Astana, 13 October 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Türkiye to the Republic of Kazakhstan Mustafa Kapucu.During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues on the agenda of bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Türkiye.The sides also discussed preparations for the upcoming high-level events.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1310268?lang=ru

 Location: Taldykorgan,  I.Zhansugurov Palace of CultureDate: October 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.Contact phone numbers: 8 (7282) 24-34-07;Email address: 7su.ocnt@mail.ru                                      Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-archive/press/news/details/1310253?lang=ru

The Appeals Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the State Revenue Committee held a joint meeting on the quality of tax audits. Territorial departments of state revenue took part in the discussion in an online format. The meeting was held at the State Revenue Committee under the chairmanship of the Committee’s deputy chairpersons, Nurzhanov Zh. M.  and. Akhmetov S. A.,  Aisin S. U., Director of the Appeals Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented an analysis of violations during tax audits related to the refund of excess VAT.Special attention was paid to the quality of checks of mutual settlements with unreliable suppliers. The participants discussed the reasons for the cancellation of the results of tax audits following the consideration of complaints by the Appeal Commission. These include shortcomings in the “Pyramid” reports, errors in calculating the VAT amounts to be refunded, untimely submission of requests for counter audits, and failure to account for documents confirming export operations. Shortcomings in the analysis of product traceability chains and in assessing the possibility of performing work or providing services were also noted.The results of the work of the Appeal Commission for the consideration of tax and customs disputes for the nine months of 2026 were also presented. Of the 323 complaints received from taxpayers and participants in foreign economic activity, 194 were considered. Based on the results of the consideration of complaints, the results of 57 inspections were fully or partially overturned in favor of businesses. The quality of tax and customs inspections is under constant monitoring by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1310234?lang=ru

Based on the results of the first nine months of 2026, state budget revenues, excluding transfers, amounted to 20.2 trillion tenge, or 98.5% of the plan. Compared to the same period last year, revenues increased by 16.3%, or by 2.8 trillion tenge. This was announced by Minister of Finance Madi Takiyev at a government meeting on October 13. “During the reporting period, funding for the state’s social obligations has been secured. The revenues of the republican budget are close to the planned figures,” Madi Takiyev noted. The revenues of the republican budget increased by 2.7 trillion tenge, or by almost 26%. The growth in revenues is due to global prices for export goods, an increase in trade turnover, and changes in tax rates. By the end of the year, the focus will be on expanding the tax base and improving the quality of administration. State budget expenditures have been completed at 98%, with the funding amounting to 26.2 trillion tenge. Expenditures of the republican budget reached 19.6 trillion tenge, with an execution rate of 99.6%. 5.3 trillion tenge was allocated for pensions and benefits, 4.4 trillion tenge for regional support, and 2 trillion tenge for support of the real sector. Local budget revenues amounted to 6.9 trillion tenge, or 96.1% of the plan. The shortfall amounted to 278.3 billion tenge. The plan has not been met in nine regions, with the largest deviations recorded in the Atyrau, Pavlodar, and Mangystau regions. Local budget expenditures have been met at 96.3%, with non compliance amounting to 458.4 billion tenge. The minister emphasized the need to take measures to ensure timely and high quality budget execution by the end of the year. During the reporting period, 811.5 billion tenge in VAT was refunded to businesses. Customs payments amounted to 1.9 trillion tenge, an increase of 706 billion tenge. Work continues on developing border infrastructure and simplifying customs clearance. A special state fund ensures the implementation of 501 projects with a total value of 617.7 billion tenge; 351 facilities have been completed. Funding has been allocated from the Infrastructure Development Fund for 262 projects with a total value of 1.5 trillion tenge, including in the areas of healthcare, water supply, and transport. The minister noted the need to complete construction and prepare the facilities for operation. The digitalization of the social sector makes it possible to prevent unjustified payments. Thanks to monitoring and anti fraud control at the Social Health Insurance Fund, financial losses amounting to 22.4 billion tenge were prevented over nine months. The Qalqan platform has implemented functionality for paying for 57 types of medical services. 634 schools have been transferred to the digital education financing system. The reconciliation of the student population to identify duplicates and overstatements resulted in savings of 34 billion tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1310196?lang=ru

