The International Forum "TURKMENISTAN INVESTMENT AND TOURISM FORUM – 2024" continued in Turkestan with panel sessions. One of them was a meeting on the topic "Investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and China in the manufacturing industry."The event was attended by Deputy akims of the region Nuralkhan Kosherov and Nurbol Turashbekov, as well as well-known business leaders and experts from both countries, heads of investment companies, representatives of financial and international organizations, local entrepreneurs. The meeting was chaired by Timur Nakipbekov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken".Key aspects and opportunities of investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and China were widely discussed at the meeting. Joint projects promoting economic growth and development were presented. Representatives of the Turkestan region explained in which areas it is profitable to invest, as well as the proposed benefits and financing programs. During the discussion, information was provided on the achievements of the region in agriculture as the basis of a strong economy.Several memorandums of cooperation were signed during the panel session. This, in turn, is an important step towards strengthening cooperation and implementing significant projects. The participants noted: "Such initiatives open up new horizons for investment and cooperation, contribute to the development of mutually beneficial relations. In addition, these agreements create favorable conditions for investment activity and allow the development of new initiatives that are useful for both Kazakhstan and China."The forum continued with an exchange of views in B2B and G2B formats, where participants held productive dialogues and shared their experiences.It is worth noting that the main purpose of this significant international event is to stimulate business, offer new investment opportunities, as well as expand cooperation between the Turkestan region and the provinces of the People's Republic of China. This event will allow the region to become one of the key economic and business centers of the new world, as well as a strategic market for large corporations and retailers.The press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/875550

Within the framework of the international investment forum "TURKMENISTAN INVESTMENT AND TOURISM FORUM – 2024", Akim of Turkestan region Darkhan Satybaldy held meetings with foreign investors in the G2B format. The head of the region spoke about the investment potential of the region and stressed that every effective project of investors will be supported.In total, about twenty meetings with investors were held. The Chinese investor proposed to open a factory for the production of elevators, noting the desire to start work in the Turkestan region after studying the market of Kazakhstan and neighboring countries. The next investor expressed his intention to open a production of carpets, curtains and wallpaper. Investors capable of producing competitive products at the international level will be provided with comprehensive supportsupport.– We always support specific projects and initiatives aimed at creating jobs and increasing the production potential of the region. The President has the task of developing domestic production, supporting local producers and consuming their products. Therefore, first of all, preference will be given to the products of local factories and enterprises. We will consider the possibilities for the implementation of projects. We have special economic zones, industrial zones and industrial parks. We are ready to work together," Darkhan Satybaldy said.At the meetings, projects were proposed for the production and export of beef and chicken meat, the opening of a workshop for the production of chicken feed, power generation, the creation of large musical fountains, light and shadow shows, as well as outdoor lighting of buildings. In addition, negotiations were held in such areas as construction, logistics, production of household goods and others.It is worth noting that the volume of investments in fixed assets in the Turkestan region amounted to 972 billion tenge last year and approached a trillion. These indicators indicate the development of production in the region. Last year, 20 investment projects were fully implemented in the manufacturing industry, and new jobs were opened. Work on opening production facilities and attracting investments in the region will continue.The press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/875553

On November 11, the Miners' Palace of Culture will host an evening of traditional Kazakh songs "Atadan kalgan asyl an". Admission is free.The works of famous Kazakh singers and composers – Baluan Sholak, Birzhan-sala and Sydyk Muhamedzhanov will be performed.Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan Daurenbek Arkenov, holder of the Order of "Kurmet" Serzhan Musayyn, laureate of international competitions Gulmira Tapai, laureates of republican competitions Kurmash Ybyshev, Yerzhan Bazarbekov, Medet Osatayev and others will perform at the concert.It starts at 18:30.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/874877

