According to the International Monetary Fun , Kazakhstan GDP per capita in 2025 will reach $14,770, outpacing Russia at $14,260 and China at $13,690.Why is Kazakhstan leading?Natural resources: significant reserves of oil, gas, uranium, and other minerals. While raw exports remain key, there’s a growing shift toward higher value-added processing industries.Business-friendly reforms: Continued improvements in regulations, infrastructure, investment climate, and logistics are attracting both foreign and domestic investments.Investments in social infrastructure: Boosted funding in education, healthcare, and infrastructure has enhanced living standards, productivity, and domestic consumption.Strategic location & partnerships: Positioned between Europe and Asia, Kazakhstan benefits from the Belt and Road Initiative and strong ties with Russia, China, the EU, and other global partners.Stable macroeconomics: Sound fiscal and monetary policies - including a stable currency, low inflation, and a balanced budget - have bolstered the nation’s resilience amid global uncertainties.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuala-lumpur/press/news/details/1051689?lang=kk

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions regarding the development of artificial intelligence (AI).Nine key areas outlined by the President were reviewed, including the introduction of AI into real sector industries, public administration, and healthcare; the development of an AI and digital transformation strategy; enhancement of public services and complaint-handling processes; modernization of IT architecture and the QazTech national platform; ensuring cybersecurity; supporting domestic IT start-ups; and developing Smart City initiatives.Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiev presented approaches to ensuring the implementation of the President’s instructions.A priority task is the integration of AI into the economy. In this regard, the Government, together with the Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund, has begun developing a roadmap for incorporating AI into production processes to increase labor productivity.In healthcare, new technologies will enable more accurate diagnostics, personalized treatment selection, continuous patient monitoring, and the release of doctors from routine tasks — improving the quality, transparency, and efficiency of healthcare services. Important measures include granting domestic start-ups access to the Ministry of Health’s infrastructure and transitioning to a Unified Medical Data Base.In public services, work is underway to designate Aitu as the national messenger. Government agencies will be migrated to Aitu, integrating key ecosystem participants into a unified digital environment. This approach will create a modern, secure, and user-friendly digital space where public services are accessible to every citizen in one click. Systematic efforts will also focus on improving IT architecture discipline, data protection, and cybersecurity.“The Head of State emphasized the urgency of implementing AI technologies across all sectors. These issues must be addressed quickly and in close cooperation. This is not only about improving the legal framework for AI but also about resolving data fragmentation, establishing clear regulations for supercomputer resource allocation, ensuring cybersecurity, and fully transitioning to the QazTech platform. All these tasks are strategically important for the country’s digital transformation and must be completed by December this year with a tangible economic impact,” Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov noted.The Ministry of Digital Development was instructed to refine the presented approaches in coordination with relevant government bodies and organizations. The Government will soon approve an action plan with specific timelines and deliverables.To accelerate AI development and integration into the economy, as well as to oversee the implementation of the President’s instructions, the Prime Minister has issued a directive establishing a Digital Transformation Group (Digital Headquarters).Chaired by the Prime Minister, the Digital Headquarters includes the Deputy Prime Minister – Head of the Government Office, the Chair of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms, the Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry, and the President’s Advisor on Digitalization.The prompt adoption of binding decisions by the Digital Headquarters will facilitate the accelerated and widespread implementation of AI technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ofge/press/news/details/1051682?lang=kk

