💫 According to the results of the regional Olympiad:Biology🥈 2nd place — Madi Tyulyubergenov, Grade 10 student of Kairat Ryskulbekov Secondary SchoolGeography🥈 2nd place — Nurai Magauova, Grade 11 student of Secondary School No. 1Russian Language and Literature🥉 3rd place — Aknur Bekbolatova, Grade 9 student of Kairat Ryskulbekov Secondary SchoolRussian Language in Kazakh-medium Schools🥉 3rd place — Ksenia Solotchina, Grade 9 student of Semiyar Secondary School (KSU)Chemistry🥉 3rd place — Ayaulym Zholdaspayeva, Grade 11 student of Begen Secondary School (KSU)History of Kazakhstan🥉 3rd place — Ayazhan Zholdaspayeva, Grade 9 student of Begen Secondary School (KSU)Informatics🥉 3rd place — Alexander Knaus, Grade 11 student of Kairat Ryskulbekov Secondary SchoolCongratulations to the winners on their well-deserved achievements! 🎉Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/beskaragay-roo/press/news/details/1139847?lang=kk

 UAPF JSC (hereinafter referred to as UAPF) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (hereinafter referred to as IPMs) on the website enpf.kz in the section “Indicators - Investment Activity”. As of December 1, 2025, the total volume of pension assetsmanaged by the NBRK and IPM amounted to 25,807.19 billion tenge. As of this date, UAPF pension assets held in trust by the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as COPC), and voluntary pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as VPC), amounted to approximately 25,032.97 billion tenge[1]. The volume of pension assets formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as ECPC), held in trust by the NBRK, amounted to 690.47 billion tengePension assets under IPM managementamounted to over 83.75 billion tenge. Investment portfolio of pension assetsmanaged by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The National Bank, as the trustee of the UAPF pension assets, pursues a balanced investment policy: investing in various types of financial instruments across currencies, countries, sectors, and issuers.The main investment areas for pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, and VPC, as of December 1, 2025, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 42.98%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 9.09%, foreign GS – 2.12%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.26%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.35%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.91%, IFI - 1.27%,.The investment portfolio broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated, as of December 1, 2025, looks like this: investments in national currency – 58.53%, in US dollars – 41.47% of the pension asset portfolioAn analysis of the income received shows that interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to 1,803.59 billion tenge; income from assets under external management, including exchange rate revaluation, amounted to 493.77 billion tenge; and other income amounted to 6.01 billion tenge. The market revaluation of securities was negative.Accrued investment income for the last 12 months from December 2024 to November 2025 amounted to approximately 2. 32 trillion tenge, with a return of 12.58% and an inflation rate of 9.69%.The ECPC's investment portfolio as of December 1, 2025, is as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 91.82%, cash in investment accounts – 0.23%, and deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.38%.The ECPC's investment portfolio includes only financial instruments denominated in the national currency.As of December 1, 2025, the ECPC's return over the past 12 months was 8.07%.As a reminder, pension savings are long-term investments. Therefore, it is advisable to analyze investment income over a period of at least one year. In certain periods, a decrease in return may be observed due to exchange rate volatility, changes in the market value of financial instruments, and the impact of inflation. Diversification of the investment portfolio, whereby income from some instruments offsets temporary losses from others, ensures the safety and sustainable return of pension savings over the long term. Thus, investment income has shown stable growth over the past three years, with pension asset returns exceeding the inflation rate.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including issuers, and an overview of investment activities are available on the official UAPF website. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assetsformed through the ECPC is also available on the enpf.kz website. Investment portfolio managers The total volume of pension assets under IPM management exceeds 80.53 billion tenge.As of December 1, 2025, pension assets under the trust management of Alatau City Invest JSC amounted to 14.25 billion tenge.The company's main investments: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 16.03%, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units - 14.88%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 14.69%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.91%, bonds of quasi-public companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.74%, repo - 8.72%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 5.75%, microfinance organizations - 5.37%, government securities of foreign states - 2.41%. It should be noted that 70.85% of the portfolio is presented in tenge, 27.93% in US dollars, 1.23% in other currencies.As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed among contributors (beneficiaries), was 11.11%.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Alatau City Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of December 1, 2025, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to 7.74 billion tenge.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: reverse repos (up to 90 calendar days) – 38.64%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.90%, securities with government status issued by the central governments of foreign states – 8.65%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.41%, equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) – 6.12%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.29%, bonds of RK quasi-public companies – 4.12%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 1.90%.Investments in national currency accounted for 70.43% of the portfolio, in US dollars – 29.57%.As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributor (beneficiary) accounts, was 10.50%.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of December 1, 2025, UAPF pension assets held in trust by BCC Invest JSC amounted to 9.87 billion tenge.Main investment areas: bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks – 20.38%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 17.85%, bonds of Kazakhstan quasi-public companies – 17.76%, repo – 12.43%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstan resident issuers – 11.54%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 8.89%.Investments in national currency accounted for 69.21% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 30.79%.As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributors (beneficiaries), was 10.13%.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of December 1, 2025, UAPF's pension assets held in trust by Centras Securities JSC amounted to 3.93 billion tenge.28.39% were invested in bonds of Kazakhstan quasi-public companies, 14.78% in bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks, 14.29% in corporate bonds of Kazakhstan issuers, 12.56% in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 9.79% in repos, 6.63% in US government bonds, 3.13% in shares and depositary receipts of issuers resident in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and 2.83% in shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers.Investments in national currency constituted 68.88% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 31.12%.As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributors (beneficiaries) accounts, was 15.72%.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC, with an indication of issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of November 1, 2025, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, amounted to 47.96 billion tenge.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: reverse repo (up to 90 calendar days) – 21.16%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 19.25%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.02%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 7.45%, international financial institutions – 13.09%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 6.15%, government securities of foreign states – 5.64%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) – 5.08%, shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers – 7.00%, bonds of Kazakhstan quasi-public companies – 3.58%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.14%.58.49% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 41.51% in US dollars. As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets distributed to depositor (beneficiary) accounts over the past 12 months was 9.45%.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website.. As a reminder, starting July 1, 2023, contributors may transfer up to 50% of their pension savings through compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), ignoring the minimum adequacy threshold, to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), choosing such a company independently. Contributors with voluntary pension savings may transfer 100% of them to an IPM. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1139849?lang=kk