Residents of the Karaganda region asked their questions to the head of the region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev. The live broadcast took place on the Saryarqa TV channel. During the broadcast, the call center operators received about 70 calls and messages. An hour of live broadcast was not enough to answer all the questions. But not a single appeal will be ignored.Ermaganbet Bulekpayev explained the situation with the central boiler house of Sarani.– The new boiler house has been under construction for 13 years. Commissioning is underway now. The central boiler room supplies heat to 102 houses. Two out of four boilers are currently operating at the heat source. When the boiler house was started, there were technical problems related to pumping equipment," the governor of the region said. – Back in the summer, the mayor of the city was instructed to prepare local boiler houses for safety. According to his reports, they were ready. But the information turned out to be unreliable. As a result, these boilers were later launched.He assured that the situation with the heating of Sarani is under personal control. The first deputy akim of the region is there every day. They try to resolve incoming complaints promptly.Most of the issues related to the communal and social spheres, roads, and landscaping.Residents also addressed private problems. For example, a Karaganda woman complained about the flooding of a house on Iskra Street in the Prishakhtinsk microdistrict. According to her, it is unknown where the water comes from, and the situation has not been resolved for two months. Ermaganbet Bulekpayev immediately instructed the mayor of the city to take measures on the air: go to the place and figure it out.All appeals that were not broadcast will be reviewed, and the answers will be published on the official accounts of the akimats.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/875339

The TEEZ marketplace trade and logistics warehouse has started operating in Karaganda. In the future, 8 thousand new jobs will be created here, and small and medium-sized businesses will receive support.During a live broadcast on Saryarqa TV channel, residents asked Ermaganbet Bulekpayev how the opening of the warehouse would affect the region's economy. The head of the region noted that local manufacturers and entrepreneurs will have access to modern warehouse services, which will significantly accelerate the delivery of goods and increase their competitiveness.The warehouse already employs 300 people, and 200 more will be employed by the end of the year. In total, it is planned to create 8 thousand jobs here.– In addition, the presence of a large logistics center in Karaganda may attract the attention of other investors and business structures. This will create a favorable investment climate and allow the development of new business areas, such as the creation of additional services and services related to logistics and trade. The region may become more attractive for startups and international companies, which will certainly lead to an increase in business activity," Ermaganbet Bulekpayev believes.One of the key steps in strengthening international logistics will be the creation of a multimodal air hub on the basis of the Karaganda Sary-Arka airport. A Karaganda journalist asked the head of the region about the plans of the new investor.– The airport includes a passenger terminal with a capacity of 2 million passengers per year, a cargo Cargo Terminal with the ability to handle up to 50 thousand tons of cargo per year. As part of the instruction of the Head of State, this year we began working on the issue of creating a multimodal air hub CargoHUB Karaganda on the basis of our airport. Along with this, there will be a subzone of the Saryarka special economic zone on the territory of the airport," Ermaganbet Bulekpayev said.A roadmap has been developed aimed at increasing the volume of cargo transportation at Sary-Arka airport. This will be achieved through the creation of new enterprises on the territory of the air hub, which will receive tax and other preferences within the subzone of the Special Economic Zone. It is expected that the volume of cargo handled will grow from 15 to 200 thousand tons per year. Thanks to this, by 2030 it is planned to create about 2 thousand new jobs and increase tax revenues to the budget.Today, the airport serves commercial cargo flights from Ecuador, the Netherlands, Belgium and Southeast Asia. In the future, an increase in technical landings of aircraft on the China – Europe –China route is expected. This will expand the airport's logistical capabilities and strengthen its status as an important transport hub. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/875340

Growth in all sectors of the economy has been ensured in the Karaganda region. Industrial enterprises have produced products worth almost 3 trillion tenge in 9 months. By the same period last year, investments increased by 14.6%, reaching 680 billion tenge. By the end of the year, it is planned to launch ten projects with the creation of about three thousand jobs. For the first time, farmers in the region have harvested a record grain harvest of more than a million tons.The head of the region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev spoke about the development of the region live on Saryarqa TV channel. He answered the question of what is being done to increase business activity.According to the independent rating "Business Climate", Karaganda region ranks seventh in the country.Supporting small and medium-sized businesses and creating a favorable business climate is a priority task, the governor of the region stressed.– A lot of programs have been developed at the level of the republic. To expand financial support, the Kasipker regional program has been developed and implemented jointly with the Damu Foundation. In the near future, we want to significantly increase support in the form of subsidizing the interest rate on loans. Special attention is paid to projects in the manufacturing industry and tourism," said Ermaganbet Bulekpayev.In addition, the creation of small industrial zones with all necessary infrastructure has begun. A business can place production there on a minimum lease basis. The first such industrial sites were launched in Karaganda and Saran. The task is to spread this experience to other cities and districts, the governor of the region noted.The head of the region recalled that the Karaganda region was the first in the country to reduce the retail tax from 4% to 2%. As a result, the number of taxpayers applying a special tax regime has increased 16 times. Seeing the attractiveness, taxpayers from other regions came to the region. And this gave a significant replenishment of the treasury. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/875334

