Hong Kong, November 16, 2025 – One of Asia’s most vibrant cultural events, the “Asia+ International Festival”, was held in Hong Kong, bringing together dozens of countries to showcase their cultural heritage. The Republic of Kazakhstan was represented by Kazakh students studying in Hong Kong and the Consulate General of Kazakhstan in the Hong Kong SAR.As part of the festival, the Consulate General presented Kazakhstan’s rich nomadic heritage, artistic traditions and modern cultural achievements. Of particular interest to the audience were the live performances of Kazakh dombyra players and dancers, as well as the colorful national booth where visitors could explore Kazakhstan’s nature, cuisine, and tourism potential through visual materials.Kazakhstan’s participation received wide acclaim from both local and international festival attendees, who noted the uniqueness of the traditions presented and the high quality of the performances. The event served as an important opportunity to build new cultural ties and raise Kazakhstan’s visibility in the Asian region.The “Asia+ Festival”, organized by the Culture Department of the HKSAR Government, attracted over 30,000 visitors and representatives from 30 Asian countries, becoming a vibrant platform for showcasing the region’s cultural diversity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hongkong/press/news/details/1106294?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenues in Akmola region held a meeting with participants in foreign economic activity, customs representatives and owners of temporary storage places.During the event, issues related to the test launch of the modified module "Declarations for Goods" in the Keden information system with the recording of identified comments and suggestions, the correctness of filling out the document for storing goods and reconciling vehicles, trailers at TSW, sending reports to state revenue bodies and other issues were discussed.During the event, work was demonstrated in the Keden information system and answers were given to questions of interest to the meeting participants.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1106299?lang=kk

On the eve of the professional holiday and National Currency Day, a ceremony was held in the regional center, where First Deputy Akim of the Region Kanat Esbolatov congratulated industry workers and presented them with departmental awards and certificates of honor.Bibigul Uzakova and Yerlan Shatanov were awarded the "Best Employee in the Financial Sector" award. Six employees received letters of appreciation from the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Certificates of honor from the regional akim were presented to the same number of specialists who demonstrated outstanding results throughout the year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl-karzhy/press/news/details/1106243?lang=kk

At the Second Agricultural Workers Forum, our fellow countryman, Bauyrzhan Akhmadievich Rapekov, head of the Akhmadiuly farm in the Samar district, was awarded the Order of Enbek Danqy (Grandfather of the Nation), 3rd Class, for his significant contribution to the development of the country's agro-industrial complex. The award was presented to him by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Bauyrzhan Akhmadievich has been working in agriculture for 33 years, successfully developing both crop production and livestock farming. He has made a significant contribution to strengthening the farm's material and technical base and infrastructure, actively supporting the socioeconomic development of the district.In addition to his professional activities, Bauyrzhan Akhmadievich traditionally supports athletes and shares his experience with young professionals, nurturing a new generation of professionals.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar/press/news/details/1106249?lang=kk

As part of the implementation of the "Law and Order" ideology, on November 14 of this year, the Department of Regulation and Control over the activities of bailiffs conducted explanatory work among the population about the possibilities of submitting appeals through the AdiletGov mobile application.Thanks to the app "Adilet.gov "a citizen does not need to independently send appeals to E-Otinish on the actions or inaction of a private bailiff, or wait in weekly queues for a response from the chamber or the prosecutor's office.All processes are automated: the appeal is immediately recorded in the system, if necessary, sent to the regional Chamber of Civil Protection, and in the absence of a response, it is automatically transmitted to the Department of Justice.Thus, each applicant receives fast and transparent control over the activities of the CSI without unnecessary bureaucratic difficulties. Press ServiceDepartment of JusticeKostanay region  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-kst/press/news/details/1106234?lang=kk

Today, a delegation led by Uzakbai Karabalin, Chairman of the Council of the Republican Public Association “Veterans of the Oil and Gas Industry,” visited the sacred land of Karmakshy and paid tribute to the spirit of Korkyt Ata at the Korkyt Ata Memorial Complex.The honored guests were welcomed by the Acting Akim of the district, Shyngys Sydykov, who accompanied them on a tour of the historical and cultural site.The visit was organized within the framework of the national scientific-practical conference titled “Shakhmardan Yesenov and His Role in the Development of Kazakhstan’s Science and Oil and Gas Industry.”The sacred Korkyt Ata Complex has become an important center of national spirituality and tourism, annually receiving numerous visitors from across the country and abroad. The memorial complex continues to give new momentum to the cultural and spiritual tourism of our district.At the end of the meeting, Uzakbai Karabalin emphasized that the sacred land of Korkyt Ata symbolizes the unity of the people and expressed gratitude to the residents of the district for their hospitality.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1106206?lang=kk

