In his Address, the Head of State emphasized the need to develop the deep processing potential of the agricultural sector.Therefore, everything produced in the region must be processed.Thus, a deep grain processing project, “Qostanai Grain Industry”, is being implemented, with a project cost of 71.0 billion tenge, a designed capacity of 415.0 thousand tons, and the creation of 650 jobs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1144055?lang=kk

О внесении изменений в постановление акимата города Шымкент от 30 марта 2021 года № 197 «Об утверждении правил организации и проведения мероприятий по текущему или капитальному ремонту фасадов, кровли многоквартирных жилых домов, направленных на придание единого архитектурного облика городу Шымкент» опубликован на интернет-портале «Открытые НПА».В связи с этим, просим принять участие в общественном обсуждении проекта данного постановлениеПобдробнее ссылка для входа: https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15762376Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/1161101?lang=kk

During the 100th anniversary of the Grüne Woche international exhibition and the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture international conference, Kazakhstan confidently established itself as a dynamic and reliable partner in the agro-industrial complex and trade. A delegation from the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, participated in key Green Week events, bringing together leaders in agricultural policy, business, and international organizations.The central event was the opening of the Kazakhstan National Pavilion, which served throughout the exhibition as a platform for dialogue, presentation of export potential, and discussion of prospects for industrial cooperation. The exhibition showcased Kazakhstan's capabilities in the production and advanced processing of agricultural products, the implementation of modern agricultural technologies, and the development of sustainable agricultural systems. The pavilion generated strong interest from German and international partners, confirming the growing demand for Kazakhstani products and joint projects.On the sidelines of the GFFA, Minister Arman Shakkaliyev held a series of bilateral meetings with key international partners, including Alois Rainer, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Food, and Regional Identity of Germany; Thomas Steffen, State Secretary of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy; Michael Harms, Executive Director of the Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations; and Jean-Marie Paugama, Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization. Discussions focused on practical issues of expanding trade, removing barriers, resilient food chains, and strengthening mutual market presence.A separate set of talks was devoted to developing agricultural cooperation and technology partnerships. The Kazakhstan delegation held substantive meetings with Pakistan's Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain; Markus Schick, State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture; Per Brodersen, Director of the German Agribusiness Alliance; Michael Bayer, Vice President of CLAAS for Eastern Europe and Central Asia; and APD Project Manager Jon Klaus and ADT Project Manager Uwe Weddige. The discussions focused on production localization, agricultural machinery modernization, the implementation of German quality standards, seed production development, and water-efficient solutions.The Kazakhstan delegation also actively participated in relevant discussions of the German Agribusiness Alliance, including a panel session on sustainable water use and innovative agricultural technologies, as well as the "Kazakhstan–Germany Agro & Water Nexus" roundtable. These platforms allowed for a transition from general approaches to the discussion of specific cooperation models, joint pilot projects, and technology transfer.Amid a busy business agenda, it was noted that trade and economic relations between Kazakhstan and Germany continue to strengthen. From January to November 2025, trade turnover between the two countries reached USD 3.91 billion, while Kazakhstan's exports to Germany increased by 7.9% to USD 1.17 billion, reflecting the German market's continued interest in Kazakhstani suppliers and high-value-added products.An important practical outcome of the visit was the agreement between Minister Arman Shakkaliyev and Michael Harms, Executive Director of the Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations (CEER), to hold a videoconference in March with the participation of businesses and relevant agencies. Specific cooperation projects in the agro-industrial complex and export-oriented industries are planned to be discussed in detail during the videoconference. Additionally, the parties confirmed plans to organize a visit by a German delegation to Kazakhstan in April, where the main focus will be on launching joint investment and production initiatives. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1143220?lang=kk