Since July 1, Kazakhstan has launched a system of mandatory labeling and traceability of medicines. The benefits and risks of its implementation were discussed with distributors of the region at a meeting in the Karaganda region chaired by Deputy Akim of the region Oraz Taurbekov.Labeling will allow you to track the path of medicines from production to the buyer, and will help prevent illegal trafficking, including counterfeit products. And the consumer will be able to verify the authenticity of medicines.Olga Smirnova, Head of the Department of the Committee for Medical and Pharmaceutical Control of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Karaganda region, told about the implementation of the system in the region. She noted problems in the interaction between suppliers and pharmacies. In particular, it is the observance of deadlines between deliveries and paperwork.The meeting also discussed the readiness of pharmacy warehouses for a seasonal increase in the incidence of SARS, influenza and coronavirus. According to the monitoring, there are sufficient stocks of medicines and medical devices in the region. There is a slight increase in demand for seasonal medicines, but there is no rush.At the end of the meeting, Oraz Taurbekov stressed that only through joint efforts it is possible to ensure safety and transparency in the field of drug circulation. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/875476

In Astana, within the framework of the meeting of the Council of Foreign Investors, chaired by Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, a number of meetings with participants of the meeting at the government level took place. Issues of cooperation in the implementation of joint investment projects, cooperation in the oil and gas industry and the energy sector were discussed.At the meeting between Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Odile Renaud-Basso, the prospects for the EBRD's participation in major infrastructure projects, including within the framework of the National Infrastructure Plan until 2029, were considered. In total, with the participation of the EBRD, more than 300 projects worth over $11 billion have been successfully implemented in Kazakhstan, one of the largest is BAKAD. Attention is paid to cooperation in the field of support for small and medium-sized businesses and the implementation of PPP projects. In this direction, the EBRD is financing the construction of a multidisciplinary hospital with 630 beds in Kokshetau.The Government is currently working to prepare a pool of large-scale turnkey PPP projects with the involvement of international financial institutions. In addition, the issues of decarbonization of the economy and joint implementation of projects in the transport and logistics sector, including those aimed at the development of the Middle Corridor, etc., were considered.During a collective meeting with representatives of the world's leading energy corporations, topical issues of cooperation in the oil and gas industry were discussed. The Executive Vice President of Shell Plc took part in it. Peter Costello, Senior Vice President for Conventional and Heavy Oil Production at ExxonMobil John Whelan, Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific at TotalEnergies Exploration&Production Charles Fernandez, Director of Natural Resources Exploration and Production at Eni S.p.A Luca Vignati. The companies are part of the NCOC consortium involved in the development of the Kashagan field, the country's largest offshore oil and gas project. Representatives of oil and gas companies noted the wide opportunities for the implementation of investment projects and stressed their commitment to further expand long-term cooperation in the oil and gas sector. The Government of Kazakhstan has confirmed its readiness for an open and constructive dialogue in resolving all open issues. Following the discussion, the meeting participants stressed the importance of timely implementation of further stages of field development (2A and 2B). #Olzhas Bektenov #Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan #PPP #Investments #International cooperation #Oil and gas industrySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/875442

Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov held a reporting meeting with residents of Akkol district, where he discussed key issues of the district's development.The head of the region focused on the need to unleash the industrial potential of the region in accordance with the tasks set by the President of the country. Currently, there is only one medium—sized enterprise in the district - AKKOL KUS LLP, and the contribution to the total industrial production of the region is only 0.3%.Marat Akhmetzhanov stressed that the location of the district near the capital and its agricultural potential create significant opportunities to attract investment, which will contribute to job creation and growth of budget revenues, which in turn will allow the district to solve social and infrastructural problems.During the discussion of the agricultural sector, the governor of the region noted the positive results of local farmers. This year, the yield was more than 14 quintals per hectare, and the total volume of grain was about 200 thousand tons.Animal husbandry, where dairy production is actively developing, is also highlighted among the priority areas. Enbek LLP is building a 900-head farm under the preferential lending program, which will increase the total dairy herd to 1,500 heads and significantly increase the production of commercial milk.In addition, Akhmetzhanov stressed the tourist potential of the district as part of the capital tourism and instructed the akimat to strengthen work on attracting investments in this area.Within the framework of the Auyl Amanaty state program, successful livestock projects are also being implemented in the district, such as horse breeding by IP Bolashak and sheep breeding by IP Emir.The Governor of the region also touched upon issues of infrastructure development, noting the presence of unfinished projects and called on local authorities to effectively use budget funds and improve planning.At the meeting with the population, questions were asked about road repairs, housing, the need for a bus to pick up children, and many others. Also, at a personal reception of citizens, the head of the region answered the questions of the residents of the village.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/875484