As of January 1, 2026, 205,505 applications for targeted savings were processed between February 1, 2024. A total of over USD31.61 million in funds was transferred to authorized operators for subsequent deposit into the bank accounts of applicants (citizens aged 18 and over).Of these, 127,445 applications totaling USD19.69 million were processed for housing improvements, and 78,060 applications totaling USD11.92 million were processed for education.As a reminder, recipients of target savings (TS) can use the entire amount or a portion of it, with any unused balance retained in the target savings account (TSA). The most popular sub-purposes for using funds to improve housing conditions were: replenishing a deposit into housing construction savings for further accumulation (124,490 applications were completed for a total of USD19.27 million), making a down payment to obtain a mortgage loan for the purchase of housing - 999 applications for a total of USD145,390, and acquiring housing through civil law transactions (final settlement) - 757 applications for a total of $108,640.The most popular sub-goals in terms of paying for education were: payment for educational services of educational organizations located in the Republic of Kazakhstan, in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full at one time (for the entire period of study) (71,025 applications completed for a total of USD11.03 million), replenishment of an educational savings deposit under an agreement on an educational savings deposit (4,933 applications completed for a total of USD608.47 thousand), payment for educational services of foreign educational organizations in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full at one time (for the entire period of study) (1,706 applications completed for a total of USD228.32 thousand).Detailed information on targeted savings payments for housing improvement and/or education costs, broken down by authorized operators and regions, is available on the enpf.kz website. As a reminder:- Participants in targeted requirements are citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan under 18 years of age who are eligible for targeted requirements;- The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) annually (on October 1) sends a report to the UAPF containing information on the total amount of target requirements, the average investment income rate, and the amount of investment income accrued on previously formed target requirements of target requirement participants;- The UAPF annually, no later than January 20, generates an electronic list of target claim participants in the UAPF information system based on information received from the State Database "Individuals" (SDB FL) as of the end of December 31;- Based on information received from the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and information on the number of participants in target requirements included in the electronic list, the UAPF calculates and enters into the UAPF information system data per participant in target requirements on the amount of target requirements for the reporting year and the amount of investment income accrued on the amount of target requirements as of the end of the year preceding the reporting year;- theUAPF maintains records of target requirements, target savings, and target assets in US dollars. Target requirements for the 2025 reporting year, as well as investment income, will be accrued to participants in the target requirements no later than February 1, 2026.Target savings for Kazakhstani citizens born in 2008 and turning 18 in 2026 will also be credited to their target savings accounts no later than February 1, 2026. Regular reports on the "National Fund for Children" program are posted on the enpf.kz website.You can find program terms, instructions, and answers to your questions at kids.enpf.kz and on the БЖЗҚ ЕНПФYouTube channel. We also note that a video tutorial on the implementation of the "National Fund for Children" program, including the steps to take before and after a child reaches adulthood, is available on the БЖЗҚ ЕНПФYouTube channel at this link.:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHQNAxfskX8.              Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1139850?lang=kk