Entrepreneurial activity in the country maintains positive momentum and demonstrates resilience to external and internal economic changes, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.Including the self-employed, the total number of businesses increased by 32.5%, reaching 3.2 million. The number of entrepreneurs operating under the general regime—VAT payers—increased by 28%. Conditions have been created for citizens to exit the shadow economy: 981,000 people are registered as self-employed, of whom 807,000 registered for tax purposes for the first time."In the first nine months of 2026, 277,000 new businesses were registered, including 34,700 legal entities and 242,300 individual entrepreneurs. During the same period, 19,700 legal entities and 356,000 individual entrepreneurs were deregistered. Deregistration of individual entrepreneurs does not mean the actual cessation of economic activity. Of the 356,000 individual entrepreneurs who closed, 42.6% had no income in 2025, and 20.8% transitioned to self-employment status, continuing their activities,” the Deputy Prime Minister noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1310108?lang=ru

The government, together with the National Bank, continues to implement a set of measures to reduce inflationary pressure. At the end of September of this year, the annual inflation rate was recorded at 9.3%, down from 9.8% in August. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin reported this at a government meeting. According to him, the main factor behind the slowdown was the slowdown in food price increases. In September, prices for food products fell by 0.1%."Containing inflation is one of the Government's efforts to increase real incomes. Against the backdrop of slowing inflation in the second quarter of this year, real incomes increased by 0.7% compared to 0.1% in the first quarter," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1310100?lang=ru

 Investment continues to drive economic growth. In the first nine months of this year, investment in fixed assets amounted to 16.1 trillion tenge, an increase of 7%. This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin."What's special is that private investment is the main driver of investment growth, increasing by 18.2%," reported Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.The share of private investment was 85.7%. Gross foreign direct investment inflows for the first half of this year amounted to $9.4 billion. The most significant growth was observed in manufacturing (40.1%), construction (32%), information and communications (29.2%), healthcare (20.4%), and agriculture (9.1%).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1310089?lang=ru

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin presented a report on socioeconomic development for the first nine months of this year at a government meeting. According to him, growth was supported by the non-resource sector, which increased by 5.4%."Kazakhstan's economy continues to grow and demonstrate positive dynamics. Growth in the first nine months of this year amounted to 4.2%. This was supported by the non-resource sector, which grew by 5.4%. Among industries, construction, manufacturing, transportation services, and trade demonstrated the highest growth rates. The combined contribution of these sectors to GDP growth is over 75%," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.Serik Zhumangarin emphasized that, thanks to the gradual diversification of the economy, the share of oil production in GDP has decreased to 7.8% by the end of 2025. Meanwhile, the share of manufacturing has increased to 14.1%, and mining to 12.4%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1310074?lang=ru

В Астане 10–11 октября прошла сельскохозяйственная ярмарка с участием товаропроизводителей Туркестанской и Западно-Казахстанской областей. Фермеры двух регионов представили жителям столицы более 600 тонн продовольственной продукции.Двухдневная ярмарка прошла вдоль трассы Каркаралы, напротив ипподрома «Казанат». Жители и гости столицы смогли приобрести продукты питания напрямую у производителей.На ярмарке был представлен широкий ассортимент продукции: мясо и мясные изделия, молочная продукция, овощи, фрукты, рыба, яйца, мед, сухофрукты и другие продовольственные товары.Из Туркестанской области доставили 60 тонн мяса и мясной продукции, 260 тонн овощей и фруктов, а также более 60 тонн молочной и другой сельскохозяйственной продукции. Товаропроизводители Западно-Казахстанской области представили около 50 тонн мясной продукции, 80 тысяч яиц, 11 тонн рыбы и другие продукты питания.Особым спросом среди покупателей пользовались товары повседневного потребления, в том числе овощи, мясо и молочная продукция. Посетители могли не только приобрести необходимые продукты, но и узнать об их происхождении непосредственно у производителей.«Я стараюсь не пропускать ни одну ярмарку, которая здесь организуется. По ценам для нас это тоже выгодно. Посмотрите, сегодня очень много людей. Это значит, что спрос населения на такие ярмарки высокий», — поделилась впечатлениями жительница столицы Гулайым Ашекова.Проведение региональных сельскохозяйственных ярмарок способствует обеспечению жителей столицы продовольственной продукцией, поддержке отечественных фермеров и развитию торговых связей между регионами. https://www.instagram.com/p/DeWpkYlASuK/Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1310052?lang=ru

