Simple instructionsIf you have a disability, and your individual habilitation or rehabilitation program specifies "Sanatorium-resort treatment" as the type of rehabilitation, the state will pay for your trip to a sanatorium once a year. Previously, you had to wait in line at the Akimat, but in 2026, everything will be done online. Here's a step-by-step plan:Step 1. Visit a doctor (Form 070/u)First, contact your general practitioner at your clinic. Say, "I need a certificate 070/u for a sanatorium."Why is this necessary? The doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment (for example, for joints or heart problems).Step 2. Submit an application for the public service "Processing documents for providing individuals with disabilities and children with disabilities with spa treatment" through1. Non-profit joint-stock company "State Corporation 'Government for Citizens'" (PSC);2. Local executive bodies of the cities of Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent (city governments), districts, and cities of regional significance (employment and social programs departments);3. The e-government web portal;4. A mobile phone subscriber device.An application is not required when applying through the proactive service.Step 3. Log in to the "Social Services Portal"You can choose a spa resort on the website aleumet.egov.kz.How do I log in? The easiest way is through the eGov Mobile app on your phone (scan the QR code on the website and you're in).Where to look? In your personal account, you'll see the "Spa Treatment" section.Step 4. Choose the best sanatoriumYou'll see a list of sanatoriums in Kazakhstan (Saryagash, Borovoe, Almaty, and others).Check the ratings: Each sanatorium has a star rating and reviews from other people. Read them!Check the dates: Select a convenient month for your trip.Surcharge: If you choose a very expensive luxury sanatorium, the portal will ask you to pay a small extra fee. If you choose a standard sanatorium, everything is free.Step 5. Receive a voucherAs soon as you click "Book," you'll receive an electronic voucher.You don't need to print it. The sanatorium will already have your name in the system.Just bring your ID.Good to know (briefly):1. How many days of vacation? The state pays for 14 days.2. How often? You can go once a year.3. What about accompanying persons? If the voucher is for a child with a disability, the state pays 70% of the accommodation and meals for the accompanying person (mother or father).What should I do if I have trouble using the computer?If you have difficulty using the internet:Ask a relative for help.Go to the nearest Public Service Center—they have self-service corners where consultants will help you press the necessary buttons on the portal.Call the toll-free support line at 1414.Tip: Good sanatoriums book up quickly, especially for the summer. It's best to apply at the beginning of the year or at the beginning of the quarter!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1228704?lang=ru

Today, under the chairmanship of regional Akim Kumar Aksakalov, a meeting of the regional akimat was held, dedicated to the completion of the 2025–2026 academic year, as well as the organization of children's summer recreation, leisure, and employment during the holidays.Organizing summer recreation and employment for schoolchildren is an important task. This year, health improvement, recreation, and labor employment programs will cover about 103 thousand children (98.5%). For these purposes, 457 million tenge has been allocated, which is 1.8 times more compared to 2022."This growth was achieved thanks to the opening of two out-of-town camps, as well as an increase in the coverage of children with summer recreation from 74% to 98.5%. In 55% of school-based camps, free meals will be organized. This summer, 12 out-of-town and 617 school-based camps will operate. First and foremost, it is necessary to ensure full and high-quality recreation for children from socially vulnerable categories," noted Kumar Aksakalov.This year, 300 million tenge has been allocated for the health improvement of children from socially vulnerable categories, as well as gifted children, which is 33.3% more compared to 2022."At my instruction, work is underway to attract investors for the restoration of abandoned camps. This year, in the Mendykarinsky district, the 'Allur' plant will begin the restoration of the former 'Solnechny' camp. Here, the enterprise's employees will be able to relax with their families. In the future, the company plans to open a year-round commercial camp for children. Such work needs to be carried out in all cities and districts," noted the regional akim.All summer recreation facilities must comply with sanitary and fire safety requirements. The programs of out-of-town and school-based camps should include sports, creative, and developmental activities, be meaningful and diverse."We have tested, within the framework of forums and various events, industrial tours to machine-building plants in the city of Kostanay. Currently, the issue of transferring these tours to tour operators is being considered. These tours must be included in the summer vacation plans. In the future, such events will help children with career guidance and choosing a profession. Children's summer recreation should be not only interesting but also safe," noted the head of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1228717?lang=ru

On May 25, Bauyrzhan Shaikenov, Deputy Head of the Ethics Commissioner for the Department of State Revenue in Akmola Oblast, and staff from the Human Resources Department, attended a meeting with graduates of Shokan Ualikhanov Kokshetau University studying on a state grant and introduced them to the civil service selection process.At the event, the graduates were presented with a list of vacant positions and discussed the recruitment plan for future positions.As a result of the event, several university graduates expressed their intention to enter the civil service. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1228731?lang=ru