Today, a regular meeting of the Commission on Juvenile Affairs and the Protection of Minors’ Rights was held in the conference hall of the district akimat under the chairmanship of the Deputy Akim of the district, Dias Moldabayev.The meeting was attended by representatives of law enforcement agencies, the Baikonur City Prosecutor’s Office, heads of departments, akims of rural districts, chairpersons of veterans’ and women’s councils, as well as heads of the district education department and educational institutions.Four issues were discussed on the agenda. On the first issue, Parida Sarybayeva, Deputy Chief Physician of the District Hospital for Mother and Child Health, delivered a comprehensive report on the prevention of alcohol, drug, and substance abuse among minors. The head of the district education department, Berik Zhanibekov, also highlighted the social situation of orphans and children deprived of parental care.Protecting children from harmful information in the online space is one of today’s pressing topics. In this regard, Dosbol Duysenbekov, a chief specialist of the District Department of Public Development, presented an analysis and reported on the awareness-raising activities and measures aimed at preventing internet fraud.During the meeting, Dias Moldabayev assigned specific tasks to the responsible institutions based on the proposals and issues raised. The implementation of the tasks will be monitored, and appropriate deadlines have been set.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1106207?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 88 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, persons engaged in certain types of activities (hereinafter referred to as ATS), the list of which is established by this paragraph, are subject to mandatory registration as taxpayers.According to paragraph 6 of Article 88 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the tax authority registers the taxpayer as carrying out certain types of activities within three working days.:from the date of notification submission;from the date of receipt of information from the state electronic register of permits and notifications on the types of activities subject to licensing.Notifications about the beginning or termination of activities as a taxpayer engaged in ATS are submitted via the website https://www.elicense.kz .According to Appendix 1 to the Order of the Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 6, 2015 No. 4 "On approval of notification forms and Rules for receiving notifications by State bodies, as well as on the identification of state bodies receiving notifications", the notification is sent in electronic or paper form.Previously, the INIS information system of the Republic of Kazakhstan lacked full integration with the system "elicense.kz ". Currently, the ISNA information system has implemented integration with "elicense.kz", which provides automated data exchange between systems. This functionality was introduced in April of this year, including using the address register code.(For reference: as of September 1, 2024, 3,495 taxpayers were registered under the Department of Fuel and Lubricants, as of September 1, 2025 – 4,816 taxpayers, an increase of 1,321.) For reference information:If the registration code of the address (hereinafter referred to as the RKA) is missing in the IP AR directory, the applicant – owner of the property should contact the departments of architecture and urban planning to assign the address code of the property or submit an application to the electronic government portal at the link https://egov.kz/cms/ru/services/buy_sale/passP2203_mps .In addition, on the e-government portal, the applicant can follow the link https://egov.kz/cms/ru/services/pass668_mir a certificate of clarification (assignment/cancellation) of the real estate address is available.Assignment/cancellation of the address of real estate objects | Electronic Government of the Republic of KazakhstanAssignment/cancellation of the address of real estate objectsAssignment/cancellation of the address of real estate objects | Electronic Government of the Republic of KazakhstanAssignment/cancellation of the address of real estate objects(unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1106209?lang=kk

At the Main Command of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, diagnostic testing of servicemen using the Qaztest system was organized as part of the implementation of the Language Policy Concept for 2023–2029.The main purpose of the testing is to determine the level of proficiency in the state language among the personnel and to strengthen systematic efforts aimed at developing language skills. This, in turn, helps improve the quality of professional communication and expands the use of the state language in official documentation and daily service activities.The testing, held in the format of an informational session, covered about fifty officers and contract servicemen of the Main Command.Language proficiency was assessed in three areas: listening, vocabulary and grammar, and reading. The test included 150 tasks, the results of which will help determine each participant’s level of state language proficiency.For reference, Qaztest is a national system for assessing proficiency in the state language. Its results are widely used in government bodies and military structures for professional development and enhancing language training.It should be noted that the implementation of language policy in the National Guard holds a special place in the system of personnel development and training.Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1106216?lang=kk

