Home - The Astana Times
1 day ago · National Bank: Kazakhstan’s Cashless Payments Surpass 85% in 2024. By Dana Omirgazy in Business on 29 January 2025. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has seen a significant rise in cashless transactions, with their share exceeding 85% in 2024, according to the National Bank’s annual report on the development of the national digital financial infrastructure published on …
Astana Hub Reports Record Growth in 2024, Securing $177 Million …
1 hour ago · ASTANA – Astana Hub, the largest tech park in Central Asia, has wrapped up 2024 by showing remarkable growth across all key metrics. Over the past year, tech park residents have attracted more than $177 million in investments, increased tech service exports to $481.5 million, and achieved a total revenue of $1.3 billion.
Kazakhstan’s Economy Achieves 4.8% Growth Amid Challenges in …
2 days ago · ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 4.8% despite a decline in oil production and prices in 2024, Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) Timur Suleimenov said during a Jan. 28 expanded government meeting chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reported the Prime Minister’s press service.
LRT to Be Commissioned This Autumn in Astana
2 days ago · ASTANA—The light rail train (LRT) project is nearing completion, with construction scheduled to be finished by summer, Astana Akim (Mayor) Zhenis Kassymbek announced during an expanded government meeting on Jan. 28. He said that the first trains are expected to arrive in September, followed by ...
Tokayev Prioritizes Economic Diversification, Infrastructure …
2 days ago · ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined economic diversification and advancing infrastructure development as key priorities for the government during an expanded government meeting on Jan. 28, reported Akorda. Tokayev noted that in 2024, 180 investment projects worth 1.3 trillion tenge ...
Final Verdict Delivered in Kazakhstan’s 2022 January Unrest, 45 ...
4 days ago · ASTANA – Almaty court delivered its final verdict on Jan. 27 in the case of the January 2022 unrest, sentencing 45 defendants involved in the violent protests, reported Kazinform. Among those sentenced were Arman Zhumageldiev, known as Dikyi (Wild) Arman, given 20 years in prison, and former ...
all - The Astana Times
Over 1,000 Illegal Firearms Seized in Kazakhstan, Including 130 from January 2022 Unrest. By Dana Omirgazy in Nation on 27 January 2025 in 17:04. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported the seizure of over 1,000 firearms and non-lethal weapons over the past two years, including 130 taken during the January...
Kazakh President Outlines Government’s Activities and Economic …
Jan 3, 2025 · ASTANA — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev shared insights on the nation’s economic trajectory, government performance and policy priorities in an interview with Ana Tili newspaper on Jan. 3. “The government’s task is to ensure economic growth and improve the well-being of citizens. Overall, the ...
Kazakhstan to Raise $10 Billion for Major Projects Over Three Years
Dec 11, 2024 · ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to attract US$10 billion in investments for major projects over the next three years. This was announced at the government session with the Kazakh Invest national company’s board of directors chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, reported the Prime Minister’s press service on Dec.11.
Kazakhstan Targets $3.7 Billion in Output from 180 New Projects …
Jul 25, 2024 · ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to initiate 180 projects by the end of 2024, with investments totaling about 1.4 trillion tenge (US$2.9 billion) and creating approximately 17,400 new jobs, the Prime Minister’s press service reported on July 24.