В ходе третьего заседания Общественного совета при Министерстве национальной экономики стало известно, что по итогам 2024 года мерами льготного финансирования через субсидирование кредитов охвачено более 17 тыс. бизнес-проектов на общую сумму порядка 1 трлн тенге.Как сообщил заместитель директора Департамента государственной поддержки и защиты предпринимательства Саламат Оналбеков, гарантии предоставлены по 8 тыс. проектов на сумму 310 млрд тенге. В 2025 году на реализацию программ поддержки планируется направить 271,1 млрд тенге, из них 196,4 млрд тенге - из республиканского бюджета, 74,7 млрд тенге - из местных.Лидерами по количеству поддержанных проектов стали Алматы, Астана, Шымкент, а также Алматинская, Туркестанская и Актюбинская области. Наибольшая доля приходится на обрабатывающую промышленность, транспорт и складирование и образование.В 2024 году продолжилось оказание нефинансовой поддержки. Предпринимателям предоставлено свыше 135 тыс. консультаций и оказано 15 тыс. сервисных услуг.Директор Департамента макроэкономического анализа и прогнозирования Вагиз Хисматулин сообщил, что по предварительным данным Бюро национальной статистики, валовой внутренний продукт (ВВП) Казахстана за январь–июль 2025 года вырос на 6,3% по сравнению с аналогичным периодом прошлого года.Производство товаров увеличилось на 8,3%, услуг – на 5,2% (при этом самыми динамичными сегментами являются транспорт и торговля), промышленность – на 6,9%.Наибольший вклад в рост ВВП внесли такие отрасли как транспорт и складирование – рост на 22,5%, строительство – на 18,5%, оптовая и розничная торговля – на 8,6%, горнодобывающая промышленность – на 8,5% и обрабатывающая промышленность – на 6,1%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1051676?lang=kk

Geneva, 14 August 2025 – Advisor to the President – Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for International Environmental Cooperation Zulfiya Suleimenova, together with representatives of the Permanent Mission of Kazakhstan to the WTO, met with Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), at the WMO Headquarters in Geneva.The parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation between Kazakhstan and the WMO, including the implementation of joint projects in climate monitoring, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development.Ms. Suleimenova expressed gratitude for the WMO’s support of Kazakhstan’s initiative to establish a Unified Regional Platform for the National Hydrometeorological Services of Central Asia, as well as for assistance in advancing the regional project “Integrated Drought Management in Central Asia” (IDCA), approved by the Adaptation Fund.Special attention was given to the project on creating a network of meteorological stations and environmental monitoring posts in the Aral Sea region, aimed at improving monitoring in the Aral Sea basin and reducing the transboundary impacts of environmental threats. Kazakhstan looks forward to the WMO’s support in identifying funding sources and integrating monitoring data into global information systems.During the meeting, Ms. Suleimenova invited Ms. Saulo to participate in the Regional Environmental Summit to be held in Kazakhstan in April 2026, noting that the event will be an important international platform for discussing climate, water, and environmental challenges.Ms. Saulo thanked for the invitation, expressed the WMO’s interest in participating in the summit, and emphasized that Kazakhstan is a strong and key regional player in climate and environmental resilience.The parties agreed to continue cooperation on key climate and environmental initiatives in both the regional and global contexts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-wto/press/news/details/1051669?lang=kk

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The spiritual leader of the nation, the founder of Kazakh written literature, a thinker, a poet, and a brilliant man, Abai Kunanbayev, turns 180 this year!His wisdom, his words of guidance, and his poetry are not just a legacy of the past; they are a roadmap that guides the present and the future.Abai is the heart of the Kazakh people, a spiritual treasure.🌿 His great message of "loving all humanity, brother" remains relevant today.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-sarybel/press/news/details/1051513?lang=kk

The purpose of the grant is to provide state support for new initiatives and ideas aimed at forming a community of active and creative youth.In 2025, 30 grants of 3 million tenge will be awarded at the national level.A citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan aged from 14 to 35 years (34 years inclusive) can apply for a grant.The grant is awarded on a competitive basis for the implementation of projects in 6 areas:Nauka – for the implementation of new scientific projects and research;Kultura – for the implementation of projects aimed at popularizing the cultural heritage of Kazakhstan, promoting folk cultural traditionsand art;"Information Technologies" – for the implementation and development of newIT solutions and projects;"Business" – for the implementation of new business ideas;Media – for the implementation of new media projects, including projectsto create informative, useful, and interesting content for young people;"Volunteering" – for the implementation of volunteer projects aimed atto solve urgent social problems.Applications are accepted from June 16 to August 18 (at the same time,On August 18 of this year, until 24:00 p.m.), 2025 by e-mail t.urpaktary25@gmail.com .Phone numbers for inquiries: 8 (7172) 74-12-78, 8 706-618-07-23 ( on working days, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.).List of documents required for participation in the competition (in the stateand (or) Russian languages):1) The tender application in the form according to Appendix-1 (PDF format);2) Project description in the form according to Appendix-2 (word format);3) Video (no more than 60 seconds) or project presentation (no more than 10 slides);4) Draft cost estimates in the form according to Appendix-3 (word format);5) Information about intellectual property (if available, PDF format);6) A copy of the identity card or birth certificate (PDF format).The rules for awarding the Tuelsizdik Urpaktary grant (download) Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1051453?lang=kk

