Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Aleksandar Vučić on Serbian Statehood Day.

The President noted that this holiday reflects the unity of the Serbian people and their unwavering commitment to national unity, sovereignty, and progressive development.The telegram emphasizes that Kazakhstan highly values ​​its strong relations with Serbia, based on sincere friendship and shared aspirations.The...

The agenda of the Senate plenary session, chaired by Speaker Maulen Ashimbaev, combined political modernization and economic integration.

The Senate supported holding a referendum on the draft of the new Constitution, ratified agreements with Kyrgyzstan on facilities in Issyk-Kul, and approved the temporary trade agreement between the EAEU and Mongolia.

Opening the...

Welcoming the participants of the expert meeting, Maulen Ashimbayev noted that the large-scale reforms initiated by the Head of State have naturally led to the need for constitutional reform. This course is based on the principles of justice, the rule of law, and the government's accountability to society.

"At the initiative...

The event was organized as an information platform to explain the draft of the new Constitution. During the six-hour marathon, the key aspects of the new Constitution were discussed in detail.

At the discussion platform, approximately 100 speakers exchanged views on the following topics: "The New Constitution: The Essence of the...

As part of his official visit to Bishkek, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev was received by President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov.

During the meeting, President Japarov noted with satisfaction the positive dynamics in the development of multifaceted cooperation between the two states and...

As part of an official visit to Bishkek, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Zheenbek Kulubaev.

During the talks, the heads of the foreign ministries discussed a wide range of issues concerning Kazakh-Kyrgyz cooperation.

The...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with the heads of United Nations agencies represented in the country.

In his remarks, the head of Kazakhstan’s foreign ministry reaffirmed the country’s unwavering commitment to the UN Charter and its central role in maintaining international...

Perceptions Index again, and the drop in scores turns into a worrying signal about the weakness of institutions, increasing pressure on civil society, and growing opacity in decision making.

On 10 February, the global anti corruption network Transparency International published the fresh 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index. This ranking has long become...

The country took 55th place in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI) with a score of 0.38 according to updated calculations by the Harvard Growth Lab. A few years ago, such a position seemed unrealistic. Kazakhstan was traditionally perceived as an economy heavily dependent on raw material exports. However, updated data...

Kazakhstan has unexpectedly emerged as one of the countries that achieved one of the most notable structural leaps in the world. According to the 2024 results, the country ranked 55th out of 145 nations in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI), calculated annually by Harvard Growth Lab. Kazakhstan’s score reached 0.38.

Yet...

The collection services market in Kazakhstan is undergoing a significant transformation under the influence of regulatory measures. Collection agencies (CA) traditionally worked according to two main models: taking debt into work under agency agreements (service model) and acquiring rights to claims on loans with subsequent collection at their own risk.

However,...

At an expanded government meeting, President Kassym Jomart Tokayev again raised the issue of the excess profits of the banking sector, which earned nearly 3 trillion tenge last year. Economist Galim Khusainov believes these profits are rooted in regulatory arbitrage and access to cheap funding rather than market success.

In the...

National Holding Baiterek is implementing a financing model similar to an investment bank. It plans to borrow $3 billion abroad, including from the Middle East through Islamic instruments.

National Holding Baiterek is moving from a traditional model of a provider of state subsidies and loans to a new one, similar to...

Kazakhstan is starting to prepare a new generation of insurance specialists under real market demands, rather than for the shelf. On 12 February 2026, in Almaty, Freedom Insurance, Almaty Management University AlmaU and the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed a...

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CNYKZT_TOM   71.6645  -0.0786      4,100.00  -38,100.00  71.8250  71.4360

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By shares trading results on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) on February 13, 2026, the KASE Index decreased by 41.98 points (0.55%) from 7,684.32 to 7,642.34.

The first deal fixed the index at 7,684.32. During the trades the maximum value made up 7,695.33, the minimum 7,628.46.

Volume of deals in shares included...

The President was briefed on the national company's activities over the past year and its objectives for the coming period.

Askhat Khasenov reported that in 2025, contracts were signed with Chinese companies CNOOC and Sinopec for subsoil use at the Zhylyoi project in the Atyrau region and the Berezovsky project in...

Security of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium remains at the centre of Washington's attention. The US works with all partners on this oil supply route to ensure its stable functioning, US Ambassador to Kazakhstan Julie Stufft stated.

"I would like to assure you that we are working with all partners for the...

In northwestern Kazakhstan, in the Kostanay province, it is planned to start searching for oil already this year.