In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 18 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Regulation of Trade activities", subparagraph 5) of Article 4 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Special Protective, Antidumping and Countervailing Measures in relation to Third Countries" and Decision No. 7 of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission dated January 14, 2025 "On the application of an anti-dumping measure by imposing an anti-dumping duty on cast aluminum wheels originating from Japan, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Turkey and Malaysia and imported into the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union" quantitative restrictions (quotas) on the import of used cast aluminum wheels to the Republic of Kazakhstan were introduced by March 21, 2030. discs originating from Japan, without payment of anti-dumping duties, in the amount of 135 tons annually.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kyzylorda/press/news/details/1228760?lang=ru

From February 1, 2024, to May 1, 2026, 297,895 applications totaling over $53.09 million were processed. Funds weretransferred to authorized operators for subsequent crediting to applicants' bank accounts.Of the total number of completed applications, 187,597 applications, totaling approximately $33.39 million, were for housing improvements, and 110,298 applications, totaling $19.70 million, were for education expenses.As a reminder, recipients of targeted savings (TS) may use the entire amount or a portion of it. Unusedfundsremaininthetargetedsavingsaccount (TSA).The most popular method for improving housing conditions was replenishing housing construction savings for further accumulation (183,436 applications completed, totaling approximately $32.72 million). Funds were also used as down payments for mortgage loans to purchase housing (1,425 applications, totaling $232,770), and for the purpose of acquiring housing through civil law transactions (final settlement), totaling 989 applications, totaling $156,590.The largest amount of funds under the TS for education was allocated to pay for educational services at educational institutions located in the Republic of Kazakhstan, either in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full (for the entire term of study) (101,899 applications, totaling $18.51 million, were completed). The following services were also in high demand: replenishing an educational savings deposit under an educational savings deposit agreement (5,796 applications completed, totaling approximately $801,290), and paying for educational services at foreign educational institutions in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full (for the entire term of study) (2,075 applications completed, totaling $308,590).Detailed informationon TS payments for improving housing conditions and/or paying for education, broken down by authorized operators and regions, is available on the enpf.kz website. As a reminder, Kazakhstani children received a further payment of $130.71 per child based on the results of 2025, $129.38 per child in 2024, and $100.52 per child in 2023.Children under 18 receive annual payments from the National Fund as targeted benefits. According to the law, the amounts accrued to young Kazakhstani children remain part of the National Fund's assets and continue to be invested. Through continued investment, each child's targeted benefit amount increases annually through the investment income received.As a result, the total amount of all accumulated target requirements (including the annually accrued investment income) for a child participating in the program:- three years, amounted to $370.56;- two years, amounted to $263.93;- one year, amounted to $130.71. Parents and other legal representatives can check the participation of a child under 18 in the program using the child's IIN on the website kids.enpf.kz, in their personal account on the eGov.kz e-government portal, as well as in the eGov Mobilemobile apps and those of some second-tier banks.  If information about target benefits accrued to children for the 2025 reporting year is not displayed, you must update your documents in your mobile apps by following this path:in the eGov Mobile app: "Digital Documents" - "Family" - "Update Document List" - "Accruals from the National Fund";in second-tier bank mobile apps, such as Kaspi.kz: "Gosuslugi" - "All Documents" - "Update Document List" - "Accruals from the National Fund."The absence of information on the accrual of target benefits for children who have reached or will reach 18 years of age this year in the legal representative's personal account is due to the fact that target benefits have acquired the status of TS, and therefore access to information about them is provided directly to the TS recipient (a citizen who has reached or will reach 18 years of age in 2026). These individuals must independently obtain information about their TS through their personal account on the UAPF or e-government websites. Upon reaching 18 years of age, they can contact an authorized operator to open a US dollar bank account and submit an online application for TS payment to improve their housing conditions and/or pay for education.Currently, the authorized operators are:Otbasy Bank JSC (for housing and education),Halyk Bank JSC (for education),Bank CenterCredit JSC (for education). Statistics on minor children eligible for targeted loans and adult recipients of the TS, as well as on the use of the TS for housing and/or education, can be found on the enpf.kz website.You can review the program terms, get instructions, and get answers to your questions on the website kids.enpf.kz. You can also view video comments and instructions on the topic on the БЖЗҚЕНПФ YouTube channel:video commentary by the Chairman of the Executive Board of UAPF JSC Zh.B. Kurmanov:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=30CdPWl6dv0         videocommentarybytheManaging Director of UAPF JSC M.T.Sharipov:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APg2vATmMk0video commentary "Question and Answer" on the "National Fund for Children" program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cKr1VCAvUkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrV0y37Gjnk instructions for the "National Fund for Children" website:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgP3dmMwAHchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyC2c-HgqpQinstructions for the implementation of the "National Fund for Children" program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqeT41rWecAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNBSS1VHdWU Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1228767?lang=ru

Employees of the State Enterprise "Taza Munaily" are working on installing new curbs (curbs) on the streets. The appearance of the village is being renewed and decorated. Work for the benefit of the residents will continue in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1228820?lang=ru

