Фонд развития предпринимательства «Даму» при поддержке Национального банка Казахстана выдал первый льготный кредит в цифровом тенге по программе «Өрлеу» через Halyk Bank под 12,6% годовых.Первым клиентом, воспользовавшимся цифровым тенге, стал предприниматель из Павлодара Виталий Кремберг. Его проект направлен на строительство предприятия по производству гранул/абсорбента, применяемого как гигиенический наполнитель для домашних животных, а также в строительстве, сельском хозяйстве и экологических целях (например, при ликвидации аварий с разливом горюче-смазочных материалов).Клиент с прогрессивным подходом к бизнесу целенаправленно выбрал новый продукт — кредит в цифровом тенге — чтобы развивать производство с применением современных технологий.Новый финансовый инструмент особенно удобен для бизнеса, предоставляя ряд преимуществ:удаленное оформление;быстрое рассмотрение заявки и выдача средств;прозрачное выполнение условий госпрограмм;отсутствие налоговых проверок, что снижает административные и финансовые издержки;сокращение срока возврата НДС с 55–75 до 15 рабочих дней.Сумма привлеченных инвестиций составляет 250 млн тенге сроком на 7 лет под 12,6% годовых. На заемные средства клиент планирует приобрести земельный участок, построить производственное помещение и закупить оборудование. В первый год планируется создать порядка 10 рабочих мест. Планируемая мощность производства — 1200–1400 тонн в год.Получение кредита стало доступным в рамках заключенного соглашения между Фондом «Даму» и Halyk Bank об участии в программе «Өрлеу» для финансирования МСБ, в том числе в цифровом тенге.Цифровой тенге представляет собой электронную версию национальной валюты Казахстана, которая эмитируется исключительно Национальным банком.Для участия в программе «Өрлеу» предпринимателям необходимо обращаться в банки второго уровня, являющиеся участниками программы. На данном этапе соглашения о сотрудничестве заключены с Halyk Bank, Банк ЦентрКредит, ForteBank, Bereke Bank, Евразийский банк, Freedom Bank, Nurbank, RBK Bank, KZI bank. Кроме того, участники программы могут также воспользоваться гарантией Фонда.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1117649?lang=kk

Bern, December 2, 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev paid an official visit to Bern at the invitation of Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis.During the talks, the heads of the foreign ministries noted friendly and trusting nature of bilateral relations, characterized by a high level of political engagement, as well as mutual commitment to further strengthening them.Minister Kosherbayev emphasized that Switzerland is a reliable and key partner for Kazakhstan in Europe, highlighting steady political dialogue, expanding regional ties, and the growth of trade, economic, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation.“For over the three decades of diplomatic relations, Astana and Bern have developed high-level political contacts, constructive intergovernmental and inter-parliamentary collaboration. Trade and economic cooperation is the cornerstone and driving force of our partnership”, noted the Kazakh minister.Particular attention was paid to trade, economic, and investment cooperation, noting that over the past 20 years Swiss investments in Kazakhstan have reached 35.8 billion US dollars, while the trade turnover in the first ten months of 2025 has already amounted to 1.2 billion US dollars.In turn, Minister Cassis expressed Switzerland’s interest in further developing multifaceted cooperation, drawing attention to Switzerland’s upcoming OSCE Chairmanship in 2026.The foreign ministers of Kazakhstan and Switzerland underscored the similarity of the two countries’ approaches to current issues on the international agenda and noted the potential for cooperation in the fields of mediation and water diplomacy.In this regard, both sides expressed satisfaction with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) on the regional program “Blue Peace Central Asia”.In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Foreign Policy Research Institute under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Geneva-based Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, providing for the implementation of joint projects and cooperation programs in areas of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1117594?lang=kk

Bern, December 2, 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with Guy Parmelin, Vice President of Switzerland and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.During the negotiations, the parties reaffirmed the importance of the agreements reached following Vice President Parmelin’s meetings with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, which took place on 28 November 2025 in Astana.The discussions included an exchange of views on intensifying cooperation in political and trade-economic spheres, including industry, transport and logistics, digitalization, healthcare and finance.The interlocutors also reviewed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation between Astana and Bern, confirming their mutual interest in further strengthening political dialogue.Minister Kosherbayev noted that Vice President Parmelin’s recent visit to Kazakhstan gave a new impetus to the development of trade, economic, and investment cooperation between the two countries.“We have established a dynamic and constructive dialogue. It is important to maintain this positive momentum, enhance exchanges, and continue deepening cooperation in all areas,” added the Kazakh Foreign Minister.In turn, the Vice President of Switzerland emphasized that his substantive meetings with the leadership of Kazakhstan, as well as the participation of a high-level business delegation in the 5th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Switzerland Business Council in Astana reaffirmed the shared commitment to deepening mutually beneficial partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1117599?lang=kk

