70% of new residents from 43 families belong to socially vulnerable population categories.Among the recipients of apartments in the "Astana" microdistrict of the Kostanay city agglomeration are orphans and children left without parental care, people with disabilities, large families, and single-parent families.The apartments are handed over with finished interior decoration and are fully equipped with all necessary utility networks."The President of the country pays special attention to the development of housing construction. Over the past three years, 1.5 million square meters of housing have been built in the region. Last year alone, 517.4 thousand square meters were commissioned, of which 63.7 thousand square meters were in rural areas. Thanks to this, 5.5 thousand families have improved their living conditions," noted the head of the region, Kumar Aksakalov.In the "Astana" microdistrict, the construction of 10 apartment buildings has been completed over the past year and a half, providing 450 modern apartments. Currently, the construction of another 13 five-story buildings continues. This year, it is planned to begin construction of another 16 apartment buildings.Overall, the microdistrict plans for the construction of 154 apartment buildings, which will provide housing for about 60 thousand people.Furthermore, the "Qostanai Zhastary" program is being implemented in the region, aimed at providing housing for young people. Over the past three years, about 5 billion tenge has been allocated for its implementation, thanks to which more than 340 young families have acquired their own housing. This year, it is planned to allocate another 1.8 billion tenge for providing loans.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1165032?lang=kk

The educational institution was built in accordance with modern requirements, and all conditions have been created for quality education and the development of students' abilities. The building of the previous school, erected in 1962, was in a dilapidated state, so the regional leadership made the decision to construct a new educational institution. Furthermore, the village of Enbek is located near the regional center and is a promising settlement with steady growth."In accordance with the instruction of the Head of State on modernizing school infrastructure in rural areas, a new school has opened in the village of Enbek. Over the past three years, 19 social facilities have been commissioned for the younger generation in the region, including 9 schools, 6 kindergartens, and 3 creativity centers. Two of these schools were built in the Kostanay district," noted the Akim of Kostanay Region, Kumar Aksakalov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1165004?lang=kk

According to the results of 2025, the price index for socially significant food products was 8.6%. Kazakhstan maintains one of the lowest prices for SSFP among the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. This was discussed at the extended board meeting of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This result was achieved by strengthening control over trade markups, active work of regional commissions and stabilization funds, measures to saturate the market during the off-season period, as well as by conducting trade promotions and agricultural fairs. Taking into account the inflationary situation, the list of SSFP has been temporarily expanded from 19 to 31 items. The TOP 800 retailers of the updated list have been identified, and the data has been sent to local executive bodies. Based on the analysis of commodity markets and the contribution of individual items to the inflation structure, a list of nine priority goods has been formed. It includes cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onions, sunflower oil, flour, beef, rice, and pasta. For these items, priority regulation is ensured during periods of seasonal fluctuations. The Ministry has developed a new model for providing the population with SSFP on a permanent basis, regardless of seasonal factors. It provides for fixed prices and the elimination of excessive margins of intermediary structures, as well as the consolidation of resources of akimats for coordinated market impact. On the instruction of the Head of State, a transition is being made from direct state price regulation to strengthening control over the maximum trade markup of 15% and providing targeted support to socially vulnerable categories of citizens. Pilot projects on the introduction of food vouchers in the cities of Akkol, Kokshetau, and Pavlodar have confirmed the effectiveness of the mechanism. By the end of the year, it is planned to scale up the project in stages across all regions of the country. As part of state control over compliance with the maximum markup in 2025, 2,913 administrative rulings were issued, including 1,743 fines totaling 57.1 million tenge and 1,170 warnings. 1,179 meetings of regional commissions to investigate intermediary schemes were held. 3,268 unproductive intermediaries and cases of exceeding the markup were identified. Administrative protocols were drawn up for 2,758 cases, and for 510 facts, intermediaries were excluded from supply chains. Additionally, 11,236 chains of electronic invoices were analyzed. More than 1,056 risks of violations of the trade, tax, and antimonopoly legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan were identified.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1164656?lang=kk