On May 15, 2026, a summit of the Organization of Turkic States was held in Turkestan. The leaders of Kazakhstan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of observer countries and the leadership of the amalgamated territorial communities, participated. During the meeting, participants discussed the development of trade and economic cooperation, transport corridors, digitalization, energy, and cultural and humanitarian ties.The summit was chaired by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The central theme of the meeting was "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development."Turkic integration is consistently recognized as a significant factor in expanding economic horizons and unlocking mutual potential.Its dynamics are also indicative: by the end of 2025, mutual trade between the ATC states reached $12.9 billion, demonstrating sustainable growth and increasing economic interconnectedness. The combined population of the ATC member and observer states is approximately 175 million.Astana views the economic dimension as one of the key areas of Turkic integration, consistently advocating for the further elimination of trade and infrastructure barriers, the expansion of non-resource exports, support for small and medium-sized businesses, and the creation of a modern and predictable business environment.During the meeting, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a keynote speech, emphasizing the importance of further strengthening cooperation within the Organization of Turkic States.The head of state noted that the OTG is not a political or military bloc, but a unique platform for developing mutually beneficial partnerships between fraternal countries. He stated that expanding trade and economic cooperation, developing transport and logistics corridors, and deepening cooperation in high technology and digital transformation are currently a priority.The leaders also emphasized the importance of expanding mutual trade, developing the Trans-Caspian route, and joint technology projects. Following the summit, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to deepening integration and coordination in key areas of cooperation.The President emphasized that the organization's sustainable development must be based on practical results and specific joint projects that contribute to the economic growth of member countries and the well-being of their citizens.The heads of state of the Organization of Turkic States laid a time capsule and launched the construction of a new facility – the Center of Turkic Civilization.The center's main idea is to present the Turkic peoples as the creators of a great civilization with a unique place in world history, a profound philosophy, and centuries-old traditions of statehood. The Center will focus on scientific research, systematizing their shared historical heritage, developing cultural tourism, and international cooperation.The architectural design will be imbued with profound symbolism. The complex is planned to reflect key concepts of the Turkic worldview, such as Tengri, Ergenekon, Kokbörі, Zherüyük, the Great Steppe, and the Tree of Life.The presidents of the amalgamated territorial communities (ATCs) were briefed on key initiatives to develop Kazakhstan's digital economy and strengthen technological partnerships in the region. Kazakhstan views AI as a strategic priority, building a fully-fledged ecosystem through the development of infrastructure, human capital, and innovative products.Kazakhstan consistently promotes digital transformation as a priority area for the development of the ATCs, viewing the implementation of advanced technologies as key to creating a new architecture for economic growth. Priority attention is given to artificial intelligence and digital solutions, which act as drivers for increased productivity, industrial modernization, and deeper cooperation between the participating states.Kazakhstan is actively implementing satellite communication technologies from Starlink and OneWeb, and the construction of the Trans-Caspian fiber-optic communication line promises to take the country's transit potential to a new level.Cooperation between the United Territories of Central Asia (UTC) countries is already bearing fruit in the space industry. In partnership with Uzbekistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan is developing a CubeSat scientific satellite, scheduled for launch next year.Artificial intelligence is being actively integrated into public administration. Solutions such as the eGov AI assistant and the AlemGPT platform are making government services more intelligent and proactive.Kazakhstan is also developing a continuous educational chain, from school initiatives and TUMO centers to a specialized AI Research University.The Alem.ai international center, providing a full cycle of support from research to the implementation of finished products, is intended to become a hub for specialists and startups.The presidents were also briefed on the digitalization of the transport and logistics sector. The main goals of implementing artificial intelligence in the industry were identified as simplifying processes, reducing costs, and increasing the transit potential of the region's countries.In conclusion, it was noted that the countries of the United Territories of the Central Asian region unanimously supported Kazakhstan's initiative to establish an Asia-Pacific Digital Solutions Center. Kazakhstan expressed its sincere gratitude to its partners for their support, which contributed to the adoption of a resolution establishing this center in Almaty at the 82nd session of the UN ESCAP in Bangkok.For reference: The Organization of Turkic States is a unique regional organization designed to expand trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian ties among its member countries.Kazakhstan is one of the founders and driving forces of Turkic integration. Our country was at the forefront of the creation of the OTG and consistently promotes the deepening of political dialogue and institutional development within the organization.Kazakhstan has played an important role in the institutional strengthening of the OTG. Thus, the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States, established in 2009, was transformed into the OTG in 2021 as a full-fledged international organization.Currently, the members of the OTG are Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.Following the informal OTG summit in Turkestan, the leaders of the member states signed the Turkestan DeclarationSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-bucharest/press/news/details/1228828?lang=ru

