Issue 5026 - 14.09.2026
14.09.2026

President Tokayev takes part in BRICS Plus Summit

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered remarks at the BRICS plenary session held in the Outreach/BRICS Plus format in New Delhi under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.

The Head of State thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the hospitality and the excellent organization of the BRICS Summit.

“It is very symbolic that we meet here in New Delhi, a city that reflects India’s uniquely rich cultural heritage. As BRICS marks twenty years of cooperation, India’s chairmanship has advanced extremely important people-centric agenda, guided by the principle “Humanity First”, the President of Kazakhstan said.

As Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted, representing nearly half of the world’s population and 40% of global GDP, BRICS has both significant ability and responsibility to reduce divisions and deliver tangible results.

“However, its full potential will remain out of use unless we address the fundamental challenges facing the global community and halt the erosion of trust among major powers. Such tendency reflects what the 2026 Global Peace Index calls the “Great Fragmentation” – an era marked by geopolitical confrontation, rising militarization, weakening multilateral institutions and growing trade barriers. Last year, the global economic impact of violence reached almost 22 trillion US dollars or 10 % of world’s GDP. This is an alarming sign. We witness how regional conflicts go far beyond its borders and heavily impact the global economy. Disruptions of vital maritime routes revealed weakness of global energy, food and trade supply chains”, the Head of State noted.

President Tokayev identified the growing threat to cross-border infrastructure as another serious concern.

“Peace and strategic stability are therefore essential to economic resilience and sustainable development. Yet, the stakes extend far beyond economics. The priority is to move from regional de-escalation to lasting stability through political dialogue and sustained diplomacy. More broadly, erosion of international security architecture and protracted conflicts are increasing the risk of a new arms race and strategic miscalculations and practical wrongdoings. Therefore, high-level dialogue among nuclear powers is in demand to reduce nuclear risks, including those linked to new technologies, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated.

The Head of State noted that the declining trust among major powers constrains  the ability of the United Nations to act effectively.

“Yet there is no alternative to the UN. Reform must strengthen its capacity for conflict prevention and collective action. The UN Charter must be upheld consistently, not selectively. Security Council reform should reflect today’s realities, with just representation for Asia, Africa and Latin America. Emerging middle powers must also have a stronger voice in global decision-making, as they can preserve dialogue and help narrow geopolitical divisions and gaps. As a partner country, Kazakhstan sees BRICS as an open platform for practical cooperation that complements the UN-centered multilateral system and connects peoples, regions and markets. Our unwavering principle is to seek common ground on each difficult issue. This approach reflects our balanced and target oriented foreign policy guided by the pursuit of mutually beneficial engagement with all partners,” the President emphasized.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan’s trade turnover with BRICS members and partner countries reached approximately 72 billion dollars in 2025.

“Having industrial, transit and technological potential, we aim to diversify our trade and investment ties with all BRICS countries. As chair of the Eurasian Economic Union, Kazakhstan supports closer economic cooperation with BRICS and progress towards a free trade agreement with India. As a reliable supplier of major commodities, my country contributes to global supply security. We see significant opportunities for closer partnerships in value-added processing across energy, critical minerals and agriculture with a particular emphasis on technology transfer, knowledge-sharing and joint investments. And beyond this, we offer considerable scope for jointly developing large-scale infrastructure projects, including those of international significance. The New Development Bank could explore financing commercially viable projects in Kazakhstan”, the Head of State said.

President Tokayev noted that strengthening transport connectivity would help unlock this potential and give further impetus to shared economic growth.

“While being one of Eurasia’s transit and logistics hubs, Kazakhstan by expanding railways, ports and digital infrastructure, wants to make cross-border transport faster and more predictable. Last year, transit freight through Kazakhstan approached 40 million tonnes. Our long-term goal is to reach 100 million tonnes a year. Overall, our transit network already handles up to 85% of overland freight between China and Europe. Through the Middle Corridor, Kazakhstan serves as a gateway connecting Asia and Europe across the Caspian Sea. Further synergy of this vital transit route with the Belt and Road Initiative and International North-South Transport Corridor can form more integrated and resilient Eurasian transport network. In this regard, I welcome India’s proposed BRICS Logistics Supply Chain Cooperation Framework because it may foster practical cooperation within the BRICS Plus”, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.

The Head of State went on to highlight the role of Artificial Intelligence, which is already reshaping economies, societies and the global balance of power.

