Astana, December 30, 2025 – A telephone conversation took place between Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Maka Bochorishvili.During the discussion, the foreign ministers reviewed the results of bilateral cooperation over the past year and positively assessed the dynamics of Kazakh-Georgian relations. They reaffirmed mutual commitment to further strengthening political dialogue and developing practical cooperation across all aspects of the bilateral agenda.Particular attention was paid to expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The importance of activating cooperation in the investment sphere was noted, as it makes a significant contribution to the development of national economies, promoting production growth and job creation.The ministers agreed to maintain close working contacts and to continue constructive dialogue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1135372?lang=kk

On December 25, a ceremonial award event was held in the city of Zhanaozen to honor the best representatives of the culture and sports sectors who demonstrated significant achievements over the course of the year. The event took place at the Kendirli Rural House of Culture.The ceremony was attended by Deputy Akim of Zhanaozen, Mukash Maksat, who presented awards to specialists who achieved outstanding results in the fields of culture and sports. On behalf of the city akim, distinguished individuals were presented with Letters of Appreciation and special awards.During the award ceremony, representatives of the sports sector were recognized in various nominations, including Best Goalkeeper, Forward, Defender, Player, Young Athlete, Veteran Athlete, Coach, Sports Patron, as well as other nominees. In addition, creative teams and cultural figures, stage professionals, poets, akyns and aitys performers, hosts, and authors of project initiatives also received well-deserved recognition.As part of the event, a concert program was presented featuring musical and dance performances by artists. Performances by the “Ainaz” dance ensemble and local singers added a special highlight to the evening.At the conclusion of the ceremony, the award recipients were expressed gratitude and extended best wishes for continued success, as well as for their ongoing contribution to the development of the culture and sports sectors in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-goroda-zhanaozen/press/news/details/1135357?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for the North Kazakhstan Region is launching the "People's Accountant" campaign, a free advisory service for individual entrepreneurs and small businesses.  Dates:January 5 – June 30, 2026  Who is useful for:sole proprietors and small businesses  What you can get:Clear and practical explanations on:accounting;Tax reporting;work in information systems.  The format of the work:The main format is offline reception at state revenue offices in cities and regional centers.  Consultation schedule:January–February 2026 — 3 times a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) from 10:00 to 13:00 starting from March 2026 — 2 times a week Reception locations will be marked with signs "People's Accountant" with the address and work schedule. Who advises:professional accountants and auditors;representatives of accounting associations;Experienced employees of state revenue agencies.  Geography:in Petropavlovsk - in the building of the Department of Internal Affairs of Petropavlovsk at 56A K. Sutyusheva St.in the districts — in the buildings of the territorial departments of state revenue "People's Accountant" is the first step from control to service support for taxpayers.In the future, additional measures are planned to prevent violations and strengthen consulting support.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1139571?lang=kk

The service is designed to provide preliminary information and assistance in completing VAT tax reports correctly. The functionality of the service allows you to know your tax amounts in advance, reduce the number of errors and prevent possible negative consequences, including receiving desk control notifications and imposing penalties. The preliminary filling of the declaration is carried out on the basis of information available in the information systems of state revenue authorities, including the information system of electronic invoices, personal accounts of taxpayers and declarations for goods. This allows you to automatically generate calculated indicators and minimize the impact of the human factor. Within the framework of the service, 13 lines of the declaration are automatically filled in, which, if necessary, can be independently adjusted upward or downward. The service for pre-filling out the VAT declaration (form 300.00) will be available to taxpayers when it is submitted for obligations for the 4th quarter of 2025. The service is being launched in pilot mode. All suggestions and comments on its improvement can be sent to the Telegram bot "Service for pre-filling out the VAT declaration (form 300.00)" @icna_review_bot.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1135273?lang=kk