Comprehensive preparations for the 2026 summer tourism season are ongoing in the East Kazakhstan Region. The primary focus is on ensuring visitor safety, improving comfort, and developing modern tourism infrastructure.A total of 23 public recreation areas have been identified across the region, including the coastline of the Bukhtarma Reservoir, the Sibiny Lakes, Lakes Zaisan, Shybyndykol, Dubygaly, Ayyr, as well as the Irtysh River.As part of the seasonal preparations, large-scale improvement and landscaping works are being carried out on beach territories. The planned measures include the installation of rescue stations and observation towers, expansion of parking areas, installation of video surveillance systems, and the arrangement of shower cabins, changing rooms, and sanitary facilities. Sun loungers, canopies, gazebos, and information stands are also being installed.Special attention is being paid to water safety issues. The number of rescue personnel is being increased, and additional measures are being implemented to ensure safe recreation for residents and visitors.Improvement works continue along the coast of the Bukhtarma Reservoir recreational zone. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, the “Samal” and KNM beaches are undergoing modernization with the introduction of modern infrastructure and additional sanitary and hygiene facilities.At the same time, transport and engineering infrastructure are being developed. Access roads to tourism facilities are being repaired, sanitary facilities are being installed, and the quality of mobile communications and internet coverage is being improved.The East Kazakhstan Region continues its efforts to create a comfortable, modern, and safe tourism environment for both residents and guests of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/press/news/details/1228891?lang=ru

       On May 26, 2026, in accordance with the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan and higher educational institutions, and with the aim of high-quality implementation of the mutual cooperation project, a career guidance meeting was organized and held with the participation of students and graduates of M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/gosreestr/press/news/details/1228893?lang=ru

     On May 25, 2026, as part of the implementation of an internal pilot project to develop a mechanism for employing the best graduates of higher educational institutions in the bodies of the Ministry of Finance, in accordance with the assignment of the Ministry of Finance to carry out work on interaction with the university and the territorial subdivisions of the departments of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including jointly with the Department of State Revenues for the Abai Region, the Department of State Treasury for the Abai Region, and the Department of State Property and Privatization for the Abai Region, a career guidance meeting was held with the participation of representatives and graduates of Alikhan Bokeikhan University.      During the meeting, information was presented about the activities of the departments, the procedure for entering the civil service, and career opportunities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/gosreestr/press/news/details/1228906?lang=ru

The Kazakhstan-Latvia Business Forum was attended by representatives of relevant government agencies, development institutions, and the business communities of both countries. They discussed ways to strengthen trade and economic partnerships and implement joint projects in the agro-industrial sector.Deputy Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanyuly emphasized that Latvia is a key and reliable partner of Kazakhstan within the European Union, possessing valuable experience in the food industry, deep processing, veterinary medicine, and the implementation of modern agricultural technologies.He noted the continuing positive momentum in cooperation in the agricultural sector. Trade in agribusiness products between our countries in 2025 amounted to $51.4 million.In his speech, the Deputy Minister paid particular attention to logistical cooperation and the transit of Kazakhstani crop products through the Baltic region.Latvia’s ports remain a vital transport corridor for Kazakhstan. Last year, the total volume of cargo transported through Latvia’s ports amounted to 750,000 tons. Since the beginning of 2026, 250,000 tons have been exported.Kazakhstan presented to its Latvian partners the opportunities for a large-scale modernization of its domestic agro-industrial complex, including the development of value-added processing and digitalization. Investors from Latvia were briefed on a range of government support measures, including investment subsidies, preferential financing, infrastructure, and incentives for the localization of export-oriented production.The most promising areas for establishing joint ventures were identified as dairy and livestock farming, food production, the fishing industry, food storage and transportation, the development of logistics hubs, the introduction of innovative technologies, and the advancement of agricultural science.Latvia’s experience in the field of veterinary safety and the training of qualified personnel for the agricultural sector is of particular interest.Speakers at the forum included Janis Irbe, Parliamentary Secretary of the Latvian Ministry of Climate and Energy; Dace Rutka, Latvian Ambassador to Kazakhstan; and Roman Abenov, Co-Chair of the Latvia-Kazakhstan Business Council.The forum concluded with a series of direct B2B meetings between Kazakhstani and Latvian entrepreneurs, during which the parties discussed specific commercial contracts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riga/press/news/details/1228911?lang=ru

Eid al-Adha is a great holiday that calls humanity to goodness, mercy, and compassion, glorifying spiritual values. During these days, the noble traditions of our people, based on unity and solidarity, are widely promoted, and such kind qualities as mercy, helping those in need, respect for elders, and care for the younger ones are vividly manifested.The main wealth of our independent country is stability in society, harmony, and mutual understanding among peoples and nationalities. Today, peace and harmony in our country are a common achievement and an invaluable treasure of all citizens. Thanks to this blessed unity, our state is developing, and the well-being of our people is growing.May the sacred holiday of Eid al-Adha further strengthen unity within the country and bring joy and prosperity to every family. May the unity of our people be strong, and may peaceful life and stability always reign in our country. May our youth grow up patriotic and pious, continuing the moral path of the older generation.On this sacred holiday, I wish every family good health, prosperity, abundance, and joy. May your intentions be accepted, may your tables be full of goodness, and your homes be filled with happiness and peace!Happy Eid al-Adha!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1228954?lang=ru