Kostanay region consistently implements measures to develop cultural and sports infrastructure aimed at improving the quality of life of the population, creating conditions for leisure, self-realization of young people and strengthening a healthy lifestyle.Over the past three years, 5 cultural facilities have been built in rural settlements of the region:in the villages of Prigorodnoye of the Zhitikarinsky district, Bolshaya Churakovka of the Altynsarinsky district, Arka of the Kamystinsky district, Yershovka and Troebratskoye of the Uzunkolsky district.Modern conditions have been created in all new institutions for organizing youth leisure activities, cultural and creative events.Special attention is paid to the development of sports infrastructure.In 2025 alone, 8 sports complexes, 6 hockey courts, including 4 indoor ones, as well as 2 indoor gyms were built in the region. Of the total number of sports complexes, 3 facilities have been commissioned in cities — one in the city of Arkalyk and two in the city of Rudny.Construction of a table tennis complex has begun in the city of Kostanay and the Octopus water park is being reconstructed. A sports and recreation center is being built in the city of Gitikara at the expense of private investments.The new cultural and sports facilities are designed to be visited by all age groups of the population, including children and youth, and will become an important contribution to the socio-cultural development of Kostanay region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1143025?lang=kk

A seminar meeting was held in the regional departments of construction, architecture and urban planning, the state architectural and construction control with the participation of the head of the NGO "ADAL DOS Prevention" A.Baylin and Ethics Commissioner K. Syundikov.The issues of compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the norms of the Ethical Code of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the prevention of offenses, disciplinary offenses, the implementation of the "Adal Azamat" Concept, countering illegal gambling and ludomania, the "Law and Order" Concept, and compliance with the principles of a secular state were considered. The Ethics Commissioner focused the employees' attention on improving their professionalism and customer orientation.The cases from the practice of regional construction are considered: construction of a school in the BEREK district, facilities of the regional center along the ave. Nazarbayeva and St.Tolstoy and also the decision of the court on a corruption offense in 2025 with the participation of deputies of the maslikhat of the district of Beimbet Mailin.A.Baylin informed about the work carried out by the public association to prevent corruption in government agencies and the quasi-public sector, in the field of public procurement through public monitoring. He also drew attention to the prevention by employees of mistakes without malicious intent, which lead to criminal liability. Kazakhstan has improved its position in the Corruption Perception Index, reaching 88th place among 180 countries in the world. This was also facilitated by the adoption of the Law on Public Control.Measures are being taken to combat corruption in the public sector. In 2025, one official of the local executive body, 2 police officers, the prosecutor of the city of Rudny, 2 deputies of the district maslikhat, 5 employees of territorial divisions of central state bodies (border phytosanitary and veterinary control and supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan), 6 quasi–public sector persons (4 specialists of Karabalyk LLP) were convicted of corruption in Kostanay region. agricultural experimental station, 2 forestry workers").Following the results of the seminar, the employees were given recommendations and information booklets were distributed.   K. Syundikov Ethics CommissionerState Institution "Office of Akim of Kostanay region".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1142934?lang=kk

Seminars and meetings on compliance with the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ethics Code of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan were held in the regional departments of entrepreneurship, energy and public utilities, and passenger transport and highways, with the participation of the Ethics Commissioner.The discussion focused on the organization of work in government agencies to prevent offenses and disciplinary infractions, the implementation of the Roadmap for Promoting the Professional and Personal Qualities of Civil Servants in Accordance with the Ideals of "Adal Azamat" for 2025-2027, the Comprehensive Plan to Combat Illegal Gambling and Ludomania in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2024-2026, the Concept for Promoting the Ideology of Law and Order in Society for 2025-2030 (responsible person), and adherence to the principles of a secular state.K. Syundikov raised issues of organizing oversight over the use of state property, including: Official vehicles of subordinate organizations (installation of GPS systems, regulations for the use of official vehicles, etc.)The agenda includes issues such as developing an anti-corruption culture (VAKR), compliance with memos and recommendations in the civil service, organizing legal training, interaction with civil society institutions, and developing volunteer initiatives.Teams were informed of the results of the anonymous survey in 2025. K. Syundikov, Ethics CommissionerState Institution "Office of the Akim of Kostanay Region."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1141733?lang=kk