In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, special attention is paid to protecting Kazakhstani manufacturers and promoting their products in the domestic market. In May 2025, amendments to legislation concerning the determination of the country of origin of goods were adopted, and the Register of Kazakhstani Manufacturers is being implemented. ST-KZ certificates and industrial certificates have been eliminated, simplifying the procedure for confirming the domestic origin of products. The Ministry of Trade and Integration is conducting enhanced monitoring of 14 product groups within the framework of the Situation Center on Technical Barriers to Trade, applying tariff and non-tariff regulatory measures. Tangible results have already been achieved: cement production has increased by 15 percent, granite curbs and paving slabs by 30 percent, heating appliances by 55 percent, and the automotive industry by 18 percent. In 2025, key standards were developed and implemented to support domestic manufacturers. These include ST RK 4025-2025 for heating appliances, which will increase production to up to 10 million sections per year, standards for construction glass ST RK ISO 12543-1-2025 and 12543-2-2025, as well as updates for drywall, cement, and pipelines. These standards protect manufacturers from unfair competition, improve product quality, and create opportunities for export. For 2026, the National Standardization Plan has been approved, including 50 topics in strategic economic areas. Among the priorities are artificial intelligence, digitalization, energy, metallurgy, construction materials, the food industry, and support for domestic manufacturers. Special attention is paid to implementing the HASSP management system in the food sector, ensuring the supply chain, and adapting modern technologies in industry. The implementation of the developed standards will protect domestic manufacturers from the import of low-quality products, expand Kazakhstan's export potential, introduce innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence and digital data protection, and ensure consumer safety. As noted by the Minister of Trade and Integration, Arman Shakkaliyev, systematic work on standards and support for domestic manufacturers creates a sustainable foundation for economic growth, enhances the competitiveness of Kazakhstani products, and ensures the fulfillment of the state's strategic goals in developing industry and the domestic market.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1164665?lang=kk

Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Aset Nusupov reported on key trade digitalization projects in Kazakhstan, emphasizing that one of the main directions of the Ministry's work is the "whitening" of trade and increasing market transparency. By order of the Head of State, the General Classifier of Goods, Works, and Services and the National Product Catalog are being implemented, and the list of goods subject to labeling is being expanded. In 2025, legislative norms were adopted that established the procedure for maintaining the GCGWS and the mandatory application of the NPC.According to the Vice Minister, digital projects are forming a unified architecture for product identification. They are aimed at increasing trade transparency, promoting domestic goods on the shelf, and developing exports. Currently, active work is underway to populate the National Product Catalog. Several hundred thousand product cards are added daily; a system based on artificial intelligence checks the data for duplicates and assesses the completeness and quality of information. Based on the analysis, a unified set of "golden records" is formed. This work is being implemented jointly with the Center for Electronic Finance, the Ministry of Finance, and the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs. The Ministry is conducting active explanatory work and regulating the activities of the Headquarters on the methodology for applying the NPC for the coordinated implementation of digital tools. It is planned to expand the list of goods subject to labeling. The introduction of digital labeling will occur gradually and transparently. According to forecasts, these measures will reduce the volume of shadow turnover by more than 1 trillion tenge.The Ministry continues to migrate the e-CTRM system to the QazTech platform. A test environment has already been deployed, and integration and network compatibility testing are underway. Over 150 thousand users and 170 thousand business entities are registered on the platform. 31 business processes have been automated, and over 5 thousand applications have been processed. E-CTRM is integrated with the Unified Register of the EAEU, and the international IT company EPAM acts as the technological partner. Particular attention is paid to cybersecurity: SIEM, PAM, DLP tools have been implemented, and penetration tests are conducted. As part of the digital transformation, an electronic trading platform, AgroTrade, is being developed jointly with JSC "Kazakhtelecom". The Ministry is also testing services based on artificial intelligence. These include a virtual assistant for consumer rights protection and an assistant for selecting laboratories, simplifying business interaction with the technical regulation system. In parallel, a database of national standards is being formed to launch the corresponding digital service. A trade flow analysis tool is being developed, which will allow for the creation of a single digital window with analytics on markets, trade facilities, and the price situation. The solution is aimed at enhancing food security, developing price and inflation process analytics, and creating tools for proactive management decisions.Vice Minister Aset Nusupov noted that the digital transformation of trade combines legislation, modern technologies, and analytical tools. This makes it possible to create a predictable and transparent market, protect consumers, support domestic producers, and expand Kazakhstan's export opportunities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1164673?lang=kk