At a staff meeting in the Mayor's office of the city, the results of the city competition "The best New Year's decoration of business facilities" were summed up. Within the framework of the competition, New Year decorations of business facilities were evaluated and the best of them were marked.The competition was organized with the aim of creating a festive atmosphere in the city, improving the appearance of business facilities and increasing the involvement of entrepreneurs in the improvement of the urban environment. When summarizing the results, the relevance of the theme, aesthetic level, originality and overall visual perception of the design were taken into account.Following the results of the competition, the winners and prize-winners were awarded diplomas and gift certificates. The prizes were distributed as follows:1st place — LLP "12 months-Kostanay";2nd place — restaurant "Pasteria";3rd place — Altyn Badam store.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1135308?lang=kk

One of the important decisions taken by deputies at the regular session of the city Maslikhat is to provide social support measures to workers in the field of healthcare, education and veterinary medicine in rural settlements of Ust-Kamenogorsk. Thus, for this category of employees, a lifting allowance is established in an amount equal to one hundred times the monthly calculation index, as well as a budget loan for the purchase or construction of housing in an amount not exceeding two thousand times the monthly calculation index. The Rules for the provision of social assistance, the establishment of sizes and the definition of a list of certain categories of needy citizens were also approved. This act defines the categories of citizens who are provided with cash payments on the occasion of holidays and memorable dates, and also defines the procedure for providing social assistance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1135226?lang=kk

Today, the mayor of the district held a new year's tree for children. The festive event was attended by more than 150 students. Akim of the district Berik Sarmenbayev congratulated the children on the New Year. - New year is a holiday that brings hope to every home and dreams to every child. The bright lights of the children present at this evening are a sign of faith in tomorrow. And the work of the teacher and parents, who keep this faith and guide the future of the child, always deserves respect. The outgoing year was a prosperous and fruitful for our district. With the support of the head of state Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on behalf of the head of the region Nurlybek Mashbekovich Nalibayev, secondary school No. 132 in the village of N. Ilyasov and secondary school No. 137 in the village of S. Seifullin were overhauled. 250 million from the National Fund of Kazakhstan for the school-Lyceum named after Abdilda Tazhibayev No. 36 in the district center. tenge was allocated and modification rooms were created. A new sports complex was built in the village of Besaryk for youth and youth sports. Over the past 3 years, 22 playgrounds have been commissioned in the district at the expense of the budget and sponsorship. As a result of this support, Syrdarya students have won many competitions. This year, 106 students of the district won International, Republican and regional educational competitions in various directions. Your achievements in education and sports, art and creativity increase the honor of our district. This is a great pride for the district. These achievements are the common result of parents who supported you and teachers who worked hard. I hope that in the coming year our students will receive a quality education and dominate the district, – said Berik Abdygapparovich. The children who came to the Christmas tree showed their skills, watched a theatrical performance and received new year's gifts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1135165?lang=kk

Today, a regular meeting was held in the district administration conference hall, chaired by the Akim (Governor) of the district, Berik Sarmenbayev.During the meeting, tasks assigned during previous sessions with the Head of Government and the Regional Akim were reviewed at the district level. Specifically, objectives regarding preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy were outlined.The District Akim emphasized that all instructions given by the regional leadership must be strictly implemented by the relevant department heads and offices.Additionally, the meeting summarized the results of the work carried out across the district in 2025. It was noted that a positive trend has been established in the district's socio-economic indicators.Preparation for the upcoming New Year holidays was also a key agenda item. The District Akim instructed officials to maintain constant monitoring of the socio-political situation during the holidays and to ensure public order and safety. Furthermore, relevant department heads received specific orders to ensure that all festive events are conducted at a high organizational level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1135725?lang=kk