The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs that from November 11 to 13, 2024, the results of the analysis of the regulatory impact on tightening regulation for non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment by the carrier of obligations provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan when changing the status of a flight will be posted on the Internet portal of open regulatory legal acts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/875264

There are nine ethnocultural associations and a Kazakh cultural center in Temirtau. All of them received awards from the mayor of the city for their contribution to strengthening peace and harmony. The award was established five years ago and has become a good tradition.– This award is a recognition of your efforts and achievements. But we have gathered not only to evaluate your work, but also to show the uniqueness and diversity of our society. Stories that make us stronger and wiser are woven into every culture, into every tradition," said Deputy Akim of Temirtau Samat Ziyashev at the award ceremony at the Palace of Culture. – As the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted, "The Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan is an important tool for ensuring stability and peace in our society."The amount of the award is 300 thousand tenge. This money is intended for the development of activities.The heads of ethnic associations note that the award is a good help to continue working productively.There are ethnic associations in Temirtau that were formed at the dawn of the country's independence, and very young ones. For example, the Greek cultural center "Pontos" will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year. And the Tatar-Bashkir association "Anvar" is in its second year.An exhibition of decorative and applied arts of ethnic groups living in the city was presented at the Temirtau Palace of Culture.And after the awards ceremony, a concert was held: ethnic groups performed folk songs and dances, demonstrated national clothes. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/875112

An alpha version of an artificial intelligence-based chatbot has been launched for the 1465 contact center of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The chatbot will be available 24/7 around the clock at the following link: https://t.me/iDos_official_botThis will allow citizens to interact with the contact center at any time, regardless of the operators' work schedule.At the same time, in the period from February 5 to October 29 of this year, the total number of calls to the contact center amounted to 28,568 calls.Thus, the introduction of a chatbot will have a positive impact on the quality of interaction with citizens.It should be noted that the chatbot will be further developed and its training will continue as new unique requests are received. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/875082

RSE "Gosexpertiza" issued a positive conclusion based on the results of the review of the project documentation for the construction of an overpass through the railway in the village of Zhosaly in the Karmakshinsky district of the Kyzylorda region.The construction of the overpass, which is planned to be built through the railway along Myrzagalieva Street, is caused by the need for safe road transport in the village of Zhosaly. The length of the overpass will be 84.75 m. The size of the overpass will be designed for 2 lanes. Also, the project provides for the construction of sidewalks on both sides.The customer of the project is the municipal state institution "Karmakshinsky district department of Housing and Communal Services, passenger transport and highways", the General Designer is "KaragandaKazdorproekt" LLP. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/875158

