On behalf of Akim of the region Abai Nurlan Urankhaev, with the support of entrepreneurs of the region, a rich winter vacation program was organized for pupils of Orphaned children and children left without parental care. 155 children from Semey and Borodulikhinsky district took part in the event.As part of the program, 60 pupils of the Semey Support Center for Children with Special Social Needs, 50 children with special educational needs and 45 pupils of the Center from the village of Novaya Shulba watched an animated film on a big screen.After the film screening, the children visited the biological center, where they had a unique opportunity to go on a tour of the island of Beibitshilik on a newly opened sightseeing train.The end of the day was lunch in a friendly atmosphere where the children could enjoy delicious dishes. All participants of the program returned home in a good mood, filled with new impressions and positive emotions.The purpose of the event is to give orphans and children left without parental care vivid impressions, joy and the opportunity to have an interesting winter vacation in a warm and supportive atmosphere.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/914420

From January 1, 2025, the employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPC) in Kazakhstan will be 2.5%.Let us recall that from January 1, 2024, all employers began to participate in the formation of pension savings and transfer employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPC) to the UAPF in favor of their employees. Thus, the funded system of Kazakhstan was supplemented with a new component.According to the Social Code, in contrast to the 10% of compulsory pension contributions (CPC) paid by employees from their income, ECPC are transferred from the employer’s own funds. The ECPC size will gradually increase annually (1.5% in 2024, 2.5% in 2025, 3.5% in 2026, 4.5% in 2027) and will be 5% in 2028. The amount of employee income accepted by the employer for calculating the ECPC is not less than one minimum wage (MW) and not more than 50 MWs established for the relevant calendar year.Employers are exempt from paying ECPC in favor of the following employees - persons of retirement age, persons with permanent disability of groups 1 and 2, military personnel and persons equivalent to them, as well as persons born before January 1, 1975. Control over the timeliness and completeness of ECPC payments by employers is assigned to the State Revenue Committees of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.It is worth considering that, unlike CPC, which is credited to individual pension accounts of employees, ECPC is credited to conditional pension accounts and is not the property of employees. Accordingly, savings formed at the expense of ECPC, employees cannot inherit. ECPC is intended for the payment of pensions on a solidarity (distribution) principle. Therefore, ECPC, which were previously paid for persons who subsequently lost their citizenship of Kazakhstan or died, will be distributed among the remaining participants and will be paid for life.The introduction of the ECPC is aimed at providing pensions to workers born in 1975 and later, given the absence or insignificance of their work experience before 1998 to receive a solidarity pension. In the future, their total pension will consist of three components: a basic pension from the state, a funded pension from their CPC to the UAPF, and a notionally funded pension from employer contributions. 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/press/news/details/915325

Source: official website of the Committee for sanitary and epidemiological control of the Ministry of health of the Republic of KazakhstanPrevention of Arvi and influenzaSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/914440