A new mobile communications facility operated by Kcell was commissioned in September in Ivanovka, Zerendi District. The facility provides 4G coverage, helping improve voice call quality and mobile internet access for residents and users of the Astana–Kokshetau highway.Mobile communications and internet access have also been provided in Burevestnik, Yegindykol District. The work was carried out to fulfil an instruction issued following a meeting between the Akmola Region Akim and residents of the district on October 17, 2025.To address the issue, the Akmola Region Department of Digitalization and Archives secured an investor who constructed an antenna mast structure. The local akimat arranged for the facility to be connected to the power supply, after which telecommunications operator KaR-Tel LLP installed a base station.These projects aim to improve mobile connectivity and expand internet access in settlements across Akmola Region. Work to develop the region’s telecommunications infrastructure is ongoing.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-digital/press/news/details/1310005?lang=ru

    Obtaining a new ID card, registering a vehicle, registering property rights for an apartment, or getting a driver's license—these are the services residents of the Abai Region most frequently seek at Public Service Centers. Over the first eight months of 2026, approximately 19,000 public services were provided through the region's centers.The processing of identity documents remains the most in-demand service area. During this period, residents received about 5,300 services related to the issuance of passports and ID cards. Documents are processed and replaced for various reasons, such as reaching the required age, changes in personal data, loss, or expiration.A significant number of requests also relate to vehicles. Approximately 4,200 vehicles were registered over the eight-month period. The centers also provide services for vehicle re-registration and updating registration details.Real estate is another highly sought-after service area. About 2,800 services were provided regarding the state registration of rights and encumbrances on real estate. This procedure is essential for many transactions involving housing and other properties, including purchases, sales, gifting, and inheritance processing.Services for drivers are also in demand; approximately 900 driver's licenses were issued during the eight-month period. Additionally, around 400 requests involved the issuance or revocation of certificates from the National Certification Authority of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The highest volume of requests came from the city of Semey. Among the city's centers, Public Service Center No. 2 is particularly popular, as residents go there for the most commonly requested services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1309998?lang=ru

 Beeline Kazakhstan is introducing Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity powered by Starlink. The technology allows compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites in areas without terrestrial mobile network coverage.No additional equipment is required. To activate the service, users need to update the Janymda app, enable satellite connectivity in the app, and turn on data roaming in their smartphone settings.When users are outside the coverage area of a conventional mobile network, their smartphones can connect to the satellite network. Depending on the device and connection conditions, the network may appear as Beeline Starlink or under the network code 40104. An unobstructed view of the sky is required for a stable connection.At launch, Beeline Kazakhstan subscribers can benefit from a two-month free promotional period. The service is available on compatible LTE-enabled Android smartphones in areas without terrestrial mobile coverage.Currently, Starlink Mobile supports only compatible Android devices. Beeline Kazakhstan is working with smartphone manufacturers to expand the range of supported devices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-digital/press/news/details/1310001?lang=ru

Since November 2024, the module "Registration of enforcement of duties on customs payments and taxes" has been operating in the Keden digital system, providing for the submission of an application for registration of enforcement of duties on payment of customs duties and taxes (hereinafter referred to as collateral) when goods are placed under customs procedures for legal entities within the framework of registry activities.Within the framework of the unified information space, a full cycle of public service provision is provided - from submitting an application and conducting the necessary checks to registering the security and its further use in customs operations.In order to automate the verification of submitted information, information system integrations are implemented in the centralized Keden system. In particular, information on insurance contracts and bank guarantees is provided, as well as verification of the presence of encumbrances under pledge agreements. This allows for the necessary checks to be carried out directly in the information system without additional request and submission of relevant documents from participants in foreign economic activity.The system provides for displaying the status of the application and collateral at the stages of acceptance, registration, as well as when using collateral in the framework of relevant customs procedures and cases.For cases involving the use of a form for calculating the amount of collateral, participants in foreign economic activity are given the opportunity to apply for registration of collateral both before submitting a declaration of goods (DT) with subsequent binding of collateral to the DT, and after the formation of the FRO, depending on the chosen procedure. At the same time, the system implements automatic checks of the sufficiency of the collateral amount. After registration, the software is displayed in the DT control completion card.In addition, the system performs automatic checks on the compliance of the declarant's BIN/IIN, the grounds for the use of collateral and its status with the conditions necessary for the use of collateral.The implementation of these mechanisms makes it possible to further reduce the number of manual operations, speed up the process of providing software and ensure its registration and use directly in electronic format in the centralized Keden system. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1310154?lang=ru

