В центральной части Каспийского моря прошёл учебно-тренировочный штурманский поход с участием военнослужащих Военно-морских сил Казахстана. Моряки совершенствовали навыки управления кораблём и на практике изучали организацию штурманской службы.Главная цель тренировки — повышение уровня штурманской подготовки и развитие профессиональных компетенций. В ходе похода личный состав прошёл подготовку к несению штурманских вахт, отработал действия в составе вахтенных офицеров и закрепил теоретические знания в реальных условиях.— Проведение таких походов способствует росту профессионального мастерства, формированию лидерских качеств и укреплению боевого потенциала штурманской службы, — отметил флагманский специалист штаба по штурманской подготовке капитан-лейтенант Куанышбек Дюсембаев.Во время занятий особое внимание уделялось изучению особенностей морского театра военных действий и решению навигационных задач с использованием различных методов кораблевождения. По завершении учебного похода офицеры штурманской боевой части успешно сдали зачёт.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1045582?lang=kk

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A true act of heroism in everyday life was performed by Lieutenant Dastan Saylaubekov, Deputy Company Commander for Educational and Social-Legal Work of Military Unit 6505 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Thanks to his decisive and selfless actions, the spread of the fire was prevented, and the life of an elderly woman was saved.The incident occurred in the evening. While returning home from the store on his day off, the officer noticed smoke coming from the window of an apartment. Without hesitation, he called the emergency services and rushed to help.“I called the emergency response service and ran to the apartment. A woman around 60 years old opened the door. I went inside and saw that the gas stove and kitchen hood were on fire,” Lieutenant Saylaubekov recalled.Assessing the situation, the guardsman acted swiftly: he soaked a towel in water, covered the burning pot, and eliminated the source of the fire. He then led the disoriented woman out to the stairwell and stayed with her, providing moral support until emergency crews arrived.When the firefighters, ambulance, and police arrived, Lieutenant Saylaubekov briefed them on the situation. Fortunately, thanks to his quick actions, no one was injured, and the fire did not spread to other areas.This incident once again highlights that the servicemen of the National Guard of the Republic of Kazakhstan are always ready to help, even when off duty. Lieutenant Saylaubekov’s courageous and selfless act stands as an example of true officer duty, civic responsibility, and compassion. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1045547?lang=kk

Astana, August 4, 2025 — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Alibek Kuantyrov, held a meeting with Mr. Le Anh Duc, Director of Global Development and Investments at ROX Group (Vietnam), during which the parties discussed the implementation of investment projects in Kazakhstan.ROX Group expressed strong interest in developing projects in the field of renewable energy, including the construction of large-scale energy facilities. The company is also considering participating in industrial and tourism infrastructure development initiatives, as well as exploring opportunities in the banking and financial sectors.During the meeting, Mr. Kuantyrov emphasized that Kazakhstan seeks to attract investors focused on strategic partnerships and long-term market presence: “Our goal is not just to increase investment inflows but to attract high-quality, technological, and sustainable projects. We aim to create an environment where companies like ROX Group feel confident implementing initiatives in Kazakhstan that deliver real economic impact.”In response, Mr. Le Anh Duc highlighted Kazakhstan’s unique combination of geographical location, political stability, and investment appeal. He noted that ROX Group highly values the country’s business climate and the government’s efforts to support foreign investors. According to him, Kazakhstan holds significant potential in sectors such as energy, logistics, and financial services and could become a key link in the company’s regional expansion strategy.Both parties expressed readiness to continue constructive dialogue and move toward identifying specific areas of cooperation. The Kazakh side reaffirmed its commitment to providing comprehensive support in exploring investment opportunities, project facilitation, and engagement with relevant government agencies and development institutions. Background:ROX Group, founded in 1996, is one of Vietnam’s largest private multi-sector holdings with a growing international investment portfolio. The company invests in energy, real estate development, finance, infrastructure, and hospitality. Its portfolio includes more than 100 investment projects in 12 countries, with total overseas investments exceeding USD 3 billion. Among its flagship international projects are a 1,900 MW solar power plant with an energy storage system and a large-scale urban cluster development in Bishkek.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/invest/press/news/details/1045652?lang=kk

From August 1 to 14, a preventive event called "Clean City" is being held in Shymkent as part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" republican environmental campaign. The main goal of the event is to maintain sanitary cleanliness in the city, ensure public order and peace, as well as increase the environmental and legal culture of residents. The raids are being conducted jointly by the Shymkent City Police Department and the city administration. As a result, a number of citizens and owners of business facilities were brought to administrative responsibility for non-compliance with sanitary requirements. In addition, legal measures were taken against those who disturbed the peace in public places. As part of the event, special attention is paid to the cleanliness of courtyards and streets, parks and squares, and public places. The competent authorities urge city residents to dispose of household waste in designated places, maintain cleanliness and order, and respect the peace of others.

