Entrepreneurs can receive up to 200 million tenge in financing, a subsidy of up to 40% of the interest rate, and a guarantee from the Damu Fund of up to 85% if collateral is insufficient.Training, consulting, and infrastructure support for starting and expanding a business are also available.📞 For detailed information, please contact the Damu Fund regional branch in Kostanay Oblast at the following address: Kostanay, Al-Farabi Ave. 65, STI Kostanay Business Center, 2nd floor, office 209. Tel. 8 (7142) 990-305 or call 1408.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1170019?lang=kk

On February 25, 2026, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated and delivered a congratulatory speech at a cultural event on the occasion of the «Lantern» Festival, as part of the celebration of the Chinese New Year - the «Chunjie» Spring Festival, organized by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Almaty. In his speech, Zh. Abdrashov highlighted the dynamic development of multifaceted relations between Kazakhstan and China, built on a foundation of unbreakable friendship and extensive cooperation. Concluding his remarks, the Ambassador-at-Large wished the people of China happiness, prosperity, and success.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1170021?lang=kk

Violations of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of ensuring measurement uniformity have been identified at one of the dental clinics in the city of Semey. The violations were established based on the results of an inspection of compliance with mandatory requirements in the provision of medical services. The control measures were carried out by the Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Abai region, together with the bodies of the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It was established that measuring instruments that had not undergone mandatory verification in the prescribed manner were used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The use of unverified measuring instruments is a violation of the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on measurement uniformity. In the healthcare sector, the use of verified measuring instruments is mandatory, as their accuracy directly affects the health and safety of patients. «In medical practice, measurement accuracy directly affects the health and safety of patients. Measuring instruments are used in calculating dosages of medications and anesthesia, monitoring patient condition, and operating medical equipment. The use of unverified devices can lead to unreliable results and create risks for the quality and safety of the medical care provided», noted Zhanna Yessenbekova, Chairperson of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology. Furthermore, there have been cases of adverse outcomes in the provision of dental care in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including in the city of Astana, which served as the basis for conducting inspection measures and strengthening control in this area. Based on the results of reviewing the inspection materials, the organization has been held administratively liable. An administrative fine of 696,325 tenge has been imposed on the entity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1169990?lang=kk

Tehran, February 25, 2026 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ontalap Onalbayev, met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran – Head of the Center for Political and International Studies of the Iranian MFA, Saeid Khatibzadeh.During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of the agreements reached by the Heads of State following the official visit of the President of Iran, Masud Pezeshkian to Astana on December 10–11, 2025. In particular, special attention was paid to the organization of an exhibition of historical documents and manuscripts.The Kazakh diplomat informed his counterpart about the decision of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to hold a national referendum on March 15, 2026, on the adoption of a new Constitution. The key provisions of the draft Constitution were presented, emphasizing that the constitutional reform is aimed at further modernizing the country’s political system, enhancing the efficiency of public administration, and strengthening democratic institutions.In his turn, S. Khatibzadeh noted that he highly appreciates the political, socio-economic and cultural reforms successfully implemented in Kazakhstan under the leadership of President K.Tokayev as an important process ensuring the country’s sustainable and dynamic development.He also expressed confidence that the large-scale and substantive transformations underway in Kazakh society will provide additional impetus to the expansion of bilateral cooperation and elevate Kazakhstan–Iran partnership to a new level.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to continue close cooperation on issues of mutual interest. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tehran/press/news/details/1169894?lang=kk

Akim of the region Nurlуbek Nalibayev met with the Chairman of the Presidium of the NCE "Atameken" Kanat Sharlapaev.The meeting discussed work on attracting investments and in the field of entrepreneurship."The Head of State pays special attention to the development of small and medium-sized businesses, the Government provides support.Today in our region, the pace of entrepreneurship development is active, its share in the economy is 20.5 percent.Last year, the production volume in this sector of the regional economy grew by 30.5 percent, the region took 3rd place among the regions.Tax revenues increased by 2.5 times compared to the previous year.Systematic and effective state support has had a positive impact on the sustainable development of entrepreneurship.With the aim of diversifying the regional economy, it is planned to implement 48 investment projects worth 1 trillion 900 billion tenge and create 10,308 new jobs in 2026-2029.This year, it is planned to launch 21 projects worth 100 billion tenge.It is worth noting that with your direct assistance, an investment agreement was signed with the Spanish company "Roca Group" on the construction of a high-tech plant for the production of up to 500 thousand sanitary ware items per year. Construction will begin this year.22 billion 700 million tenge is allocated from the budget for financial support of private entrepreneurship.In accordance with the instruction of the Head of State, the "Entrepreneurship Zone" program for micro and small businesses was launched this year.We are confident that today's meeting will open the way for new projects and initiatives,"- said N.Nalibayev.Last year, 2,929 private entrepreneurship projects were financed in the amount of 61 billion 100 million tenge from all funding sources.State support measures have increased the investment potential of the region, allowed the opening of new productions and the creation of jobs.In addition, 27 investment projects worth over 300 billion tenge were implemented.A Turkish investor built a new heat and power center.A bakery complex, factories for the production of bricks, glass, rice and food salt, a small industrial park, and a 40-megawatt solar power plant were launched.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1169919?lang=kk