On June 17, 2026, a meeting of the East Kazakhstan Regional Akimat reviewed the implementation of investment projects and the attraction of investments into the regional economy.

At the end of 2025, the volume of investments in fixed capital amounted to KZT 838 billion, which is 5% higher than the previous year. In the first four months of 2026, this figure reached KZT 202.0 billion, with the physical volume index amounting to 109%.

The gross inflow of foreign direct investment in 2025 amounted to USD 1,750.8 million, which is three times higher than the 2024 figure. According to this indicator, East Kazakhstan Region ranks 5th among the regions of Kazakhstan.

The region’s investment portfolio includes 100 projects worth KZT 1.5 trillion, creating more than 10 thousand jobs. In 2026, 18 projects worth KZT 74 billion are being implemented, of which 5 have already been commissioned.

Since the beginning of the current year, 23 new projects worth KZT 320 billion have been included in the investment pool.

The implementation and preparation of major tourism projects continue:
• Wellness Resort health and wellness complex by TORRE ALTAY INVEST worth KZT 8 billion (218 beds);
• Tourist village by PANA ASIA worth KZT 10 billion (1,000 beds);
• Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Ust-Kamenogorsk worth KZT 17 billion (150 beds).

The implementation of these projects will create an additional 1,368 accommodation places for tourists.

An important role in attracting investments is played by consultative and advisory bodies. The Regional Investment Headquarters reviewed 23 projects worth KZT 320 billion, while the Regional Coordination Council reviewed 6 projects worth KZT 42 billion.

The region continues systematic work to expand its investment portfolio, attract domestic and foreign investors, support projects under the “one-stop-shop” principle, and implement the instructions of the Head of State and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of investment policy.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/press/news/details/1242786?lang=ru