The year 2025 in the country was declared the "Year of Working Professions" by the Head of State. In this regard, a number of measures are aimed at strengthening the vocational education system and training highly qualified specialists for various sectors of the region's economy.The issues of developing vocational education in the region and increasing the prestige of working professions were discussed at a meeting chaired by Akim of the region Askhat Shakharov."Colleges play a key role in the training of workers who are the basis for the development of industry, agriculture and other important sectors. In connection with the President's instructions, in 2025 we will focus on improving educational programs that will be aimed at developing specifically working professions. We must provide high-quality training for specialists who meet modern labor market requirements. It is also important to pay attention to the modernization of educational institutions, the introduction of modern technologies and practical skills so that our graduates can successfully work at enterprises in the region," the akim outlined the priorities.As noted by the acting head of the Department of Education Nurgul Bertleuova, there are 40 colleges in the region that teach students in 94 specialties and 139 qualifications. For the 2024-2025 academic year, 7,654 places have been allocated by state order, including a significant increase in the number of places for technical specialties.Special attention is paid to the introduction of dual education, which covers more than 70% of the region's colleges. This allows students to take practical training at enterprises, which significantly increases their chances of employment. The employment rate of students enrolled in the dual system is 91%. Within the framework of this initiative, 948 tripartite agreements have been signed between colleges, enterprises and students.In addition, an atlas of new specialties for the Aktobe region has been prepared for five key industries, such as oil and gas, mining, transport and logistics, renewable energy sources and water management. A roadmap for college profiling was also developed, which included measures to adapt educational programs in accordance with the needs of these industries. As part of the implementation of the map, a number of actions were carried out to correct the state order, taking into account the industry specialization of colleges, which makes it possible to train specialists for the demanded areas of the region's economy.In addition, international relations with educational institutions in Russia and China are actively developing, which will allow students and teachers to complete internships and exchange experiences.In 2025, it is planned to further consolidate colleges, modernize the material and technical base, as well as introduce new educational programs to improve students' skills and their demand in the labor market.Lazzat Urazbayeva, Head of the Department for the Coordination of Employment and Social Programs, spoke about the employment of college graduates. She emphasized that the region needs 7,503 specialists, of which 4,812 are working professions. The forecast for 2025 assumes the need for 2,488 specialists, including 1,609 workers.Short-term professional training programs covering various specialties with a duration of up to 6 months are provided for the training of in-demand personnel. In 2024, 860 people were trained, of which 732 were employed. 603 vocational training courses have been published on the Electronic Labor Exchange portal, of which 271 courses are free. By 2025, it is planned to train 560 unemployed people and 2,220 people in online courses.Askhat Shakharov once again noted that as part of the implementation of the President's instructions, a comprehensive program will be created to improve the status of working professions, including training, advanced training of workers, as well as increasing the availability of vocational education. It is planned to organize contests, events and exhibitions aimed at promoting working professions in order to show their importance and attractiveness to young people."It is necessary to actively promote the idea of a hardworking specialist in society, create conditions for the development of working skills, and train qualified specialists in various industries. We will work with educational institutions, businesses, and local governments to attract more young people into working professions and show that this is not only honorable, but also promising in terms of career growth. I am sure that raising the status of working professions will have a great impact on the socio-economic development of the region," the mayor stressed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/914334

At a government meeting, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov raised the issue of allocating funds to farmers for spring field work in 2025. It is noted that the financing began last year.Agriculture Minister Aidarbek Saparov reported on the ongoing work in this area."We started financing on November 29 last year. 100 billion tenge has been allocated, of which 70 billion has already been issued. Work in this direction is underway. secs have not yet been connected in the regions, and distribution needs to be carried out through them, then it will be faster. There are finances," Aidarbek Saparov said.The Prime Minister instructed to speed up the work. It should be recalled that as part of the execution of the President's instructions, up to 700 billion tenge is planned to be allocated for spring field and harvesting operations in 2025 under the Ken Dala-2 program, of which 140 billion are budget funds, 560 billion are market funds. Loans are issued at 5% per annum to farmers with a maturity date of March 1, 2026. Early financing allows farmers to purchase everything they need in advance, including fertilizers, for the timely start of the sowing campaign.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/914691

In 2024, the total volume of grain transportation along the line of JSC NC"Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" amounted to 10.6 million tons.Domestic traffic increased by 13% and exceeded 2.5 million tons, and exports amounted to 8.1 million tons.Last year, grain traffic increased to the countries of Central Asia: Tajikistan — by 20%, Kyrgyzstan — by 92%, Azerbaijan-by 86%. Grain shipments to Iran have doubled.The transportation of powder products also showed positive dynamics. In 2024, the volume of Transportation amounted to 3.2 million tons, which is 2% more than in 2023. Exports of powder products increased by 3% to 2.3 million tons.Exports of powder products to Central Asian countries, including Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan, are growing, where there is a significant increase of 4%, 5% and 41%. China increased imports of Kazakhstani powder products by 34%.The transportation of socially significant goods, such as grain and powder products, is under special control. To coordinate transportation in ensuring the control and supervision of the continuity and timeliness of Transportation, the operational grain headquarters operates on a daily basis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/915161