On January 6, 2026, the regional stage of the republican “Altyn Tugyr” Olympiad for primary school teachers was held. Six teachers from district schools took part in the competition and achieved the following prize-winning places:🥇 1st place — Aidana Zhasulanova, Kairat Ryskulbekov Secondary School🥉 3rd place — Oksana Zhitbisbayeva, Kanonerka Secondary SchoolSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/beskaragay-roo/press/news/details/1139854?lang=kk

Jeddah, 12 January 2026 – The Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Jeddah and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ruslan Kospanov took part in a technical-level preparatory meeting organized as part of the preparations for the upcoming visit of the OIC Ministerial Contact Group on Afghanistan to Kabul.The technical meeting marked an important stage in the process of preparing for the forthcoming visit and coordinating joint efforts of the OIC Member States. During the meeting, participants focused on addressing organizational and technical issues, as well as on agreeing the agenda of the visit of the OIC Contact Group on Afghanistan to Kabul.The diplomats exchanged views on key aspects of the upcoming activities, underscoring the importance of a coordinated approach by OIC Member States to engagement with Afghanistan and ensuring the effectiveness of the visit.For reference: The OIC Ministerial Contact Group on Afghanistan was established in accordance with Article 33 of Resolution No. 61/51-POL “On the Situation in Afghanistan,” adopted at the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC Member States held on 21–22 June 2025 in Istanbul.The Contact Group was established with the aim of coordinating efforts, promoting cooperation, and ensuring coherence of actions by OIC Member States on issues related to Afghanistan, including political, humanitarian, and economic aspects.On 23 September 2025, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Kazakhstan took part in a meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Afghanistan. The members of the Contact Group include Kazakhstan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Indonesia, The Gambia, Uzbekistan, Iran, Egypt, and Azerbaijan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-jeddah/press/news/details/1139870?lang=kk

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1139872?lang=kk

At the prosecutor's office of the Aktobe region, a working meeting was held with representatives and director of the Aktobe branch of the National Bank Asimbetova P., head of the Department of Regional Representatives in Aktobe of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market Nuspanov.During the meeting, the participants were explained the main functions of the National Bank and the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market, and attention was paid to increasing the level of financial literacy among law enforcement officers.Particular emphasis is placed on measures to combat Internet fraud in the banking sector, as well as on the development of joint approaches to prevent crimes related to the use of financial instruments.The implementation of such events is aimed at strengthening interaction between prosecutors and representatives of the financial sector in order to effectively protect the rights of citizens and ensure financial security.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/prokuratura-aktobe/press/news/details/1139874?lang=kk

Сегодня на площадке Региональной службы коммуникаций состоялась пресс-конференция с представителями средств массовой информации, посвящённая подведению итогов работы Управления цифровизации города Шымкента за 11 месяцев 2025 года.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-sandyk/press/news/details/1139732?lang=kk

CPN for large business entities from 2026: what is important to knowThe State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan explains the changes that will take effect on January 1, 2026.Where is the CPN credited?According to the new Budget Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the corporate income tax on large businesses will be credited to the republican budget from 2026.Budget Classification Code (KBK)Income from CPN from large business entities is subject to crediting to:KBK 101110(corporate income tax on legal entities that are large business entities, with the exception of organizations in the oil sector).Changes in advance payments for KPNDue to the introduction of the new Tax Code, the procedure for calculating advance payments under the CPI has been changed.The SRS threshold has been increased, at which the obligation to calculate and pay advance payments arises:previously — 350,000 MCIstarting in 2026 — 600,000 MCI List of large business entitiesIt was formed in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of entrepreneurship and sent to the state revenue authorities.What is important for taxpayers to do?Take into account the new rules for crediting KPNIt is correct to specify KBK 101110 when paying taxesMonitor changes in advance paymentsThe state revenue authorities carry out explanatory work with taxpayers to ensure the correct and timely receipt of the CPN in the republican budget.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1139742?lang=kk

