19:54
KazTransOil reports growth in oil transportation via CPC
KazTransOil reported increased oil transportation and transit volumes in the first quarter of 2026, including higher deliveries to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium system.
10:09
Kazakhstan targets higher investment levels to drive GDP growth
Kazakhstan plans to increase the share of investments in GDP to 23% by 2029 in order to accelerate investment-driven economic growth.
10:07
Kazakhstan strengthens power supply network with extensive repairs
Kazakhstan currently has three power units, 12 boilers, and five turbines under repair.
15:42
Astana International Financial Centre shares data on attracted investments
Since the beginning of 2025, investment inflows through the AIFC reached $7.2 billion.
11:52
Kazakhstan’s Jetisu region sees rise in investment inflows in 2025
Kazakhstan’s Jetisu region continues to attract strong investment inflows while advancing agricultural, industrial, and infrastructure development projects.
22:45
Remittances from Kazakhstan to Russia increase in February
Kazakhstan recorded an increase in outbound money transfers to Russia via international money transfer systems in February 2026, with both transaction volume and total value showing month-on-month growth.
17:27
Kazakhstan reports growth in cargo transportation in early 2026
The increase in freight volumes was supported by rail and road transport, whereas pipeline and maritime segments showed weaker performance.
15:42
Kazakhstan appoints unified operator for Karachaganak gas processing plant project
Karachaganak gas processing plant, with a capacity of up to 5 billion cubic meters of gas per year, is a key element of the country’s comprehensive gas industry development plan through 2029.
19:34
Kazakhstan sees growth in UPT outbound money transfers
Kazakhstan recorded a significant increase in outbound money transfers via UPT in February 2026, with both transaction volumes and total value rising notably.
22:57
Kazakhstan records growth in cross-border transfers via Zolotaya Korona
Outbound money transfers from Kazakhstan rose in February 2026, with Zolotaya Korona accounting for the majority of transactions.
22:09
Kazakhstan’s outbound transfers via Western Union show mixed trends
Outbound money transfers from Kazakhstan through Western Union showed mixed performance in February 2026, with a slight rise in transaction numbers but a decline in total transfer value.
20:07
ADB shares forecast for Kazakhstan's GDP growth through 2027
Kazakhstan’s economic growth is expected to moderate in the coming years, according to the Asian Development Bank, as oil production approaches its limits and overall activity stabilizes, while infrastructure development and manufacturing continue to support the economy.
12:14
Kazakhstan’s local manufacturing sector gains momentum through new registry
Kazakhstan’s expanded Register of Domestic Manufacturers enhances transparency and streamlines procurement, fostering local industry growth and boosting e-government infrastructure.
06:38
EFSD predicts slower economic growth for Kazakhstan through 2028
Analysts note that despite the slowdown, growth rates will remain relatively high, and the positive output gap will persist.
01:13
World Bank revises up forecast for Kazakhstan's GDP growth
World Bank has updated its forecasts for Kazakhstan’s economic growth in 2026.
19:07
Kazakhstan’s interbank clearing system posts decline in transactions in early 2026
Kazakhstan’s Interbank Clearing System (ICS) processed 12.5 million electronic payment messages in January-February 2026.
18:09
Number of UnionPay cards in Kazakhstan declines
The total figure was almost entirely composed of debit cards. Credit cards remained at a minimal level, while debit cards with credit limits and prepaid cards recorded no units in circulation.
12:50
Kazakhstan shares investment data on industrial cooperation with South Korea
Kazakhstan and South Korea are advancing industrial cooperation through 46 joint projects worth about $3.9 billion, spanning sectors like automotive production, ferroalloys, and electronics. Officials highlighted opportunities in Alatau City and geological collaboration, with both sides expressing strong interest in expanding partnerships in industry, infrastructure, and resources.
22:57
Kazakhstan records growth in revenues of republican and local budgets
In the first quarter of 2026, Kazakhstan recorded a growth in the revenues of the republican and local budgets.
00:49
Kazakhstan banks’ net profit declines in February
Kazakhstan’s banks recorded a decline of 13.4% in net profit in February 2026.
17:57
Kazakhstan’s banking sector assets dip marginally in Feb. 2026
Kazakhstan’s banking sector remained stable in early 2026, with total assets around $150 billion, strong liquidity, and continued growth in loans, particularly to households.
05:49
Kazakhstan reports decline in MasterCard circulation rates
The decline was primarily driven by debit cards, which dropped to 13.71 million units from 14.52 million as of 1 March 2025.
03:57
Kazakhstan shares data on payment cards in circulation
Debit cards remain the most common, accounting for 81.5% of the total, while credit cards make up 15.5%. Debit cards with a credit limit and prepaid cards represent the remaining 3%.
22:21
Kazakhstan’s international payment card circulation hits new heights
The number of international system payment cards in circulation in Kazakhstan as of March 1, 2026, amounted to 56.85 million units.
