
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The Aug. 29, 1991, closure ended…
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ASTANA — Thirty-five years after Kazakhstan closed the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, researchers and community advocates say its legacy still shapes health, science and policy. As evidence becomes more precise, experts say the focus is shifting toward how that knowledge can better support affected communities.
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The Aug. 29, 1991, closure ended…
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Kazakhstan’s First Kurultai Takes on Legislative Modernization and Institutional Reform
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has outlined a broad legislative and institutional agenda for Kazakhstan’s first Kurultai, calling on deputies to modernize national legislation, strengthen the quality of lawmaking and help build a stronger system of checks and balances.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlines key legislative and institutional priorities for Kazakhstan’s first Kurultai. Photo credit:…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has outlined a broad legislative and institutional agenda for Kazakhstan’s first Kurultai, calling on deputies to modernize national legislation, strengthen the quality of lawmaking and help build a stronger system of checks and balances.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlines key legislative and institutional priorities for Kazakhstan’s first Kurultai. Photo credit:…
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Why Data Is Becoming Next Fuel-Saving Tool for Central Asian Airlines
ASTANA – Airlines are expected to spend around $350 billion on fuel this year, nearly one-third of their operating costs, as global industry profitability comes under pressure from higher energy prices. For carriers in Central Asia and the South Caucasus, these figures are increasing the importance of data-driven operations to find additional fuel savings.…
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ASTANA – Airlines are expected to spend around $350 billion on fuel this year, nearly one-third of their operating costs, as global industry profitability comes under pressure from higher energy prices. For carriers in Central Asia and the South Caucasus, these figures are increasing the importance of data-driven operations to find additional fuel savings.…
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Summer Takes Final Bow With Music, Theater and More
ASTANA – Summer is slipping away, but the cultural calendar is not going quietly. Across Astana and Almaty, the final weekend of August brings live music, theater, exhibitions and family events, one last invitation to get out before fall takes over. There is something for everyone to enjoy before the new season begins.
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ASTANA – Summer is slipping away, but the cultural calendar is not going quietly. Across Astana and Almaty, the final weekend of August brings live music, theater, exhibitions and family events, one last invitation to get out before fall takes over. There is something for everyone to enjoy before the new season begins.
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Experts Say Kazakhstan’s New Kurultai Leadership Reflects Diversity, Faces Heavy Legislative Agenda
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s new unicameral legislature, the Kurultai, elected its leadership and heads of eight standing committees during the first session of its first convocation on Aug. 28. Experts say the newly elected leadership reflects political and gender diversity and will face a significant legislative workload from the outset.
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Aibek Dadebai,…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s new unicameral legislature, the Kurultai, elected its leadership and heads of eight standing committees during the first session of its first convocation on Aug. 28. Experts say the newly elected leadership reflects political and gender diversity and will face a significant legislative workload from the outset.
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Aibek Dadebai,…
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News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Global Ties, Economic Outlook, Abai’s Legacy and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers Singapore-Kazakhstan relations, political and economic developments, energy expansion, cultural cooperation with Vietnam and more.
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Singapore keen to build on goodwill, deepen ties with Kazakhstan: SM Lee
Singapore wants to build…
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ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers Singapore-Kazakhstan relations, political and economic developments, energy expansion, cultural cooperation with Vietnam and more.
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Singapore keen to build on goodwill, deepen ties with Kazakhstan: SM Lee
Singapore wants to build…
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Kazakhstan is betting on artificial intelligence to shape its digital future. Can it move from being a digital leader to becoming a creator of globally competitive Al technologies?
This episode explores Kazakhstan's Al ecosystem, from talent and computing infrastructure to startups, research and Kazakh-language Al.
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This episode explores Kazakhstan's Al ecosystem, from talent and computing infrastructure to startups, research and Kazakh-language Al.
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China Consolidates Position as Kazakhstan’s Top Trading Partner
ASTANA – China is strengthening its position as Kazakhstan’s largest trading partner, overtaking Russia in the country’s foreign trade structure.
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In January-June, China accounted for 23.2% of Kazakhstan’s foreign tradeturnover, compared with 18.4% for Russia. Bilateral trade with China reached $16.65 billion, while trade with Russia stood at $13.22…
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ASTANA – China is strengthening its position as Kazakhstan’s largest trading partner, overtaking Russia in the country’s foreign trade structure.
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In January-June, China accounted for 23.2% of Kazakhstan’s foreign tradeturnover, compared with 18.4% for Russia. Bilateral trade with China reached $16.65 billion, while trade with Russia stood at $13.22…
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DELF 2026: Hong Kong Advances AI Integration Across Arts and Entertainment
HONG KONG – The Hong Kong SAR government is moving from AI strategy planning to active execution focusing on infrastructure expansion and application-driven development. This was announced by Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum (DELF 2026) on Aug. 28.
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry,…
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HONG KONG – The Hong Kong SAR government is moving from AI strategy planning to active execution focusing on infrastructure expansion and application-driven development. This was announced by Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum (DELF 2026) on Aug. 28.
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry,…
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Shanghai Spirit at 25: New Model for Multilateral Cooperation
Andijan’s train station sits on the eastern edge of Uzbekistan’s rail network and is gearing up for a larger role in regional connectivity.
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is still being built. But when it opens, it will link Andijan through Kyrgyzstan to China’s Xinjiang, cutting the travel time and pulling Eurasia closer together.
The railway…
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Andijan’s train station sits on the eastern edge of Uzbekistan’s rail network and is gearing up for a larger role in regional connectivity.
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is still being built. But when it opens, it will link Andijan through Kyrgyzstan to China’s Xinjiang, cutting the travel time and pulling Eurasia closer together.
The railway…
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From Paris to Mangystau: Kazakh Cinema Goes Global
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s film industry is strengthening its international presence as local filmmakers expand cooperation abroad while the country attracts major international productions. Two projects this summer highlight both sides of this trend: the Kazakh feature “Jamilya in Paris” is being filmed in the French capital, while Jackie Chan’s “Armour of God: Ultimatum”…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s film industry is strengthening its international presence as local filmmakers expand cooperation abroad while the country attracts major international productions. Two projects this summer highlight both sides of this trend: the Kazakh feature “Jamilya in Paris” is being filmed in the French capital, while Jackie Chan’s “Armour of God: Ultimatum”…
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