Bern, December 2, 2025 – As part of his official visit to Switzerland, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held meetings with the management of EuroAirport, the senior management of the global container shipping operator Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the investment and technology group Kanadevia Inova, and industrial investor Roland Bartholet.The main objective of the meetings was to discuss specific investment projects and the prospects for Swiss company’s participation in the development and modernization of Kazakhstan’s infrastructure and agro-industrial complex.Tobias Markert, CEO of EuroAirport, one of Europe’s key transport hubs, expressed readiness to develop new cargo and transit air routes between Asia and Europe involving Kazakhstan’s aviation infrastructure, as well as interest in cooperation in airport management.At the meeting with Eduard Sigrist, Senior Vice President of MSC, a substantive discussion was held on the prospects for the development of Kazakhstan’s port and logistics infrastructure and further integration of the country into the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. MSC, one of the world leaders in maritime and container shipping, is considering opportunities to invest in expanding port capacity, developing terminal facilities, and railway routes connecting Khorgos to the Caspian.Tadashi Iwanaga, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Kanadevia Inova, one of the global leaders in “green” technologies, presented projects on waste-to-energy conversion involving international financial institutions. The company has extensive experience and has successfully implemented similar projects in major cities across Europe and Asia.Independent entrepreneur and investor Rolande Bartholet, representing Schnellstrom, proposed cooperation in creating energy storage systems, developing industrial energy infrastructure, and localizing technological solutions in Kazakhstan.The Kazakh Foreign Minister emphasized that mutually beneficial cooperation opens significant potential for technology transfer and expansion of investment projects involving Swiss participation.Particular attention was given to the implementation of modern waste processing technologies, development of alternative energy, improving the efficiency of energy and tourism infrastructure, and modernization of the agro-industrial complex.The meetings clearly demonstrated the high interest of Swiss businesses in Kazakhstan and their readiness to implement joint projects in key economic sectors. Minister Kosherbayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to creating favorable conditions for investors, actively adopting advanced technologies and solutions, thereby strengthening its position as a strategically important trade and economic partner of Switzerland.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1117601?lang=kk

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 In the West Kazakhstan Region, entrepreneurs included a clause in a supply contract requiring a local manufacturer to pay a retail chain a 10% commission on the value of the delivered goods. However, the subject of the contract was butter, a product included in the list of socially significant food products, making such requirements illegal.After receiving the information, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the West Kazakhstan Region conducted an investigation and confirmed the violation. Experts determined that the retail chain had knowingly included the obligation to pay a commission in the contract, despite a direct prohibition under the law regarding socially significant goods.The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the Regulation of Trade Activities" does allow for the inclusion of a commission in the price of food products. However, such a commission cannot exceed 5% of the product's value and can only be applied to products not included in the list of socially significant food products. Payment of a commission is completely prohibited for socially significant food products. Overall, the Department initiated administrative cases against 192 businesses during the past period of 2025. These figures demonstrate that the agency maintains strict and consistent government oversight in the trade sector, paying particular attention to compliance with legal regulations, particularly regarding price regulation and rules for handling socially significant food products.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1117476?lang=kk

For example, the large retail chain Metro was held administratively liable for exceeding the 15% trade markup on socially important food products, according to Part 2 of Article 204-4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Metro Cash & Carry LLC appealed the Department's administrative decision in all courts, including through cassation, but to no avail, as the Department's actions were legal.It's worth noting that this is not the first time Metro has been held administratively liable for imposing a trade markup. Previously, in 2024, Metro Cash & Carry LLC was held administratively liable for a trade markup and also appealed the Department's administrative decision in court. As a result, the business entity's claims were denied, including by the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Large Almaty retail chains, such as Small and Toimart, were also held administratively liable for exceeding the 15% markup.During the Department's comprehensive efforts to implement state oversight functions, the SMALL retail chain was held administratively liable by the court under Article 462 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan for obstructing Department officials in the performance of their state oversight functions.Comprehensive efforts are currently underway to hold unscrupulous entrepreneurs selling socially important food products in convenience stores administratively liable. Overall, the Almaty Department of Trade and Consumer Protection has imposed fines totaling over 32 million tenge on entrepreneurs who inflated the markup on socially important products.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1117468?lang=kk