✓В современном мире работа по усилению борьбы с коррупцией ведётся непрерывно и постоянно совершенствуется. В мире не существует универсального набора антикоррупционных механизмов, оптимального для всех стран. Особенности методов борьбы с коррупцией, принимаемых каждой страной, уникальны и зависят не только от политической и экономической стабильности, но также от обычаев и традиций, религиозных особенностей, уровня правовой культуры, а также от площади занимаемой территории, плотности и численности населения.✓В условиях модернизации экономики и масштабных социальных изменений в Казахстане стала особенно очевидной необходимость целостной антикоррупционной стратегии, тесно связанной с современной социально-экономической политикой государства.✓В связи с этим 26 декабря 2014 года была утверждена новая Антикоррупционная стратегия Республики Казахстан на 2015–2025 годы.✓Цель стратегии — повышение эффективности антикоррупционной политики государства, привлечение всего общества к антикоррупционному движению путём формирования атмосферы «нулевой терпимости» к любым проявлениям коррупции и снижение уровня коррупции в Казахстане.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbekshikazakh-shelek/press/news/details/1051399?lang=kk

Депутаты маслихата ознакомились с ходом капитального ремонта в районном Доме культуры. Был осмотрен ход строительства и ремонта здания, качество используемых материалов, соблюдение требований безопасности, а также соблюдение графика работ подрядными организациями.Депутаты внесли предложения продолжить контроль за ходом ремонтных работ, а также сдать объект в установленные сроки.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/burlin-maslihat/press/news/details/1051401?lang=kk

Islamabad, August 8, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Y.Kistafin held a meeting with the Federal Minister of Communications of Pakistan Abdul Aleem Khan.The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries, including plans for the second half of 2025. Y.Kistafin emphasized the importance of transport connectivity and informed about Kazakhstan’s intention to intensify the development and modernization of international transport corridors, particularly railways. These efforts are expected to boost trade both bilaterally and at the regional level.Minister Abdul Aleem Khan supported the proposed initiatives and expressed interest in developing multimodal routes for more efficient logistics. He also assured the Kazakh side that Pakistan intends to complete the reconstruction of the railway infrastructure included in the discussed transport corridor project within the year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1051402?lang=kk

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Закон Республики Казахстан «О противодействии коррупции» был принят 18 ноября 2015 года под № 410-V.Административные коррупционные правонарушения (в соответствии с Кодексом РК об административных правонарушениях от 5 июля 2014 года):Статья 676 — Незаконное вознаграждение со стороны физических лиц Предоставление физическими лицами незаконного материального вознаграждения, подарков, льгот или оказание услуг лицам, уполномоченным на выполнение государственных функций, либо приравненным к ним лицам, если в этих действиях отсутствуют признаки уголовно наказуемого деяния, влечёт наложение штрафа в размере 200 месячных расчётных показателей (МРП).Статья 677 — Незаконное получение материального вознаграждения лицом, уполномоченным на выполнение государственных функций Получение лицом, уполномоченным на выполнение государственных функций, либо приравненным к нему лицом, лично или через посредника, незаконного материального вознаграждения, подарков, льгот или оказанных услуг за действия (или бездействие) в интересах лиц, их предоставивших, если такие действия (или бездействие) входят в его служебные полномочия и не содержат признаков уголовно наказуемого деяния, влечёт наложение штрафа в размере 600 МРП.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbekshikazakh-shelek/press/news/details/1051405?lang=kk

