Kazakhstan sees fewer Visa cards in circulation
Visa remains the leading international payment system in Kazakhstan, though its share has slightly contracted, as of September 1, 2025, according to data from the country's National Bank. trend.az »
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Kazakhstan railways boosts grain exports and domestic shipments in September
KTZ noted that its locomotive and railcar fleet, as well as infrastructure, are fully prepared to handle the increased volumes. trend.az »
2025-9-29 19:04
Kazakhstan powers up local content in subsoil procurement with long-term deals
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy is boosting local content in subsoil user procurements through long-term contracts with domestic manufacturers. Since mid-2024, contracts worth billions of tenge have been signed, increasing private sector involvement. trend.az »
2025-9-29 12:20
Kazakhstan kicks off ambitious non-alcoholic beverage factory project
A new non-alcoholic beverage factory will be built in Kazakhstan’s Almaty region with an investment of 216.3 billion tenge ($389 million). The project, a partnership between the government and Carlsberg Central Asia, aims to produce 340 million liters annually, boost local raw material use, create over 230 jobs, and increase exports. trend.az »
2025-9-27 12:58
Kazakhstan sets new benchmarks to accelerate investments
Kazakhstan is enhancing investor support by strengthening the Council for Investment Attraction and establishing Regional Investment Headquarters. New measures include Investment Agreements offering up to 25 years of legal stability for major projects, a National Digital Investment Platform to track the investor journey, and a Fast Track system for priority sectors. trend.az »
2025-9-25 11:38
Kazakhstan’s Baiterek checking out fresh investment shots with Cypriot business leader
A meeting took place between Timur Onzhanov of Baiterek National Managing Holding and the Cypriot Successful Business Leaders’ Club delegation to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. Key topics included attracting investments to Kazakhstan, collaboration in corporate law, fund management, tax planning, ESG, and joint innovation projects. trend.az »
2025-9-24 17:08
Kazakhstan achieves full self-sufficiency in basic food products
The minister noted that this year’s grain harvest is six times higher than domestic demand, ensuring stability in the flour and bakery market. The needs of the population for rice and buckwheat are also fully met. trend.az »
2025-9-23 09:16
Kazakhstan boosts agriculture with sweeping support measures
Kazakhstan has allocated over 700 billion tenge (approx. $1. 26 billion) to support its agricultural sector, including discounted diesel for farmers and funding for grain drying and equipment leasing. trend.az »
2025-9-23 09:08
Kazakhstan’s Almaty and South Korea elevate ties with industry, education deals
Akim of Almaty, Darkhan Satybaldy, met with the Governor of South Korea’s Gyeongsangnam-do Province, Park Wan-soo, to sign three key memorandums on cooperation in education, high-tech industries, and elevator manufacturing. trend.az »
2025-9-22 16:03
Kazakhstan rolls dice on AI in manufacturing with new pilot project
Kazakhstan has launched AI-driven initiatives in the manufacturing sector, following President Tokayev’s directive. A pilot project at the Aksu Ferroalloy Plant (part of ERG - Eurasian Resources Group) integrates AI into furnace management, using Big Data to enhance productivity, energy efficiency, and reduce downtime. trend.az »
2025-9-22 15:42
Kazakhstan charts digital trade leadership path in Central Asia, WTO says
In 2024, Kazakhstan became a digital trade leader in Central Asia with $7. 91 billion in digitally delivered services, trailing only Pakistan among CAREC nations. However, its digital trade remains far behind ASEAN countries. trend.az »
2025-9-20 11:15
Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl reveals ambitious agricultural plans for 2025 - 2027
Between 2025 and 2027, the Zhambyl region of Kazakhstan will implement 20 major agricultural projects worth over 300 billion tenge (about $540 million). These initiatives focus on modernizing production, introducing new crops like soy and beans, and expanding export potential. trend.az »
2025-9-20 10:21
Kazakhstan, Armenia discuss new transport routes and joint investment projects