Ерлан Сагнаев встретился с бизнес-сообществом Карагандинской области. В открытом диалоге приняли участие более 150 представителей бизнеса, отраслевых ассоциаций, НПП «Атамекен» и государственных органов.В фокусе внимания участников оказались вопросы, которые ежедневно волнуют бизнес: совершенствование налогового администрирования, доступность госзакупок, развитие транспортной логистики, поддержка АПК и строительного сектора.«Малый и средний бизнес играет ключевую роль в экономике Карагандинской области - обеспечивает стабильную занятость и формирует значительную часть доходов региона. Наша задача как министерства - создать максимально комфортные условия для ведения дела, повысить эффективность мер государственной поддержки и обеспечить их стопроцентную доступность», - подчеркнул Ерлан Сагнаев, открывая встречу.Карагандинский регион демонстрирует уверенную динамику развития предпринимательства. На сегодняшний день здесь действует порядка 94,4 тыс. субъектов МСП, обеспечивающих работой 246,4 тыс. человек (почти половину экономически активного населения).По итогам 2025 года доля МСП в валовом региональном продукте выросла до 23,2%, а объем произведенной ими продукции достиг 4,9 трлн тенге (по сравнению с 3,6 трлн тенге в 2024 году). Налоговые поступления от сектора МСП увеличились на 11,3%, составив 409,5 млрд тенге.Как сообщил заместитель акима Карагандинской области Ермек Алпысов, одним из ключевых стимулов для регистрации нового бизнеса и качественного роста числа предпринимателей стало применение специального налогового режима розничного налога. Благодаря этому число его плательщиков в регионе выросло со 139 до 4,1 тыс. - то есть почти в 29 раз.В 2026 году на финансовую и нефинансовую поддержку предпринимательства в Карагандинской области выделено 14,2 млрд тенге (11,6 млрд - из республиканского и 2,6 млрд - из местного бюджета). Выделенные средства уже активно работают: финансируются десятки крупных проектов, одобрены займы по программам «Өрлеу», «Кәсіпкер» и «Ауыл аманаты».Параллельно министерство масштабирует переход к проактивной сервисной модели взаимодействия. Вице-министр рассказал о внедрении новых стандартов обслуживания, отметив, что на базе региональных филиалов Фонда «Даму» уже запущены Единые фронт-офисы по всем программам Холдинга «Байтерек». Для предпринимателей из отдаленных районов запускаются мобильные фронт-офисы (специальные передвижные комплексы).Для бизнеса, столкнувшегося с операционными или финансовыми трудностями, создаются специализированные «реабилитационные центры» для комплексного сопровождения и восстановления стабильности предприятий.Формат встречи позволил участникам обсудить вопросы, требующие системных решений, включая усиление мер защиты отечественных товаропроизводителей (ОТП) и расширение их доступа к мерам государственной поддержки.Ерлан Сагнаев выразил готовность детально проанализировать практику применения инструментов поддержки на примере Карагандинской области. По итогам обсуждения вице-министр поручил сформировать реестр предложений от всех участников встречи - как от тех, кто уже использует господдержку, так и от тех, кто только планирует подать заявку, чтобы выявить и устранить возможные административные барьеры.В рамках рабочей поездки Ерлан Сагнаев посетил ряд региональных предприятий. Особое внимание было уделено ТОО «WEC Trade» - отечественному производителю экологичной бытовой химии. Основанная в 2016 году компания сегодня выпускает более 30 видов безопасной продукции, обеспечивая рабочими местами 40 специалистов и поставляя товары не только по всему Казахстану, но и на экспорт в Россию и Узбекистан.Производственные мощности предприятия позволяют уверенно обеспечивать внутренний рынок. На сегодняшний день бренд активно и успешно развивает каналы продаж через онлайн-магазины и крупнейшие маркетплейсы. При этом компания стремится расширить географию своего присутствия и войти на полки крупных торговых сетей страны, предлагая отечественным потребителям качественный продукт по доступной цене, который по своим характеристикам полностью соответствует лучшим мировым стандартам.Также вице-министр ознакомился с деятельностью интеграционного центра ОО «АСЕТ inclusive» на базе ИП Бекбаева и посетил инновационную компанию TEEZ - одного из технологических лидеров региона в сфере электронной коммерции и логистической инфраструктуры.«Сегодняшняя встреча дала отличную возможность открыто обсудить перспективные направления нашей дальнейшей работы. Все озвученные инициативы бизнеса и предложения по совершенствованию мер поддержки будут детально изучены для выработки конкретных системных решений», - подвел итоги поездки Ерлан Сагнаев.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1228987?lang=ru