“By combining technological strengths with the scale of leading developing economies, BRICS can create new opportunities for innovation, investment and sustainable growth. Kazakhstan regards Artificial Intelligence as a strategic priority and is ready to leverage its advanced computing infrastructure as well as national and UN digital centers to expand effective cooperation within BRICS Plus. As a concrete step, I propose to launch a BRICS Plus Partnership for Artificial Intelligence to connect national AI centres, to provide access to AI labs, science projects and develop multilingual solutions”, the President emphasized.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also stressed that resilience requires more than technological progress.

“I would like to mention the water issues which is essential for all of us. Global water governance remains fragmented. That is why we proposed to establish an International Water Organization as a specialized UN agency to bring greater coherence to global efforts and strengthen intergovernmental coordination. I invite BRICS members and partners to join the international consultations launched by our country”, the Head of State said.

Concluding his speech, the President of Kazakhstan stated that multipolarity without effective multilateralism would inevitably make the “Great Fragmentation” even more dangerous for the humankind.

In his view, Kazakhstan therefore advocates multipolarity based on sovereign equality, a balance of interests and shared responsibility. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed confidence that the New Delhi Summit would contribute to advancing this vision through practical cooperation and shared progress.

By the press service of Akorda

Kazakhstan General

14.09.2026

Head of State held a series of meetings with world leaders at the BRICS summit

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of brief meetings with heads of national delegations and heads of international organizations on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.

The head of state met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Vietnamese Prime...

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of brief meetings with heads of national delegations and heads of international organizations on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.

The head of state met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Vietnamese Prime...

14.09.2026

Head of State Meets with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Khaled bin Mohammed Al Nahyan

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.The Head of State highlighted the historic significance of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Astana, during which a substantial package...

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.The Head of State highlighted the historic significance of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Astana, during which a substantial package...

14.09.2026

Head of State Receives U.S. President’s Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor

On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the Special Envoy of the President of the United States for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor.

At the beginning of the meeting, Sergio Gor conveyed a personal message from President Donald Trump to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, extending congratulations ahead...

On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the Special Envoy of the President of the United States for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor.

At the beginning of the meeting, Sergio Gor conveyed a personal message from President Donald Trump to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, extending congratulations ahead...

14.09.2026

President Tokayev holds meeting with Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed prospects for the development of bilateral relations, including the expansion of political dialogue and the intensification of trade, economic, and investment cooperation.

“We have great respect for your country. Our Embassy in Addis Ababa, which operates on a permanent basis, was one of the...

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed prospects for the development of bilateral relations, including the expansion of political dialogue and the intensification of trade, economic, and investment cooperation.

“We have great respect for your country. Our Embassy in Addis Ababa, which operates on a permanent basis, was one of the...

14.09.2026

Head of State thanked the former Secretary of the Security Council

Gizat Nurdauletov has held the post of Secretary of the Security Council since September 2023.

The head of state expressed gratitude to Gizat Nurdauletov for his productive and conscientious service to the country. This was announced on his  Telegram account  by Presidential Advisor and Press Secretary Aibek Smadiyarov.

Kassym-Jomart...

Gizat Nurdauletov has held the post of Secretary of the Security Council since September 2023.

The head of state expressed gratitude to Gizat Nurdauletov for his productive and conscientious service to the country. This was announced on his  Telegram account  by Presidential Advisor and Press Secretary Aibek Smadiyarov.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that...

14.09.2026

President held a meeting with the Prime Minister of India

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The head of state congratulated the Indian prime minister on the successful holding of the BRICS summit, noting the impeccable organization of the large-scale international event.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted India's leading position in the global economy, its...

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The head of state congratulated the Indian prime minister on the successful holding of the BRICS summit, noting the impeccable organization of the large-scale international event.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted India's leading position in the global economy, its...

14.09.2026

Artificial intelligence and external drivers alter labour market in Kazakhstan

In the coming years, the labour market of Kazakhstan faces a noticeable transformation in worker requirements. According to the Future of Jobs Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum, approximately 40% of core skills required by workers in the Republic of Kazakhstan will change by 2030. This slightly exceeds the...

In the coming years, the labour market of Kazakhstan faces a noticeable transformation in worker requirements. According to the Future of Jobs Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum, approximately 40% of core skills required by workers in the Republic of Kazakhstan will change by 2030. This slightly exceeds the...