Astana, 13 October 2026 – The second round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of the Philippines was held at the level of Deputy Foreign Ministers.During the consultations, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev noted the positive dynamics of Kazakh-Philippine relations and reaffirmed Astana's readiness to further strengthen political dialogue and expand mutually beneficial cooperation with Manila.The Kazakh side welcomed the Philippines' intention to open its Embassy in Astana, noting that the establishment of a diplomatic mission would provide additional impetus to bilateral relations and facilitate the expansion of practical cooperation between the two countries.Undersecretary for Policy of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines Leo Herrera-Lim reaffirmed Manila's commitment to deepening comprehensive cooperation with Kazakhstan and intensifying contacts across a broad range of areas.The parties paid particular attention to the development of trade, economic and investment cooperation, including the prospects for establishing an Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation and promoting direct contacts between the business communities of the two countries. They also discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in energy, information and communication technologies, tourism and air connectivity.The sides also addressed issues related to the mutual facilitation of visa requirements and the further improvement of the legal framework for bilateral cooperation.Following the consultations, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining regular dialogue between their foreign ministries, facilitating the implementation of agreements reached and further strengthening Kazakh-Philippine relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1309986?lang=ru

      As part of the Year of Digitalization, the "Government for Citizens" State Corporation continues to implement digital solutions aimed at improving the quality and convenience of accessing public services.A pilot project for booking queue tickets via a unified electronic queuing system was launched in September 2025 and rolled out in stages across Public Service Center (PSC) branches nationwide. A new phase of the pilot project is now launching, covering five additional PSC branches. These include branches in the Makanshy District (Abai Region), Shortandy and Zhaksy Districts (Akmola Region), Isatay District (Atyrau Region), and Moyynkum District (Zhambyl Region). With the inclusion of these new branches, the total number of participating locations will reach 39 PSC front offices across the country.Under the pilot project, citizens wishing to receive services at PSC branches must book a ticket in advance using the "PSC" mobile app. During the booking process, applicants can select a convenient date and time for their visit. Upon arrival at the PSC, the system will identify if the applicant belongs to a priority category and ensure they are called forward accordingly.However, the issuance of completed documents, the operation of self-service areas, and documentation-related services will continue to function as usual, without the need for advance ticket booking.The new branches joining the project at this stage mark the completion of its expansion. The pilot project will allow for an assessment of the new service's convenience for citizens and its practical effectiveness.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1309988?lang=ru

      The "Government for Citizens" State Corporation showcased the operations of the 1414 Unified Contact Center and its AI-based solutions at the AI ​​& Digital Bridge 2026 international forum.One of the key tools of the 1414 service is the "AI Senim" voice assistant. It provides consultations to citizens regarding more than 100 popular government services. On average, "AI Senim" handles 25,000 to 30,000 inquiries per month. The AI ​​assistant resolves 40% of these requests independently, while forwarding the remaining 60% to human operators for more detailed consultation."The process of delivering government services is continuously evolving to meet modern demands, becoming increasingly convenient for citizens. We intend to continue this work and implement innovative solutions to enhance the quality of service provided to the public. I am confident that these measures will contribute significantly to ensuring maximum accessibility and convenience when accessing government services," noted Arman Kenzhegaliev, Chairman of the Board of the "Government for Citizens" State Corporation.Overall, one in every 20 calls to the 1414 service is handled with the assistance of the AI ​​agent. Plans are in place to expand its use so that every incoming call is initially processed by "AI Senim."The AI ​​assistant recognizes the caller's input, identifies the nature of the request, and provides the necessary information. Work is also underway to implement dynamic services; in the future, citizens will be able not only to receive consultations but also to process service requests directly during the voice call.A platform for monitoring the AI ​​assistant's performance was also demonstrated at the forum. It enables real-time tracking of inquiry volumes, call durations, system load, and other key metrics. In addition, specialists can listen to the call recording and view the full transcript, the AI ​​assistant's actions, and the outcome of the request processing. The platform also enables the analysis of conversation sentiment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1309983?lang=ru