Astana, August 2, 2025 – Gabidulla Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a meeting with Li Xiangdong, Deputy General Director of Tianjin Youfa Group, and San Wenxu, Deputy General Director of Hong Kong Friend International Cooperation. The parties discussed the prospects of implementing an investment project to localize steel pipe production in Kazakhstan.The project involves the construction of a straight seam pipe plant in the “Ontustik” Special Economic Zone in the city of Shymkent, with an investment volume exceeding 70 million US dollars and the creation of 283 jobs. The plant is expected to reach a production capacity of 200,000 tons per year. Its main output will be pipes in demand in the oil and gas industry, construction, utilities, and national infrastructure projects. The facility will be focused on import substitution: in 2024, Kazakhstan imported 428,000 tons of pipes worth 487 million US dollars.During the meeting, Gabidulla Ospankulov provided a detailed overview of Kazakhstan’s investment support measures, including tax and customs incentives, investment preferences, and opportunities for project placement within special economic zones.“For Kazakhstan, developing the manufacturing sector and localizing key production are critical. The construction of this pipe plant aligns with our priorities of diversifying the economy, supplying the domestic market with quality products, and increasing export potential. We are ready to provide full support at every stage – from administrative facilitation to connecting the project with state support instruments,” said Gabidulla Ospankulov.In turn, Li Xiangdong emphasized that Kazakhstan is seen by the company as a key regional partner: “We highly value Kazakhstan’s investment potential, stable business environment, and the systematic support provided to foreign investors. We are confident that the pipe plant project will serve as a foundation for long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation.”The pipe plant project in Shymkent is viewed as an important element of industrial cooperation and a stimulus for the development of local production in a strategically important sector. The parties expressed readiness to work together on the practical implementation of this initiative.Hong Kong Friend International Cooperation Co., Limited is a subsidiary of Youfa Group, one of the largest pipe manufacturers in China. The company has an extensive production and logistics infrastructure, exports to over 100 countries, and holds leading positions in the steel pipe market across Asia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/invest/press/news/details/1045649?lang=kk

From August 1 to 14, a preventive event "Taza Kala" ("Clean City") is being held in Shymkent, implemented within the framework of the republican ecological and social campaign "Taza Kazakhstan". The goal is to ensure sanitary cleanliness, public order and silence, as well as to develop a culture of responsibility for the state of the environment among city residents. The raids are carried out by the Shymkent City Police Department together with the Akimat. As a result of the inspections, a number of citizens and business owners were brought to administrative responsibility for failure to comply with sanitary standards. Measures were also taken against persons who violated public order and silence in public places. Particular attention within the framework of the campaign is paid to the maintenance of courtyards, streets, parks, squares and other public spaces. Law enforcement agencies and local government officials call on residents to keep clean, respect the peace of others, throw away household waste only in designated areas, and work together to create a comfortable urban environment.

“On behalf of all Kostanay residents, I sincerely congratulate our city team on their confident victory at the Regional Spartakiad! For the past thirteen years, our team has consistently retained the title of champion in the region’s main sporting competition,” the message reads.This year, 118 athletes represented Kostanay, participating in all 21 sports included in the event’s program. As a result, the Kostanay team scored 352 points and once again claimed first place in the overall team standings.The Akim expressed his gratitude to all athletes for their determination and strong will to win, and wished them continued success and new sporting achievements.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1045518?lang=kk

