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Digital Horizons of STEM: Education in Xian for Central Asian Teachers
20.01.2026
С 11 по 19 января 2026 года учитель информатики КГУ «Опорная школа (ресурсный центр) имени А.Бокейхана» Болат Бабек принял участие в международной программе повышения квалификации «Подготовка педагогов STEM для средних и начальных школ Центральной Азии» в КНР, г.Сиань. Программа обучения включала 8-дневный интенсив по модулям: Основы открытого аппаратного обеспечения в междисциплинарном STEM-образовании; Работа с платформой Mind+ 2.0, датчиками интернета вещей (IoT) и обучение моделей ИИ; Разработка локализованных STEM-проектов и посещение передовых школ г. Сиань.По завершении обучения Болат Б. получил сертификат Шэньсийского педагогического университета международного образца. Ожидается, что полученные им знания будут успешно применены в образовательном процессе школы.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu-osakarovka/press/news/details/1144753?lang=kk
Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and Slovenia Discuss Prospects for Bilateral Cooperation
20.01.2026
Astana, January 20, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia Tanja Fajon.During the call, the foreign ministries reviewed the current state and future prospects of Kazakh-Slovenian cooperation, noting the steady momentum of political dialogue, the expansion of inter-parliamentary and inter-agency contacts, as well as the progressive development of trade, economic, and cultural-humanitarian ties.The Kazakh Foreign Minister congratulated the Slovenian side on the successful chairmanship of Slovenia in the UN Security Council in 2024-2025, highly commending Ljubljana’s contribution to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, conflict prevention in various regions of the world.The parties expressed satisfaction that the opening of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ljubljana in October 2024, as well as the official visit of the President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar to Kazakhstan in 2025, served as clear evidence of the mutual commitment to elevating bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level.Particular attention was given to the practical implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level. It was emphasized that the Joint Statement of the Heads of State serves as a “roadmap” for further deepening political dialogue, expanding economic cooperation, and developing new areas of interaction.In conclusion, the diplomats underscored the special importance of the activities of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, and also exchanged views on key issues of the regional and international agenda. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1144757?lang=kk
Прошёл открытый чемпионат по конькобежному спорту
20.01.2026
On January 17-18, the Technodome Arena hosted the Open Speed Skating Championship. Young athletes of various age categories took part in the competition, being evaluated according to their technical training and physical abilities.The main goal of the championship was to develop speed skating, provide young athletes with experience and strengthen sports cooperation. The event was organized at a high level and became interesting and entertaining for both participants and the audience.During the championship, special attention was paid to developing the skills and endurance of the participants. The competitions provided young athletes with the opportunity to prepare for future tournaments, achieve new successes and improve their sports skills.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1144689?lang=kk
Important for the Self-Employed: Deregistration and "e-Salyq Business"
20.01.2026
1 марта 2026 года налоговые органы автоматически снимут с учета в качестве ИП налогоплательщиков, применявших в 2025 году СНР на основе патента или СНР с использованием специального мобильного приложения.Датой снятия с учета будет признаваться 1 января 2026 года, при этом сохраняется право подать заявление на снятие самостоятельно.Примечание: снятие с учета не будет произведено в случаях, если налогоплательщиком подано уведомление о применяемом режиме с выбором другого режима.При этом датой начала применения СНР для самозанятых признается дата формирования первого чека в мобильном приложении «e-Salyq Business».Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1144574?lang=kk
Rules for issuing tax residency certificates of the People's Republic of China
20.01.2026
The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs that new rules for issuing tax residency certificates by the competent authorities of the People's Republic of China have been in force since 1 April 2025. The key innovation was the exclusion of the signature of the authorized person on the certificate. The legal force of the document is provided by the official seal of the tax authority and an apostille certifying the authenticity of the seal. The columns of the apostille, where information about the signature is usually indicated, are marked «Not applicable», which corresponds to established practice and does not affect the legal force of the document. This solution is aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing the processing time for requests for issuing certificates of tax residency. The new procedure complies with the provisions of the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, ensuring international recognition of the document. This change is aimed at simplifying and speeding up the procedures for confirming tax residency. The certificate, issued with a seal and apostille, is a full-fledged official document recognized for tax purposes. Previously issued certificates containing both a signature and a seal remain legally valid and are accepted to confirm the tax status for the relevant periods. The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan recommends that taxpayers and authorized representatives take these changes into account when submitting documents issued by the competent authorities of the People's Republic of China. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1144540?lang=kk
