Dear residents of Kostanay!The 2026–2027 heating season will begin in stages:From September 28 — kindergartens, schools and medical institutions;From October 1 — apartment buildings, social facilities, enterprises, organizations and institutions.Residents are kindly requested to ensure that heating systems in their buildings are ready to receive heat and to check the condition of shut-off valves, radiators and internal heating networks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1301113?lang=ru

The progress of the harvest campaign was reviewed today at a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. Regional Akim Murat Ergeshbayev participated in the meeting via a conference call.Following the discussion of the issues raised, specific instructions were issued to the heads of the relevant sectors."Our goal is to harvest the crop without losses. The campaign must be completed no later than October 15. Working together with city and district administrations, priority must be given to the high-quality execution of all tasks within the established timeframes.Ensure constant monitoring of entrepreneurship indicators and strict oversight of the implementation of state support programs. The Department of State Revenues must ensure that entrepreneurs who have received support fulfill their obligations to the state. A comprehensive analysis of tax revenues from businesspeople who utilized concessional financing, subsidies, and guarantees is required. Empty talk about 'work having been done' or 'awareness-raising events having been organized' is not needed. Focus on tangible results and report on the outcomes",- emphasized Murat Nalkhozhauly.Reports were presented at the meeting by Zhanar Berdenova, Acting Head of the Regional Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry, and Talgat Duisebayev, Head of the Regional Department of Agriculture and Land Relations.This year, crops were planted across an area of 193.7 thousand hectares in the region.In accordance with the government-approved roadmap, the area of rice fields decreased by 10.9 thousand hectares compared to last year. As part of the Head of State's directive on crop diversification, corn was planted on 11 thousand hectares. A water allocation of 3.2 billion cubic meters was approved to supply the fields, and the growing season proceeded according to plan. Agricultural producers were fully supplied with seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, and fuel and lubricants. A total of 2.5 billion cubic meters of water was delivered from the SyrDarya River to the fields via canals.The region has completed the harvesting of early grain crops. To date, 36,000 hectares of rice have been mowed, with 27,450 hectares threshed. The average yield was 48.4 centners per hectare, resulting in a harvest of 133,000 tons of paddy rice.The meeting also reviewed preparations for the heating season. This year, 5.5 billion tenge was allocated for the modernization of heat supply facilities. Work has been fully completed on upgrading 8.7 km of heating networks, overhauling a gas turbine unit, and repairing heating mains, boilers, turbines, and autonomous boiler houses.A total of 7.6 billion tenge was directed toward modernizing electrical networks, resulting in the repair of 460 kilometers of power transmission lines and 134 substations.The region's 1,074 social facilities are 100 percent ready. Heat supply will commence based on actual weather conditions and the average daily outdoor temperature.To get through the winter period, the population requires 68,000 tons of coal, while social facilities require 12,000 tons, making a total requirement of 80,000 tons. Work to replenish coal stocks is proceeding according to the approved schedule.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1301040?lang=ru

Aalst, 25 September 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Belgium Roman Vassilenko met with Jan Pieter De Nul, Chairman of the Board of the Belgian company Jan De Nul. The parties discussed the company’s ongoing projects in Kazakhstan and prospects for further cooperation in transport and port infrastructure, marine engineering, and the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor).Particular attention was paid to Kazakhstan’s large-scale modernisation of transport infrastructure. The parties highlighted the growing role of the Middle Corridor in strengthening transport connectivity between Asia and Europe and discussed prospects for the further development of Caspian infrastructure. Particular attention was given to potential cooperation in dredging and hydraulic engineering, energy infrastructure and other promising projects.Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their interest in further developing cooperation between Kazakhstan and Jan De Nul and pursuing new joint projects.Background: Jan De Nul is one of Belgium’s largest family-owned engineering and construction groups, specialising in dredging, marine and port infrastructure, offshore energy and integrated engineering solutions. In 2025, the company recorded a turnover of EUR 4.24 billion, EBITDA of EUR 812 million and net profit of EUR 458 million. The company employs more than 9,000 people; in 2025, it implemented 298 projects in 31 countries, while its investments exceeded EUR 1 billion.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1301044?lang=ru

The State Revenue Department for East Kazakhstan Region continuously carries out work to ensure compliance with the customs legislation of the Eurasian Economic Union and/or the Republic of Kazakhstan during customs control of goods and vehicles transported across the customs border.As part of one of the recent measures conducted in East Kazakhstan Region, an attempt to illegally export diesel fuel concealed in an additionally installed fuel tank of a truck was prevented.On September 15, 2026, officers of the Maykapchagai Customs Post of the State Revenue Department for East Kazakhstan Region, jointly with officers of the Border Service of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Department of the Economic Security Service for East Kazakhstan Region, inspected an empty truck driven by a citizen of the People’s Republic of China and traveling from the Republic of Kazakhstan to the People’s Republic of China.During the inspection, an attempt to export approximately 860 liters of diesel fuel concealed in specially equipped additional fuel tanks was prevented.The relevant materials have been forwarded to the Department of the Economic Security Service for East Kazakhstan Region for a procedural decision.The State Revenue Department for East Kazakhstan Region urges citizens and businesses to strictly comply with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan when crossing the customs border.The Department continues to implement a comprehensive set of measures aimed at preventing the illegal export of fuel and lubricants, protecting the economic interests of the state, and ensuring transparency in the movement of goods across the customs border.Residents of the region may report violations of the law to the State Revenue Department for East Kazakhstan Region at 27 Permitina Street or by phone at 8 (7232) 57-84-79.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1301046?lang=ru

Подтверждение рейтинга отражает сильную фискальную позицию Казахстана, которая поддерживается низким уровнем государственного долга, высокой способностью обслуживания долга и накопленными валютными активами.Это все обеспечивает гибкость экономической политики и существенный запас прочности для смягчения последствий внешних экономических шоков.Агентство отмечает, что несмотря на снижение добычи нефти, экономика Казахстана продолжает расти за счет значительного вклада в рост ВВП обрабатывающей промышленности, строительства, транспорта и других ненефтяных секторов.Продолжающиеся инвестиции в цифровую, транспортную и энергетическую инфраструктуру будут в дальнейшем поддерживать  среднесрочный экономический рост, углубляя сложность экономики. По оценке Агентства, несырьевые сектора останутся основными драйверами роста.По мнению Moody’s, налоговые реформы будут способствовать укреплению фискальной устойчивости за счет расширения ненефтяной доходной базы бюджета.В целом, дальнейшая диверсификация экономики в совокупности с налоговой реформой, инвестициями в цифровую, транспортную и энергетическую инфраструктуру улучшают фискальные перспективы и возможности для дальнейшего экономического роста.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1301032?lang=ru