Your October Guide to Arts and Culture in Astana and Almaty 

ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a lineup of events promising a great weekend filled with captivating experiences. Whether you’re a music lover, history enthusiast, or adventure seeker, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your...

World : Kazakhstan Targets Full Digital Transformation By 2027 - President Tokayev

From Norshazlina Nor Azman ASTANA, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Kazakhstan aims to become a fully digital state by 2027. To this end, sweeping reforms are being introduced across the government, the economy, and public services, said President Kassym-Jomart...

Kazakh, Hungarian Presidents Pledge to Expand Trade and Economic Partnership

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and President Tamás Sulyok of Hungary reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade and economic cooperation during an official meeting on Oct. 2 in Astana. President Kassym-Jomart...

Kazakhstan, Germany Extend Business Partnership Program Through 2028

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Germany have signed a joint agreement extending the Partnering in Business with Germany program for 2026–2028. The signing, held on Sept. 30 in Astana during the Extended Conference on cooperation projects, marks a new...

Kazakhstan Launches First All-Female Space Isolation Experiment SANA-1

ASTANA – A unique research project, SANA-1, was launched at the National Space Center, marking Kazakhstan’s first experiment involving long-term crew isolation under conditions simulating space flight. Photo credit: gov.kz The project is jointly...

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan strengthen ties with U.S. through major trade deals

Editor’s note: Ahmet Saghlam is a specialist in business development, sales and marketing, B2B collaborations, and corporate communication. Most recently, he served as Business Development and International Relations Coordinator at the Hacettepe...

IAEA Approves Site for Nuclear Power Plant in Eastern Kazakhstan

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has approved a site near the city of Kurchatov in Kazakhstan’s eastern Abai region for the potential construction of a nuclear power plant, according to its Chairman Almasadam Satkaliyev. Kazakhstan...

Digital Bridge Forum Highlights Kazakhstan’s Push In AI And Digital Innovation

From Norshazlina Nor Azman ASTANA (KAZAKHSTAN), Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Digital Bridge Forum 2025, which kicks off Thursday (Oct 2), aims to showcase Kazakhstan's growing role in digital innovation while positioning itself as a hub for artificial...

Aral Sea Collapse Offers Lessons for Climate, Water Security, Says US Scholar

ASTANA — Once the world’s fourth-largest inland sea, the Aral Sea has become a global symbol of ecological disaster, said Dr. Sarah Cameron, associate professor of history at the University of Maryland, speaking at Nazarbayev University on Sept....

Kazakhstanis Face Drug Shortages and Soaring Prices

Kazakhstanis are paying significantly more for medicines than residents of many other countries, and often struggle to find essential drugs at all. According to the Agency for Protection and Development of Competition (APDC), rising prices, supply...

Severance Hospital surgeons restore hand function for Filipino teacher with rare disorder

Yonsei University Gangnam Severance Hospital medical staff have successfully treated Angeles Yvonne N-Jel from the Philippines, who was born with the rare congenital condition brachypolysyndactyly, the hospital said Wednesday. The disorder,...

Military Psychologists in Kazakhstan Say AI Chatbot Can Help in Hard Times

Kazakhstan’s military has turned to artificial intelligence to help stressed service members, unveiling the “AI-sulu” Telegram bot, a digital adviser available to those in need around the clock. The development comes as military leaders around the...

Kazakhstan And Jordan Explore Expansion Of Bilateral Investment

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 30. Talgat Shaldanbay, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Jordan, met with Jordan's newly appointed Minister of Investment, Tarek Abu Ghazali, to discuss prospects for expanding bilateral...

Fan hospitalized and 2 arrested following clashes ahead of Napoli-Sporting Champions League game

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — One Portuguese fan was hospitalized and two Napoli supporters were arrested following clashes before a Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday. Cars were damaged and chairs were thrown when the opposing fan...

Popstar Robbie Williams opens up on secret health battle for the first time

The former Take That star from Staffordshire starred on the first episode of the new season of the podcast I'm ADHD! No You're Not, hosted by comedian Paul Whitehouse and early year’s specialist in neuroscience Dr Mine Conkbayir. During this, he...

Tokayev and Shuiok held talks in an expanded format.

Astana. October 3. KazTAG – The Presidents of Kazakhstan and Hungary, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Tamás Shuiok, held talks in an expanded format, reported Akorda. "The Presidents of Kazakhstan and Hungary held talks in an expanded format," said the...

Wealth Holding partners with Retaj Hotels & Hospitality to manage Jeval Business Complex in New Capital

Wealth Holding has signed a strategic partnership with Retaj International Hotels & Hospitality to operate and manage the Jeval Business Complex in the New Administrative Capital. The agreement was signed by Sohair Koriem, Chairperson of Wealth...

Tokayev meets UAE minister of AI

Astana. October 3. KazTAG – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Omar Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work, as well as Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department...

Sanya City in Hainan expands traditional medicine for Russia and other countries

HAIKOU /China/, October 1. /TASS/. The resort city of Sanya, located on the southern coast of Hainan Island, is actively developing its traditional medicine sector, with a particular focus on providing services to Russians as well as patients from...

Healing hands, caring heart

Saulebek Kabylbekov (left) examines the eyes of a patient at Daqing Ophthalmology Hospital in Daqing city, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, July 16, 2025. ZHANG TAO/XINHUA Saulebek Kabylbekov is a 66-year-old Kazakh ophthalmologist at...