A reporting meeting of Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov with the population of Bulandyn district was held in Makinsk, where key issues of socio–economic development of the region were discussed.In his speech, the head of the region elaborated on the ongoing projects, and also spoke about the main trends in the development of the district."In his Message, the President of the country stressed the importance of unlocking industrial potential. The industrial sector of the district has good growth, and the largest poultry farm in Central Asia, the Makinsky Poultry Farm, is located on its territory. The share of the district in the total industrial production of the region is 5.9%, which creates a positive image. However, without taking into account this enterprise, this indicator decreases to 1.8%. The potential of the district is not being used effectively enough; it is necessary to diversify the industry, avoiding dependence on one large production," Akhmetzhanov noted.Due to the convenient logistical location of the region, there are favorable conditions for the creation of efficient production for deep grain processing. It is important to consider attracting investments for the production of flour and pasta. In addition, Akmola region is among the country's leaders in wheat cultivation and flour production, which opens up wide opportunities for using local raw materials in the production of pasta, bakery products and semi-finished products.Special attention is paid to attracting investments to solve social and infrastructural issues of the district. This year, about 10 projects have been announced – a hotel complex, a cafe, the construction of logistics warehouses, a trading house, power lines, etc.The agricultural sector is actively developing in the district, special attention is paid to the crop industry. According to the results of the harvest, the gross grain harvest in the district amounted to 390 thousand tons with an average yield of 20 kg /ha.The head of the region noted that there is potential in the district, the district's leadership needs to develop the livestock industry in both meat and dairy sectors."Concessional financing should affect the quality of life of villagers, the allocated money should be directed to the development of agriculture, increase labor productivity, create additional jobs, improve the infrastructure of settlements. Gradually, instead of irrevocable subsidies, a system of preferential loans will be developed, this has been repeatedly emphasized in speeches by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev," the head of the region noted.Marat Akhmetzhanov highlighted the role of state support aimed at improving the lives and incomes of villagers. These are the projects "Auyl Amanaty", preferential financing under the programs "Ken Dala", "With a diploma to the village", etc.Also during the meeting, issues of housing and road construction, housing and communal services, education, major repairs of the Prokhorovka-Kolokolovka dam, and work carried out to expand and strengthen the spillway of the Ivankovskaya dam were touched upon.Marat Akhmetzhanov instructed the akim of the district to review approaches to work and plan the activities of all M&E structures more carefully, focusing on the final result, if necessary, accompany business structures and inform the population in a timely manner about ongoing projects and state support measures.Residents had the opportunity to ask questions in the hall. In particular, questions were asked about the provision of housing, infrastructure development and others.In conclusion, letters of thanks from the akim of the region noted a number of residents who contributed to the socio-economic development of the district. At a personal reception, residents of the district raised housing issues, infrastructure in rural settlements, etc. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/874948

Since the beginning of the year, 1,100 people with disabilities have been employed in the Karaganda region. Special attention is paid to creating opportunities for people with hearing and visual impairments. 13 special jobs have already been created for this category of people.At a regular meeting with the participation of Akim of the region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev, the results of the work and plans for employment of residents of the region with disabilities were discussed.Almost 55 thousand people with disabilities live in the region, about 30 thousand of them are of working age.Akimats of cities and districts have revised and expanded the list of enterprises ready to employ people with disabilities, increasing the quota from 113 to 219 jobs.– As of today, 1,435 people with disabilities have been provided with employment assistance measures, of which 1,107 people have been employed. This includes vacancies, social jobs, community service, participation in the projects "Silver Age", "Youth Practice", "First workplace", – said Asem Dzhunuspekova, Head of the Department for the Coordination of Employment and Social Programs.The region also offers courses in sought-after professions, including IT specialties based on the "Terricon Valley". According to the project, it is planned to train 300 people in three years. In addition, entrepreneurship training is provided with the opportunity to receive a grant for the development of their own business.Niyaz Sunditaliyev, Advisor to the Mayor on issues of persons with disabilities, raised the issue of employment of people with mental disabilities.Yermaganbet Bulekpayev instructed to consider this issue and stressed that no one with a disability should be left without attention.– Akims of cities and districts should actively participate in this work. It is important to deal specifically with the issue of employment, to involve people with disabilities in public life. It is necessary to create conditions for their work, because they really want to work. We must provide them with such an opportunity," the governor of the region said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/874800

For the first time in Karaganda, the regional competition "Kasym okulary" was held. Schoolchildren from all cities and districts of the region competed in the performance of poems and songs by the famous Kazakh poet Kasym Amanzholov, as well as in reading their own works.The competition was held among students in grades 8-11. The organizer was the Regional Scientific and Practical Center for Additional education for children "Saryarka daryny".The final was held in the Palace of schoolchildren "Kausar". It was attended by 50 winners of the city and district stages.– The main thing for us is to increase the interest of schoolchildren in the poetry of Kasym Amanzholov. So that they realize the full power of his poetic word, – says the head of the laboratory "Development of functional literacy" Margulan Alim. – Of course, we wanted to support young poets, to give them the opportunity to express themselves in public. Participation in such events helps to develop creative thinking and self-confidence, as well as strengthens the love of literature and art. We plan to hold the Kasym Okulary competition every year.The best reciters and vocalists were determined in three categories. All the first places went to the students of Karaganda schools.In the nomination "Ozge emes, ozim aitam oz zhaimdy...", Arman Meirambai, a student of the B. Momyshuly secondary school, became the best.A special jury awarded the victory in the category "Bereyin omirimnen olen zhasap..." to Izat Nurgasyr, a student of secondary school No. 61. Another student of the same school, Alina Nauryzbai, became the first in the nomination "Ozimmen birge olmesin, olenim dep...".The candidates for the second and third places were also determined in each of the nominations. The winners and prize-winners were awarded with diplomas and cash certificates.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/874857

