Astana Opera Opens 13th Season With Premiere of National Opera ‘Abai’

ASTANA – The 13th season of Astana Opera opened on Sept. 6-7 with the premiere of Mukan Tulebayev’s national opera “Abai,” which commemorated the 180th anniversary of the famous Kazakh poet and thinker Abai Kunanbayev, as well as the 10th...

Kazakhstan Labor Ministry Increases Pressure on Employers Paying “Gray” Salaries

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has drafted legislation aimed at eliminating the widespread practice of paying employees off the books, known locally as “gray” salaries, Minister Svetlana Zhakupova announced this week....

Kazakhstan Sees Record Water Recovery in Northern Aral Sea

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has reported a record increase in the volume of water in the Northern Aral Sea, exceeding national and international expectations. Water Returns to the Sea Since 2023, approximately 5 billion...

Kazakhstan, Hungary Expand Academic Ties Through Water Diplomacy Program

ALMATY – The Kazakh National University of Water Resources and Irrigation (KazNUVHI) in Taraz has partnered with Hungary’s Corvinus University to launch a joint master’s program in water resource management with a focus on water diplomacy. Photo...

Kazakhstan Launches Direct Wheat Shipments to Vietnam Without Container Transfers

ALMATY – Kazakhstan has carried out the first direct transportation of wheat to Vietnam without container transshipment, marking a new step in the country’s export logistics. Photo credit: KTZ Between May and September, Kedentransservice JSC, a...

Kazakhstan proposes digital asset fund, launches AI Ministry

Homepage > News > Business > Kazakhstan proposes digital asset fund, launches AI Ministry Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for the establishment of a national digital asset fund and the integration of digital asset payments in...

Kazakhstan Strengthens Role as New Aviation Bridge Between Europe and Asia

ALMATY – Kazakhstan is strengthening its role as a key aviation hub, as Almaty hosts the Third CANSO Euro-Asia ANSP’s CEO Summit on Sept. 10–11. The high-level meeting brings together the chief executives of air navigation service providers...

Chevron Balances Oil Growth With Push for Low-Carbon Energy

Rising global energy demand is driven by various factors such as population growth, ongoing industrialisation and the increasing energy requirements of digital infrastructure. By 2025, Chevron anticipates producing one million barrels of oil...

India-Central Asia Trade Hits $1.7B: Joint Report Urges Deeper Ties In Pharma, Energy, & Technology To Unlock Vast Potential

New Delhi: Central Asia’s strategic location as a land bridge between Asia and Europe imbues it with undeniable geopolitical significance for India. This partnership encompasses a broad spectrum of shared interests, including security, energy, and...

Kazakhstan Hits Pause On Granite And Stone Imports With Temporary Ban

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 11. Starting from October 2025, Kazakhstan will introduce a temporary ban on the import of certain types of stone products from third countries, Trend reports. The restriction will be in...

Kazakhstan’s Karaganda region to develop 120 investment projects

- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ASTANA, Sept 11 (Kazinform/APP) : Karaganda region will develop 120 investment projects in the years ahead, Kazinform News Agency cites the akimat’s press service. Of which 29 are being...

Kazakhstan exported a record 10.2 million tons of grain in 2024/25 MY - KTZ

During the marketing period (September 2024 -August 2025), grain transportation volume via Kazakhstan’s railways amounted to 13.3 million tons, of which 10.2 million tons were exported. This information was announced at a meeting on the...

Kazakhstan banks earn 900 billion tenge from current accounts

September 11, 2025, 10:03 Astana. September 11. KazTAG– In 2024, banks earned about 900 billion tenge in profit from funds placed in current accounts, said Aidarbek Khojanazarov , Majilis deputy. “The National Bank’s 2019 ban on paying interest on...

Kazakhstan–Belarus–India diplomatic meet held to boost tourism & connectivity

Hyderabad: A high-level diplomatic meeting held at the Xanadu residence of Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Hyderabad, brought together key stakeholders from India, Kazakhstan, and Belarus on Wednesday to explore new...

Diebold Nixdorf’s VCP-Lite 7 Software Implemented by Eurasian Bank in Kazakhstan

Diebold Nixdorf Incorporated (NYSE:DBD) is one of the best IPO stocks to buy and hold for 3 years. On September 3, Diebold Nixdorf announced that Eurasian Bank, which is a major financial institution in Kazakhstan, is the first to implement its...

News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Role as Middle Power, Baikonur Cosmodrome and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a selection of articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes topics such as Kazakhstan’s role as a rising middle power, Dimash Qudaibergen’s international...

What’s On This Weekend in Astana and Almaty

ASTANA – As fall settles in, Kazakhstan’s two largest cities are rolling out packed cultural calendars, blending art, theater, music, and sports. From world-class exhibitions and opera premieres in Astana to French festivals and live music in...

Quantum navigation moves from lab to flight deck as GPS spoofing hits industrial scale

Image from Adobe Stock As GPS jamming and spoofing affect over 1,500 commercial flights daily, about five times early-2024 levels, the aviation industry is racing to deploy quantum-powered backup systems that don’t rely on vulnerable satellite...

Africa in Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy Agenda: Institutionalization and Economic Dynamics

This week, Kazakhstan welcomed President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Félix Tshisekedi on his first state visit to the country. During the bilateral talks, the two sides explored opportunities to expand trade and deepen cooperation...

Kazakhstan and Pakistan Set Goal to Boost Trade Turnover to $1 Billion 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Pakistan have agreed to advance cooperation across key sectors, setting a goal of increasing bilateral trade turnover to $1 billion in the coming years. The commitment was confirmed during the meeting between Kazakh Deputy...