On January 4 of this year, a temporarily expanded list of socially significant food products came into effect in Kazakhstan. While the list previously included 19 items, it has now been expanded to 31. The updated list includes products that had the greatest impact on food inflation, including cucumbers, tomatoes, apples, tea, sour cream, fish, beef (with and without bones), chicken, horse meat, and hard cheese.According to the Bureau of National Statistics, the price index for socially significant food products was 0.2 percent in the first week of this year. This indicator remained at the same level for the same period last year. It is important to note that this year's index was calculated taking into account the expanded list of products, indicating stable price dynamics for essential goods.Furthermore, a number of new items included in the expanded list have already seen price declines ranging from 0.1 to 0.5 percent. Despite the insignificant nature of this decline, these figures confirm that the process of price stabilization has already begun and the first results have been achieved very quickly. Specifically, among fruit and vegetable products, prices for apples fell by 0.5 percent, while cucumbers and tomatoes fell by 0.4 percent. In the grocery segment, prices for hard and semi-hard cheeses fell by 0.3 percent, while black tea fell by 0.2 percent. In the meat and fish product group, prices decreased by 0.1 percent. Among dairy products, sour cream also fell by 0.1 percent.To curb prices, active monitoring of retail outlets and outreach to businesses have been underway since the beginning of the year. On January 13, Daulen Kabdushev, Deputy Chairman of the Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with representatives of the local akimat, conducted price monitoring and outreach to vendors at the capital's markets."Our colleagues in the regions are currently conducting similar work today. We are explaining to businesses that products previously not included in the SZPT list are now classified as socially significant food products. This means that the Trade Committee will exercise state oversight to ensure compliance with the maximum trade markup. I would like to point out that, in accordance with current legislation, the maximum trade markup on socially significant food products should not exceed 15 percent," noted Trade Committee Deputy Chairman Daulen Kabdushev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1141505?lang=kk

Measures to develop the educational infrastructure and increase the availability of quality education are being consistently implemented in Kostanay region.9 schools with 5,860 student places have been built in the region, of which 7 will be put into operation in 2025. New schools have been opened in the residential districts of Bereke and Auezhai in Kostanay, in the towns of Arkalyk and Rudny, the villages of Zarechnoye and Enbek in Kostanay district, the village of Kusmuryn in Auliekolsky district, as well as in the village of Kolkamys in Zhangeldinsky district. Currently, the construction of 2 more schools with a total capacity of 1,9 thousand places is underway.In parallel, active work is underway to develop the preschool education system. In three years, 14 kindergartens for 2.2 thousand places have been built in the region. As a result, the coverage of children aged 2 to 6 years of preschool education increased from 90.5% at the beginning of 2023 to 96.4%, and the coverage of children aged 3 to 6 years reached 100%.Special attention is paid to the development of the creative potential of the younger generation. The IQostanay SMART center operates in the city of Kostanay, the Balalar Alemi Center for Children's Creativity in the city of Tobyl, and the Zhas Orken house of creativity in the village of Torgai in the Zhangeldinsky district.Modern conditions are the basis for the successful development of children and the future of the region. It is in educational institutions that the knowledge, skills and values necessary for the self-realization of the younger generation are formed. Creating a comfortable, safe and technologically equipped educational environment ensures equal access to quality education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1141165?lang=kk

Significant investments have been made in the road sector of Kostanay region over the past three years.In the period from 2023 to 2025, a total of 236 billion tenge was allocated for the development of this industry, as a result of which 3,174 kilometers of highways of national and regional significance were repaired.In addition, 1,070 sections of the road network of settlements have been updated.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1141071?lang=kk

In his Message, the Head of State emphasized that the implementation of the concept of "Law and Order" is one of the priorities of state policy aimed at strengthening justice, legality and public safety. The formation of a legal culture of citizens, increasing trust in state institutions and strict observance of the law are identified as key conditions for building a fair and sustainable Kazakhstan.In this regard, projects and initiatives aimed at promoting the ideology of "Law and Order" are being systematically implemented in Kostanay region, including through the use of interactive and modern formats of work with the population.In 2025, 28 projects were implemented in the cities and districts of the region within the framework of the state social order. In the course of their implementation, non-governmental organizations conducted more than 300 events of various formats aimed at preventing offenses and improving the legal literacy of the population. In addition, information and handouts have been prepared and distributed, as well as videos highlighting topical issues of legal culture.The higher educational institutions of the region are actively involved in the implementation of the ideology of "Law and Order". Universities have compiled a list of 20 events held on a weekly basis. Among them are legal hours, preventive lectures, meetings with relevant specialists and other formats aimed at improving the legal culture and preventing offenses among students.One of the illustrative examples of interactive work was the holding of an event in the format of a game court on the theme "Law and Order: together towards a fair Kazakhstan". This format allowed students interested in law to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice. The event was attended by about 100 people, including representatives of the Prosecutor's Office, the court and the bar association.In addition, the regional debate tournament "Men to the Republics" was organized in the region, timed to coincide with Republic Day. The tournament was held as part of the implementation of the "Law and Order" Concept by the Zhastar Rukhy Foundation corporate foundation in Kostanay region with the assistance of the Kostanay Regional University named after A. Baytursinuly, as well as the debate clubs Akhmet Urpaktary and Parasat.The implementation of such initiatives contributes to the formation of a sustainable understanding of the value of law, responsibility and civic engagement in society, as well as strengthening the principles of "Law and Order" as the foundation of a just Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1139818?lang=kk