In addition, in order to increase the availability of purchase and operation of ground spray equipment and UAVs (drones), agricultural producers and providers of chemical processing services will be reimbursed 25% of the cost of purchased equipment. For this purpose, appropriate changes were made to the rules of investment subsidies of the Ministry of Agriculture.Under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of national economy Serik Zhumangarin, the government discussed information on preparations for the fight against locusts and preparations for spring field work.According to Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanuly, in 2024, 247 units of equipment were used for chemical processing, and in 2025 this number will increase to 443 units. Of these, there are 46 agrodrons, which were purchased by the Ministry of Agriculture to the regional offices of RSE "phytosanitary". 7 studies were also taken from the UAV. "In Turkestan region in the spring of last year, based on the results of the project of pilot testing of centralized activities, including field spraying through agrodrons and the purchase, transportation, storage and processing of pesticides, the Ministry of Agriculture introduced the organization of phytosanitary measures in all regions on the principle of" one supplier – all works". This makes the business more attractive to participate in the purchase of these services and more responsible for the results. In addition, we have created favorable conditions for farmers and suppliers of chemical processing services by reimbursing 25% of the cost of agrodrons, ground ventilators and Rod sprayers," Yermek Kenzhekhanovich said.The meeting also considered the readiness of the regions for spring field work. Of the 100 billion tenge allocated as part of early financing, which began on November 29, 2024, 70 billion tenge was directed to 671 agricultural producers. The most actively used of these funds are the regions with grain crops: Akmola (15.4 billion tenge), Kostanay (14.9 billion tenge) and North Kazakhstan regions (14.5 billion tenge). And in the southern regions-Turkestan, Zhambyl and Zhetysu regions, in the regions where spring field work begins earlier, the amount of applications is only 10 billion tenge. According to preliminary data of the regions, the readiness of agricultural machinery for spring field work in the Republic is currently about 56%. The need for seeds for the 2024 harvest is 2.3 million tons, of which 99% is prepared.Following the meeting, Serik Zhumangarin instructed to revise the structure of arable land, in particular, to reduce the area of wheat sowing, increase oilseeds and other high-efficiency crops. He also noted the need to maximize the sowing areas of elite seeds of Kazakhstani selection, which showed the highest results in the 2024 harvest.Next Wednesday, Serik Zhumangarin plans to visit one of the southern regions to get acquainted with the preparations for spring field work and discuss the development of the real sector of the economy. Earlier it was reported that on December 30, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of national economy visited the Karaganda region and announced that the work of the department will be integrated with work in the regions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/915628

Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov said at a government meeting that more than 300,000 producers are currently operating in the agro-industrial complex of Kazakhstan, which employ 1.1 million people, including 595,000 workers, or 55%.He noted that, taking into account the coefficient of nepotism, each specialist employed in the industry provides an average income of three people. Thus, agriculture directly or indirectly affects the financial well-being of 4 million people, making it one of the key sources of social stability."In order to involve the population in working professions, farmers have access to government-implemented incentive measures, along with other industries, such as subsidizing housing costs, salaries for young professionals, and the generational contract. The Ministry also provides various measures of state support through the Agrarian Credit Corporation, Kazagrofinance, and social and entrepreneurial corporations," said Aidarbek Saparov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/914514

Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov noted at a Government meeting that in recent years modern agriculture has been modernized and has become more technologically advanced and highly productive. He noted that at the same time, the status of agricultural workers is also growing, which needs to be further improved by increasing wages and applying an increased coefficient to social benefits for rural residents. In addition, it is proposed to consider the possibility of increasing the standard of subsidizing housing construction in rural areas. The proposed measures will increase the prestige of agricultural working professions and consolidate people in rural areas. Modern agriculture, along with basic professional and technical knowledge, requires new skills in working with digital systems and high-tech equipment, including artificial intelligence."In order to improve the quality of personnel training, 9 professional standards will be developed and updated in 2025, as well as educational programs in agricultural training areas. This will make it possible to train specialists in modern professions, such as operators of machine milking, drones, grain processing and other areas related to the use of high technologies," added Aidarbek Saparov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/914689

Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov met with Director of the Agency for State Material Reserves under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan Nurmakhmad Akhmadzoda. The parties discussed cooperation in the field of food security and the development of cooperation in the agricultural sector. The meeting was also attended by Chairman of the Management Board of JSC NC Food Corporation Asylkhan Juvashev.The main topic of the talks was the issue of increasing grain exports.Tajikistan is a traditional market for Kazakhstani grain.According to KTZ, in 2024, Kazakhstan exported about 1.3 million tons of grain to the country, including 633 thousand tons of new-harvest grain. The export volume of the new crop increased by 57% compared to the same period in 2023."We need to increase the pace and increase the volume of exports. We also propose to arrange the supply of flour. We are ready to create all conditions for cooperation," Aidarbek Saparov stressed.Representatives of the Tajik side were interested in increasing the supply of sugar, vegetable oil, and meat.In turn, the Minister stressed his readiness to provide comprehensive assistance.At the end of the meeting, Aidarbek Saparov stressed that the implementation of the announced initiatives opens up prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation and will contribute to improving the food sustainability of the Central Asian region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/914713

In 2025, the Committee on Land Resources Management of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan will take measures to return 2 million hectares of unused agricultural land to state ownership.Work will also be intensified in other key areas.In continuation of the initiatives announced by the Head of State at the Climate Summit in Baku, a Roadmap for the development of carbon farming will be developed and approved. This is an important step in combating climate change and increasing soil fertility."The implementation of the Roadmap for the restoration and improvement of soil fertility for 2024-2030 will continue. The document was approved in 2024. This year, special attention will be paid to the approval of regional action plans for the implementation of the Roadmap, with an emphasis on combating land degradation," said Murat Temirzhanov, Chairman of the KUZR.The Committee will also take measures to improve the legislative framework.In particular, measures will be taken jointly with interested government agencies to further promote the draft law "On Soil Protection", which is under consideration in Parliament. It will become a key document in regulating issues of soil protection, preservation of their quality and fertile layer.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/915485

On January 5, at night, the Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan received information from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations about a traffic accident that occurred on the 101 kilometer of the Samara-Bolshaya Chernihiv Federal Highway. As a result of the accident, seven citizens of Kazakhstan were injured. A consolidated convoy was sent to transport the injured to their homeland in Russia, including rescuers and psychologists from the West Kazakhstan garrison, as well as ambulance staff from the local Health Department. Upon arrival at the scene, it was established that the victims had been hospitalized in medical institutions in the village of Bolshaya Glushitsa, the city of Novokuibyshevsk and the city of Samara. In these institutions, psychologists from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan provided emergency psychological assistance to the victims. On the way back, all the victims were under constant supervision of domestic specialists. This morning, the combined convoy with the injured safely arrived in Kazakhstan, where the patients were transferred to the Uralsk municipal multidisciplinary hospital. A total of seven patients, including two children, were delivered. Unfortunately, as a result of the accident, two people died, whose bodies were also taken to Kazakhstan. 23 people and 8 pieces of equipment of the Emergency Department and the Regional Health Department participated in this operation. Employees of the Regional Police Department were involved in escorting the convoy from the city of Uralsk to the border crossing and in the opposite direction. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan expresses its condolences to the families of the victims and reminds citizens of the importance of being careful and attentive on the roads. Be careful behind the wheel, take care of safety and follow the rules of the road to avoid tragedies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/914105

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed on the development of technical specifications for automation of water metering in the Syrdarya RiverEarlier, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan identified 10 sites in the Syrdarya River basin where automated water metering systems will be installed. 5 of them are located on the territory of our country, and 5 more, respectively, on the territory of Uzbekistan.Today, the parties are negotiating with international financial organizations. The general terms of reference for the project are being developed by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ)."It should be noted that only the first 10 sites have been identified. In general, we plan to automate all the main hydraulic posts and ensure full transparency of water metering. We are actively promoting this issue in negotiations with our Kyrgyz and Tajik colleagues," said Nurlan Aldamzharov, Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/914124