On December 2, 2025, the head of the Internal Policy Department of the Akimat of the Zhitikarinsky district, M. A. Dzhetenov, met with students at the Zhitikarinsky Polytechnic College.Within the framework of the republican environmental program "Taza Kazakhstan", the participants were presented the main directions of work on the improvement and sanitary maintenance of the district.This year, a set of measures has been implemented in the Zhitikarinsky district to green the city, repair monuments, install small architectural forms and develop street infrastructure.Landscaping has been completed, more than 3.8 thousand seedlings have been planted, sanitary pruning of trees has been carried out, unauthorized landfills have been eliminated, container sites have been installed and infrastructure for the removal of bulky waste has been created.The 109 call center is functioning in the city, thanks to which residents promptly report landscaping problems - over 800 requests have been received in 10 months.Special attention is being paid to the development of public spaces: playgrounds and sports grounds have been installed, a major renovation of a rural stadium has been completed, and work is underway to restore apartment buildings for socially vulnerable categories of citizens. The street lighting was upgraded and the pillars were painted.In 2025, 51 dilapidated buildings were dismantled, which is significantly higher than planned. Social partners also make a great contribution to the improvement — the district's enterprises actively support the renovation of monuments, the creation of alleys and public areas.Examples of schoolchildren's participation in the environmental program are highlighted separately. Children from the villages of Zabelovka, Yrsai, Prigorodnoye and Turgenevka are improving courtyards on their own, creating decorative elements, updating play areas, demonstrating personal initiative and environmental responsibility.Work on the implementation of the Taza Kazakhstan program in the Zhitikarinsky district continues and is aimed at improving the quality of life, creating a comfortable urban environment and developing the ecological culture of the population. #TazaQazaqstan #TazaQazakstan #Eco-education #Environmentalism #Youth Ecology #QostanaiSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1117353?lang=kk

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МНЭ, Национальный банк и АРРФР продолжают серию кустовых совещаний по разъяснению Программы совместных действий на 2026–2028 годыПродолжается серия онлайн-совещаний, посвящённых реализации Программы совместных действий Правительства, Национального банка и АРРФР, рассчитанной на 2026–2028 годы и направленной на макроэкономическую стабильность и повышение благосостояния населения. Очередные ВКС-совещания были проведены для Павлодарской, Восточно-Казахстанской, Западно-Казахстанской, Атырауской, Актюбинской, Мангистауской областей и области Абай. Участникам представили ключевые направления программы: развитие несырьевых отраслей, повышение производительности труда, технологическое обновление и цифровизацию экономики. Ежегодно планируется запуск свыше 100 инвестиционных проектов в обрабатывающей промышленности и АПК, а также продолжение реализации 17 крупных проектов высокого передела в металлургии, машиностроении, нефтегазохимии и АПК.Банки второго уровня и холдинг «Байтерек» станут основными источниками кредитования реального сектора, а также ключевыми каналами финансирования точек роста экономики и лидеров отраслей. Байтерек, трансформированный в национальный инвестиционный холдинг, сосредоточится на 15–20 системообразующих проектах с наибольшим мультипликативным эффектом. Приоритетными направлениями финансирования определены ГМК, машиностроение, энергетика, инфраструктура, туризм, АПК, пищевая промышленность, химия, нефтегазохимия, агрохимия и производство стройматериалов. В портфеле проектов на 2026 год 42% приходится на химию и нефтегазохимию, 19,6% - на транспорт и логистику, 12,1% - на энергетику, 7,1% - на ГМК, 6,4% - на АПК и пищевую промышленность. Для обеспечения финансирования в 2026 году предусмотрено выделение до 1 трлн тенге бюджетных средств.Министерства сельского хозяйства и промышленности и строительства уже приступили к формированию точек роста и ниш с высоким потенциалом импортозамещения. Только в аграрной сфере отобрано более 200 проектов на сумму 4 трлн тенге. Эти проекты, совместно с акиматами, будут анализироваться холдингом «Байтерек» с учётом финансовой устойчивости и управленческого качества компаний.Особый интерес у представителей акиматов вызвала программа «Заказ на инвестиции», запуск которой намечен на следующий год. Участники выразили готовность более детально изучить её механизмы и запросили дополнительные разъяснения - их интересовали условия кредитования, принципы формирования пула проектов и критерии отбора. Также предложено организовать отдельные встречи с Байтереком для предметного обсуждения деталей программы.Для упрощения доступа предпринимателей к мерам поддержки и обеспечения получения всех ключевых услуг в режиме единого окна будут открыты фронт-офисы на базе филиалов фонда «Даму». Их концепция уже утверждена. Специалисты фронт-офисов будут консультировать по всем продуктовым линейкам холдинга «Байтерек», проводить первичный отбор проектов и помогать в подготовке стартового пакета документов. Таким образом предприниматели смогут получать комплексную поддержку в одном месте. В настоящее время проводится обучение сотрудников региональных филиалов фонда «Даму».Национальный банк подробно разъяснил направления своей работы в рамках Программы. Основной акцент делается на снижении рисков в потребительском кредитовании и стимулировании банковского кредитования бизнеса. Программа предусматривает расширение применения цифрового тенге в бюджетных расчетах и социальных выплатах, что повысит адресность и прозрачность распределения государственных средств.В следующем году АРРФР продолжит реализацию пруденциальных мер для увеличения кредитования бизнеса. В целом будут приняты меры, направленные на максимальное вовлечение ресурсов банков в кредитование реального сектора.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1117181?lang=kk