Finance and Investment

14.09.2026

Kazakhstan increases returns on capital during next investment development stage

To maintain high rates of economic growth, Kazakhstan must continue to attract new capital whilst simultaneously expanding opportunities for its productive use in the national economy. Experts from Boston Consulting Group reached this conclusion in a new study titled "Investment Pathways for Economic Development: A Capital Centric Approach to Growth...

To maintain high rates of economic growth, Kazakhstan must continue to attract new capital whilst simultaneously expanding opportunities for its productive use in the national economy. Experts from Boston Consulting Group reached this conclusion in a new study titled "Investment Pathways for Economic Development: A Capital Centric Approach to Growth...

14.09.2026

Kazakh companies top list of debtors to Russian counterparts

Russian business is facing an increase in debt from companies from the CIS. So, in June 2026, the volume of obligations amounted to 967 billion rouble, which is 40% more than a year earlier, according to Rosstat data. Enterprises from Kazakhstan, Belarus and Uzbekistan have debts mostly. Russian businesses have...

Russian business is facing an increase in debt from companies from the CIS. So, in June 2026, the volume of obligations amounted to 967 billion rouble, which is 40% more than a year earlier, according to Rosstat data. Enterprises from Kazakhstan, Belarus and Uzbekistan have debts mostly. Russian businesses have...

14.09.2026

Kazakh financial retail market structure shifts towards housing loans

The growth rate of retail lending slowed down in July. The volume of loans to the population increased by ₸300.6 billion, or by 1.2%, whereas a month earlier the increase stood at ₸368.7 billion, or 1.4%.

The slowdown is also observed in annual terms. Following July results, the retail loan portfolio...

The growth rate of retail lending slowed down in July. The volume of loans to the population increased by ₸300.6 billion, or by 1.2%, whereas a month earlier the increase stood at ₸368.7 billion, or 1.4%.

The slowdown is also observed in annual terms. Following July results, the retail loan portfolio...

14.09.2026

Corporate credit portfolio shrinks in Kazakhstan during July

The corporate loan portfolio contracted by 0.7%, or by ₸129.2 billion, in July. The decrease was concentrated predominantly within foreign currency lending and partly reflects negative foreign exchange revaluations prompted by the appreciation of the tenge.

An additional driver is the early settlement of foreign currency loans, which corporate entities raised...

The corporate loan portfolio contracted by 0.7%, or by ₸129.2 billion, in July. The decrease was concentrated predominantly within foreign currency lending and partly reflects negative foreign exchange revaluations prompted by the appreciation of the tenge.

An additional driver is the early settlement of foreign currency loans, which corporate entities raised...

14.09.2026

Dollar drops to 450 tenge as weekly exchange rates fluctuate

           Average weighted rate,        Trend,       Volume,         Trend,      Best      Best

Instrument               currency      currency      th.units       th.units       bid       ask

AEDKZT_TOM                      -             -             -              -  122.9600  122.6500

CNYKZT_TOM                67.2238       +0.2014     28,065.99     +16,899.08   67.3080   67.0700

EURCNY_TOM                      -             -             -              -    7.7307    7.8382

EURKZT_TOM                 523.09         -0.12      2,275.60      -5,704.24    524.64    522.36

EURUSD_TOM                 1.1600       -0.0025      6,122.00      -4,238.00    1.1613    1.1590

RUBKZT_TOM                 5.3528...

           Average weighted rate,        Trend,       Volume,         Trend,      Best      Best

Instrument               currency      currency      th.units       th.units       bid       ask

AEDKZT_TOM                      -             -             -              -  122.9600  122.6500

CNYKZT_TOM                67.2238       +0.2014     28,065.99     +16,899.08   67.3080   67.0700

EURCNY_TOM                      -             -             -              -    7.7307    7.8382

EURKZT_TOM                 523.09         -0.12      2,275.60      -5,704.24    524.64    522.36

EURUSD_TOM                 1.1600       -0.0025      6,122.00      -4,238.00    1.1613    1.1590

RUBKZT_TOM                 5.3528...

14.09.2026

KASE Index retreats by 1.64% to 7,874.12

KASE Index calculation basis according to trade results

            Last price, tenge per share*     Change          Weight

Ticker        Sep 11, 2026  Sep 10, 2026          %               %

AIRA                670.02        677.90       -1.2            10.4

CCBN              4,780.00      4,791.02       -0.2            13.0

HSBK                378.20        383.92       -1.5            12.8

KCEL              3,180.65      3,167.60       +0.4            12.8

KEGC              1,519.15      1,529.95       -0.7             4.7

KMGZ             35,499.99     35,520.00       -0.1            13.4

KSPI             44,100.10     46,220.01       -4.6            13.5

KZAP...