21:19
Kazakhstan sees steady rise in local payment cards in circulation
The total number of payment cards in circulation in Kazakhstan reached 85 million units as of March 1, 2026.
20:27
Kazakhstan sees growth in number of cashless transactions
In February 2026, transactions using payment cards issued by Kazakh banks reached 15.7 trillion tenge (approximately $33.4 billion), with a total of 1.1 billion transactions recorded.
11:54
Kazakhstan reveals trade turnover with China’s XUAR in 2025
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev said that cooperation with XUAR is a key element of Kazakhstan’s strategy to strengthen its role as a transit and logistics hub between China, Central Asia, and Europe.
19:57
Kazakhstan Stock Exchange sees surge in daily trading volume in Mar. 2026
The tenge strengthened by 3.9% in March, reaching 478.15 tenge per US dollar.
19:57
ADB's loan to boost inclusive and green housing finance in Kazakhstan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan to Kazakhstan's Otbasy Bank to expand access to affordable housing finance for women and promote green mortgage products for low- and moderate-income households.
16:56
Kazakhstan reports decline in inflation in March
With a 4.7 percentage point increase, food and non-alcoholic beverages were the biggest contributors to yearly inflation.
10:19
EDB places three-year bonds on Kazakhstan Stock Exchange
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has placed three-year US dollar-denominated bonds on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE).
15:32
Eurasian Development Bank, Kazakhstan sign AI cooperation deal
The Digital Initiatives Fund of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development on the sidelines of the Digital Qazaqstan forum in Shymkent.
22:58
ING foresees continued depreciation of Kazakh tenge in 2026
Dutch banking group ING forecasts the Kazakh tenge to average 510 per US dollar in the first quarter of 2026.
19:56
Kazakhstan’s inflation set to decelerate, ING says
Dutch banking group ING forecasts that Kazakhstan’s inflation will reach 10.9% in 2026.
22:49
Kazakhstan reports rise of industrial production in Astana
Kazakhstan's Astana recorded year-on-year growth in industrial production in January, driven by an increase in manufacturing, while the utilities and waste management sectors posted declines.
19:56
Kazakhstan’s export of sunflower oil to China grows significantly in 2025
In 2025, Kazakhstan secured second place in sunflower oil exports to China.
16:28
Kazakhstan reveals key investment figures for Turkestan region in 2025
Investment in the economy of the Turkestan region reached 1.7 trillion tenge (about $3.44 billion) in 2025.
02:15
Kazakhstan reports decline in outbound transfers via UPT
The UPT money transfer system experienced a significant reduction in outbound transaction volume from Kazakhstan in January 2026.
00:39
MoneyGram outbound transfers from Kazakhstan drop in January 2026
Kazakhstan reported a noticeable contraction in outbound money transfers via MoneyGram in January 2026.
22:08
Western Union outbound transfers from Kazakhstan decline
The volume of outbound remittances from Kazakhstan via Western Union declined in January 2026.
04:52
Cash withdrawals via MasterCard in Kazakhstan drop
Cash withdrawal activity using MasterCard in Kazakhstan has seen a notable decline in January 2026.
02:30
Inbound remittances to Kazakhstan via Zolotaya Korona drop
The flow of inbound money transfers to Kazakhstan through Zolotaya Korona took a nosedive in early 2026.
01:20
Cash withdrawals via Visa cards in Kazakhstan decline
The activity of cash withdrawals via Visa cards in Kazakhstan has experienced a downturn in both the frequency of transactions and the overall amount.
23:24
Visa cashless transaction volume in Kazakhstan increases
The volume and number of cashless transactions via Visa in Kazakhstan showed steady growth in early 2026.
21:51
UnionPay cashless transaction volume in Kazakhstan sees slight decrease
Digital payment activity through UnionPay in Kazakhstan has taken a turn for the worse, marked by a drop in both the number of transactions and how often they occur.
18:33
Kazakhstan’s outbound remittances via Zolotaya Korona tumble in Jan. 2026
In January 2026, Zolotaya Korona maintained its position as the leading money transfer system in Kazakhstan, though it saw a significant decrease in both volume and transaction count compared to December 2025.
09:19
Kazakhstan to include new promising blocks in gas exploration program
A total of 25 new promising blocks will be included in Kazakhstan’s gas exploration program in 2026.
03:16
UnionPay card circulation in Kazakhstan drops
The circulation of UnionPay cards in Kazakhstan has experienced a notable decline, largely due to a steep decrease in the issuance of debit cards.
02:18
Active usage of MasterCard cards in Kazakhstan declines
The utilization of MasterCard cards in Kazakhstan has seen a downturn, primarily attributed to a decrease in debit card transactions.
01:20
Circulation of Visa cards in Kazakhstan sees notable increase
Visa remains at the forefront of Kazakhstan’s payment card market. As of February 1, 2026, the tally of Visa cards in circulation in Kazakhstan hit a whopping 41.69 million cards.