A solemn presentation of the keys to new apartments to representatives of socially vulnerable segments of the population took place in the regional center. Akim of the region Marat Akhmetzhanov congratulated the new settlers and stressed the importance of ensuring decent living conditions for each family."We continue to carry out the instructions of the Head of State aimed at improving the quality of life of the population. Today's event is the result of the joint work of the state and local executive bodies," said Marat Akhmetzhanov.The apartments were provided as part of the Government's affordable housing program. Among the happy new settlers are large families, orphaned children, people with disabilities and other categories of citizens in need of support.The new apartments are fully prepared for comfortable living, they are equipped with the necessary communications, meet modern standards and are located in favorable areas.The residents who received the keys expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to improve their living conditions. For many of them, this event marked the beginning of a new stage in their lives."This is a huge support for our family. Now we have our own cozy home where we can build a future," one of the new residents shared.It is planned to continue work in the field of housing construction in Akmola region, providing affordable and comfortable housing for all categories of the population. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/911928

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 IPM) on the enpf.kz website in the section "Indicators - Investment activities".The total volume of pension assets as of December 1, 2024, under the management of the NBRK and IPM amounted to KZT22,119.93 bln. As of this date, UAPF pension assets under the trust management of the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as COPC), voluntary pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as VPC), amounted to KZT21,838.31 bln[1]. The volume of pension assets formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as ECPC), which are under the trust management of the NBRK, is KZT218.29 bln. Pension assets under IPM management amounted to more than KZT63.33 bln. Investment portfolio of pension assets managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The main areas of investment of pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, VPC, as of December 1, 2024, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 41.29%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 9.19%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 3.93%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 3.14%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.77%, microfinance organizations - 1.32%. The investment portfolio by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through CPC, COPC, VPC are denominated, as of December 1, 2024, is as follows: investments in national currency - 59.98%, in US dollars - 40.01%, in other currencies - 0.01% of the pension asset portfolio.From the analysis of the structure of the income received, it follows that income in the form of remuneration on securities, including on placed deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT 1,433.06 bln, from the market revaluation of securities - KZT65.37 bln, from the revaluation of foreign currency - KZT471.14 bln, from assets under external management - KZT840.10 bln. Other income amounted to KZT6.22 bln. As a result of investment activities, as well as due to the volatility of foreign exchange rates and changes in the market value of financial instruments, the amount of accrued investment income from the beginning of 2024 as of December 1 amounted to KZT2.82 trln. The return on UAPF pension assets distributed to contributors' (beneficiaries') accounts since the beginning of 2024 as of 01.12.2024 was 14.85%. ECPC investment directions as of December 1, 2024 are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 78.18%, repo transactions - 17.38%, NBRK deposits - 4.22%, cash in investment accounts - 0.22%.The investment portfolio at the expense of ECPC includes only financial instruments denominated in national currency.The accrued investment income from ECPC since the beginning of 2024 as of December 1 was KZT 14.46 bln. ECPC return is 12.00%. Let us recall that in the medium and long term, a positive real (exceeding accumulated inflation) return on pension savings is ensured.