On September 19, 2025, the 11th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Armenia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was held via videoconference. Key topics included support for a multimodal transport corridor linking Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Armenia, expansion of trade and investment, and cooperation in transport, agriculture, healthcare, culture, and tourism. trend.az »
2025-9-20 10:01
EBRD discloses portfolio volume, highlights support for Kazakhstan’s private sector
As of August 31, 2025, the EBRD has invested over 10 billion euro in 340 projects in Kazakhstan, with 123 active operations totaling ˆ2.7 billion in financing. The bank focuses on supporting the private sector, infrastructure, and green initiatives aimed at carbon neutrality. trend.az »
2025-9-18 14:17
Kazakhstan attracts significant non-sovereign financing over recent years
From 2008 to 2024, Kazakhstan received $15.7 billion in approved non-sovereign financing, primarily from the Eurasian Development Bank ($7.9B), EBRD ($4.1B), and the World Bank Group ($2.2B). Key sectors funded include energy, transport, and finance. trend.az »
2025-9-18 14:05
France’s HydroPlus eyes investment opportunities in Kazakhstan’s water sector
Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, Alibek Kuantyrov, met with HydroPlus President Franck Del Rey to explore investment opportunities in Kazakhstan’s water management sector. Discussions focused on sustainable infrastructure, including hydraulic structure modernization. trend.az »
2025-9-18 09:16
Kazakhstan and Netherlands collaborate on strategic raw materials for sustainable energy
Deputy Chairman of Kazakh Invest, Madiyar Sultanbek, met with a Dutch trade mission to discuss developing projects for extracting and processing critical raw materials like lithium, cobalt, nickel, boron, and rare earth elements - essential for green energy and batteries. trend.az »
2025-9-17 14:14
Kazakhstan beckons Pakistani Welt Konnect for ambitious digital banking initiative
Pakistani company Welt Konnect expresses strong interest in developing a digital bank and major infrastructure projects in Kazakhstan. The company highlights opportunities in renewable energy, tourism, real estate, and education. trend.az »
2025-9-17 13:26
KazMunayGas arm commences advanced 3D seismic operations in Kazakhstan’s Atyrau
LLP “KMG Barlau,” a KazMunayGas subsidiary, is conducting major seismic exploration projects across Kazakhstan, including 3D work on the Bereke block (Atyrau) and 2D on the Shu-Sarysu block (Ulytau). trend.az »
2025-9-17 08:53
Iran puts brakes on imports from Kazakhstan
Iran’s imports from Kazakhstan fell 46. 7 percent in value to $13 million and 33 percent in weight to 37,400 tons in early 2025. Last year, imports were 55,800 tons worth $24. 4 million. Despite this, Iran’s non-oil trade with Kazakhstan grew 8. trend.az »
2025-9-17 04:21
Iran pulls lid over non-oil exports to Kazakhstan
Iran’s non-oil exports to Kazakhstan hit 146,000 tons worth $96 million in early 2025, rising 1. 1% in value but dropping 30% in weight. Main exports include agricultural and petrochemical products. trend.az »
2025-9-17 22:57
Kazakhstan boosts fixed capital investment in 8M2025 amid economic shift
Investments in fixed capital in Kazakhstan increased significantly in early 2025, primarily funded by enterprises and government budgets. While nominal incomes showed annual growth, real incomes declined, and exports dropped. trend.az »
2025-9-16 13:54
Kazakhstan, Russia strengthen freight transport and cargo co-op in 8M2025
From January through August 2025, freight traffic between Kazakhstan and Russia reached 58.3 million tons, up 3.2 percent year-on-year. Kazakhstan’s exports via Russia rose by 6.8 percent, driven by significant increases in coal (up 36.4 percent) and grain (up 5.3 times) shipments. trend.az »
2025-9-16 09:13
Kazakhstan and Spain join forces for major industrial project in Kyzylorda
Kazakhstan partners with Spain’s Roca Group to launch a major sanitary ware plant in Kyzylorda, aiming to boost regional industry, exports, and job creation. trend.az »
2025-9-12 16:55
Kazakhstan reveals fresh strategy to boost agricultural self-sufficiency
Kazakhstan’s Agriculture Ministry unveiled the “Investment Demand” plan with 202 projects (2025–2027) to reduce food imports, boost exports, and curb inflation. Focus areas include poultry, dairy, sugar, and produce processing. trend.az »
2025-9-12 15:49
Kazakhstan, South Korea teaming up to mint auto parts production for Kia mill in Kostanay
Kazakh Invest officials met with Seoyon E-Hwa Kazakhstan to discuss a $27 million project to localize auto parts production in Kostanay region, supporting the new Kia Kazakhstan plant. The project, set to launch in 2027, aims to produce various car interior and exterior components, creating jobs and boosting Kazakhstan’s automotive cluster. trend.az »