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Digital Horizons of STEM: Education in Xian for Central Asian Teachers
20.01.2026
С 11 по 19 января 2026 года учитель информатики КГУ «Опорная школа (ресурсный центр) имени А.Бокейхана» Болат Бабек принял участие в международной программе повышения квалификации «Подготовка педагогов STEM для средних и начальных школ Центральной Азии» в КНР, г.Сиань. Программа обучения включала 8-дневный интенсив по модулям: Основы открытого аппаратного обеспечения в междисциплинарном STEM-образовании; Работа с платформой Mind+ 2.0, датчиками интернета вещей (IoT) и обучение моделей ИИ; Разработка локализованных STEM-проектов и посещение передовых школ г. Сиань.По завершении обучения Болат Б. получил сертификат Шэньсийского педагогического университета международного образца. Ожидается, что полученные им знания будут успешно применены в образовательном процессе школы.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu-osakarovka/press/news/details/1144753?lang=kk
Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and Slovenia Discuss Prospects for Bilateral Cooperation
20.01.2026
Astana, January 20, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia Tanja Fajon.During the call, the foreign ministries reviewed the current state and future prospects of Kazakh-Slovenian cooperation, noting the steady momentum of political dialogue, the expansion of inter-parliamentary and inter-agency contacts, as well as the progressive development of trade, economic, and cultural-humanitarian ties.The Kazakh Foreign Minister congratulated the Slovenian side on the successful chairmanship of Slovenia in the UN Security Council in 2024-2025, highly commending Ljubljana’s contribution to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, conflict prevention in various regions of the world.The parties expressed satisfaction that the opening of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ljubljana in October 2024, as well as the official visit of the President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar to Kazakhstan in 2025, served as clear evidence of the mutual commitment to elevating bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level.Particular attention was given to the practical implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level. It was emphasized that the Joint Statement of the Heads of State serves as a “roadmap” for further deepening political dialogue, expanding economic cooperation, and developing new areas of interaction.In conclusion, the diplomats underscored the special importance of the activities of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, and also exchanged views on key issues of the regional and international agenda. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1144757?lang=kk
Прошёл открытый чемпионат по конькобежному спорту
20.01.2026
On January 17-18, the Technodome Arena hosted the Open Speed Skating Championship. Young athletes of various age categories took part in the competition, being evaluated according to their technical training and physical abilities.The main goal of the championship was to develop speed skating, provide young athletes with experience and strengthen sports cooperation. The event was organized at a high level and became interesting and entertaining for both participants and the audience.During the championship, special attention was paid to developing the skills and endurance of the participants. The competitions provided young athletes with the opportunity to prepare for future tournaments, achieve new successes and improve their sports skills.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1144689?lang=kk
Important for the Self-Employed: Deregistration and "e-Salyq Business"
20.01.2026
1 марта 2026 года налоговые органы автоматически снимут с учета в качестве ИП налогоплательщиков, применявших в 2025 году СНР на основе патента или СНР с использованием специального мобильного приложения.Датой снятия с учета будет признаваться 1 января 2026 года, при этом сохраняется право подать заявление на снятие самостоятельно.Примечание: снятие с учета не будет произведено в случаях, если налогоплательщиком подано уведомление о применяемом режиме с выбором другого режима.При этом датой начала применения СНР для самозанятых признается дата формирования первого чека в мобильном приложении «e-Salyq Business».Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1144574?lang=kk
Rules for issuing tax residency certificates of the People's Republic of China
20.01.2026
The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs that new rules for issuing tax residency certificates by the competent authorities of the People's Republic of China have been in force since 1 April 2025. The key innovation was the exclusion of the signature of the authorized person on the certificate. The legal force of the document is provided by the official seal of the tax authority and an apostille certifying the authenticity of the seal. The columns of the apostille, where information about the signature is usually indicated, are marked «Not applicable», which corresponds to established practice and does not affect the legal force of the document. This solution is aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing the processing time for requests for issuing certificates of tax residency. The new procedure complies with the provisions of the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, ensuring international recognition of the document. This change is aimed at simplifying and speeding up the procedures for confirming tax residency. The certificate, issued with a seal and apostille, is a full-fledged official document recognized for tax purposes. Previously issued certificates containing both a signature and a seal remain legally valid and are accepted to confirm the tax status for the relevant periods. The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan recommends that taxpayers and authorized representatives take these changes into account when submitting documents issued by the competent authorities of the People's Republic of China. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1144540?lang=kk