This year, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Abay Region of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan identified violations related to consumer fraud and held nine entrepreneurs accountable under Article 190-1 of the Administrative Code. These violations include underweighting, underweighting, short-changing, misleading consumers about the properties or quality of goods, and other types of deception. As a result, the entrepreneurs paid fines totaling 452,000 tenge.Furthermore, five entrepreneurs were fined 108,000 tenge for the lack of a "consumer corner" in their retail outlets."It can be said that this year the department has systematically worked to protect consumer rights, particularly under Article 190 of the Administrative Code. For example, we held accountable an entrepreneur who refused to return or exchange goods. "Fourteen entrepreneurs were also fined 479,000 tenge for failing to provide a written response to a consumer complaint," said Abay Serikhan Nurtazin, head of the regional Department of Trade and Consumer Protection.Since the beginning of the year, the department has received 1,041 complaints regarding consumer rights protection. Over the past 11 months, department specialists have provided consumers with refunds totaling 36.1 million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1117129?lang=kk

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Brussels, December 1, 2025 – During his visit to Brussels, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela.The parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union, as well as interregional interaction between the EU and Central Asia.Special attention was paid to the outcomes of the high-level meetings held in Samarkand in April and in Tashkent in November. European Commissioner Síkela briefed the Kazakh side on the key agreements reached during these events, including the launch of new regional projects aimed at improving logistics, digital infrastructure, and the modernization of port capacities and highways along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (“Middle Corridor”).The initiatives presented at the forums are expected to contribute to the development of multimodal logistics, the acceleration of transport flows, and the digitalization of procedures along this route. In particular, the EU plans to invest 45 million euros in the modernization of the Aktau port and 150 million euros in the reconstruction of highways in Kazakhstan. The Commissioner emphasized that the European Union considers Kazakhstan a key partner in ensuring a sustainable transport architecture in the region.Minister Kosherbayev welcomed the results of the recent Economic and Investment Forums in Uzbekistan, noting Kazakhstan’s intention to actively participate in the practical implementation of the agreements reached.“We attach particular importance to further expanding our cooperation with the European Union in the fields of critical raw materials, transport and logistics, digital innovation, agriculture, education, and water management. In this regard, we welcome the start of negotiations on December 2 in Brussels on agreements regarding visa facilitation for Kazakh citizens and readmission”, noted the Minister.The parties also agreed to maintain a regular dialogue to monitor project implementation and explore new avenues of cooperation.Following the meeting, the Kazakh Foreign Minister and the EU Commissioner reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening political dialogue, economic cooperation, and mutual support for initiatives that contribute to the stability and prosperity of Central Asia and Europe.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1116730?lang=kk