Net investment income accumulated since 2014, following the consolidation of pension assets in the UAPF, exceeded 13.43 trillion tenge as of December 1, 2025. Taking into account payments made, its share of the total pension savings of Kazakhstanis as of that date is 41.5%. Thus, investment income plays a significant role in the formation of citizens' pension savings. Since 2014, there has been a significant increase in the efficiency of pension fund investment, contributing to a significant increase in the total savings of contributors (beneficiaries).It should be emphasized that pension savings in Kazakhstan represent a strategic long-term investment tool aimed at ensuring the financial stability of citizens in retirement. The implementation of a flexible investment policy and asset diversification ensure sustainable positive dynamics in the long term. The return on pension assets over specific short-term periods is not an indicator of their management effectiveness, as income from financial instruments and other transactions accrued over a short period does not always cover fluctuations in the value of securities and exchange rates over a given period. Therefore, it is advisable to conduct an objective analysis of investment income over a period of at least one year.Against the backdrop of dynamically changing macroeconomic conditions, the return on pension assets managed by the NBRK, formed through compulsory, compulsory occupational, and voluntary contributions, distributed to contributor (beneficiary) accounts, amounted to 9.69% for the 12 months ending December 1, 2025. Accrued investment income for the period from December 2024 to November 2025 amounted to approximately 2.23 trillion tenge.The return on pension assets for the same period, generated through mandatory employer pension contributions, amounted to 8.07%.In the medium and long term, a positive real return on pension savings (exceeding cumulative inflation) is ensured. Thus, the accumulated investment return from the inception of the funded pension system in 1998 to December 1, 2025, was 1054.45%, with inflation for the entire period at 933.55%.We also remind you that Kazakhstan has a unique guarantee for the safety of compulsory pension contributions, taking into account the inflation rate. In cases of a decrease in returns in a particular period, affecting the contributor's accumulated return upon the entitlement to benefits, compensation for the difference is guaranteed by the state.The entire investment management and accounting system for pension assets is transparent: each contributor can view their investment income in their personal account on the enpf.kz website or in the mobile app.Information on the investment management of UAPF pension assets and the financial instruments in which UAPF pension assets are invested is published on the official UAPF website (www.enpf.kz) in the "Statistics and Analytics/Investment Management of Pension Assets" section.UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-semey/press/news/details/1135155?lang=kk

A fair of agricultural products of the Syrdarya region is being held in the regional center. Syrdarya residents offer their products at a low price, according to the traditions of the year. 100 tons of agricultural products were delivered to the fair by 42 vehicles from the district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1135156?lang=kk