KASE Index calculation basis according to trade results

            Last price, tenge per share*     Change          Weight

Ticker        Sep 11, 2026  Sep 10, 2026          %               %

AIRA                670.02        677.90       -1.2            10.4

CCBN              4,780.00      4,791.02       -0.2            13.0

HSBK                378.20        383.92       -1.5            12.8

KCEL              3,180.65      3,167.60       +0.4            12.8

KEGC              1,519.15      1,529.95       -0.7             4.7

KMGZ             35,499.99     35,520.00       -0.1            13.4

KSPI             44,100.10     46,220.01       -4.6            13.5

KZAP...

Oil and Gas Sector

14.09.2026

Kazakhstan offsets Russian decline in OPEC-plus output

In August, Kazakhstan recorded the largest oil production increase among all non Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries producers, lifting crude output to 1,807 thousand barrels per day, compared to 1,649 thousand barrels per day in July. This expansion allowed the country to return close to the elevated levels seen...

In August, Kazakhstan recorded the largest oil production increase among all non Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries producers, lifting crude output to 1,807 thousand barrels per day, compared to 1,649 thousand barrels per day in July. This expansion allowed the country to return close to the elevated levels seen...

14.09.2026

Kazakhstan studies subsea Caspian oil pipeline project

Kazakhstan continues working in detail on the construction project for an oil pipeline along the seabed of the Caspian Sea.

The development of trans Caspian infrastructure is considered in the context of route diversification and strengthening the security of Kazakh oil supplies to foreign markets.

"At present, the project is at the...

Kazakhstan continues working in detail on the construction project for an oil pipeline along the seabed of the Caspian Sea.

The development of trans Caspian infrastructure is considered in the context of route diversification and strengthening the security of Kazakh oil supplies to foreign markets.

"At present, the project is at the...

14.09.2026

Kazakh oil producers ask president to retain margin limits

Domestic oil producing organisations have addressed President of Kazakhstan Kassym Jomart Tokayev with a request not to increase the extraction share of margins obtained from the liberalisation of fuel and lubricant prices from 50% to 95% by raising excise rates.

The appeal was published by the Association of Independent Oil Producing...

Domestic oil producing organisations have addressed President of Kazakhstan Kassym Jomart Tokayev with a request not to increase the extraction share of margins obtained from the liberalisation of fuel and lubricant prices from 50% to 95% by raising excise rates.

The appeal was published by the Association of Independent Oil Producing...

14.09.2026

Kazakhstan changes rules for oil and gas investors

Subsoil assets of Kazakhstan, which are widely considered to hold practically the entire periodic table, remain among the primary economic holdings of the country. However, raw resources do not constitute wealth by themselves. They must be identified, evaluated, confirmed, extracted, and delivered to the marketplace. Consequently, the core issue today...

Subsoil assets of Kazakhstan, which are widely considered to hold practically the entire periodic table, remain among the primary economic holdings of the country. However, raw resources do not constitute wealth by themselves. They must be identified, evaluated, confirmed, extracted, and delivered to the marketplace. Consequently, the core issue today...

Metals and Minerals

14.09.2026

FAM Minerals and Mining opens branch in Kazakhstan

From 16 to 18 September 2026, engineering company FAM Minerals and Mining participates for the first time in the Mining and Metals Central Asia international exhibition in Almaty. The enterprise presents integrated industrial solutions for the extraction, processing, materials handling, and storage of raw commodities.

During the trade exhibition, FAM announces...

From 16 to 18 September 2026, engineering company FAM Minerals and Mining participates for the first time in the Mining and Metals Central Asia international exhibition in Almaty. The enterprise presents integrated industrial solutions for the extraction, processing, materials handling, and storage of raw commodities.

During the trade exhibition, FAM announces...

14.09.2026

Zhana Mys drills 150 boreholes for gold and copper in central Kazakhstan

Exploration company Zhana Mys, translating from Kazakh as New Copper, initiates exploration drilling across a 50 block concession tract in the Ayagoz district of the Abai region, the commercial entity announced. The operating company, part of Solidcore Resources, plans to identify copper and gold deposits, according to an environmental statement...