On July 18, 2025, the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan was signed, which does not provide for the introduction of a separate "luxury tax." At the same time, the document contains provisions concerning the taxation of certain categories of property of individuals with high value. In particular, the following types of property are subject to taxes and/or excise taxes at special rates.:Motorvehiclesworth18,000MCIormorearesubject to an excisetax of 10%of the value of the vehicle.Yachtsandairplanesworth24,000MCIormorearealsosubject to a 10%excise tax.Alcoholicbeverages, the cost of whichexceeds500,000tenge– the excise tax is10%of the costintengeperliter.Tobaccoproducts(cigars)worthmore than 10,000tenge– an excise tax of 10%of the valueintengeperpiece.Immovableproperty(residentialbuildings,apartments, etc.), the totalvalue of which,registeredperowner,exceeds450milliontenge, issubject to propertytaxat a rate of 2%. Determining the value of real estate The calculation of the value of realestatefor the purposes of taxation of individuals is carried out by the NAO"GovernmentforCitizensStateCorporation".At the same time, the cost determined by the NAO is usually significantly lower than the market value. In addition, the luxury coefficient of one is used when evaluating residential and suburban properties. Localrepresentativebodies(maslikhats) have the right to increasethiscoefficient by nomorethan50%,dependingon the category of housing.The procedure for taxation of real estateIf the totalvalue of allobjectsowned by onepersonexceeds450milliontenge, the tax is calculatedat the rate of 2%of the totalamount.At the same time, the minimumtaxamount is 2,946,600 tengeplus2%of the amountexceeding450milliontenge.If the totalvalue of the property does notexceed the establishedthreshold,thepropertytax is chargedseparatelyforeachobjectinaccordancewith the establishedrates. The StateRevenueCommitteerecommends that taxpayersfamiliarize themselves with the changesintaxlegislation in advance and, ifnecessary, seekadvice from thestaterevenueauthorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1045508?lang=kk

Akmola region is one of the three leaders of the country in agriculture. Last year, the region harvested a record harvest, and farmers received significant government support – preferential loans, cheaper fuel, equipment leasing and the construction of dairy farms. Akim of the region Marat Akhmetzhanov spoke about the achievements and plans in this area at the briefing.In 2024, the region's farmers showed the best result in recent years – 6.6 million tons of grain were harvested. Currently, the work is not slowing down: efforts are aimed at strengthening the region's position and maintaining record figures. According to Marat Akhmetzhanov, the region is showing steady growth in all key areas. Today, the region produces more than a quarter of Kazakhstan's total wheat – about 5.2 million tons, 30% of poultry meat (125 thousand tons per year) and 16% of eggs (about 690 million pieces). Since the beginning of the year, the volume of agricultural sector products has increased from 149 to 161 billion tenge.Animal husbandry is also developing. The number of cows increased by 10% (over 450,000 heads), sheep and goats – by 15% (725,000), horses – by almost 10% (over 294,000), and birds – by 6% (about 10 million heads).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/1045506?lang=kk

As part of the implementation of the instructions of the President of the country, the Akim of the Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov got acquainted with the progress of construction of residential buildings and infrastructure facilities in the new microdistricts "Astana" and "Baiterek" of the city of Kostanay.Recall that the Head of State emphasized: "Affordable housing is not a dream, but our duty to citizens." Guided by this task, about 1 million square meters of housing have been commissioned in the region over the past two years.The microdistricts "Astana" and "Baiterek" will become some of the largest residential areas in the regional center. In total, 154 multi-storey buildings are planned to be built here, which will provide more than 14 thousand new apartments.Today, the construction of 10 five-storey buildings is being completed - the work is 95% complete. In parallel, the construction of another 13 similar buildings has begun.In addition to residential buildings, the project provides for the creation of modern infrastructure. "Smart" stops, video surveillance systems, children's and sports grounds will be installed here. Schools, kindergartens, a multidisciplinary hospital, leisure centers and a Sports Palace will be located within walking distance.A gas boiler house with a capacity of 49.5 Gcal is being built to ensure uninterrupted heat supply to the new residential area. Construction, installation and commissioning works are ongoing at the site, and the project is undergoing state examination.“The implementation of such a large-scale project is not only an improvement in housing conditions, but also a new impetus for the socio-economic development of the region. It is important to provide people with not just housing, but a full-fledged comfortable living environment,” said Kumar Aksakalov.Special attention is paid to supporting young people. The Kostanay Zhastary program continues to operate in the region, under which more than 340 young people have been provided with housing in three years. The program will be continued in 2025. This year, its financing will amount to 938 million tenge, including funds from Otbasy Bank JSC.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1045397?lang=kk