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UAPF JSC (hereinafter referred to as UAPF) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (hereinafter referred to as IPMs) on the website enpf.kz in the section “Indicators - Investment Activity”. As of December 1, 2025, the total volume of pension assets managed by the NBRK and IPM amounted to 25,807.19 billion tenge. As of this date, UAPF pension assets held in trust by the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as COPC), and voluntary pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as VPC), amounted to approximately 25,032.97 billion tenge[1]. The volume of pension assets formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as ECPC), held in trust by the NBRK, amounted to 690.47 billion tengePension assets under IPM management amounted to over 83.75 billion tenge. Investment portfolio of pension assetsmanaged by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The National Bank, as the trustee of the UAPF pension assets, pursues a balanced investment policy: investing in various types of financial instruments across currencies, countries, sectors, and issuers.The main investment areas for pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, and VPC, as of December 1, 2025, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 42.98%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 9.09%, foreign GS – 2.12%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.26%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.35%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.91%, IFI - 1.27%,.The investment portfolio broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated, as of December 1, 2025, looks like this: investments in national currency – 58.53%, in US dollars – 41.47% of the pension asset portfolioAn analysis of the income received shows that interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to 1,803.59 billion tenge; income from assets under external management, including exchange rate revaluation, amounted to 493.77 billion tenge; and other income amounted to 6.01 billion tenge. The market revaluation of securities was negative.Accrued investment income for the last 12 months from December 2024 to November 2025 amounted to approximately 2. 32 trillion tenge, with a return of 12.58% and an inflation rate of 9.69%.The ECPC's investment portfolio as of December 1, 2025, is as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 91.82%, cash in investment accounts – 0.23%, and deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.38%.The ECPC's investment portfolio includes only financial instruments denominated in the national currency.As of December 1, 2025, the ECPC's return over the past 12 months was 8.07%.As a reminder, pension savings are long-term investments. Therefore, it is advisable to analyze investment income over a period of at least one year. In certain periods, a decrease in return may be observed due to exchange rate volatility, changes in the market value of financial instruments, and the impact of inflation. Diversification of the investment portfolio, whereby income from some instruments offsets temporary losses from others, ensures the safety and sustainable return of pension savings over the long term. Thus, investment income has shown stable growth over the past three years, with pension asset returns exceeding the inflation rate.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including issuers, and an overview of investment activities are available on the official UAPF website. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assets formed through the ECPC is also available on the enpf.kz website. Investment portfolio managers The total volume of pension assets under IPM management exceeds 80.53 billion tenge.As of December 1, 2025, pension assets under the trust management of Alatau City Invest JSC amounted to 14.25 billion tenge.The company's main investments: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 16.03%, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units - 14.88%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 14.69%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.91%, bonds of quasi-public companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.74%, repo - 8.72%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 5.75%, microfinance organizations - 5.37%, government securities of foreign states - 2.41%. It should be noted that 70.85% of the portfolio is presented in tenge, 27.93% in US dollars, 1.23% in other currencies.As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed among contributors (beneficiaries), was 11.11%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Alatau City Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of December 1, 2025, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to 7.74 billion tenge.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: reverse repos (up to 90 calendar days) – 38.64%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.90%, securities with government status issued by the central governments of foreign states – 8.65%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.41%, equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) – 6.12%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.29%, bonds of RK quasi-public companies – 4.12%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 1.90%.Investments in national currency accounted for 70.43% of the portfolio, in US dollars – 29.57%.As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributor (beneficiary) accounts, was 10.50%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of December 1, 2025, UAPF pension assets held in trust by BCC Invest JSC amounted to 9.87 billion tenge.Main investment areas: bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks – 20.38%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 17.85%, bonds of Kazakhstan quasi-public companies – 17.76%, repo – 12.43%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstan resident issuers – 11.54%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 8.89%.Investments in national currency accounted for 69.21% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 30.79%.As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributors (beneficiaries), was 10.13%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of December 1, 2025, UAPF's pension assets held in trust by Centras Securities JSC amounted to 3.93 billion tenge.28.39% were invested in bonds of Kazakhstan quasi-public companies, 14.78% in bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks, 14.29% in corporate bonds of Kazakhstan issuers, 12.56% in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 9.79% in repos, 6.63% in US government bonds, 3.13% in shares and depositary receipts of issuers resident in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and 2.83% in shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers.Investments in national currency constituted 68.88% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 31.12%.As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributors (beneficiaries) accounts, was 15.72%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC, with an indication of issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of November 1, 2025, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, amounted to 47.96 billion tenge.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: reverse repo (up to 90 calendar days) – 21.16%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 19.25%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.02%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 7.45%, international financial institutions – 13.09%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 6.15%, government securities of foreign states – 5.64%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) – 5.08%, shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers – 7.00%, bonds of Kazakhstan quasi-public companies – 3.58%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.14%.58.49% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 41.51% in US dollars. As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets distributed to depositor (beneficiary) accounts over the past 12 months was 9.45%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website.. As a reminder, starting July 1, 2023, contributors may transfer up to 50% of their pension savings through compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), ignoring the minimum adequacy threshold, to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), choosing such a company independently. Contributors with voluntary pension savings may transfer 100% of them to an IPM.   UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)     [1] less money in pension contribution and benefit payment accountsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1137357?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenues for the East Kazakhstan Region, regarding the operation of Contact Centers, сообщает следующее:Transition to a New PlatformAs part of the work to create a unified Contact Center of the Ministry of Finance and to use a unified platform of JSC “Center of Electronic Finance” (hereinafter – JSC “CEF”), a transition will be carried out from the omnichannel platform “Kenes” of the Non-Profit Joint Stock Company “Government for Citizens” 1414 (hereinafter – NJSC “GFC”) to a similar platform of JSC “CEF”.At the same time, on issues related to explanations of the provision of public services, including the procedure for accepting tax and customs reporting and the timelines for their provision, the first-line support function for these issues remains with NJSC “Government for Citizens” via the number 1414 (Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Public Services” dated April 15, 2013 No. 88-V).In this regard, starting from January 5, 2026, customer service by operators of the Contact Centers of the State Revenue Committee (SRC) and the Departments of State Revenues (DSR) will be provided via the following numbers:1) +7 705 956 53 88 (in accordance with the tariffs of the telecom operator);2) 8 (7172) 735 515.Please note that on the new JSC “CEF” platform, inquiries will be handled by operators of the SRC and DSR Contact Centers, while for technical issues related to all information systems of the Ministry of Finance (IS Keden, ISNA, E-Minfin, etc.), calls will be redirected to operators of JSC “CEF”.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1135053?lang=kk