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1139757?lang=kk

Today in the" Art Center "under the chairmanship of Akim of the region Nurlybek Nalibayev, Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhuldyz Suleimenova, Deputies of the Senate and Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nauryzbay Baykadamov, Ruslan Rustemov, Murat Abenov, Markhabat Zhaiymbetov, Murat Ergeshbayev, heads of law enforcement agencies, territorial departments, departments, representatives of the intelligentsia, parent committee, school directors, deputy heads of educational work, Industry Specialists held an extended meeting" generation education-the future of the nation passed . The head of the region dwelled on the work done in the field of Education, large-scale tasks in the education of the generation. "Our president Kassym-Jomart Kemelovich said:" discipline should become a universal value, and law-abiding should become a way of life for everyone. To do this, it is necessary to instill in the younger generation creative qualities and instill them in order," he stressed the importance of a deep and instructive education of children. In this regard, it is our duty to establish the principle of "Law and order"in society, to protect the interests, rights and freedoms of children. In an era like today, which is changing every moment and is going to develop at an inexorable speed, one should not be separated from the source of spiritual values and National Education. This is an important point! Our first task is to create comfortable and comfortable conditions for comprehensive, high – quality education and conscious upbringing of our children. In 2022-2025, 1 trillion tenge was allocated for the education sector of our region. 159 billion. the tenge was allocated. Since 2022, 42 modern educational facilities have been developed and put into operation. Within the framework of the project of the national project" Bolashak schools", 10 new schools were built and handed over to the public.Since 2023, an additional building has been erected at 9 schools, and the problem of three – shift schools has been solved radically," Nurlybek Nalibayev said. Zhuldyz Dosbergenovna, Nauryzbay Seitkalievich, Murat Abdulamitovich, prosecutor of the region Rizabek Karimovich, deputy akim of the region Meirambek Zinabdinovich, deputy prosecutor of the region Nurbolat Serikovich, member of the parent committee, aitysker poet, deputy of the regional maslikhat Mukhtar Maulenovich shared their views. A number of instructions were given to the heads of responsible industries on the issues raised at the Mazhilis. The head of the region instructed to involve students from the school and police authorities in circles, organize their summer holidays effectively. It is necessary to continue work on involving children from different categories of families who need special control in creative and sports sections. It is necessary to strengthen the Prevention of offenses, cyberbullying and illegal games among adolescents and young people. District police inspectors were charged with strict control over registered teenagers. A complete ban on the use and sale of vape products is very important. It was noted that in order to prevent illegal actions, it is necessary to pay attention to the negative situations in schools in a timely manner and pay attention to the Prevention of violations in a timely manner.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1139603?lang=kk

Sanitary cleaning and landscaping work continues on a regular basis in the territory of the Baskuduk rural district. Specifically, activities include garbage collection, removal of waste from unauthorized dumping sites, street cleaning, and maintenance of public areas.The administration of the Baskuduk rural district urges residents to comply with sanitary regulations and to protect the environment, emphasizing that cleanliness is a shared responsibility.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-basqudyq/press/news/details/1139516?lang=kk

Today, Deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Ergeshbayev and Markhabat Zhaiymbetov met with active youth of the district during their working trip to the district. Director of the District Youth Resource Center Nurzhan Seitzhan presented the work and projects of the center, youth of the district as a whole and in the future. After that, the deputies of the Mazhilis met with the youth of the district, listened to their opinions and discussed. – The future of our country is in the hands of today's young generation. Today, many opportunities are created for young people in the country. I urge you to use it in the right direction and actively work on the development of the country, – said Deputy of the Mazhilis Murat Nalkhozhauly. At the meeting, the youth of the district spoke, shared their extensive work and achievements in their field. – Our president calls 2026 a new stage of modernization of Kazakhstan and emphasizes the important role of young people for a bright future. In his special address to young people, the head of state also called on them to work together to achieve new achievements. Young people are the future of the country, it is important that they are educated, spiritually rich, active, so young people need to constantly seek, work and develop, " said people's deputy Markhabat Zhaiymbetov. In the Syrdarya district, there are 12,257 young people aged 14-35 years. It accounts for 32.3 percent of the district's population. The state youth policy is carried out in the district by specialists of the "Syrdarya District Youth Resource Center". Last year, a total of 94 events were organized with the participation of young people, within the framework of which 3619 young people were covered. 9 times address work was carried out to update the database" digital family map", and data related to the social status of families were clarified. According to the results of the year, it is in the top three for working with young people in the NEET category. "110 young people were employed under the ""zhasyl El "" program." 2732 entrepreneurs were registered in the district, including 819 young entrepreneurs. In addition, in honor of the year of" working professions", a time of interviews" working professions – askak image of Labor", a seminar - training and master class with the participation of special specialists" my profession is my pride "and a festival of working professions" enbek Eldin-tomorrow " were held. At the end of the meeting, the deputies of the Mazhilis gave a positive assessment of the work of the youth of the district and wished them further high results.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1139518?lang=kk