Brussels, December 1, 2025 – The 22nd meeting of the Kazakhstan – European Union Cooperation Council was held in Brussels under the chairmanship of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.The event carried special significance as it took place on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between Kazakhstan and the European Union and its member states.The parties reviewed the results of a decade of strategic partnership between Astana and Brussels and exchanged views on its future development.It was reaffirmed that economic relations continue to be the key engine of cooperation. The European Union remains Kazakhstan’s largest trading and investment partner. In 2024, bilateral trade reached nearly 50 billion US dollars, while the total inflow of European investment amounted to 200 billion US dollars. More than 4,000 companies with European participation operate in the country. The Kazakh side expressed its readiness to further diversify trade, emphasizing the importance of expanding access for domestic agricultural products to the EU market.Significant attention was devoted to the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (the Middle Corridor). Given the transformation of global supply chains, the parties reaffirmed the strategic importance of this route as a reliable and sustainable link between Europe and Asia. Kazakhstan declared its willingness to deepen cooperation with the EU and regional partners to further advance this corridor.A separate discussion was held on cooperation in the fields of green and digital transformation. The parties expressed their intention to further develop this promising area, which simultaneously contributes to the modernization of Kazakhstan’s economy and the industrial resilience of Europe.Participants also underscored the importance of interparliamentary cooperation, noting the successful 22nd meeting of the Kazakhstan-EU Parliamentary Cooperation Committee held in Brussels in November of this year.Special emphasis was placed on expanding people-to-people contacts. The parties welcomed the launch of negotiations on December 2, 2025 in Brussels on agreements regarding visa facilitation for Kazakh citizens and readmission. This step will significantly contribute to strengthening humanitarian ties, expanding opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals, and enhancing citizen mobility.In the context of interregional cooperation, particular emphasis was placed on the historic decision adopted at the first Central Asia – EU Summit held in Samarkand in April 2025, where the format was officially elevated to a strategic partnership.During the meeting, the heads of delegations noted that Kazakhstan and the European Union have built a mature, resilient, and future-oriented partnership. Over the years, the EPCA, which covers 29 key areas of interaction, has proven its relevance and durability, serving as a solid foundation for cooperation and strengthening mutual trust.At the conclusion of the meeting, Minister Kosherbayev and EU High Representative Kallas reaffirmed both sides’ commitment to further strengthening political dialogue, developing trade and investment, enhancing regional connectivity, and deepening cooperation in the humanitarian sphere.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1116745?lang=kk

Since the beginning of the heating period of 2025-2026, which started on October 1, 2025, 85 fires have been registered in the Kostanay region. Due to timely preventive measures and the active work of civil protection authorities, the situation remains stable.The main causes of fires are violations of the rules for the installation and operation of electrical equipment, improper installation and use of heating furnaces, careless handling of fire, as well as other and unidentified causes.A set of preventive measuresTo increase the level of fire safety, the Department of Emergency Situations of Kostanay region is implementing a Plan for preventive work in the residential sector for the heating period of 2025-2026.As part of the second stage of the fire safety month, a repeated 100% house-to-house inspection of socially vulnerable segments of the population was carried out.For reference:7,429 families are registered, including:3,165 large families,1,049 single pensioners,1,424 representatives of low mobility groups of the population,290 orphaned children.Types of heating:2,334 — central,3,261 — solid fuel,1,834 — gas.During the rounds, the basic rules of fire safety were explained to residents, QR codes with instructional videos were handed over, briefings and preventive conversations were conducted.Information work and public educationTo raise public awareness, the Emergency Department sends weekly SMS messages through the 112 number with reminders about the safe operation of heating systems. Audio clips and information messages about the rules of fire safety in everyday life are broadcast daily on TV and radio channels.Special attention is paid to the education of children and adolescents. Classroom hours and thematic classes on the safe handling of fire and household appliances were held in all educational organizations of the region.This year, 65,192 copies of visual materials aimed at preventing children's pranks with fire have been distributed. Conducted:1,139 interactive and open lessons (85,380 students enrolled),1,962 briefings,3,225 lectures and talks (over 104,000 students were enrolled).As part of the popularization of the profession of a rescuer and firefighter, 421 excursions to the Department's museum and fire stations were organized. Children are taught the rules of fire safety and the procedure for dealing with a fire.For practical skills training, 1,341 evacuation trainings were organized, in which more than 63,764 people took part.Support for socially vulnerable families and work with organizationsExplanatory work was carried out with the heads of organizations serving multi-family residential buildings to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing basements and attics.With the participation of local executive bodies and volunteers, the Department provided targeted assistance to socially vulnerable families. Done:cleaning of 3,786 chimneys,repair of 186 furnaces,replacement of electrical wiring in 121 houses,installation of 2,051 carbon monoxide sensors.Additionally, informational videos and materials were produced and posted, which were widely covered in the media and social networks.The Department of Emergency Situations of Kostanay region continues to actively work to prevent fires, improve the safety culture among the population and create safe living conditions during the heating period.The Akimat of Kostanay region urges residents to comply with fire safety rules and timely check the serviceability of heating devices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1116545?lang=kk