Exploration company Zhana Mys, translating from Kazakh as New Copper, initiates exploration drilling across a 50 block concession tract in the Ayagoz district of the Abai region, the commercial entity announced. The operating company, part of Solidcore Resources, plans to identify copper and gold deposits, according to an environmental statement...

14.09.2026

Domestic coal miner earns over 36 billion tenge on Kazakhstan operation

Shubarkol Komir, which extracts thermal coal at the Shubarkol deposit in the Karaganda region, generated 36.82 billion tenge in net profit for 2025, compared to 31.78 billion tenge in 2024, according to corporate financial statements. Net profit expanded by 15.9% year on year.

Concurrently, commercial revenue generated by Shubarkol Komir increased...

Shubarkol Komir, which extracts thermal coal at the Shubarkol deposit in the Karaganda region, generated 36.82 billion tenge in net profit for 2025, compared to 31.78 billion tenge in 2024, according to corporate financial statements. Net profit expanded by 15.9% year on year.

Concurrently, commercial revenue generated by Shubarkol Komir increased...

14.09.2026

Solidcore Resources commissions ZhanaLAB analytical complex in Kazakhstan

Solidcore Resources has commissioned the ZhanaLAB laboratory and analytical complex in the Karaganda region, situated within the Saryarka special economic zone. According to statements from the regional municipality, the industrial facility can process up to 200 thousand geological samples annually and focuses on testing core samples for major mineral exploration...

Solidcore Resources has commissioned the ZhanaLAB laboratory and analytical complex in the Karaganda region, situated within the Saryarka special economic zone. According to statements from the regional municipality, the industrial facility can process up to 200 thousand geological samples annually and focuses on testing core samples for major mineral exploration...

Agriculture

14.09.2026

Kazakh court upholds sentence for grain warehouse arson

The Cassation Court has upheld the criminal conviction and sentence handed down to a commercial farm manager convicted of organizing the deliberate arson of grain storage facilities in the North Kazakhstan region. Total fire damage to property reached 495 million tenge.

Judicial findings established that in May 2023, following a personal...

The Cassation Court has upheld the criminal conviction and sentence handed down to a commercial farm manager convicted of organizing the deliberate arson of grain storage facilities in the North Kazakhstan region. Total fire damage to property reached 495 million tenge.

Judicial findings established that in May 2023, following a personal...

14.09.2026

Kazakhstan enters top ten global sunflower oil exporters

Vegetable oil manufacturing across Kazakhstan expands at high rates. Over January to July 2026, total domestic output of refined and unrefined vegetable oils reached 673.2 thousand tonnes, rising by 29.1% year on year. For comparison, during January to July 2016, domestic processing plants manufactured 166.6 thousand tonnes of vegetable oil,...

Vegetable oil manufacturing across Kazakhstan expands at high rates. Over January to July 2026, total domestic output of refined and unrefined vegetable oils reached 673.2 thousand tonnes, rising by 29.1% year on year. For comparison, during January to July 2016, domestic processing plants manufactured 166.6 thousand tonnes of vegetable oil,...

14.09.2026

Kazakhstan allocates 70 billion tenge for concessional livestock loans

In October, authorities will allocate 70 billion tenge to support the development of the livestock industry in Kazakhstan. The funds will finance concessional sector lending, Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov announced during an official working visit to the Pavlodar region, according to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.

Under...

In October, authorities will allocate 70 billion tenge to support the development of the livestock industry in Kazakhstan. The funds will finance concessional sector lending, Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov announced during an official working visit to the Pavlodar region, according to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.

Under...

14.09.2026

Kazakhstan’s Pavlodar region completes over 75% of seasonal harvesting

During an official inspection visit to the Pavlodar region, Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov evaluated field harvesting progress, crop conditions, and the utilization of irrigated arable lands. The minister also reviewed machinery availability and the technical readiness of storage facilities to receive and preserve harvested crops, according to the press...

During an official inspection visit to the Pavlodar region, Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov evaluated field harvesting progress, crop conditions, and the utilization of irrigated arable lands. The minister also reviewed machinery availability and the technical readiness of storage facilities to receive and preserve harvested crops, according to the press...

14.09.2026

Enterprises invest 120 million dollars in new agricultural machinery production in Kazakhstan

LLP SP BKM and Indian enterprise International Tractors Limited executed a framework agreement to arrange assembly and phased localisation of Sonalika and Solis tractors. Project investments total 120 million dollars, expanding available agricultural machinery in the region and creating service infrastructure.