Today, a large-scale environmental campaign "Möldir Bulaq" was held in the format of the eco-quest "Clean Games". The initiative united residents of the region around an important goal – preserving the cleanliness of water bodies and fostering an environmental culture through practical actions.The main venue for the campaign in Kostanay was the coastal area of the beach on the Tobyl city side near "Aq Shanyraq". In the districts and cities of the region, events took place at water bodies determined jointly with the organizers.The organizers of the environmental campaign were the Public Development Department of the Kostanay Region Akimat, the Public Foundation "Environmental Club 'Neco'", and the youth resource centers of the region.A distinctive feature of the event was the "Clean Games" format – an environmental competition where teams not only cleaned the area of litter but also sorted waste, earning points for collected recyclables. This approach helped not only to clean polluted areas but also to popularize the culture of separate waste collection.Teams of 5 to 10 people were invited to participate. The campaign involved schoolchildren, students, volunteers, youth organizations, representatives of government institutions, as well as concerned residents of the region. Each team independently chose a name and a captain.During the competitive part, participants collected litter, sorted it into categories, and delivered bags to special collection points. One hour was allotted to complete the tasks.The collected waste was divided into several categories: plastic, glass, metal, as well as mixed and non-recyclable waste. A separate scoring system was provided for each type of litter. Teams received the highest number of points for collecting plastic, highlighting the importance of recycling this type of waste for the environment.The "Möldir Bulaq" environmental campaign became another important step towards fostering a responsible attitude towards nature and preserving the cleanliness of the native land for future generations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1228590?lang=ru

Issues of forming legal culture, civic responsibility, and educating the younger generation based on national values continue to be at the center of attention for Kazakhstan's pedagogical community.One of the large-scale events in this direction is the republican online seminar-training "Constitution: Human Capital. Adal Azamat," organized by the National Center for Professional Development "Orleu" of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The large-scale event brought together over 6 thousand educators from all regions of the country. During the plenary session, Deputy Chairman of the Committee of Secondary Education of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhomart Karambayev, delivered a welcoming speech and a report, outlining key tasks for integrating constitutional principles into the educational process.The substantive part of the program was presented by the director of the "Orleu" branch in Shymkent, Meruert Medetbekova. Her speech revealed the interconnection between the values of the country's fundamental law — the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan — and the content of the unified educational program "Adal Azamat."In modern conditions, the education system serves as a key tool for forming a new model of citizen possessing a high level of legal culture, patriotism, and developed critical thinking.The practical part of the seminar was conducted in the format of workshops at the "Orleu" branches across all regions of the country. Participants included heads of educational organizations, teachers, and methodologists. During the sessions, effective mechanisms for integrating constitutional values into the content of lessons and educational activities were presented.The pedagogical community of Kazakhstan faces a strategic task — instilling in students such qualities as honesty, responsibility, patriotism, and diligence. Work in this direction will be consistently continued in the regional branches of the National Center "Orleu."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1228477?lang=ru

Bangkok, May 25, 2026 – The Kazakhstan-Thailand Business Forum, attended by official and business representatives of the two countries, was held at the headquarters of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. The event was attended by Deputy Akim of Almaty Region Bakyt nur Bakytuly, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Thailand Margulan Baimukhan, representatives of JSC “QazTrade” Trade Policy Development Center, government agencies, business associations, and the business communities of Kazakhstan and Thailand.During the forum, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as opportunities to expand collaboration in the areas of the agro-industrial complex, food industry, transport and logistics, digital technologies, e-commerce, tourism, and sustainable development.Special attention was paid to leveraging Kazakhstan’s potential as a key transport and logistics hub between Central Asia, China, the Caucasus and Europe, as well as to the prospects for promoting Kazakh products in the markets of Thailand and other ASEAN countries.Welcoming remarks on behalf of Kazakhstan were delivered by Deputy Akim of Almaty Region Bakytnur Bakytuly and Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Thailand Margulan Baimukhan. The Thai side was represented by Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Dr. Poj Aramwattananont, Ambassador of Thailand to Kazakhstan Piyapin Niyomrerks, as well as representatives of the Kingdom’s business community.As part of the forum, the Kazakh side presented the country’s investment and economic potential, government support measures for investors, as well as the opportunities offered by the Astana International Financial Centre, Astana Hub and Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics infrastructure. Thai businesses showed significant interest in cooperation prospects in the areas of food security, agricultural processing, tourism, renewable energy, digitalization, and the development of modern production chains.A practical outcome of the forum was the signing of a number of bilateral documents, including memoranda of cooperation between the Akimat of Almaty Region and Thai tourism associations, as well as several commercial agreements between business entities of the two countries. The signed documents are aimed at developing direct ties between business communities, attracting Thai tourists to the Republic of Kazakhstan, exchanging trade, economic and investment information, supporting specialized companies, and promoting joint initiatives.The forum also featured thematic presentations by Thai business representatives, covering issues related to export-import operations, certification, logistics, and the development of distribution channels. Following the event, bilateral B2B meetings were held between representatives of companies and business associations from the two countries.Forum participants confirmed their mutual interest in further expanding trade and economic cooperation, intensifying direct contacts between business communities, and implementing joint investment projects aimed at bringing Kazakhstan-Thailand cooperation to a new level.For reference: According to the results of 2025, bilateral trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Thailand amounted to 255.1 million US dollars, an increase of 8% compared with the previous period. Kazakhstan maintains its status as Thailand’s key trading partner in Central Asia, accounting for more than 70% of Thailand’s trade with the countries of the region. Kazakhstan’s exports mainly consist of oil and petroleum products, metals, chemical products, and agricultural raw materials, while imports from Thailand include food products, automotive industry products, chemical and electronic industry products, as well as consumer goods.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-thailand/press/news/details/1228479?lang=ru