A ceremonial event honoring employees who have completed many years of distinguished service and retired with honor was held at Institution No. 64 of the Department of the Penal System of Astana.During the ceremony, the retirees were expressed gratitude for their dedicated service, high professionalism, loyalty to the Oath, and their contribution to ensuring law and order. The management emphasized that the retirees’ sense of responsibility and perseverance serve as an exemplary model for young specialists.As part of the event, the retirees were presented with commemorative gifts, and colleagues shared warm wishes and words of appreciation. Years of joint service and memorable moments were fondly recalled.The event was held in a warm and respectful atmosphere and became a symbol of deep appreciation for employees who devoted their lives to service in the penal system.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisastana/press/news/details/1135055?lang=kk

Net investment income accumulated since 2014, following the consolidation of pension assets in the UAPF, exceeded 13.43 trillion tenge as of December 1, 2025. Taking into account payments made, its share of the total pension savings of Kazakhstanis as of that date is 41.5%. Thus, investment income plays a significant role in the formation of citizens' pension savings. Since 2014, there has been a significant increase in the efficiency of pension fund investment, contributing to a significant increase in the total savings of contributors (beneficiaries).It should be emphasized that pension savings in Kazakhstan represent a strategic long-term investment tool aimed at ensuring the financial stability of citizens in retirement. The implementation of a flexible investment policy and asset diversification ensure sustainable positive dynamics in the long term. The return on pension assets over specific short-term periods is not an indicator of their management effectiveness, as income from financial instruments and other transactions accrued over a short period does not always cover fluctuations in the value of securities and exchange rates over a given period. Therefore, it is advisable to conduct an objective analysis of investment income over a period of at least one year.Against the backdrop of dynamically changing macroeconomic conditions, the return on pension assets managed by the NBRK, formed through compulsory, compulsory occupational, and voluntary contributions, distributed to contributor (beneficiary) accounts, amounted to 9.69% for the 12 months ending December 1, 2025. Accrued investment income for the period from December 2024 to November 2025 amounted to approximately 2.23 trillion tenge.The return on pension assets for the same period, generated through mandatory employer pension contributions, amounted to 8.07%.In the medium and long term, a positive real return on pension savings (exceeding cumulative inflation) is ensured. Thus, the accumulated investment return from the inception of the funded pension system in 1998 to December 1, 2025, was 1054.45%, with inflation for the entire period at 933.55%.We also remind you that Kazakhstan has a unique guarantee for the safety of compulsory pension contributions, taking into account the inflation rate. In cases of a decrease in returns in a particular period, affecting the contributor's accumulated return upon the entitlement to benefits, compensation for the difference is guaranteed by the state.The entire investment management and accounting system for pension assets is transparent: each contributor can view their investment income in their personal account on the enpf.kz website or in the mobile app.Information on the investment management of UAPF pension assets and the financial instruments in which UAPF pension assets are invested is published on the official UAPF website (www.enpf.kz) in the "Statistics and Analytics/Investment Management of Pension Assets" section. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1139844?lang=kk