The accord was concluded during the Kazakhstan India Business Forum....

LLP SP BKM and Indian enterprise International Tractors Limited executed a framework agreement to arrange assembly and phased localisation of Sonalika and Solis tractors. Project investments total 120 million dollars, expanding available agricultural machinery in the region and creating service infrastructure.

The accord was concluded during the Kazakhstan India Business Forum....

Communications and Transportation

14.09.2026

Artificial intelligence and big data transform Kazakhstan’s domestic transport sector

Kazakhstan builds unified ecosystem enabling transition of public administration into digital format. Unifying separate databases establishes the groundwork for executing decisions via machine learning algorithms and systemic big data processing.

The Ministry of Transport serves as the initial platform for deep adoption of artificial intelligence among central government organs. Within initiatives...

Kazakhstan builds unified ecosystem enabling transition of public administration into digital format. Unifying separate databases establishes the groundwork for executing decisions via machine learning algorithms and systemic big data processing.

The Ministry of Transport serves as the initial platform for deep adoption of artificial intelligence among central government organs. Within initiatives...

14.09.2026

Kazakhstan propagates increasing significance of Middle Corridor

Kazakhstan highlighted the rapid growth of the Middle Corridor and the need to accelerate its digitalization at the Georgian International Maritime Forum in Batumi on Sept. 7-8. Kazakhstan Deputy Minister of Transport Zhanibek Taizhanov said freight volumes along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) rose 22% in January-August, while East-West...

Kazakhstan highlighted the rapid growth of the Middle Corridor and the need to accelerate its digitalization at the Georgian International Maritime Forum in Batumi on Sept. 7-8. Kazakhstan Deputy Minister of Transport Zhanibek Taizhanov said freight volumes along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) rose 22% in January-August, while East-West...

14.09.2026

China container train to Iran passes through four Central Asian nations

New rail route links Chinese producers directly with Iranian markets via Central Asia. The maiden service conveys automotive assemblies, consumer commodities, and groupage consignments, with transit lasting approximately two weeks.

For freight operators, this provides an additional overland supply corridor connecting China with the Middle East.

The inaugural container block train from...

New rail route links Chinese producers directly with Iranian markets via Central Asia. The maiden service conveys automotive assemblies, consumer commodities, and groupage consignments, with transit lasting approximately two weeks.

For freight operators, this provides an additional overland supply corridor connecting China with the Middle East.

The inaugural container block train from...

14.09.2026

New rules for entering Kazakhstan bring important changes for freight carriers

The Kazakh authorities have decided to exempt international road carriers from the obligation to issue an electronic permit to enter the republic. This relaxation applies to truck drivers carrying out cross-border transportation, subject to certain technical characteristics of vehicles.

The need to introduce an electronic permit system (ETA) arose as part...

The Kazakh authorities have decided to exempt international road carriers from the obligation to issue an electronic permit to enter the republic. This relaxation applies to truck drivers carrying out cross-border transportation, subject to certain technical characteristics of vehicles.

The need to introduce an electronic permit system (ETA) arose as part...

14.09.2026

Beeline secures right to open corporate accounts and issue cards in Kazakhstan

Company KaR Tel, which operates Beeline in Kazakhstan, seeks a category one payment organisation licence. The regulatory authorization will permit the enterprise to open corporate client bank accounts, issue payment cards, and access the interbank payment clearing network.

During Central Asia Fintech Summit 2026, the National Bank, international group VEON, and...

Company KaR Tel, which operates Beeline in Kazakhstan, seeks a category one payment organisation licence. The regulatory authorization will permit the enterprise to open corporate client bank accounts, issue payment cards, and access the interbank payment clearing network.

During Central Asia Fintech Summit 2026, the National Bank, international group VEON, and...

AI and Digital Business

14.09.2026

Kazakhstan transfers state administration to artificial intelligence

The state transfers to algorithms. Kazakhstan moves from discrete digital services towards a model where artificial intelligence participates in public service delivery, bureaucratic operations, education, industry, and municipal management.

The foundation of this restructuring is the Digital Qazaqstan strategy until 2029, approved by decree of President Kassym Jomart Tokayev on 9...

The state transfers to algorithms. Kazakhstan moves from discrete digital services towards a model where artificial intelligence participates in public service delivery, bureaucratic operations, education, industry, and municipal management.