In 2025, Kazakhstan focused its efforts on promoting domestic goods and services in foreign markets. The country's export policy is aimed at expanding the geography of supplies, strengthening financial support for exporters, and increasing the competitiveness of Kazakhstani products.The Ministry of Trade and Integration is actively developing trade and economic cooperation with key partners, including EAEU countries, Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Throughout the year, 10 trade and economic missions were conducted to Iran, Hungary, Afghanistan, China (Xi'an, Chongqing, Guangzhou), Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Belarus, and Pakistan. More than 300 Kazakhstani companies participated in them. As a result of the missions, export contracts worth $477.8 million were signed, and exporters' costs were reimbursed for 6.26 billion tenge for 109 companies. Parallel development is underway for external infrastructure directions, including Uz-Qaztrade offices, Qaztrade offices in Tajikistan, Dubai, Termez, Budapest, Tehran, Urumqi, and Nanjing. Kazakhstan participated in eight major international exhibitions, such as Gulfood in Dubai, China Import Expo in Shanghai, Green Week in Berlin, as well as GITEX and exhibitions in Shanghai. Financial support for exporters through the Export Credit Agency reached 653.7 billion tenge, nearly doubling the 2024 figure. This includes trade and pre-export financing amounting to 92.2 billion tenge, which is three times more than last year. Support was provided to 121 exporters, recapitalization of 50 billion tenge was conducted, and state guarantees worth 250 billion tenge were provided. By the end of 2026, it is planned to increase insurance capacity to 1.1 trillion tenge. In 2025, Kazakhstan expanded its network of preferential trade agreements. An economic partnership agreement between the EAEU and the United Arab Emirates, a temporary trade agreement with Mongolia, and a free trade agreement with Indonesia were signed. Work is being finalized on concluding a services and investment trade agreement with the UAE, and the first round of negotiations with India has been held.International cooperation is actively promoted through multilateral platforms. In May, the second meeting of the "Central Asia-China" format of economy and trade ministers was held in Astana, where a memorandum and action plan were signed. In June, the eighth meeting of the Kazakhstan-EU Cooperation Committee in the trade configuration took place in Astana.To protect domestic producers and enhance competitiveness in the domestic market, customs and tariff regulation measures are being implemented. In 2025, 15 EEC decisions were adopted to change import duty rates, export duties on hides were abolished until May 31, 2028, and restrictions on the import of certain goods were established to protect domestic producers and ensure food security. Additionally, four anti-dumping measures were adopted, and ten new investigations into the import of certain types of products were initiated.According to the Minister of Trade and Integration, Arman Shakkaliyev, comprehensive work on expanding export policy, providing financial support to companies, and developing foreign economic relations creates a sustainable foundation for the growth of Kazakhstani exports, strengthens the position of domestic producers in international markets, and enhances the country's competitiveness in the global economy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1164682?lang=kk

In 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan achieved key indicators in the trade sphere and ensured the fulfillment of the instructions of the Head of State and the Government. In 2026, the Ministry's primary focus will be on reducing inflation and ensuring price stability in the domestic market. To achieve this, comprehensive measures will be applied, including saturating the domestic market, controlling prices for socially significant goods, regulating wholesale trade and exports, and eliminating unproductive intermediaries. As noted by Arman Shakkaliyev, special attention will be paid to protecting domestic producers within the framework of international and integration associations. Issues regarding the accessibility of store shelves for domestic producers will be addressed, including categories for startups and the provision of "green shelves," as well as transparent procedures for admitting goods into retail chains. In accordance with the instructions of the Prime Minister, new approaches to promoting non-commodity exports will be introduced. The Ministry's strategic focus is concentrated on diversifying the structure and geography of non-commodity exports, launching new support and incentive tools, with a special emphasis on the export of industrial goods. "In 2026, significant attention will be paid to the digital transformation of trade within the framework of the declared year of artificial intelligence and digitalization. The implementation of a national product catalog and a labeling system is planned, which will increase market transparency, simplify access to information for consumers and businesses, and create conditions for the digital control of commodity flows," emphasized Arman Shakkaliyev. Kazakhstan is chairing the bodies of the Eurasian Economic Union this year, which opens new opportunities for the development of international cooperation. The Ministry will focus on implementing the key directions outlined by the President in his address to the heads of the EAEU member states, including the development of artificial intelligence, digitalization, and the formation of barrier-free trade, as well as on conducting planned events within the Union. Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev emphasized that all instructions from the Head of State and the Government are under personal control and will be implemented with high quality. The Ministry's work will continue systematically, consistently, and proactively, ensuring the stability of the domestic market, supporting domestic producers, and strengthening Kazakhstan's position in foreign markets.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1164687?lang=kk

Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev, during a board meeting of the department, summarized the results of 2025 and outlined priorities for 2026. According to him, the past year was a period of confident growth and strengthening of trade's position within the country's economic structure. The index of the physical volume of trade at the end of 2025 amounted to 108.9%, contributing 26% to the overall economic growth. Domestic trade turnover increased by 14.6% and reached 80 trillion tenge, compared to 69.7 trillion the previous year. The main growth was driven by both wholesale trade, with a volume of 53.5 trillion tenge, and the retail segment with an indicator of 26.4 trillion tenge. «For the first time in the last three years, investments in the sector have demonstrated steady growth,» noted the minister. The volume of investments increased immediately by 42% and reached 1,229 billion tenge, indicating increased business confidence in the trade sector and the formation of new growth points. Despite persistent global challenges, foreign trade also showed positive dynamics. External trade turnover grew by 1.3% and reached 143.9 billion dollars compared to 142.1 billion dollars in 2024. Non-resource exports increased by 1.2% and amounted to 41 billion dollars. Services exports demonstrated more noticeable growth — by 3.7%, reaching 12.3 billion dollars against 11.8 billion the previous year. At the end of the year, a positive foreign trade balance is maintained at the level of 14.2 billion dollars. As Arman Shakkaliyev emphasized, the achieved results form a solid foundation for further diversification of trade, expansion of non-resource exports, and strengthening of integration processes in 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1164649?lang=kk

Last year, comprehensive state support measures were launched in domestic trade, based on instruments for subsidizing and guaranteeing loans for industry entities through second-tier banks. The program is aimed at developing modern trade formats and modernizing infrastructure in the regions, while it does not involve the cities of Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, and shopping and entertainment centers. For projects in regional centers, the loan amount should not exceed 3 billion tenge; for mono- and small towns, as well as rural settlements, 1.5 billion tenge. The subsidized remuneration rate for second-tier banks is 10.75%, the subsidy period for investment purposes is up to 5 years, for replenishing working capital up to 3 years.The Minister emphasized that the provision of state support is accompanied by reciprocal obligations from businesses. Entrepreneurs are required to ensure access to trading shelves for domestic producers: at least 20% for non-food goods and 50% for food goods, including 30% under the current Rules of Domestic Trade and an additional 20% under state support measures. Currently, the ministry is working on changes that strengthen the priority of Kazakh producers. In particular, when receiving financing for replenishing working capital, a requirement is introduced to purchase goods, raw materials, and materials from domestic producers included in the relevant register. It also provides for an obligation to place products from novice Kazakh producers, registered no more than three years ago, on a preferential period from three months or more upon their written request. Additionally, a prohibition is introduced on changing the rental fee within one year from the date of concluding subsidy or guarantee agreements, as well as an obligation to timely submit reports to the Bureau of National Statistics through the digital system statgov.kz. Approximately 4.3 billion tenge has been allocated for the implementation of support measures, which has allowed for the financing of 460 projects across the country through second-tier banks.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1164653?lang=kk