     In accordance with the 2026 media plan of the Control Department of the Almaty Region Department of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection of the Population, a seminar-meeting was held on the topic “Application of the Administrative Procedural and Process-Related Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Activities of Government Bodies.”     During the seminar, D. Sengerbayev, Head of the Control Department in the Field of Social Protection of the Population, highlighted the key provisions of the Administrative Procedural and Process-Related Code and explained the specific features of its application in the activities of government bodies, as well as its practical significance. In addition, participants’ questions were answered and an exchange of views took place.     The event was aimed at improving the legal awareness of civil servants and ensuring the effective application of administrative procedures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek-konaev/press/news/details/1139523?lang=kk

New Delhi, 10-18 January 2026 - Kazakhstan is participating in the «National Book Fair Delhi 2026», one of the largest literary events in Asia.The organization and coordination of Kazakhstan’s participation in the Fair were carried out by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Republic of India, with the support of relevant Kazakhstan’s governmental, cultural, and publishing organisations.Within the framework of the Fair, a National Book Corner of Kazakhstan was presented, showcasing the rich Kazakh literary heritage, works of classical and contemporary Kazakh authors, as well as publications reflecting the country’s historical, cultural, and spiritual values.Prominent representatives of Kazakhstan’s literary and academic community are taking part in the event, including: Ainur Akhmetova, PhD, literary scholar, Leading Research Fellow at the M.O. Auezov Institute of Literature and Art, Alisher Aituar, writer and playwright, Lecturer at the T. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts, and Sattar Mazhitov, Professor.The program of events included professional meetings, thematic discussions, interviews and presentations devoted to the development of Kazakh literature.A special highlight of the Fair was the presentation of Great Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbayev’s “Words of Edification” which translated into Hindi. This initiative represents an important step in promoting Kazakhstan’s philosophical and literary heritage internationally and in strengthening cultural ties between Kazakhstan and India.During the Fair, Indian readers showed a high level of interest in Kazakh books, culture, and Kazakhstan.Kazakhstan’s participation in the National Book Fair Delhi 2026 contributing to the promotion of Kazakh literature on the international stage, the development of intercultural diplomacy, and the expansion of cooperation in the fields of publishing, translation, and cultural exchange.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-delhi/press/news/details/1139574?lang=kk

During a working trip, deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Ergeshbayev and Marhabat Zhaiymbetov inspected the reconstruction of the railway station in the village of Terenozek. Currently, the construction of the station building is actively underway. This project is of great importance to the residents of the district, as the 46-kilometer-long railway line passing through the territory of the district ensures the free movement of the population. The commissioning of the new station will create convenient conditions for passengers and improve the quality of services provided. This, in turn, will give an impetus to the development of the infrastructure of the village of Terenozek. – A lot of residents move through the railway. Driving through the area, they will be able to assess the potential of the region and the sanitary condition of the territory. The head of the region, Nurlybek Mashbekuly Nalbayev, pays constant attention to the compliance of railway stations with the requirements and cleanliness of the surrounding area. Therefore, we are making every effort to comply with all standards and improve the quality of service," Berik Abdigapparuly said. The people's deputies also appealed to the representative of the contractor organization with a demand for high-quality construction work. It should be noted that the project "Major repairs of the Terenozek railway station and landscaping of its territory" has been developed. Currently, the contractor, RiA–Service LTD., is carrying out construction work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1139578?lang=kk

Today, in honor of the beginning of the third quarter of the academic year, akim of the district Berik Sarmenbayev visited the secondary school named after T. Kozybayev No. 131 in the district center. He visited this educational institution, got acquainted with the state of equipment, hot meals, material and technical base of offices in the educational organization. In addition, he saw the state of the heating boiler. 332 students are trained in the educational organization, 54 teachers provide them with high-quality education and conscious education. All conditions have been created for students to receive a quality education. Akim of the district noted that tomorrow the reins of the country are in the hands of the educated generation, and noted that the upbringing of the educated generation is an honorable task assigned to the teaching community. He said that it is necessary to form personal qualities in the younger generation, further improve the professional skills of school teachers, creative search for good initiatives to improve the quality of Education, a new impetus. This year, we met with graduates of the school and wished them to become the owners of the desired profession, to collect high scores from the UNT. The head of the district instructed the head of the District Department of education and the director of the school to strictly control the safety of children and avoid problems during the heating season.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1139583?lang=kk