The village of Zhalgyztal, located 45 kilometers from the city of Arkalyk, Kostanay region, demonstrates stable positive dynamics of socio-economic development.The total area of the village is 81,912 hectares, of which 20,544 hectares are arable land and 21,207 hectares are pasture lands.According to the results of last year, there are 580 heads of cattle, 937 horses and 933 heads of small cattle in Zhalgyztal. There are 20 peasant farms, 6 limited liability companies and 2 individual entrepreneurs registered in the village.The field of education in the village is steadily developing. The T. Aubakirov Basic Secondary School began the 2025-2026 academic year with 39 students. The school has a mini-center with 16 children. The educational institution employs 13 teachers, all with higher education and completed advanced training courses.The cultural sphere is also actively developing. The rural library has about 3,600 copies of books, of which about 2,000 are in Kazakh. During the year, 58 events are planned, which are being implemented in full. The number of regular readers is 111 people.The material and technical base of the school meets modern requirements. In 2025, a universal study room was opened at the expense of the Kazakhstan Halkyna Foundation. It is designed for teaching physics and computer science, biology and chemistry, as well as English, and is equipped with laboratory equipment and robotics kits.The engineering and medical infrastructure is fully provided. All houses are connected to a centralized water supply, the village is fully supplied with electricity and solid fuel. There is a functioning medical center with a sufficient supply of medicines and necessary equipment.Improved communication and Internet accessibility. Activ, Altel, Beeline and Tele2 networks are steadily operating in the village of Zhalgyztal. In addition, Internet from Transtelecom JSC is installed in all houses.Within the framework of the memorandum with Karaganda Zholdary LLP, which carried out repairs of the national highway passing near the village, rubble was laid on two streets. The total cost of the completed works amounted to 27 million tenge.Work on the development of small businesses, improving the standard of living and well-being of rural residents will continue on a systematic basis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1139230?lang=kk

In 2025, the region achieved growth in terms of macroeconomic indicators. In particular, industrial production increased by 4.7%, agriculture – by 15.5%, transport – by 33.8%, construction – by 25.9%, housing commissioning – by 7.6%, trade – by 11.0%.Over the past three years, investments in fixed assets have increased 1.6 times and in 2025 amounted to 781.0 billion tenge.Foreign direct investment over the past three years has amounted to about 1.5 billion US dollars, including about 667 million US dollars in 2025 (in 2023 – 397.8 million, in 2024 – 402.2 million).More than 24.1 thousand new jobs were created.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1138644?lang=kk

Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with local executive bodies, has been actively monitoring prices. Monitoring is carried out daily, including weekends, allowing for the timely identification of deviations and the implementation of measures to stabilize the market.For example, on January 1, Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev personally visited major retail chains in the capital and checked prices.Since January 1, price monitoring has been actively conducted in all regions of the country. Heads of the trade and consumer protection departments, together with akimats, inspected more than 600 retail outlets.In Ulytau, representatives of the akimat, headed by Akim Dastan Ryspekov, and the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection visited the Samadi hypermarket. They checked the prices and availability of socially important products—flour, bread, milk, sunflower oil, sugar, rice, and other goods. Particular attention was paid to product availability and inventory levels.In Kyzylorda Oblast, food price monitoring was conducted on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026, under the leadership of Deputy Akim Ardak Zebeshev. A working group, including representatives from the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection, the Department of Agriculture and Land Relations, the Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry, the Department of State Revenue, and the management of Baikonur JSC, inspected the Sybaga, Smol, and Kyzylorda retail chains in Kyzylorda.On January 1, Kaliyar Aitmukhambetov, Deputy Akim of West Kazakhstan Oblast, together with the leadership of the regional Department of Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Entrepreneurship and Industrial and Innovative Development, conducted a price monitoring at major retail chains in Uralsk.On January 6, Gauez Nurmukhambetov, Akim of North Kazakhstan Oblast, personally inspected prices for essential goods at major retail outlets in Petropavlovsk."A stabilization fund is in place to curb price increases in the region. Last year, its funding amounted to 2.9 billion tenge, and approximately 13,000 tons of produce were purchased, accounting for 50% of the city's three-month needs. Currently, the stabilization fund's reserves amount to approximately 12,000 tons," stated North Kazakhstan Region Akim Gauez Nurmukhambetov.Price monitoring was conducted in Mangystau Region at four large retail chains, more than ten convenience stores, and four wholesale markets.At the same time, the Trade Committee summarized the results for last year. In 2025, 2,796 administrative decisions were issued for exceeding the maximum trade markup on socially important food products under Article 204-4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including 1,625 fines totaling over 55.7 million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1138042?lang=kk

On December 25, the city of Kostanay hosted the opening of a new rehabilitation center for children with disabilities with neuropsychiatric pathologies and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The implementation of this project has become an important step in the development of the social support and rehabilitation system for children with special needs in the region.The volume of financing of social support measures for people with disabilities is increasing annually in Kostanay region. In 2025, more than 15 billion tenge was allocated for these purposes, which is twice the level of 2022, when the amount of financing was 7.6 billion tenge.A significant part of the funds is allocated to provide technical facilities and rehabilitation services. Thus, the cost of providing Tiflo and sign language aids, wheelchairs, prosthetic and orthopedic products, sanatorium treatment, services of an individual assistant and a sign language specialist increased from 3 billion tenge in 2022 to 7 billion tenge in 2025.Additionally, funds are allocated from the local budget to accompany people with disabilities of group I and children during sanatorium treatment. The geography of invataxi services has been expanded, which significantly increases the mobility and accessibility of social and medical services.In the last two years, hippotherapy and wheelchair repair services have also been introduced in the region. These measures have a positive effect on the health of children with various pathologies and contribute to the social adaptation of adults with disabilities.The opening of the new rehabilitation center has become the next stage in the implementation of the President's instructions to develop social infrastructure and improve the quality of life of citizens. The Public Fund "Kazakhstan Khalkyna" allocated 1 billion tenge to equip the center with modern high-tech rehabilitation equipment. Previously, such equipment was available mainly in republican medical institutions and remained inaccessible to residents of the region.The new center will provide a full range of special social services aimed at improving the health and social rehabilitation of children. Therapeutic and adaptive physical education classes, mechanical and occupational therapy, work in sensory and interactive halls, visits to salt and shungite rooms are provided here. In addition, water treatments will be performed using specialized baths for the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular and nervous systems, as well as skin diseases.Previously, no more than 400 children per year could receive rehabilitation services in the regional center if there was a single center with 20 beds, but with the commissioning of the new facility, annual coverage will be at least 900 children aged 1.5 to 18 years. At the same time, the duration of the rehabilitation course has been increased from 14 to 21 calendar days.The opening of the center will significantly improve the accessibility and quality of rehabilitation care for children with disabilities, and will also be an important contribution to the formation of an inclusive social environment in Kostanay region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1137784?lang=kk