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Brasília, August 14, 2025 - The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Brazil, in cooperation with the National Confederation of Municipalities of Brazil (CNM), the Brazilian Climate Institute and the Kazakhstan-Brazil Friendship Forum, held a scientific and practical conference on the theme "Achieving World Peace: Presentation of Kazakhstan's Anti-Nuclear Initiatives". The event was timed to coincide with the International Day against Nuclear Tests - August 29.The conference was attended by representatives of the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, the diplomatic corps and international organizations accredited in Brazil, as well as experts and local media.In his welcoming address, Kazakh Ambassador Bolat Nussupov outlined the initiatives of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to build a world free of nuclear weapons, voiced by him at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly in New York in September 2019. An important element of the Ambassador's speech was also our country's initiatives to ban biological weapons in the context of the creation of the International Biological Safety Agency (IBSA), since all types of weapons of mass destruction without exception pose a serious threat to humanity.The Kazakh diplomat also spoke about the consequences of prolonged nuclear tests at the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site and the measures of the Kazakh government to rehabilitate them for the benefit of the population living in the nuclear contamination zone. The Embassy simultaneously held a presentation of the chronology of Kazakhstan's nuclear initiatives, including the creation of a nuclear-free zone in Central Asia. At the same time, the importance of creating an International Low Enriched Uranium Bank in Kazakhstan as a new approach to strengthening the non-proliferation regime was also noted.Honorary President of the Planetary Union of Brazil, President of the «Kazakhstan-Brazil» Friendship Forum, former Senator Ulisses Riedel emphasized the importance of observing the global ban on nuclear tests and noted the historical role of Kazakhstan in this area. He called on the world community, in particular the nuclear powers, to use Kazakhstan as an example to take uncontested measures of collective efforts to achieve a world free of weapons of mass destruction for the benefit of future generations and the future of planet Earth.Director of the Center for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies (CEAM), Mario Brasil, highly appreciating Kazakhstan's contribution to the process of nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and peaceful use of nuclear energy, noted the role of the Republic of Kazakhstan in strengthening global stability and promoting international anti-nuclear initiatives. He also called on the world community to follow Kazakhstan's example and make the future of the planet safer and more predictable environmental aspects of the international anti-nuclear movement and environmental rehabilitation issues were voiced in the speeches of CNM Secretary General Edimar Santos and VBH Climate Institute Vice President Rodrigo Carrijo.During the conference, the participants exchanged expert opinions on the compatibility and complementarity of the main international legal instruments in the field of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, such as the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia, and others.Reference: in 2009, the UN General Assembly resolution declared August 29 the International Day against Nuclear Tests. The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) was adopted in July 2017 and entered into force on January 22, 2021 (upon reaching 50 ratifications). For the first time in history, the Treaty established an international legal ban on the possession of nuclear weapons - the last legally unrestricted type of WMD. The TPNW has 68 states parties and 91 signatory states. Kazakhstan actively participated in the negotiation process on the TPNW, signed it on March 2, 2018, and submitted the instrument of ratification on August 29, 2019.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/1051355?lang=kk

Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov visited the Auliekolsky district as part of a working trip, where he inspected key facilities of the agro-industrial complex, infrastructure and social sphere, and also held a meeting with residents.Dairy farm in the village of ZhosalyConstruction of a modern dairy farm for 1,000 heads is starting near the village of Zhosaly. The company will produce over 9,000 tons of milk per year and create 43 jobs. The priority for employment is the residents of the village of Zhosaly.The project cost is 5.375 billion tenge, of which 605 million tenge are the investor's own funds, and 4.77 billion tenge are borrowed funds of JSC SEC Tobol. Work will begin in September 2025 and be completed in November 2026.Preparation for the harvesting campaignOn the fields of INSPEK LLP, the akim of the region met with agricultural producers of the region. We discussed the organization of harvesting operations, state support measures and the renewal of agricultural machinery.This year, 207 billion tenge was allocated to farmers of Kostanay region, which is 20% more than in 2024. The funds were used for concessional lending, subsidizing mineral fertilizers and purchasing machinery.New housing for the residents of the areaReconstruction of the former dormitory building for a 24-apartment apartment building with a total area of 1,441 sq. m. continues in the village of Auliekol. The work is carried out by Elorda Invest Stroy LLP at its own expense.The project includes the construction of engineering networks, landscaping, landscaping and the installation of small architectural forms. After the construction is completed, the apartments will be transferred to socially vulnerable citizens, which will reduce the waiting list for housing in the area by 7.2%.Open dialogue with the residentsThe working trip ended with a meeting with the residents of the district. The governor of the region answered questions, discussed plans for the development of territories, construction and repair of infrastructure, measures to support villagers and attract investments.- "Rural development means new jobs, modern infrastructure and comfortable living conditions for people. All our projects are aimed at ensuring that young people stay in the village, and that residents have a choice and confidence in the future," Kumar Aksakalov emphasized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1051342?lang=kk