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the NBRK, indicating the issuers, and an overview of investment activities are posted on the official website of UAPF. Information on the structure of the portfolio for pension assets formed through ECPC is also posted on the website enpf.kz.Investment Portfolio Managers The total volume of pension assets under IPM management is more than KZT63.33 bln.As of 01.12.2024, pension assets under trust management of Jusan Invest JSC amounted to more than KZT10.36 bln.The company's main investments: Government Securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 29.80%, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units - 22.44%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.89%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 8.40%, Government Securities of foreign states - 5.28%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.87%, Repo - 5.49%. It should be noted that 69.14% of the portfolio is presented in tenge, 29.44% - in US dollars, 1.42% - in other currencies.As a result of investment activities, the accrued investment income for 11 months of 2024 amounted to approximately 1.33 KZT bln. The return on pension assets is 15.24%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Jusan Invest JSC with an indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.12.2024, pension assets under trust management of Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to approximately KZT4.67 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 19.81%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 16.60%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 12.75%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 13.38%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.91%, "reverse repo" (no more than 90 calendar days) - 10.66%, equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) - 8.78%.Investments in national currency amounted to 73.29% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 26.71%.As a result of investment activities, the accrued investment income as of December 1, 2024 since the beginning of 2024 amounted to KZT602.50 mln. The return on pension assets is 14.46%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC with an indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.12.2024, UAPF pension assets under the trust management of BCC Invest JSC amounted to more than KZT5.37 bln.Main investment areas: bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 26.61%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 15.96%, REPO - 13.09%, bonds of the second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 12.19%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.77%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 7.86%, units (ETF on indices) - 5.24%.Investments in national currency amounted to 82.72% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 17.28%.As a result of investment activities, the amount of accrued investment income for 11 months of 2024 amounted to KZT660.06 mln. Return on pension assets - 13.91%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC with an indication of issuers is available on the UAPF website. As of 01.12.2024, UAPF pension assets under trust management of Centras Securities JSC amounted to more than KZT1.77 bln.20.66% were invested in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 22.64% in repo, 12.26% in corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 11.14% in bonds of quasi-public organizations, 10.17% in shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 9.95% in bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and 5.65% in US government bonds.Investments in national currency amounted to 76.71% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 21.70%, in Canadian dollars - 1.59%.As a result of investment activities and changes in the market value of financial instruments, the amount of accrued investment income as of December 1 since the beginning of 2024 amounted to KZT199.51 mln. The return on pension assets is 14.82%.A detailed structure 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 December 1, 2024, pension assets under the trust management of Halyk Finance Subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC amounted to more than KZT41.16 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: Government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 25.77%, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units - 13.33%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.59%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.57%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.46%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 8.52%, government securities of foreign states - 7.27%, "reverse repo" (no more than 90 calendar days) - 4.97%.65.20% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 34.80% in US dollars.As a result of investment activities, the amount of accrued investment income as of December 1 from the beginning of 2024 amounted to about KZT5.12 bln. The return on pension assets is 15.41%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance Subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC with the indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. Recall that from July 1, 2023, contributors can transfer no more than 50% of pension savings to trust management through compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) without taking into account the minimum sufficiency threshold by investment portfolio managers (IPM), choosing such a company themselves. Contributors who have voluntary pension savings can transfer them to their IPM in the amount of 100%. 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] excluding cash in pension contribution and benefit accountsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/913629