The foundation of this restructuring is the Digital Qazaqstan strategy until 2029, approved by decree of President Kassym Jomart Tokayev on 9...

Real Estate and Construction

14.09.2026

Construction sole proprietorships exit Kazakh market

Number of individual entrepreneurs operating across construction declines in Kazakhstan. According to market participants, their headcount contracted by approximately 11% year on year.

Sector representatives link this trend to tax adjustments. Large building companies find engaging subcontractors operating under the simplified taxation regime less commercially viable. This affects painters, decorators, and...

Number of individual entrepreneurs operating across construction declines in Kazakhstan. According to market participants, their headcount contracted by approximately 11% year on year.

Sector representatives link this trend to tax adjustments. Large building companies find engaging subcontractors operating under the simplified taxation regime less commercially viable. This affects painters, decorators, and...

Regional News

14.09.2026

Russia begins national rollout of 5G telecommunications

5G communication has officially been launched in Russia, the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media has stated. 5G technology is a comprehensive ecosystem designed for the digital transformation of the economy.

5G technology is a comprehensive ecosystem for the digital transformation of the economy. Fifth-generation networks can be...

5G communication has officially been launched in Russia, the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media has stated. 5G technology is a comprehensive ecosystem designed for the digital transformation of the economy.

5G technology is a comprehensive ecosystem for the digital transformation of the economy. Fifth-generation networks can be...

14.09.2026

Russian equity market extends decline amid high volatility

The Russian market extended its decline during the main trading session on Friday, 11 September. By 14:00 Moscow time, the Moscow Exchange Index slipped by 1.15% to 2,282.34 points, whilst the Russian Trading System Index retreated to 852.43 points. Trading turnover was elevated, reaching 40.05 billion roubles.

Daytime gainers were led...

The Russian market extended its decline during the main trading session on Friday, 11 September. By 14:00 Moscow time, the Moscow Exchange Index slipped by 1.15% to 2,282.34 points, whilst the Russian Trading System Index retreated to 852.43 points. Trading turnover was elevated, reaching 40.05 billion roubles.

Daytime gainers were led...

14.09.2026

China’s Shenzhen and Singapore launch cross border data verification platform

At the official store of Chinese drone manufacturer DJI in Shenzhen, located in the Guangdong province of South China, British tourist Annabel Granger photographed gadgets to share with friends back home. "My friends have never seen anything like this before," she remarked.

Operating as a technology centre, Shenzhen attracts global technology...

At the official store of Chinese drone manufacturer DJI in Shenzhen, located in the Guangdong province of South China, British tourist Annabel Granger photographed gadgets to share with friends back home. "My friends have never seen anything like this before," she remarked.

Operating as a technology centre, Shenzhen attracts global technology...

14.09.2026

New priorities set for China's fiscal policy

A recent news conference held by the State Council Information Office provided an important indication of how China's fiscal policy will develop during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). While reviewing the results achieved in recent years, Ministry of Finance officials also outlined the priorities for the next stage of...

A recent news conference held by the State Council Information Office provided an important indication of how China's fiscal policy will develop during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). While reviewing the results achieved in recent years, Ministry of Finance officials also outlined the priorities for the next stage of...

Prices and Statistics

14.09.2026

Commodities

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14.09.2026

Exchange Rates

Date: September 14, 2026; Source: the National Bank of Kazakhstan
1 US DOLLAR USD / KZT 450.91
1 EURO EUR / KZT 522.69
1 RUSSIAN ROUBLE RUB / KZT 5.33
1 CHINESE YUAN CNY / KZT 67.22
1 KYRGYZIAN SOM KGS / KZT 5.16
1 GREAT BRITAIN POUND GBP / KZT 608.91
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR CAD / KZT 325.36
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR AUD / KZT 323.21
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Date: September 14, 2026; Source: the National Bank of Kazakhstan

1 US DOLLAR

USD / KZT

450.91

1 EURO

EUR / KZT

522.69

1 RUSSIAN ROUBLE

RUB / KZT

5.33

1 CHINESE YUAN

CNY / KZT

67.22

1 KYRGYZIAN SOM

KGS / KZT

5.16

1 GREAT BRITAIN POUND

GBP / KZT

608.91

1 CANADIAN DOLLAR

CAD / KZT

325.36

1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR

AUD / KZT

323.21