Since the beginning of 2026, the Department of Trade and Consumer Rights Protection of the Karaganda region has intensified its work to prevent unjustified price increases for socially significant food products. Due to the expansion of the list of socially significant goods, explanatory events have been conducted for businesses. Control is carried out with an emphasis on prevention and prompt suppression of exceeding the 15% trade markup. Since the beginning of the year, 15 entrepreneurs have been held accountable under Article 204-4 of the Administrative Offences Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan: 6 wholesale suppliers, 4 supermarkets, and 5 convenience stores. The total amount of fines amounted to 934 thousand tenge. Violations were established during the sale of milk, rice, chicken meat, sunflower oil, eggs, flour, salt, as well as for newly included apples, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Additionally, 2 cases of violations under Article 193, Part 4 of the Administrative Offences Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (non-compliance of price tags) were identified.Thus, one entrepreneur was selling buckwheat groats for 370 tenge with a purchase price of 294 tenge. The trade markup amounted to 26%, which exceeds the established norm. Another supplier purchased cabbage for 100 tenge per kilogram and sold it to retail chains for 135 tenge. The trade markup reached 35%. As a result of the work carried out, the price was reduced both by the wholesale supplier and in the retail chains. Furthermore, among the goods included in the list of socially significant food products (SSFP), violations have been identified since the beginning of the year for items such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and apples. In particular, one entrepreneur purchased apples for 300 tenge per kilogram and sold them to retail chains for 710 tenge. The trade markup amounted to 136%. All identified cases have resulted in the enterprises being held administratively liable. As a result of the measures taken, the final prices for consumers were reduced. In addition, the measures taken have helped stabilize the price situation. For a number of items, a decrease compared to the previously established level has been recorded since the beginning of the year: rice - 93.1%, chicken - 92.0%, milk - 98.8%, apples - 98.3%, salt - 92.2%. Monitoring of wholesale and retail prices, as well as analysis of electronic invoices, continues on an ongoing basis. The Department urges entrepreneurs to comply with legal requirements and citizens to report cases of price gouging through the E-Otinish platform.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1163659?lang=kk

At a meeting of the akimat of the Kostanay region, which was attended by the regional akim Kumar Aksakalov, issues of preparation for the 2026 flood were considered. The event was attended by heads of regional departments, directorates, and responsible institutions.The Head of State paid special attention to possible flooding in a number of regions.To date, the material and technical support and the work of the Operational Headquarters in the region show positive results."For districts at risk of flooding, about 50 units of equipment worth approximately 1 billion tenge were purchased. Among them are 7 high-cross-country vehicles, 3 crew buses, and 20 off-road vehicles. In the Karasu district, the constructed water diversion channel has reduced the risk of flooding settlements and proven its effectiveness," reported regional akim Kumar Aksakalov.In the region, 32 protective dams have been built and reinforced, work has been carried out to strengthen the shoreline along the Tobyl River, more than 2000 water passage structures and sewer systems on highways have been cleared. On 13 road sections, 38 culverts have been installed. Restoration work has been completed on 9 hydraulic structures.To date, more than 1.3 million cubic meters of snow have been removed from the regions. A reserve of about 4 billion tenge has been allocated.Currently, locations for ice blasting operations have been determined.This year, the Operational Headquarters will begin its work on March 1.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1163591?lang=kk

Schoolchildren from the city of Rudny actively joined in the collection of waste paper for recycling.. The environmental initiative is being held within the framework of the republican campaign of Taza Kazakhstan, aimed at the formation of an ecological culture and the preservation of the environment.Young participants of the action collect old books, newspapers, magazines and used notebooks. They bring waste paper from home, turn to neighbors, organize collection at enterprises, and even find recyclable materials on the street. According to the organizers, such work not only helps to clean up the environment, but also educates the younger generation with a responsible attitude towards nature.Paper recycling is essential for the conservation of natural resources. Thus, each ton of waste paper collected can save at least 17 trees, as well as reduce the amount of waste in landfills and reduce the burden on the ecosystem.The action brought together schoolchildren, teachers and residents of the city, becoming an example of active youth participation in solving environmental issues. Such initiatives contribute to the formation of environmental awareness and demonstrate that even small efforts by each person can make a significant contribution to nature conservation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1163321?lang=kk

A 55-apartment residential building has been commissioned in the city of Arkalyk, intended for citizens on the waiting list for state housing.In 2025, a 48-apartment residential building at 13 Baitursynov Street was renovated, after which the apartments were provided to representatives of socially vulnerable segments of the population. This year, work in this direction continued, and the 55-apartment residential building at 12 Baitursynov Street has been handed over to citizens in need of housing.The new building includes 17 one-room apartments, 20 two-room apartments, and 18 three-room apartments.Keys to the apartments were presented to large families, orphaned children, citizens with disabilities of groups I–II, single-parent families, as well as families raising children with disabilities.This initiative is a concrete result of systematic work to provide housing for citizens in need of social support.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1161836?lang=kk