Kostanay region continues to strengthen its position as one of the key industrial centers of the country. The region occupies a leading position in the Republic of Kazakhstan in terms of machine—building products: it accounts for more than a quarter of the national production - 25.1% or 1,223.8 billion tenge, with a total volume of 4,881.6 billion tenge in the country.The region's enterprises are actively implementing innovations, digital solutions and industrial robotics. In 2025 alone, the number of industrial robots increased 40—fold, from 3 to 133 units, which confirms the high pace of technological modernization.One of the significant implemented projects was the construction of the KamLitKZ LLP iron foundry worth 78.2 billion tenge. Its launch provided the region with 500 new jobs.The construction of a large factory for the production of driving belts worth 160.5 billion tenge has been completed, which will create 650 jobs. Another large—scale project, a plant of automotive components for passenger cars, is being implemented with an investment volume of 17.8 billion tenge and provides for the opening of 800 jobs.A significant contribution to the development of mechanical engineering is being made by the new KIA plant (KIA Qazaqstan), built in record time — in just 1.5 years. The company will employ 1,500 people.In April 2025, SaryarkaAvtoProm LLP launched production of the Jetour X70+ car. The volume of investments amounted to 2.3 billion tenge, 200 new jobs were created.Ferrous metallurgy is becoming the driver of the region's economic growth. One of the largest and most capital—intensive projects in the industry, the construction of a factory for the production of hot briquetted iron, has begun in Rudny. At the first stage, investments will amount to 655 billion tenge, and over 1,000 jobs will be created.A project for processing man—made iron ore waste with a total cost of more than 36 billion tenge is being prepared for launch in Lisakovsk (10.4 billion tenge is the first stage, 25.9 billion is the second).The construction of the international transport and logistics complex "Tobyl" continues in Kostanay. The new facility will allow processing up to 400,000 containers per year. Investments amount to 63.8 billion tenge, the project will create 500 jobs. The implementation of the complex will increase the volume of cargo transportation in the region by 20%.By the end of 2025, 556.4 billion tenge of investments were attracted to fixed assets, which is 7.8% more than in the same period of 2024.Over the past three years, the region has attracted about 1.5 billion US dollars in foreign direct investment, which indicates the high confidence of international business in the investment climate of the region.The agro-industrial sector remains a key area of economic development in Kostanay region. In 2025, 207 billion tenge was allocated to support the industry, which is 20% more than a year earlier.According to the results of 11 months, the volume of gross agricultural output amounted to 924 billion tenge, and by the end of the year exceeded the mark of 1 trillion tenge. The grain harvest reached 7 million tons.There are 7 modern digital dairy farms operating in the region, and 5 more facilities are planned to be commissioned in 2026. The implementation of these projects will double the volume of industrial milk production from 75 thousand tons to 152 thousand tons.The food industry continues to develop. Bayan Sulu JSC is building a new confectionery factory "Confectionery Astana". The volume of investments is 14.3 billion tenge, 260 jobs will be created. The commissioning of the enterprise will expand the product range by 16.6 thousand tons.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1137331?lang=kk

In 2025, QazTrade, a subordinate organization of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, continued implementing its export acceleration program. The program aims to comprehensively prepare Kazakhstani companies for entering foreign markets and covers the entire exporter journey: from initial assessment and training to supporting negotiations and concluding export contracts.By the end of the year, 120 companies from 14 economic sectors participated in the export acceleration program. These included the food industry, mechanical engineering, light industry, chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, metallurgy, IT services, construction materials production, electronics, and services.The largest number of program participants were in the food industry (39 companies), mechanical engineering (25 companies), chemical industry (18 companies), light industry (9 companies), medicine and pharmaceuticals (8 companies), and IT services and services (9 companies).In 2025, the program expanded in both industry coverage and geography. While in previous years the focus was primarily on the food industry and IT, this year the acceleration program encompassed 14 industries and focused on eight target markets, including Russia, China, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Italy.As part of the program, companies received training, export diagnostics, consulting and service support, and assistance with entering foreign markets. Following participation in the export acceleration program in 2025, export contracts worth $180 million were signed. Participants completed internships in China and South Korea.In parallel with the export acceleration program, in 2025, participating companies participated in trade and economic missions organized by QazTrade. During the year, 10 TEMs were held abroad, including in Iran, Hungary, China (Xi'an, Chongqing, Guangzhou), Afghanistan, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Belarus, and Pakistan.By the end of 2025, the number of active exporters in Kazakhstan reached 1,000 companies, with approximately 80% of support program participants being small and medium-sized businesses, and over 60% representing the food industry.Export acceleration remains one of the key non-financial export support tools, focused on practical results and developing sustainable export competencies among Kazakhstani producers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1137307?lang=kk