Телеграмм КС - https://t.me/consot_kz   Сотрудники Аппарата Конституционного Суда Казахстана посетили библиотеку Конституционного Суда Республики Корея – единственную в стране библиотеку, специализирующуюся на публичном праве. Она включает в себя юридическую и общую библиотеки.В юридической библиотеке хранятся правовые материалы из разных стран, предназначенные для эффективной поддержки конституционного судопроизводства и исследовательской деятельности.Общая библиотека оснащена материалами по различным предметным областям, таким как гуманитарные и социальные науки, культура. Она находится в свободном доступе для широкой публики.Библиотечный фонд насчитывает свыше 200 тыс. материалов.Библиотека открыта для посетителей и оснащена необходимыми удобствами для людей с ограниченными возможностями.В настоящее время ведется оцифровка книжных материалов, а в перспективе планируется внедрение технологий искусственного интеллекта на сайте библиотеки для автоматического перевода страниц на разные языки.В Конституционном Суде Казахстана также функционирует собственная библиотека, библиотечный фонд которой за неполные три года пополнился порядка двумя тысячами материалов, включая сборники решений и вестники органа конституционного контроля, научную литературу по конституционному праву, сборники произведений казахских великих мыслителей и писателей, а также отечественные и зарубежные периодические издания.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ksrk/press/news/details/1106201?lang=kk

On 13.11.2025, Suleimenova R.K., the Chief Specialist of the Department of Regulation and Control of the Activities of Court Executives of the Department of Justice of the North-Kazakhstan Region. A lecture was held for specialists of the Regional Chamber of Private Judicial Executors of the North Kazakhstan region on the topic: "Anti-corruption and prevention".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-sko/press/news/details/1106173?lang=kk

Corruption is one of the most serious threats to the development of society. It undermines citizens' trust in the State, destroys the legal system and moral norms, and has a devastating impact on the economy and social development. The fight against corruption is becoming an integral part of the efforts of many countries seeking to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for their citizens.Corruption covers various spheres of society, ranging from small everyday manifestations, such as bribes and bribery, to large corruption schemes in public institutions and business. This threatens the normal functioning of the economy and social justice. In conditions of corruption, resources are not used efficiently, which leads to inequality and poverty.Corruption destroys citizens' trust in the Government and institutions of power. When people see that money and power are being used for personal gain, they lose faith in the fairness and honesty of the system. This can lead to political instability and even social conflicts.Corruption has a serious impact on the economy. It hinders the development of entrepreneurship, scares away investors and reduces the competitiveness of the country. When corruption flourishes, resources are directed not to those projects that could contribute to the growth of the economy, but to satisfy the interests of corrupt officials and entrepreneurs.Corruption undermines the legal system, as it allows corrupt officials and businessmen to avoid punishment for their actions. This leads to impunity and strengthens the culture of irresponsibility, which further increases corruption.The fight against corruption is the most important condition for ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future of our country. Corruption threatens the rule of law, the economy and society as a whole. Therefore, every citizen should actively participate in this struggle to ensure a fair and just future for all. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1106174?lang=kk

In the second decade of January 2026 it is planned to launch a new module “Statement on release of goods before filing a declaration” (STD).What will change?🔹 Paper-based processes will be digitized🔹 Automatic queries and responses between Customs and declarants🔹 Auto-calculation of the timeframe for declaration submission after the FTZ🔹 Ability to upload large lists of goods via “Import File”Online testing of the FTZ module will start on November 17, 2025.Everyone can join.📌 On the test portal are available:- testing schedule- video lessons- user manual- contacts👉 test-keden.kgd.gov.kzKGD MF RK invites FEA participants to actively join the testing!  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1106158?lang=kk

On November 15, an educational hour on the theme “National tenge-pride of the nation" was held in the bastau rural library with students of the Abai secondary school in honor of the national currency day. During the educational hour, the librarian introduced the history of tenge and asked students questions and gave answers.A booth was set up in the kitarkhana and students made a review related to the stent.The purpose of the educational hour: to popularize the importance of our native tenge, to make it clear to the younger generation that the tenge as a national symbol represents the sovereignty and identity of the country, and to introduce students to the history of the national currency, to develop a sense of patriotism and respect for the economic independence of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-bastaushy/press/news/details/1106154?lang=kk