On February 20, 2026, at 15:00 local time, the Kazakh-Italian Trade House will officially open in Almaty. It will serve as a new institutional platform for the development of  trade, economic, and investment cooperation between the Republic of  Kazakhstan and the Italian Republic. The Trade House is located in Almaty, Nauryzbay Batyr Street, 17A (Almaty Plaza) and it’s the new business platform of the Italian-Kazakh Trade Association (ACIK), connecting its already active offices in Almaty, Milan, and Atyrau.The new project is intended to become a sustainable center for business support and the development of bilateral economic cooperation, with the perspective of representing and promoting the interests of both Central Asia and Europe. The Trade House's activities include promoting and supporting trade and investment, developing joint ventures and industrial projects, expanding production cooperation, sharing technologies and expertise and promoting the "Made with Italy" model of industrial cooperation, as well as expanding humanitarian and cultural contacts.The Trade House's infrastructure includes spaces for business negotiations and meetings, conference and exhibition halls for business forums, presentations, and institutional events, as well as modern digital solutions for hybrid interaction formats.To further support business interactions, information desks for Kazakhstan's development institutions such as Kazakh Invest, QazTrade, Kazakh Export, and Kazakh Tourism, will be located on the spot to provide up-to-date information on cooperation opportunities and government support measures.The launch of the Trade House is seen as an important stage in the implementation of Kazakhstan's European economic diplomacy and the elevation of bilateral cooperation to a qualitatively new institutional level and it’s the result of high-level agreements between the two countries, including the official visit of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to Astana, as well as the consistent collaboration of relevant government agencies, development institutions, and business communities. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1161229?lang=kk

In the Zhetysu region, following the intervention of the Department of Trade and Consumer Rights Protection, prices for socially significant food products, including eggs, have been reduced. Work to monitor compliance with legislation in the field of trade and price regulation is carried out here on a systematic basis. Another inspection showed that some entrepreneurs do not comply with established norms. During monitoring, it was revealed that one trading company purchased chicken eggs for 50 tenge per piece, and then sold them in more than twenty branded stores for 60–75 tenge. The trade markup reached 20–50%, which significantly exceeds the permissible limit. After applying administrative measures, the price of eggs was reduced and brought into compliance with legal requirements. Violations were also identified in the sale of other socially significant goods. As part of an unscheduled inspection, it was established that one LLP supplied butter to another partnership, which then sold the products through seven retail chains and "convenience" stores with a markup ranging from 40% to 61%. Such indicators substantially exceed the established limit. According to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Regulation of Trade Activities," the maximum permissible trade markup on socially significant food products must not exceed 15% of the manufacturer's selling price. Violation entails liability under Article 204-4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with fines having been toughened since 2025. Based on the inspection results, business entities have been held administratively liable and fined. Monitoring compliance with trade markups remains one of the priority areas of work, as it concerns price stability and the protection of consumer interests. Since the beginning of the year, the Department has reviewed 17 cases under Article 204-4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the region. The total amount of fines imposed amounted to 185,975 tenge. The Department calls on entrepreneurs to strictly comply with legal requirements. If facts of overpricing for socially significant products or the absence of price tags are identified, citizens can file an official complaint through the E-Otinish platform.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1161068?lang=kk

In 2026, the international Digital Almaty platform will transform into Digital Qazaqstan — a national technology forum dedicated to the practical digital and AI transformation of the economy and the strategic advancement of the country's regions.Digital Qazaqstan will consistently travel through various cities across Kazakhstan, integrating regions into a unified digital agenda and fostering the ideal environment for implementing cutting-edge technologies and Artificial Intelligence within the real sector, public administration, and the social sphere.First stop: Shymkent — the industrial heart of the region.March 27, 2026This is where technology meets the real sector. From smart governance to industrial AI, we are bringing the future to every corner of Kazakhstan.What’s in store:— High-level Plenary Session— Expert Panel Discussions & Roundtables— Startup & IT Exhibition— Thrilling Hackathons— Digital Qazaqstan Awards — celebrating the nation’s digital leadersJoin Digital Qazaqstan and take your place in shaping the nation’s digital future!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/1161004?lang=kk