The geology committee noted that this is difficult but necessary work. Scientists point to the presence of sufficient conditions for the discovery of deposits in the Kostanay province. Searches, according to specialist estimates,...

The company's board of directors approved proposals to expand the production zone.

The management of Karajanbasmunay held a field meeting at the field, where they discussed the difficult economic situation and the decline in oil production volumes, as well as measures to stabilise production indicators.

General Director of the company Nurpeis Sarsenbay...

Private oil company from Saudi Arabia Midad Energy signed a protocol of intent to acquire the foreign assets of Russian Lukoil. At the end of January, an agreement between the Russian giant, which fell under sanctions, and the American investment fund Carlyle became known.

The protocol signed by Midad Energy concerns...

About 1 billion tonnes of hydrocarbons (oil and gas) of prospective resources are available in the Syrdarya basin, reported acting chairman of the geology committee of the Ministry of Industry and Construction Kanat Yerubayev.

"In 2024, work was started there. In 2026, it will be completed. If we talk about the...

OPEC+ is inclined to resume gradual oil production increases starting in April, according to three sources within the alliance, as the group positions itself ahead of stronger summer demand and firmer prices linked to escalating US-Iran tensions. The broader cartel includes Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbqaijan aong its adherents.

The potential move would enable...

In Kazakhstan, 29 promising areas were found with prospective resources of gold, copper and tungsten. This was reported by acting chairman of the geology committee of the Ministry of Industry and Construction Kanat Yerubayev.

"Based on the results of last year's work, as a result of the state geological study of...

The board of directors of gold mining Golden Compass Capital appointed a new head of the company — Kazakhstani Vladimir Dobrynin. He was also included in the board of directors.

Vladimir Dobrynin replaced Azamat Nabenov in this position, who headed the company management for many years. Dobrynin himself worked as corporate...

Tau-Ken Samruk and American Cove Capital signed several agreements that will allow starting joint development of the Severny Katpar tungsten field (medium sized) and Verkhneye Kairakty (one of the largest in the world) in the Karaganda province, Samruk-Kazyna reported.

"Fund portfolio company Tau-Ken Samruk and American Cove Capital signed a package...

Kazakhstan plans to commission new hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of about 660 MW by the end of 2030, reports the business information centre Kapital.kz with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Energy.

“By the end of 2030, according to concluded contracts, the commissioning of new...

For data centres in the future "valley" of data centres in Ekibastuz (the Pavlodar region), 300 MW of capacity is already reserved, and in the future, their demand may grow to 1 GW, the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan told Kursiv.

“Energy supply is...

There is a deep crisis at the Glass Fibre Pipe Plant in the Mangistau region. The enterprise, belonging to Abai Sarsenov (the son of one of the richest businessmen in Kazakhstan), is on the verge of bankruptcy. About 80 people – and that is almost half of the entire collective...

Astana company Barys Truck Manufactory, owned by a former candidate for deputy and head of the Association of Enterprises of the Defence-Industrial Complex, plans to launch production of XCMG trucks and road construction equipment in Astana this year, the Ministry of Industry and Construction reported following the recent board meeting.

Co-owners...

Kazakhstani grain exports rise by 33% at the end of 2025, from 8.26 million tonnes to 11 million tonnes. Deliveries took place both in traditional directions and through new routes, including the ports of the Black and Baltic seas. As a result of trade growth, grain purchase prices on the...

The 14th International Specialized Exhibition-Conference "Seeds, Plant Protection Products, Agrotechnologies. Astrakhan 2026", organized by the branch of the federal state budgetary institution Rosselkhoztsentr for the Astrakhan region, completed its work in Astrakhan.

The event brought together more than 300 people – representatives of authorities, industry experts, producers of fertilisers, seeds and...

Cargo turnover in Kazakhstan in January 2026 amounts to 48.4 billion tonne-kilometres, increasing by 5.4% year-on-year, while railway transport increases by 11.7% and pipeline transport decreases by 5.7%.

The Bureau of National Statistics presented a report on the transport industry for the first month of the current year. Data show positive...

Sea transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan carried 8 million tonnes of cargo during 2025, which exceeds the 2024 indicator by 7%.

Container handling through the country's sea ports increased by 29% to 90,637 TEU, and shipments via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) grew by 36%. This follows from the...

While Kazakhstanis discuss January utility bills, experts warn: a tangible price growth begins after 1 April. National carrier Kazakhstan Railways (KTJ), which has already submitted an application for a sharp increase in tariffs, can become the main driver of inflation.