2025-9-10 13:14
Kazakhstan sees surge in trade turnover of agricultural products with Pakistan in 7M2025
The first joint working group meeting on agriculture between Kazakhstan and Pakistan took place in Pakistan, highlighting a 22% increase in agricultural trade to $19.4 million in the first seven months of 2025. trend.az »
2025-9-10 12:42
Kazakhstan pulls off its first direct rail-sea wheat delivery to Vietnam
From May through September 2025, Kazakhstan Railways’ subsidiary Kedentransservice, in cooperation with LLP Fort and Food Contract Corporation, successfully transported 10 wheat trains (17,000 tons) from northern Kazakhstan to Vietnam via China’s Lianyungang port. trend.az »
2025-9-10 11:30
Kazakhstan’s consumer loan soars, signaling resilient domestic demand
Loans to Kazakhstan’s population have surged to 23 trillion tenge ($43.7B) in 2025, driven mainly by a 13.8 percent rise in consumer lending and a 23.5 percent increase in mortgage issuances. However, overdue loans have slightly increased to 4.5 percent, signaling potential risks in consumer credit. trend.az »
2025-9-9 19:57
Kazakhstan observes cooldown in paid services price growth for July 2025
The National Bank of Kazakhstan reports a slowdown in the growth of prices for paid services from 16.1 percent in June to 14.9 percent in July 2025, partly due to controlled implementation of the “Tariff in Exchange for Investments” program. trend.az »
2025-9-9 19:07
Kazakhstan’s National Fund maintains strength despite resource revenue volatility
As of September 1, 2025, Kazakhstan’s National Fund collected 5.2 trillion tenge ($9.88 billion), down 190.9 billion tenge year-on-year. Tax revenues declined slightly, with notable drops in PSA (Production Sharing Agreement), CIT (Corporate Income Tax), and export rental tax, while Mineral Extraction Tax rose. trend.az »
2025-9-9 16:17
Uzbek furniture exports thrive in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan
Uzbekistan’s furniture industry is gaining momentum in regional markets. In the first seven months of 2025, the country exported $10. 5 million worth of furniture to 18 countries, marking nearly a $1 million increase compared to last year. trend.az »
2025-9-7 05:00
Kazakhstan and China set sights on boosting cargo along Middle Corridor
Kazakhstan Railways and China Railway Corporation held a meeting in Beijing to discuss expanding freight transport, developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, and infrastructure projects. trend.az »
2025-9-2 21:07
Kazakhstan boosts wheat exports with strong demand from Central Asia and China
Between September 2024 and July 2025, Kazakhstan significantly increased its exports of wheat, wheat flour, and feed flour compared to the previous year. The main buyers were Uzbekistan, China, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, with most showing notable growth in purchases. trend.az »
2025-9-2 16:45
Kazakhstan, Jordan deepen ties in pharma, veterinary, and agrochemical sectors
As part of King Abdullah II of Jordan’s official visit to Kazakhstan, around 50 leading Jordanian companies took part in industry-focused sessions organized by Kazakh Invest. Discussions with representatives from both countries’ pharmaceutical, veterinary, and agrochemical sectors focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation through regulatory harmonization, local production, and joint certification. trend.az »
2025-8-26 16:50
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan forge deeper cooperation in energy and petrochemicals
KazMunayGas and Uzbekneftegaz deepen strategic partnership to advance joint projects in petrochemicals, geological exploration, and digital innovation for regional market growth. trend.az »
2025-8-26 14:15
Kazakhstan’s geological wealth captivates Croatian energy leaders
KazMunayGas and the Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency are advancing cooperation on geological exploration projects, aiming to strengthen economic ties and promote sustainable energy sector development between Kazakhstan and Croatia. trend.az »
2025-8-26 14:02
Kazakhstan sees significant advancement in grain harvest nationwide
As of August 22, 2025, Kazakhstan's grain harvest has covered 15 regions, with work nearly complete in the south and fully finished in Shymkent. So far, 1. 7 million hectares (10. 7 percent) have been harvested, yielding 2. trend.az »
2025-8-24 07:21