In Karaganda, foreign students were told about the rules of conduct in the event of a fire.The exercises were organized in the dormitory of the medical university. They included both theory and practice."The purpose of the exercises is to inform about fire safety rules, reduce the risks of fires in dormitories," the press service of the Emergency Department of the Karaganda region notes.The specialists gave a lecture and, for clarity, presented videos on how to act in the event of a fire.During the practical lesson, the evacuation plan was worked out. The students were also shown how to use a fire extinguisher.The participants of the exercises were able to ask their questions and received answers to them. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/874868

The work of the international investment forum "TURKMENISTAN INVESTMENT AND TOURISM FORUM – 2024", held in the tourist capital of the Turkic world, continued at thematic panel sessions "Kazakh-Chinese investment cooperation in the field of processing and industry", "The Year of Chinese Tourism in Kazakhstan – 2025" and "Digital Transformation".During the meeting, 35 memorandums of cooperation were signed for a total amount of more than 301 billion tenge. Within the framework of this agreement, new projects will be implemented in the region. It should be noted that the forum opens up new opportunities for business and investors and shows the strategic importance of the Turkestan region in international cooperation.In general, a pool of 145 investment projects has been formed in the Turkestan region, which will be implemented by 2027. It is expected that these projects will create 17 thousand new jobs and will further increase their own income by 100 billion tenge. The region also has 10 industrial zones with an area of 594 hectares and special economic zones with an area of 580 hectares. There are 49 enterprises operating in it. 39 more projects are under construction.It should be noted that in Turkestan, priority is now given to the production of finished products, using the existing potential of the region. To this end, and to strengthen the work on attracting investments to the region, together with the akimats of districts and cities, business representatives organized business trips to China. As a result, a number of projects were initiated with new technologies of the People's Republic of China and capital from Chinese investors. And the region's economy will receive about 1.2 trillion tenge for investments. Among the major projects are the creation of a textile cluster, the construction of a solar and wind power plant.Today's international forum has become an official continuation of these visits and an important platform for dialogue between government and business. Thanks to the agreements of the forum, important projects in various directions will be implemented in the Turkestan region, and production capacities will increase.The press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/874833

Akim of Ulytau region Dastan Ryspekov held a meeting with foreign investors — the Canadian company Maritime House, the Chilean company Molymet and the Kazakh company Zhezkazganredmet.During the negotiations, the governor of the region offered opportunities for the development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of processing and use of rare metals. The head of the region also noted his readiness to provide assistance in terms of state support.Molymet company specializes in the processing of molybdenum and rhenium, it is known for its technology of processing rare metals.The Chilean and Canadian sides were attended by Molymet CEO Edgar Pape and Maritime House CEO Peir James, who expressed their willingness to consider the potential for cooperation and discuss possible investments in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ulytau/press/news/details/874761

The Social tab has been created on the Skills Enbek platform, where Kazakhstanis belonging to socially vulnerable segments of the population will be given the opportunity to study at some paid courses for free.To start studying, citizens need to confirm the compliance of their status with the help of EDS when choosing a course in the "Social" tab. After successful completion of the verification, the course will be available in the user's personal account.Now the new section contains several courses with sign language translation in applied specialties such as felting and sewing, as well as skills in the field of environmental and social education. These courses were developed by the Qolqanat Foundation as part of the Inclusive Craft project, implemented with the support of USAID.Recall that the Skills Enbek platform is a Kazakhstani analogue of international training platforms that provide access to courses on the principle of a marketplace. Since its launch, Skills Enbek has hosted more than 600 courses in various fields, half of which are available for free. The platform has already attracted over 474 thousand registered users, of whom more than 390 thousand have successfully completed their training. Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/874664