Oil and gas expert and former member of the public council...

Railway operator Kazakhstan Railways (KTJ) can hold an IPO in May and attract about 1 billion dollars. According to sources of the publication, up to 25% of KTJ shares can be offered to investors. At the same time, the company considers the possibility of a dual listing on the Kazakhstan...

In January 2026, 31.147 million tonnes of cargo are transported by road transport in Kazakhstan, the Bureau of National Statistics reported. This is 7.261 million tonnes or 30.4% more than in the same period of 2025.

Cargo turnover of road transport increases to 3.672 billion tonne-kilometres. This is 0.072 billion tonne-kilometres...

Construction of the Neptune Logistics multimodal dry port is completed on the southern outskirts of the Alashankou city district, 3 kilometres from the border of China with Kazakhstan, Neptune Logistics Group reported.

In the near future, its infrastructure is planned to be brought to full capacity, which will allow for increasing...

The timeframes for crossing the checkpoints on the borders between Russia, Kazakhstan, and the People's Republic of China (PRC) increased almost threefold in late 2025 – early 2026 due to the tightening of customs checks and seasonal economic factors. Entrepreneurs and representatives of transport companies in the field of international...

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan reached an agreement with Georgia on the development of transport corridors bypassing the RF. The countries signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of rail transport for the development of the Trans-Caspian route, bypassing Russia. This will strengthen the transit role of Georgia and increase cargo...

In January 2026, the real estate market in Kazakhstan demonstrated varying price dynamics across major segments. The price per square metre for secondary housing rose by 13.6% year-on-year, while primary housing prices accelerated to 17.0% year-on-year, significantly outstripping inflation. This growth is driven by changes in market regulation, an increase...

Kazakhstani doctors raise the alarm: a new spike in measles cases has begun in the country, and it has not yet been possible to stabilise the situation. According to the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan, nearly 2,000 cases of measles infection were registered from the beginning of...

A working meeting was held at the Ministry of Transport of Russia between the Minister of Transport, Andrey Nikitin, and the Member of the Board (Minister) for Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Arzybek Kozhoshev.

Primary attention was paid to issues of interaction within the framework of the Council...

The EEC Council has adopted changes to the procedure for importing products subject to mandatory conformity assessment into the customs territory of the EAEU. This refers to goods delivered through "bonded" warehouses of e-commerce operators (e-commerce goods intended for sale to individuals).

At the same time, a number of specific features...

Russian agricultural producers reduce wheat sowing areas for the third year in a row and choose more profitable crops, according to calculations by the consulting company Strategy Partners. In 2025, 26.9 million hectares were sown with wheat in the Russian Federation, which is 3 million hectares less than in the...

The profitability of diesel fuel exports for Russian producers has become higher than domestic supplies for the first time since at least 2024. The change in trend is partly explained by a decrease in exchange prices and an increase in the tax burden. Against this background, a shortage of diesel...

The influx of retail investors — ordinary citizens wishing to invest funds in various financial instruments — sharpens the question of how to protect people from losses and the market from sharp fluctuations, which are more destructive the more spontaneous actions insufficiently qualified players perform. Financiers and IT specialists have...

The Russian market ends Friday on a positive note after the meeting of the Central Bank, which, unexpectedly for many experts, lowered the rate and gave a soft signal for subsequent meetings. The Moscow Exchange Index added 0.39% to 2,776.34 points by the close of the main session, and the...

Can the USA conduct a successful operation for the energy strangulation of Cuba? This question interests very many today, as the development of the Cuban crisis will reflect the balance of power between the USA and those countries not ready to submit to the dictate of the current American administration....

In January 2026, investments in the fixed assets of China's railway sector grew by 5.5 per cent year-on-year to 46.3 billion yuan (about 6.67 billion US dollars). This was reported by the China State Railway Group (China Railways) on Friday.

During the month, railway construction progressed with a high level of...

China's foreign exchange market in January 2026 continued to function stably, demonstrating a net inflow of cross-border capital. This is evidenced by data published on Friday by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) of the PRC.

According to SAFE data, last month volumes of purchase and sale of foreign currency...

The rate of decline in prices for commercial housing in 70 large and medium-sized cities in China generally slowed down in January 2026 compared to the previous month, according to official data published on Friday.

In four first-tier cities — Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen — prices for new commercial housing...

Date: February 16, 2026; Source: Bloomberg.com

Date: February 16, 2026; Source: the National Bank of Kazakhstan