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Congratulations to the dancers from Kazakhstan on winning bronze medals at the Macedonia Open 2025 International Sports Dance Competition in Skopje!In an intense competition involving 20 pairs of professionals from around the world, the duo of Ayan Zhumatayev and Emiliya Dzhelebova demonstrated the highest level and received high marks from the judging panel.The performance of our athletes aroused great support. Among the honored guests who personally attended the competition and warmly welcomed the dancers were Kazakh Ambassador to North Macedonia Satybaldy Burshakov, Embassy staff, as well as compatriots living in Skopje.At the end of the tournament, the participants and guests took memorable photos.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-skopje/press/news/details/1106122?lang=kk

Speaking at the second forum of agricultural workers on November 14 this year, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that agriculture is always at the center of the state's attention. He noted that he attaches special importance to the dynamic development of this industry.The President of the country congratulated all agricultural workers on their professional holiday, stressing that this is a day when real people of labor are honored.For my part, I sincerely congratulate everyone on their professional holiday!Your work is the foundation of the country's food security and an important contribution to the development of the region's economy. Thanks to your dedication, the agro-industrial complex is steadily developing, and the region's products are in demand not only within the region, but also beyond its borders.Despite the difficult weather conditions, a decent harvest of cereals, oilseeds, potatoes and vegetables has been harvested. The gross grain harvest reached 7 million tons, which is the best result in the last decade. Animal husbandry is developing: the number of livestock and poultry is increasing, the production of meat, milk and eggs is growing.New investment projects are being implemented in the region, farms are being modernized, dairy farms are being built and developed, and processing facilities are being expanded. These initiatives create jobs and contribute to the growth of the agricultural sector.I would like to thank all field and farm workers, specialists and farm managers, scientists and food industry workers for their hard work, professionalism and loyalty to their native land.I wish you health, well-being, energy and confidence in the future. May your work bring joy, prosperity and prosperity to the villages of the region!Happy holidays!Akim of Kostanay region  K. AksakalovSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1106098?lang=kk

14–15 November 2025, during the state visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Tokayev to the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Programme of Cooperation for 2026–2027 was signed with the aim of strengthening collaboration between the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan.The Programme provides for interaction in the field of intellectual property, research and exchange of experience in the digitalization of forensic expertise, as well as issues related to the digitalization of notarial services and other areas.The signing of this bilateral document will become an important step in further strengthening the foundations of cooperation previously established and will contribute to expanding partnership between the two institutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1106092?lang=kk

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On November 14, 2025, bilateral meetings were held in Tashkent between Zhandos Duisembiev, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee, and the heads of Uzbekistan's customs and tax authorities.The main topic of the talks with Akmalkhuja Mavlonov, Chairman of the Customs Committee under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, was improving the efficiency of border checkpoints.Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agreed to expedite «single-window» clearance and implement digital technologies that will: speed up vehicle clearance, reduce border waiting times, increase the transparency of all operations at checkpoints. Direct integration of the information systems of the customs authorities of the two countries will eliminate unnecessary intermediary services and, accordingly, reduce business costs, where the transferred data will be used in customs clearance and converted into transit declarations, eliminating unnecessary paperwork.The parties also agreed to modernize key transport routes. Developing these corridors will make transportation predictable and transparent, increase cargo turnover, and expand opportunities for investment and joint projects.This will strengthen economic ties and enhance the region's importance as a transit hub.Following the meeting, two important agreements were signed that will make life easier for citizens and businesses. Agreement on the exchange of information on individuals' vehicles. This document will expedite border crossings for citizens, reduce bureaucratic procedures, and ensure the prompt exchange of data between the two countries. Citizens will be able to undergo border control more quickly and conveniently.Agreement on simplifying procedures for the movement of goods and vehicles. This agreement aims to automate key processes, expedite cargo clearance, and increase the transit potential of the corridors between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Businesses will benefit from more predictable delivery times and reduced administrative costs.The signed documents open a new stage of cooperation and lay the foundation for further digitalization and growth in mutual trade.On the same day, at a meeting with Sherzod Kudbiyev, Chairman of the Tax Committee of Uzbekistan, issues of improving tax administration and exchanging best practices for modernizing tax systems were discussed.Particular attention was paid to upcoming changes to the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, digital tax control tools, and international experience in administration.The parties considered the possibility of creating a sustainable mechanism for exchanging information on transactions with digital assets and cryptocurrencies. This will improve the transparency of such transactions, reduce risks, and prevent violations of tax legislation.The negotiations were an important step in strengthening the partnership and identified areas for further joint work in the interests of citizens and businesses of both countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1106075?lang=kk