The deadline for filing documents for reimbursement has been extended to 5 years The new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan will enter into force on January 1, 2026. At the same time, amendments have been made to the current Tax Code that affect the interests of UAPF beneficiaries and contributors who belong to socially vulnerable categories and have used lump sum pension benefit payments to improve housing conditions and (or) pay for medical treatment (LSPBP) What changes have been made? Individuals belonging to socially vulnerable groups are entitled to apply standard tax deductions to taxable income in the form of lump-sum pension benefit payments. Many of them, when withdrawing LSPBP for housing and (or) medical treatment, paid individual income tax (IIT) immediately upon making the payment. At the same time, from January 1, 2024, standard tax deductions (up to 882 MCI[1]) are applied to the taxable income of such people in the form of LSPBP. This means that recipients belonging to this category can apply with a corresponding application and supporting documents to the UAPF to apply for recalculation and refund of IIT within three years from the date of receiving LSPBP. However, those who withdrew LSPBP in 2021-2022 for various reasons did not have time to do this. Now, in connection with the adoption of amendments and additions to the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, from July 15, 2025, the limitation period established for such appeals from individuals has been increased from 3 to 5 years.  Who is eligible for IIT refund?The list of individuals entitled to a refund of IIT is defined by the current Tax Code. These are individuals with disabilities of the first, second or third groups, one of the parents or guardians of children with disabilities, one of the adoptive parents, foster parents of orphans, veterans of military events and other categories. The full list of persons is in Article 346 of the Tax Code. Where should you apply?Beneficiaries who, when determining taxable income under the LSPBP, standard tax deductions, if eligible, were not applied, must urgently contact the nearest UAPF branch office with an application and supporting documents for the application of standard tax deductions to recalculate income and reimburse IIT.After applying the standard tax deduction, the IIT will be returned to the beneficiary's individual pension savings account if it was withheld. If deferred IIT was chosen, then the obligation to pay it will be removed upon receipt of monthly pension payments.These changes will be valid until December 31, 2025 (inclusive), since the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan comes into force on January 1, 2026.            For reference. According to the current Tax Code, pension payments from UAPF are classified as income subject to individual income tax (IIT) at a rate of 10% in accordance with the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. IIT is withheld collectively for all types of pension benefits formed from compulsory pension contributions (CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), and voluntary pension contributions (VPC). The same rules apply to lump-sum pension benefit payments (LSPBP) from UAPF for the purpose of improving housing conditions and/or paying for medical treatment.Lump sum pension benefit payment (LSPBP) is the amount of pension savings formed by compulsory pension contributions (and until 01.07.2023, by compulsory occupational pension contributions), withdrawn by the contributor (beneficiary) from the UAPF in order to improve housing conditions and (or) pay for medical treatment in the manner established by the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Let us remind you that there are two ways to withhold IIT: immediately upon receipt of the LSPBP and with a delay until retirement. According to the law, the tax agent that calculates the IIT is the UAPF, which can withhold the tax in two ways, depending on the choice of the individual:o 10% of the LSPBP amount is withheld immediately upon payment.o 10% of all used pension savings are withheld after the beneficiary retires. In this case, the tax amount is divided into equal parts and deducted from the beneficiary 's monthly pension benefits for a maximum of sixteen years.How to withhold IIT is decided only by the beneficiary of the LSPBP when submitting an application to the authorized operator.                    UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)           [1] Monthly calculation indicatorSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-altai/press/news/details/1054157?lang=kk

In the East Kazakhstan Regional Ethnographic Museum-Reserve, within the framework of the decade dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the great Abai, the event «The Heritage of Abai – Folk Wisdom» was held. The meeting was attended by young employees of the Border Service Department of the East Kazakhstan region, soldiers of the city's military units, and guests of the Left Bank Complex. At the event, which was held in the form of a creative dialogue platform – an open microphone, they happily read quotes from Abai's «Words of Edification», poems, and all together performed the song «Kozimnin karasy», which has already become a folk song. The highlight of the holiday was an art exhibition of paintings based on the poet's works. A tour of Abai's house and folk games added their own flavor to the atmosphere of the meeting.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-cultura-arhiv/press/news/details/1045229?lang=kk

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Athletes from Kazakhstan, the Czech Republic, Romania, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, South Korea, the USA and Ukraine participated in the tournament, which was held in Pardubice.Representatives of our region became prize-winners in two major togyzkumalak competitions: Karygul Yernur from Karaganda won the silver medal in the World Cup among adults in blitz, and Tulegenov Adilkhan from Bukhar-Zhyrau district took the bronze medal in the World Youth Championship (under 21). Congratulations!By the way, the World Championship in this very popular national game among athletes with musculoskeletal and visual impairments starts in Mongolia today. The national team of the Republic of Kazakhstan included coach Berkut Bekmagambetovich Beisenaev and his student Umitkaliev Dastan from Karkaralinsk. Good luck to our fellow countrymen!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda-sport/press/news/details/1045191?lang=kk

On August 3, 2025, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and UN Secretary-General António Guterres participated in a series of events with government representatives and UN staff. A key highlight of the visit was the signing of an agreement on establishing the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty. The agreement was signed by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu and UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua. The Centre will serve as an important platform for promoting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the regional level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1045175?lang=kk

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