On October 13, 2026, a seminar for business representatives of Akkayyn district was held on the application of the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The meeting was chaired by Kabdushev T. D., Deputy Head of the State Revenue Department for the North Kazakhstan region.The seminar was attended by representatives of large agricultural enterprises, medium and small businesses of the district. The speakers were employees of the Department of State Revenue for the North Kazakhstan region.During the meeting, the key provisions of the new Tax Code were explained to the participants, paying special attention to practical issues that arise in the daily activities of entrepreneurs.In particular, business representatives received clarifications on the following issues:Is it possible to provide services to the public without registering as an individual entrepreneur?Is it necessary to switch to a generally established taxation procedure if an entrepreneur working on the basis of a simplified declaration plans to increase his staff by another ten employees?If an entrepreneur carries out several types of activities, one of which is prohibited for the application of a simplified regime, can he maintain this regime for other types of activities?Can the founder of an LLP applying the generally established taxation procedure simultaneously register an individual entrepreneur and work on the basis of a simplified declaration?What tax period should income be attributed to when applying the simplified regime, if payment for the goods was received in December, and the funds were credited to the bank account in January of the following year?The Department's specialists provided detailed explanations to each of the questions received, reviewing the procedure for applying the relevant norms of tax legislation in practice.In addition, the participants discussed the prospects for digitalization of tax administration, the development of digital VAT, as well as the possibility of using chatbots and other modern electronic services designed to simplify the interaction of entrepreneurs with state revenue authorities.At the end of the seminar, business representatives were able to directly contact the Department's specialists, discuss current problem situations and get answers to their questions. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1309984?lang=ru

Swimmer Viktor Druzin from the Karaganda Region has been named one of the top five athletes of the year by World Aquatics (the international governing body for aquatic sports). The winner in the "Male Artistic Swimmer of the Year" category will be determined through an open vote.Competing alongside the Kazakhstani athlete for this prestigious award are Ranjuo Tomblin (Great Britain), Gustavo Sánchez (Colombia), Muye Guo (China), and Filippo Pelati (Italy).This year has been highly successful for Viktor Druzin in international competition. In June, he won bronze in the technical solo event at the World Cup Super Final in Toronto, while also securing silver in the free routine and bronze in the mixed duet alongside Nargiza Bolatova. In July, at the Asian Championships in Bangkok, the athlete from Karaganda took gold in the technical solo, becoming a continental champion for the second time. In August, Viktor Druzin placed third at the World Junior Championships in Budapest. At the 2026 Asian Games, he reached the third step of the podium as part of Kazakhstan’s mixed team.The athlete is coached by Elena Kotova.The Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda Region encourages local residents to support their fellow countryman.To cast your vote, visit the official World Aquatics Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/world_aquatics/), locate the post featuring nominees in the "Artistic Swimming | Men" category, and "like" the comment that mentions @druzin.viktor. The winner will be determined based on the number of likes received by the comments supporting each athlete.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1309890?lang=ru

🔹 Following consultations with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Chairman of the Kurultai Aibek Dadebay—held in accordance with Article 88, Clause 5 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan—President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on the early termination of the mandates of maslikhats at all levels.🔹 The Central Election Commission has been instructed to take all necessary measures to schedule, prepare for, and conduct early elections for deputies of maslikhats at all levels.🔹 The decree enters into force on the day of its publication.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-karabalyk-mihailov/press/news/details/1309867?lang=ru

A Unified Reporting Day was held in Atyrau, during which regulatory and supervisory authorities reported to the business community. The event was attended by Atyrau Region Akim Bolat Akchulakov, the regional prosecutor, heads of government agencies, and representatives of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs and the business community. Kenжеgazy Esembekov, Head of the Department of State Revenue for Atyrau Region, delivered a report during the event.“During the reporting period, KZT 2,157 billion was received by the state budget, representing 98.8% of the forecast of KZT 2,183 billion. Compared with the same period last year, budget revenues increased by KZT 312 billion, or 16.9%. In addition, as of September 1, 2026, a total of 288,529 public services had been provided in Atyrau Region, of which 99.7% were delivered electronically,” the Head of the Department noted.The region is home to more than 60,000 small and medium-sized enterprises, employing over 125,000 people. In 2026, KZT 6.3 billion has been allocated to support businesses.The meeting was held in an open-microphone format, giving entrepreneurs an opportunity to raise issues and share their proposals. In particular, business representatives suggested creating a digital platform that would provide access to information necessary for conducting business.Bolat Akchulakov noted that, starting next year, a phased transition to digital delivery of public services and procedures is planned in areas including social services, cadastral activities, construction, registration of design and cost estimate documentation, and supervisory procedures. The work is scheduled to be completed by 2028.All issues raised during the meeting were recorded in the minutes. A phased schedule will be developed to address each request. Some participants received answers to their questions during the meeting itself.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-atyrau/press/news/details/1309837?lang=ru