In January–December 2025, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of National Statistics, Kazakhstan's gross domestic product increased by 6.5% compared to the same period last year.On behalf of the Head of State, the Government is taking systematic measures to diversify the economy. Over the past year, industry, transport, construction, and trade have made the main contribution to economic growth.The industrial production index for the year was 7.4%. The manufacturing sector is showing steady growth of 6.4%. The figures were driven by an increase in food production by 8.1%, oil refining products by 5.9%, chemical industry products by 9.8%, metallurgy by 1.2%, and mechanical engineering products by 12.9%. The growth was noted in Aktobe, Almaty, Atyrau, West Kazakhstan, Zhambyl, Zhetisu, Karaganda, Kostanay, Mangystau, Pavlodar, North Kazakhstan, Ulytau, Turkestan regions, in the cities of Astana, Almaty and Shymkent.Growth in the transport and warehousing industry reached 20.4% by the end of the year (in January–November – 20.3%) due to an increase in cargo transportation volumes, primarily by road and rail, as well as an increase in passenger traffic in several regions of the country. There has been an increase in the volume of auxiliary transportation services, including freight forwarding, air traffic control, airport services, warehouses and warehouses, grain and refrigerated cargo storage services.The growth in the construction industry was 15.9%, which is higher than in January -November 2025 (14.7%). The growth was driven by the implementation of infrastructural and social projects, including the construction of comfortable schools, medical facilities, transport and engineering infrastructure. In January-December 2025, the total area of commissioned housing was 20.1 million square meters, which is 5.1% higher than in 2024.The positive dynamics continues in trade: in January-December 2025, the sphere showed 8.9% (in January-November - 8.8%). The main contribution was made by wholesale trade, which accounted for more than two thirds of the total industry volume. The increase in the growth rate of wholesale trade was influenced by enterprises selling grain, seeds and animal feed – by 2.6 times, machinery and equipment – by 99.8%, pharmaceutical products – by 44.1%, automobiles and light vehicles – by 33%, dairy products, eggs, edible oils and fats – by 25.8%, sugar, chocolate and sugary confectionery products – by 21.2%, wide–range goods - by 12.5%.The figures in agriculture, forestry and fisheries amounted to 5.9%. The growth was provided by positive dynamics in crop production (7.8%) and in animal husbandry (3.3%).In the field of information and communications, the growth was 3.6%.In general, the pace of economic development reflects the steady development of key industries.https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1139501?lang=ruSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-ekonomika-zhosparlau/press/news/details/1140137?lang=kk

The Deputy Akim of the Baskudyk rural district, A. Zhangeldin, together with a representative from the Munaily District Department of Entrepreneurship and Agriculture, members of the Public Monitoring Group, and the district deputy S. Khantoraev, conducted a monitoring visit to the grocery stores “Kyzgaldak,” “Aydana,” “Kurmet,” “Aksultan,” and the mini-market “Nur Azi” located in the Baskudyk rural district.During the monitoring, explanatory work was carried out with entrepreneurs regarding compliance with pricing regulations for socially significant food products, particularly the requirement to keep the markup below 15% and to display price tags for each item.The purpose of the monitoring is to maintain the social well-being of rural residents and prevent unjustified increases in food prices. These efforts will continue in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-basqudyq/press/news/details/1139507?lang=kk

Today, during a working visit to the district, Deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Ergeshbayev and Markhabat Zhaiymbetov met with veterans of the district. During the meeting, the people's deputies congratulated veterans on the new year and noted that they came on a working trip to see the situation of citizens in the country, to get acquainted with the progress of the state's work on the development of rural settlements, social support for citizens. At the same time, through an open exchange of views, they identified the main problematic issues on the ground, expressed support for their legislative implementation, and shared their plans for the future. In turn, veterans of the district expressed their gratitude for the work carried out in the Syr region, including in the district. He also made suggestions and comments to the deputies. The deputies noted that the proposals will be taken into account and work will be carried out in the same direction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1139454?lang=kk