In 2025, in his Message to the people of Kazakhstan, the Head of State stressed that the socio-economic development of the Torgai region should be under the special attention of the Government. In order to fulfill this assignment, a draft action plan has been developed for the development of the city of Arkalyk, Amangeldy and Zhangeldinsky districts for the upcoming three-year period.The plan is aimed at solving the main sectoral tasks of the region and provides for the achievement of the following results:- increased tourist flow;- bringing the level of preschool education coverage to 100% (from 90%);- increase the coverage of additional education from 66% to 68%;- an increase in the number of citizens involved in mass sports;- reducing the degree of deterioration of engineering infrastructure.In addition, the implementation of the planned projects will open up new jobs, improve the well-being of residents and boost economic activity in the region.In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, a large infrastructure facility, a new airport, is being built in the city of Arkalyk.The construction of the terminal building is currently underway. The necessary engineering communications have been fully completed. The project is scheduled to be completed in July 2026.The implementation of this project will increase the transport accessibility of the region, as well as bring tourism development and investment attractiveness to a new level.The three-year plan developed for the Torgai region is of strategic importance and will give an impetus to its long-term development. The ongoing infrastructure projects, improvement of social indicators and improvement of transport logistics are aimed at strengthening the region's economy and improving the quality of life of the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1136209?lang=kk

On January 1, the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliyev, monitored retail chains in the capital. The minister visited the major retail chains Small, Magnum, and Anvar.Retail chains opened at 10:00 AM today. The Minister of Trade, one of the first visitors, paid special attention to price stability, shelf availability, and product selection."We specifically monitored retail chains on January 1. Our goal was to ensure price stability today. There are no changes or shortages. In anticipation of the New Year, we jointly held the 'Bereke Fest' promotion with retail chains. Retail chains continue to offer various discounts. Shelves are fully stocked. This stable situation should be maintained in all retail outlets," Shakkaliyev noted.During a meeting with representatives of retail chains, the minister instructed them to ensure price stability and prevent unjustified price increases. He also reiterated that markups on socially important food products are systematically monitored.At the Minister's direction, similar monitoring activities are being actively conducted in the regions by trade and consumer protection departments, in conjunction with local akimats. It should be noted that prices for socially important food products have remained stable over the past six weeks. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1136135?lang=kk

Within the framework of the environmental program "Taza Kazakhstan", projects on improvement and improvement of the quality of urban and rural environment are being actively implemented in Kostanay region.Since the beginning of the year, 80 squares and parks have been landscaped in the region, 164 playgrounds and sports grounds have been built, and 108 apartment buildings have been renovated. 143.9 thousand green spaces were planted, 8.5 thousand street lamps were installed.The Taza Kazakhstan program has become an effective tool for positive changes in the region. Thanks to its implementation, not only the regional center is being transformed, but also cities, districts and rural settlements. So, on 13 sites where previously there were empty territories, unauthorized landfills, abandoned and unattended houses, well-maintained parks, squares, alleys and public spaces have appeared today.The ongoing work is aimed at creating a comfortable, clean and safe environment for residents and will be continued in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1136129?lang=kk

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan is holding its national campaign "Bereke Fest" again from December 23 to 31. Around 80 major retail chains across the country are participating in the campaign, including major retailers such as SMALL, Magnum, Fermag, Anvar, Toimart, Fermag, Dina, Norma, and Dana, as well as regional retail chains.This initiative covers all regions of the country and is primarily aimed at stabilizing prices for essential consumer goods, supporting domestic producers, and increasing the availability of Kazakhstani products for the population. It should be noted that the Ministry of Trade previously organized this campaign in September and October of this year.The price reduction was made possible by reducing retail chain markups and building direct relationships between farmers and retail outlets. This enabled direct product deliveries, bypassing intermediaries. It's important to emphasize that as part of the promotion, retail chains have reduced markups, allowing discounts on both domestic and imported goods.The promotional assortment includes socially significant food products.As part of the promotion, major retail chains have set up special promotional zones for products from Kazakhstani producers. The main goals of the promotion are to promote domestic goods and develop sustainable cooperation between retail chains and local suppliers. Furthermore, the promotion helps stimulate domestic demand and strengthen the country's food security.All participating retail outlets are designed in a uniform style. This facilitates consumer orientation within the retail space and emphasizes the availability of products and their local origin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1134560?lang=kk