Bangkok, 22 May 2026 — H.E. Ambassador Margulan Baimukhan, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), met with H.E. Professor Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP, at the Commission’s headquarters in Bangkok.During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of decisions adopted at the 82nd session of the Commission, held from 20 to 24 April 2026. A key focus of the meeting was the coordination of timelines and stages for the implementation of the resolution establishing the UN ESCAP Digital Solutions Centre for Sustainable Development in Almaty. The decision to establish this new United Nations institution was adopted by consensus by 52 member States of the Organization during the 82nd session of the Commission. The meeting also addressed Kazakhstan’s activities as a member of the Governing Council of the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology of ESCAP (APCTT) for 2026–2027, including the development of regional approaches to technology transfer and efforts to help reduce the technology gap in the AsiaPacific region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-thailand/press/news/details/1228503?lang=ru

  What is the purpose of revising and adopting new minimum adequacy thresholds?The purpose of the revised MAT calculation methodology is to increase the requirements for the minimum amount of pension savings necessary to ensure the adequacy of future funded pensions and to gradually increase the income replacement ratio of contributors through pension benefits at retirement age, taking into account minimum international standards. As a reminder, according to the minimum requirements of the International Labor Organization (ILO), the income replacement ratio (IRR) must be at least 40%.It is expected that the MAT calculation under the new methodology will be more closely aligned with real conditions and target parameters of pension provision and will reduce the risk of an individual having insufficient savings by the time of retirement. How will the minimum adequacy thresholds be determined? What factors will be taken into account?According to the amendments, MAT amounts will be determined based on target indicators for future pension payments and calculated for each contributor's age using a standard formula for calculating the present value of monthly payments.This formula takes into account long-term demographic (national demographic tables) and financial (interest rates and indexation of payments) factors to ensure stability and predictability of future benefit amounts for citizens. The application of the present value formula for benefits is based on international practice for calculating the savings required for target payments, and the calculation results are expected to be less susceptible to change during ongoing revisions of the macroeconomic forecast.Minimum pension benefit requirements are based on socioeconomic indicators: the minimum old-age pension and the minimum wage, determined annually by the law on the national budget.It should be noted that when considering the possibility of withdrawing funds (for housing and medical treatment), an assessment will be made of whether the pension account has sufficient funds to cover future pension benefits. How will the adopted changes affect future pension benefits? According to the current Methodology for Determining the MAT, if pension savings are withdrawn above the threshold, the contributor will expect to receive payments of approximately 50,000 tenge upon retirement, which corresponds only to the current subsistence minimum (SM). The current Methodology assumes that after withdrawing their savings to the threshold, the contributor will continue to regularly pay compulsory pension contributions (CPC) until reaching retirement age. However, in reality, if new contributions are paid irregularly or are not made at all, the current MAT levels will not provide the expected minimum payments. Therefore, the contributor's future benefit will be lower than the SM. Furthermore, even if contributions are paid regularly and minimum savings are maintained at the current MAT level, upon reaching retirement age, the funded pension of 50,000 tenge will provide less than 15% of the current median salary.For reference: Median wage is one of the criteria used to analyze a country's income, allowing for salary calculations for the entire country as well as for individual regions and localities. Median wage is an indicator that divides all salaries into two equal parts: half of the workers earn more than the median, and the other half earn less. It provides a more accurate picture of income. However, it should be kept in mind that it can change due to various factors, such as economic growth, inflation, labor market conditions, and political decisions.According to the adopted Methodology for determining the MAT, if pension savings are withdrawn above the threshold, the contributor will receive benefits upon retirement with a minimum amount approaching 40% of the median salary. Moreover, under the adopted Methodology, the thresholds will no longer depend on future contributions or on annual projected changes in many macroeconomic indicators. MAT values ​​will be determined based on long-term factors, including demographic tables of Kazakhstan's population, regularly updated by the United Nations (UN), taking into account national statistics. Accordingly, future pension amounts will be predictable for citizens and will gradually approach the target indicators of OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries.According to the changes, the thresholds will depend on the contributor's age. The older the contributor and the closer they are to retirement age, the higher the requirements for the future pension payment, so that upon reaching retirement age, citizens can receive an income close to international standards.Thus, the new model makes the MAT calculation closer to real conditions and target parameters of pension provision and reduces the risk that a citizen will have insufficient savings by the time of retirement. How will the changes affect the ability to use pension savings for housing and medical treatment? Will access to withdrawals become more limited? Given the increase in MAT amounts, the amount of savings available for withdrawal may decrease, as the minimum amount required to remain in a pension account increases.At the same time:Current mechanisms for using pension savings for housing improvements and medical treatment remain in place;Only savings exceeding the MAT are available for withdrawal;MAT restrictions are intended to ensure sufficient levels of pension savings and benefits in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1228769?lang=ru