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan set to modernize border with digital queue system
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are launching an electronic queueing system at the “Aisha Bibi” and “Chon-Kapka” border crossings to streamline trade, reduce wait times, and enhance transparency. A memorandum signed during the Kazakh President’s visit to Kyrgyzstan outlines a pilot project aimed at integrating digital documentation and mutual data exchange. trend.az »
2025-8-23 18:17
Kazakhstan’s West region looks to Czech expertise for industrial modernization
During a visit to the Czech Republic, a delegation from West Kazakhstan, led by Governor Nariman Turegaliyev, held talks with major Czech industrial and tech firms. Key discussions focused on cooperation in glass industry equipment, municipal energy systems, heavy vehicle production, mining transport solutions, and aerospace projects. trend.az »
2025-8-23 12:07
Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan lead in imports of Uzbek apricots
Uzbekistan has strengthened its position as one of the region’s leading apricot suppliers, exporting more than 23,000 tons of fruit worth $18.8 million to 14 countries between January and July 2025, with Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan remaining the top buyers trend.az »
2025-8-16 13:58
Kazakhstan airs volume of business subsidies and state support for entrepreneurs in 2024
In 2024, Kazakhstan supported over 17,000 business projects through subsidized loans totaling 1 trillion tenge (approx. $1. 8 billion). For 2025, 271. 1 billion tenge (approx. $488 million) is allocated for further support. trend.az »
2025-8-16 11:16
Kazakhstan expands soft wheat exports to North Africa and Southeast Asia
Kazakhstan, supported by government initiatives, is expanding its soft wheat exports to new markets in North Africa and Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Myanmar, Algeria, Morocco, and Vietnam. Asylkhan Dzhuvashev, Chairman of NC Food Contract Corporation, highlighted the record grain sales of 1. trend.az »
2025-8-16 01:04
Kazakhstan sees growth in manufacturing amid economic diversification
Kazakhstan is actively diversifying its economy by focusing on deep processing of raw materials, leading to a 6. 1 percent growth in the manufacturing sector from January through July. Key contributors include increases in metal products, engineering, food production, and oil refining. trend.az »
2025-8-13 21:14
Kazakhstan aims to boost grain exports and reach new markets in 2025
Kazakhstan plans to increase grain export volumes and expand export destinations, Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin announced. In the first seven months of the year, 8.9 million tons of grain and flour were exported, with a forecast of 13 million tons by year-end. trend.az »
2025-8-13 20:22
Kazakhstan and ValueLBH fund explore major investment projects
Kazakhstan and the international ValueLBH Fund are considering joint investment projects worth $1. 5 billion in key economic sectors, including transport, agriculture, energy, and high-tech manufacturing. trend.az »
2025-8-13 17:12
Kazakhstan’s National Fund currency assets reach annual peak
Kazakhstan’s National Fund currency assets reached their highest level since late 2024, showing consistent growth over recent months. Foreign currency funds and international reserves have both increased, with significant growth in gold reserves as well. The fund also sold a notable amount of currency recently. trend.az »
2025-8-11 12:39
Tajikistan’s trade volume with Kazakhstan contracts in 1H2025
Trade turnover between Tajikistan and Kazakhstan decreased in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. While exports to Kazakhstan fell, imports also declined. Despite this, Tajikistan’s overall foreign trade showed growth, driven by increased imports from other countries. trend.az »
2025-8-10 00:01
Kazakhstan’s onshore wind energy capacity surges since 2015 - IRENA
The most rapid expansions occurred between 2018 and 2022, particularly in 2019 and 2022 with annual growth rates exceeding 130 percent and 60 percent respectively. trend.az »
2025-8-3 01:23
Eni highlights Kazakhstan’s silicon output in latest critical minerals report
The data reflects Kazakhstan’s emergence as a noted producer of silicon - a mineral essential for the solar industry, semiconductors, and other high-tech applications. Eni’s inclusion of the country in its critical minerals review highlights Kazakhstan’s growing role in global mineral supply chains. trend.az »