Bratislava, August 13, 2025 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Slovak Republic, Zhanna Saginova, met with the Slovak Minister of Tourism and Sports, Rudolf Huliak.The meeting focused on exploring opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of tourism and sports. The Slovak side was introduced to Kazakhstan’s tourism potential, which is being actively developed through the use of modern technologies, including data analytics and artificial intelligence.Minister Huliak noted that the shared views of both countries and the absence of contentious issues provide a solid foundation for collaboration – particularly through experience sharing, professional exchanges, and the implementation of joint projects and initiatives. He also emphasized that establishing direct air connectivity between Slovakia and Kazakhstan could significantly boost tourist flows and support the growth of business tourism.The parties also discussed cooperation in sports. Kazakhstan’s active participation in the international sports arena was highlighted, especially its achievements in boxing, weightlifting, cycling, judo, wrestling, chess, and tennis. In light of several major sporting events scheduled to take place in 2027 – including the Judo World Championships and the Junior Short Track World Championships – Ambassador expressed hope for active participation of Slovak athletes.Minister Huliak congratulated Kazakhstan’s football club Kairat on advancing to the Champions League playoff round after a victory over Bratislava’s Slovan, stressing the important role of sports in strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between nations.During the meeting, both sides agreed to prepare and sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the relevant ministries of Kazakhstan and Slovakia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-bratislava/press/news/details/1051324?lang=kk

The availableclarifications of the newTaxCode will helpbusinessesandcitizensadapttochangesfaster,avoidreportingerrors, andplanfinanceseffectively.Tothis end, the Ministry of Finance has launched a large-scaleinformationcampaigncoveringallregions of the country. On August14, 2025, inKokshetau, with the support of the NationalChamber of Entrepreneurs"Atameken", aseminar was held with the participation of DeputyChairman of the StateRevenueCommittee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of KazakhstanZhanybekNurzhanov.Akmolaregionis an industrial and agriculturalregion.There are more than 1,000enterprisesoperatinginindustryhere,and the regionis a majorproducerandexporter of agricultural products,includingwheatandflour.The region plays an important role in ensuring the food security of the capital, so explaining new approaches to taxation, optimizing reporting and tax procedures are especially important for local entrepreneurs. ZhanybekNurzhanovsaidthatflexibleandunderstandablespecialtaxregimes will be introducedforbusinessesand the self-employedfromJanuary1, 2026.This will reducebureaucraticproceduresandallowentrepreneurs to focusonbusinessdevelopmentratherthancomplexreportingandinspections."Approachestotaxadministration are fundamentallychanging.Firstly,deskinspections will nowbepreventive in nature.Secondly, the procedures for debt collection,deferralandinstallmentpayments are significantlysimplified.Thirdly, with insignificant amounts of arrears, the SRC will no longer automatically block the accounts of entrepreneurs. Instead, a phasednotificationsystem will beapplied,which will givebusinesses the opportunity to correctviolations in a timely manner,"said the deputy head of the State RevenueCommittee.At the end of the meeting, representatives of the Ministry of Finance gave detailed answers to relevant questions. The next seminar will be held on August 18 in Kostanay, Kostanay region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1051284?lang=kk

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