        In connection with the celebration of the New Year, the State Corporation "Government for Citizens" informs that on January 1 and 2, as well as on January 7, 2026, public service centers, including specialized ones, will not work.January 3 (Saturday) is a working day for on-duty CSOs and special CSOs. Reception of citizens will be carried out from 9:00 to 13:00.January 5 and 6 are working days. These days, all centers and special centers of the country will work normally.We remind you that public service centers, including specialized ones, are open to citizens on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Duty centers and special centers are open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 20:00, on Saturday from 9:00 to 13:00.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1135572?lang=kk

Reducing the tax burden for micro and small businesses 2026 - from a "clean slate", the Government is easing tax administration for micro and small businesses during the transition to the new Tax Code. From January 1, 2026, tax relief will be introduced for the periods up to January 1, 2026.  What is changing:  Fewer inspections in previous years • there will be no desk inspections (automatic reporting checks); • no tax audits will be scheduled for these periods.  Exceptions: The measures do not apply to: • reports submitted after December 17, 2025 (including reports for the 4th quarter and the second half of 2025); • obligations with non-residents; • cases of criminal cases and demands from the prosecutor's office; • checks on complaints from entrepreneurs themselves.  Appeals to the court are stopped • claims for invalidation of transactions concluded before 2026 are not filed; • claims for invalidation of registration or re-registration of a business conducted before 2026 are not filed.  Simplified liquidation and termination of activities in a simplified manner for tax periods until January 1, 2026 will be carried out without desk control.  Write-off of penalties and fines. If a micro or small business entity fully repays the amount of the principal debt as of January 1, 2026 in the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026, then it will be written off: - all penalties accrued on this debt; - tax penalties as of January 1, 2026; - penalties and tax penalties and payments for which payment deadlines were previously changed (including as part of rehabilitation and bankruptcy procedures), subject to full fulfillment of obligations by April 1, 2026. It is important to know that the write—off applies only to penalties and fines - the main amount of tax must be paid in full.  Administrative responsibility Micro and small businesses will not be held administratively liable: • for violating the mandatory VAT statement on turnover before January 1, 2026; • for failure to submit tax reports for periods before January 1, 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1135026?lang=kk

Digitalization and the introduction of artificial intelligence have become one of the main priorities in modernizing the public administration system. Today, the work done in this area has significantly improved the accessibility and quality of services provided to the population. Currently, 91 percent of public services are provided in electronic format. Citizens also have the opportunity to receive the same share of services via smartphone. The majority of the total number of 1,448 public services are available online, which has allowed to reduce time and paperwork. In addition, 39 digital documents have been introduced, which have completely replaced paper versions. This, in turn, has facilitated the interaction between government agencies and the population and ensured the transparency of processes. Systematic steps are also being taken in the field of artificial intelligence. On November 17, 2025, the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Artificial Intelligence" was signed, forming the legal framework for the industry. And on October 2, the International Center for Artificial Intelligence - Alem.AI - was opened, paving the way for joint work between domestic and international experts. It is planned to train 1 million citizens in the basics of artificial intelligence over the next 5 years. This initiative is aimed at increasing the digital literacy of society and the widespread use of new technologies. In addition, the National Artificial Intelligence Platform has been launched, where more than 35 AI agents are currently being tested in pilot mode. There are also significant changes in the field of education. Currently, 20 higher education institutions have introduced educational programs in artificial intelligence, and priority is being given to training qualified personnel. These comprehensive measures aimed at the development of digitalization and artificial intelligence will accelerate the technological development of the country and make public services more convenient and efficient for the population. #Digitalization #ArtificialIntelligence #PublicServices #DigitalKazakhstan #AlemAI #AIKazakhstan

This year, the Head of State's foreign and domestic policy activities have been very intense and fruitful. The year 2025 was filled with significant political and socio-economic reforms. Most importantly, positive changes took place in the lives of the people. New production facilities were opened, granaries were filled with grain. Residential buildings, schools and hospitals were built, and transport routes were upgraded. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev traveled to 9 regions of the country on a working trip this year, visiting more than 50 industrial, scientific, and socio-cultural facilities. The President also heard reports from the mayors of 16 regions and cities of republican significance.