The Kostanay region maintains positive dynamics of socio-economic development and is among the leading regions of the country. The instruction of the Head of State to ensure annual economic growth of at least 6% has been exceeded — the annual figure reached 8%.Over the past three years, the regional budget has increased by 1.5 times. The average salary has also grown by 1.5 times, and investments in fixed capital — by 1.6 times. During this period, the volume of attracted foreign investment reached 1.5 billion US dollars. By the end of 2025, the region's economic growth also exceeded the national average.Positive dynamics are noted in the employment sector: over 47 thousand people have been provided with jobs, and 26.4 thousand new jobs have been created. As a result, the number of families receiving targeted social assistance has decreased by 23.7%.The volume of industrial production amounted to 3.5 trillion tenge. Seven major investment projects with a total value of 322 billion tenge have been implemented in the region. The largest of them is the KIA automobile plant, where assembly of 13 models of the Korean brand has been established, creating 1500 jobs.In 2025, two more major projects were commissioned — a plant for manufacturing components for trucks and a linear production center. These projects have employed 650 people.Currently, the construction of the international transport and logistics complex "Tobyl" is underway in the regional center. The total investment volume is 64 billion tenge. Already, 6 billion tenge has been utilized, a loading and unloading platform with an area of 26 thousand square meters has been built, and 2.7 kilometers of railway tracks have been laid. The implementation of the project will increase cargo transportation volume by 20%.Investment projects are also being implemented in the agro-industrial complex. Seven modern industrial dairy farms have been opened in the region, with another 5 planned for commissioning this year. This will double milk production.Furthermore, the construction of the country's largest confectionery enterprise — the "Confectionery Capital" factory — is nearing completion. The new production facility will strengthen the region's food security and enhance its export potential.The implementation of large-scale projects in the Kostanay region contributes to economic diversification, the creation of new jobs, and an increase in the population's standard of living.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1159784?lang=kk

The event highlighted key standards of official conduct, including the principles of integrity, honesty, fairness, and openness. Requirements for professional communication with citizens and colleagues, adherence to business etiquette, and ensuring a customer-focused approach in government agencies were addressed separately.Participants were informed of mechanisms for preventing and resolving conflicts of interest, requirements for preventing the abuse of official position for personal gain, and standards for the preservation and rational use of state property.Particular attention was paid to systemic anti-corruption measures, including anti-corruption monitoring, corruption risk analysis, anti-corruption assessment of regulatory legal acts, and the functioning of financial control mechanisms.Additional emphasis was placed on maintaining work discipline, prohibiting gambling, prohibiting public appearances under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicants, as well as ensuring the secular nature of public service and preventing any form of discrimination.The seminar emphasized the importance of developing a sustainable anti-corruption culture, the personal responsibility of civil servants, and strict adherence to the Code of Ethics as the basis for public trust in government institutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1159507?lang=kk

An agricultural fair is taking place in Astana, showcasing products from local farmers and agricultural producers from various regions of Kazakhstan, including the Abay, Pavlodar, Karaganda, and Akmola regions.Approximately 60 tons of groceries, 50 tons of vegetables, and 50 tons of meat products are on sale at the fair, along with fruits and vegetables, meat, flour, and dairy products, natural juices, preserves, jams, and other products at below-market prices.Potatoes are selling from 130 tenge/kg, onions 150 tenge/kg, and cabbage 170 tenge/kg. Meat products include beef priced at 3,300-3,500 tenge/kg, horse meat 3,000-3,300 tenge/kg, and lamb 3,500 tenge/kg.The fair takes place on weekends from 10:00 to 19:00 on the territory of the Keryen Joly shopping center at the address: Alash Highway, 35B.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1159407?lang=kk

Today, a fair was held in the city of Kyzylorda, in the village of Tasboget, with the participation of JSC SPK Baikonur, agricultural producers, and entrepreneurs located in Kyzylorda.At the fair, which started at 9:00 AM, natural and high-quality products produced by the district's workers were available to city residents at prices 15-30% below market prices.Approximately 43 businesses and agricultural producers participated in the fair. Over 35 tons of products were delivered to the public at the fair, including over 15 tons from the stabilization fund. Specifically, more than 8 tons of rice, 15 tons of potatoes, 5 tons of carrots, 3 tons of onions, 2 tons of flour, 2 tons of cabbage, 0.5 tons of fish, 2 tons of meat, 3 tons of vegetables, and 0.4 tons of honey were sold at affordable prices.Rice sold at the fair cost 230 tenge/kg, flour 160 tenge/kg, beef 2,600 tenge/kg, potatoes 160 tenge/kg, carrots 135 tenge/kg, onions 126 tenge/kg, cabbage 130 tenge/kg, and fish 1,300 tenge/kg.Furthermore, sanitary requirements were met at the Fairgrounds, and comfortable conditions were created for residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1159418?lang=kk