CongratulationAkim of Almaty region Sultangaziev Marat Eleusizovich Merry Christmas Dear residents of the Almaty region!Merry Christmas to Orthodox Christians!On bright Christmas days, millions of people around the world experience joy and spiritual uplift, special feelings of familiarization with centuries-old traditions passed down from generation to generation. Their hearts are filled with love and faith in the triumph of goodness and justice.I wish Orthodox Christians and all citizens of the region celebrating Christmas health and well-being.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/914089

According to the instruction of the Head of State on early financing in 2025, the acceptance of applications for preferential loans started on November 29, 2024. These measures have been taken so that farmers can carry out all necessary measures efficiently, purchase seeds, fertilizers and prepare equipment.The Agrarian Credit Corporation has opened financing under the Ken Dala 2 program with a preferential remuneration rate of 5% per annum. To date, a total pool of applications has been formed from 1,337 agricultural producers in the amount of 153.9 billion tenge, of which 1,002 agricultural producers have accepted applications in the amount of 136.2 billion tenge. 674 agricultural enterprises have already received financing in the amount of 100.2 billion tenge.Agricultural enterprises in grain—growing regions - Akmola, Kostanay and North Kazakhstan regions - are most active.Maksimovskoye LLP was one of the first to apply for participation in Ken Dala 2."Before the start of the sowing campaign in 2024, we were offered a loan under the Ken Dala 2 program. We have received funds in the amount of 500 million tenge, we have closed all obligations on plant protection products and fertilizers. Calmly, the cleaning was carried out quite successfully, the debt was closed. Thanks to the early financing program for the 2025 SDR, we have already received 800 million tenge. This program is unprecedented. I think that nothing better is needed for agricultural producers," says Alexander Zakusilov, Director of Maksimovskoye LLP.It should be recalled that as part of the execution of the President's order, up to 700 billion tenge will be allocated for the Military-industrial complex, of which about 560 billion tenge will be attracted from market sources of capital. Thanks to the measures taken by the Government, farmers will receive financial support under the most convenient conditions for them.There is also an increased number of financial institutions that you can apply to both for loans and for their subsequent repayment. Financing will be available through second-tier banks, credit partnerships, social and entrepreneurial corporations, and ACC.To solve the problem of the lack of collateral, the Damu Entrepreneurship Development Fund provides for a guarantee of 85% of the loan amount.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/914096

CongratulationAkim of the Zhetisu regionBeibit Oksikbayevich IsabaevMerry Christmas Dear residents of the Zhetisu region! Merry Christmas to Orthodox Christians!This bright holiday symbolizes kindness, mercy and unity, reminds us of the value of caring for and supporting others, and strengthens peace and harmony in society.Orthodoxy, like other traditional religions, plays an important role in strengthening peace, harmony and unity in our society. Only together, supporting each other and maintaining stability, will we be able to achieve the development of our region.May Christmas bring health, well-being and happiness to every home!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/914087

Dear residents of Akmola! I cordially wish you a Merry Christmas!For centuries, people of different ethnic groups and faiths have been living in peace and friendship on our ancient sacred land. The phenomenon of this model of good neighborliness and mutual respect attracts the interest of many countries, meanwhile, its basis is the cohesion and consent of citizens.Christmas is a bright holiday celebrated by millions of people around the world, bringing together, among other things, a large number of citizens of our country. The spiritual foundation of the holiday is of absolute importance in strengthening cultural ties and consolidating society. It gives spiritual joy, hope, strengthens traditional moral values, is a symbol of the renewal of the world, the triumph of goodness and justice, calls forto show mercy and sincere attention to those who need help and care.May a Christmas miracle happen in everyone's life, which will inspire new achievements in life and work, and give wisdom and harmony to the heart.I wish you all good health, fulfillment of hopes, peace, kindness, happiness and prosperity! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/914086

Two two-storey houses with 8 apartments have different sizes, and 20 detached houses have an area of 74 square meters. All houses are connected to gas, water, electricity and heating, the yards are landscaped.The President's instructions on providing housing to the population and developing housing infrastructure are being effectively implemented in Aktobe region.36 families celebrated housewarming in the village of T. Zhurgenova, the regional center of the Aitekebi district. There are 30 people on the waiting list, as well as doctors and government employees who came to work in the district.Akim of the district Dauletiyar Tuguzbayev, speaking at the solemn event, congratulated the new settlers on this joyful event.:"Today is a special day for you. Thanks to government support, you have received new homes. By the end of the year, 22 more families in the village of Karabutak will receive housing. Thus, 58 families will celebrate housewarming this year. This is a significant step forward in solving the housing issue. We will continue to work, as there are still those in need in the queue. Congratulations on the housewarming party!"At the key ceremony, the residents shared their joy."In 2021, I joined the housing queue as a mother with many children. Suddenly, I was informed from the district akimat that my turn had come. Today my dream came true, I'm holding the keys to my house in my hands. I'm very happy!" says one of the newcomers."I've been waiting for my turn for 10 years. On the eve of the New Year, a very joyful event took place. I am grateful to everyone who took part," Natalia Baran expressed her gratitude.Two two-storey communal houses with 8 apartments began to be built in 2021. In October 2023, Akim of the region Askhat Shakharov, during a working trip, instructed to complete the construction and put the houses into operation. The construction was completed by the BASPANA BUILD contracting company. Techno-S company was engaged in landscaping and engineering networks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/911571