The official website of the Astana AI Film Festival aaiff.ai has opened submissions for creators from around the world to participate in the international AI film competition. The project concept, competition format, and launch details were presented by the organizers during a press conference in Astana.According to festival organizer Almas Zhali, the competition program will feature two sections: the main competition centered around this season’s theme “The Future Worth Living In” and an open section featuring five award categories recognizing best directing, visual language, story, concept, and character.A key requirement of the competition is that submitted films must be created using full AI technologies, where artificial intelligence serves as the core production method rather than merely a post-production enhancement tool.“The festival will take place in Astana from September 28 to October 1, 2026, as part of Astana AI Week — a week dedicated to artificial intelligence. This connects AAIFF with the country’s крупнейшие technological events and strengthens the festival’s international positioning,” said Almas Zhali.Participation in the competition is free of charge and open to everyone— both teams and individual creators — with no age or professional qualification restrictions. To participate, applicants must create an AI-generated short film of up to 10 minutes and upload it to the festival platform along with a project description.“Applications are submitted through the festival website. Participants may either upload their work to YouTube and provide the link, or upload it to a cloud service and submit the corresponding link. All submissions are registered and managed by the organizers within a unified database, meaning creators do not need to manually track their application status,” said project co-author Aizatulla Khussein.For videos uploaded to YouTube, the description must include the phrase “Special for Astana AI Film Festival,” the creator’s full name, and the hashtag #SpecialForAAIFF.Following the selection process, the AAIFF team and international experts will shortlist 25 projects: 10 films in the main competition and 15 in the open section. The finalists will then be evaluated by an international jury composed of representatives from the film industry, AI community, and creative tech sector.Submissions will remain open until August 15, 2026. The finalists will be announced in September, while screenings and the awards ceremony will take place in Astana during Astana AI Week.Astana AI Film Festival is an international festival dedicated to films created using artificial intelligence technologies. The platform will bring together filmmakers, digital creators, technology companies, experts, and investors. The festival’s total prize fund amounts to USD 1 million.The festival program will also include screenings, an AI content conference, panel discussions, and pitching sessions for creators and producers. Organizers plan to hold the festival annually, developing it into a sustainable international platform for AI cinema and emerging forms of digital creativity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-seoul/press/news/details/1229303?lang=ru

In January 2025, a new Law "On Public Procurement" was enacted in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It aims to improve the quality of purchased goods, works, and services, simplify procurement procedures, and further digitalize the industry.One of the key innovations was the creation of the Unified Procurement Platform-an information system of the authorized body in the field of public procurement, providing a single point of access to electronic services for public procurement and procurement carried out in accordance with the Law"On Procurement of Certain Entities in the Quasi-Public Sector".In implementation of the Law "On Public Procurement", a Unified Procurement Platform has been launched, integrated with the government procurement web portal, as well as the platforms of quasi-public sector entities and JSC Samruk-Kazyna(goszakup.gov.kz, mitwork.kz, zakup.sk.kz).To analyze and consolidate information on regulated procurement, in 2025,work was completed to integrate procedures for state educational procurement services and student meal procurement (goszakup.gov.kz), the portalfor procurement of medicines, medical products, and services (fms.ecc.kz),the web portal for procurement for medical organizations (med.ecc.kz), and the procurement platforms of natural monopoly entities (eurasiantech-tender.kz, caspytender.kz, zakup-besk.kz, etbemp.kz, ets-tender.kz, sic.kz, mp.kz, e-port.kz).Thus, as of April 28, 2026, 46,793 users were registered on the Unified Procurement Platform.This year, measures are planned to expand the functionality of the Unified Procurement Platform, including integration with the subsoil user procurement platform (tizilim.gov.kz).These measures are aimed at simplifying the user experience by providing unified access to all regulated procurement processes through a single-window system.Overall, the launch of the Unified Procurement Platform is an important stepin the digital transformation of Kazakhstan's procurement system. The new model promotes greater transparency of procedures, fosters competition, and createsa modern, open, and efficient environment for all participants in the procurement process.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-goszakup/press/news/details/1228448?lang=ru