At the latest inflation stabilization meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin on Saturday, current and upcoming measures to curb food prices in December were discussed.Three weeks of November passed with no price increases for socially important food products. December and the traditional season of increased consumer demand lie ahead. Meeting participants discussed a set of measures necessary to ensure stable prices and the availability of high-demand products on supermarket shelves and markets.Expanding the List of Socially Important ProductsThe Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration has prepared a draft to temporarily expand the list of socially important food products to include those with the highest price volatility. The document is currently being approved. Detailed discussions with the business community and the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs are planned for the near future.Regional Fairs and the Bereke Fest CampaignAgricultural fairs continue in the regions: over 5,000 such events have been held this year, and they will continue every weekend.In December, the national Bereke Fest campaign will once again be held in partnership with retail chains. In addition, local akimats (government offices) are organizing pre-New Year fairs to ensure a wide selection of goods at affordable prices.Working with Food ImportersConsidering the high seasonal demand for imported products, the Trade Committee has formed a pool of major importers and suppliers of food products. Meetings with them will be held soon to discuss price stability for the most popular products in December.At the end of the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Trade and Integration, in conjunction with the akimats, to ensure continuous price monitoring and promptly respond to any changes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1116263?lang=kk

Wholesale suppliers of goods to the Karaganda region, Milk Group LLC and Dep Plus LLC, inflated the trade markup on butter by 22.6% and 26.3%. Sultan Kamal LLC sold 2.5% fat kefir with a 43.2% markup, and Kadomets LLC sold Category C1 chicken eggs with a 25% markup. Er-Ai 2012 LLC increased the established markup on buckwheat by 12%.Vegetable suppliers Nadirov LLC and Marsh LLC inflated the markup on potatoes to retail chains by 5% and 20%, respectively. As a result, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Karaganda Region brought all these retailers to administrative responsibility under Article 204-4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Since the beginning of the year, 155 retailers have been held administratively liable in the Karaganda region as part of state oversight. Of these, 142 unjustifiably inflated markups on socially important food products, 10 were found to have price discrepancies, and three failed to comply with retail store operating hours. As a result, 40 entrepreneurs were issued warnings, and 115 were fined over 5 million tenge.To prevent unjustified price increases on socially important products and eliminate ineffective intermediary chains, a regional commission to investigate intermediary schemes is operating in the region. In accordance with its operating procedure, the commission closely collaborates with other government agencies."To identify unjustified price increases, we, together with the Department of State Revenue, regularly analyze electronic invoices from key market participants and, as part of this collaboration, constantly monitor the movement of goods from the manufacturer to the supermarket shelf," said Abzal Rakhymbayev, Head of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Karaganda Region.Since the beginning of the year, the commission has held 57 meetings. As a result, five large retail chains and 32 wholesale suppliers have been held administratively liable. According to the department's monitoring data, Karaganda entrepreneurs most often unjustifiably increase markups on groceries, with 81 instances identified since the beginning of the year. Vegetables are second with 51 instances.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1116230?lang=kk

Since the beginning of the year, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection in the Karaganda Region has received 2,528 complaints about consumer rights violations. Residents of the region most frequently complained about household services, including cosmetics, furniture manufacturing, car and appliance repair, and housing and utilities."Since the beginning of 2025, the regional department has conducted 36 unscheduled inspections on consumer rights issues. As a result, 16 administrative fines have been imposed on entrepreneurs who violated consumer rights, and 10 warnings have been issued. A total of 84,241,047 tenge have been returned to consumers since the beginning of the year," reported Abzal Rakhymbaev, Head of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection in the Karaganda Region.Furthermore, during the first 10 months of 2025, the department acted as a third party in 24 lawsuits related to consumer rights protection. In November, the department reviewed a collective complaint from city residents regarding the quality of entrance cleaning services and the actions of the individual entrepreneur providing the service. During the inspection, specialists determined that consumers were provided with incorrect information about the actual service provider, and the contract termination procedure was not followed.Since the rights of more than 10 citizens were violated in a single matter, the department filed a pre-trial claim in accordance with Article 5, Section 8 of the Law "On the Protection of Consumer Rights."On November 4, the service provider was sent demands to terminate the contract, stop charging residents who refused the service, and provide accurate information about the service provider. According to the official response dated November 6, the contract was terminated, and all charges ceased as of December 1. Thus, the department fully restored the citizens' rights through pre-trial proceedings.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1116235?lang=kk

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