Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Akan Rakhmetullin presented Letters of Credence to the King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.

Following the ceremony, a brief conversation took place during which the Ambassador informed the King about Kazakhstan’s domestic political and socio-economic development, primarily in the context...

As part of the visit to Washington, DC, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev had a meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.

During the talks, the sides engaged in a detailed discussion of a wide range of topical issues on the bilateral agenda,...

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic José Ataíde Amaral.

During the meeting, Deputy Minister Issetov warmly welcomed the Portuguese diplomat and expressed confidence that his appointment would open a new stage of...

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received the copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic Antonia Katsourou.

Deputy Minister Issetov noted that Greece is one of Kazakhstan’s important partners in the Mediterranean region and expressed confidence in the further strengthening...

Kazakhstan and Spain are steadily deepening their political dialogue, sending a clear signal of long-term mutual interest. In Madrid, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Spain Danat Mussayev held talks with Spain’s Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs Diego Martínez Belío, focusing on the current priorities of bilateral...

Kazakhstan and Portugal have confirmed their shared interest in deepening bilateral ties, as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic José Ataíde Amaral.

The meeting marked the...

A discussion of the draft new Constitution was held in Astana with representatives of the professional cultural community. The event was part of a broad public dialogue aimed at a comprehensive review of the key provisions of the country's updated Basic Law.

The discussion was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture...

A digital wave of civic engagement has hit Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Commission, with thousands of proposals pouring in via the e-Otinish platform as the nation reshapes its supreme law.

The Secretariat of the Constitutional Commission has received over 4,000 submissions from citizens, Chairperson of the Commission Elvira Azimova announced at its 8th...

Economist Ruslan Sultanov analysed the sources of income growth for the country's regions and concluded that some do not yet have the potential for independence.

The reason for the analysis was the reduction of transfers from the republican budget and the absence of targeted transfers from the National Fund. The rating...

In January 2026, business activity in Kazakhstan improved and returned to the positive zone, reported Rustem Orazalin, director of the monetary policy department of the National Bank.

The business activity index was 50.8, whereas it was 49.9 in December of last year.

The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented comparative...

The number of appeals to the financial regulator regarding the activities of financial organisations and collection agencies increased by almost a third, reports the business information centre Kapital.kz with reference to the press service of the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market.

"In 2025, the Agency considered 164,000...

The results of the banking sector for 2025 were presented by the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market, reports the business information centre Kapital.kz.

According to the regulator, banking sector assets increased by 15% last year to 70.8 trillion tenge (growth of 3.6% in December 2025), mainly due...

The number of appeals from the population and legal entities regarding financial organisations increased by 29% in 2025, with 51% of them relating to banks. Most often, Kazakhstanis complained about the settlement of loan debt and restrictions on bank accounts, reported the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial...

Average weighted       Trend,       Volume,       Trend,     Best     Best

Instrument rate, KZT      KZT      th.units     th.units      bid      ask

USDKZT_TOM    494.76    -3.70    429,968.91   +65,519.04   497.30   491.96

USDCNY_TOM    6.9378  -0.0014         86.00      -562.00   6.9448   6.9378

EURKZT_TOM    582.47    -6.61      3,199.19    -6,504.51   585.92   580.23

EURUSD_TOM    1.1789  -0.0035     11,043.30    -8,206.70   1.1806   1.1779

RUBKZT_TOM    6.4605  -0.0171  4,467,986.53  -540,704.52   6.5363   6.4255

CNYKZT_TOM   71.3866  -0.3904     27,945.00   +11,636.83  72.4600  70.9130

USDCNY_SPT        ...

By shares trading results on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) on February 5, 2026, the KASE Index decreased by 125.04 points (1.63%) from 7,684.79 to 7,559.75.

The first deal fixed the index at 7,682.55. During the trades the maximum value made up 7,709.22, the minimum 7,541.67.

The volume of deals in shares...

Compulsory insurance occupies a special place in the insurance system of Kazakhstan, as it is this segment that provides basic financial protection for mass and socially significant risks. Unlike voluntary types, compulsory insurance is characterised by a high frequency of insurance cases, standardised conditions, and a minimum probability of refusal...

The operator of the Karachaganak development, Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO), plans to drill a new horizontal well at one of the world's largest gas condensate fields – Karachaganak.

"The planned activity provides for the construction of directional production well 98105 (PG_02) at the Karachaganak field... Purpose of drilling: oil production,"...

Salamat Eleussinov has been appointed director for the development of Kazakhstani content at Tengizchevroil.

Salamat Eleussinov has a specialised technical education. He studied in the USA – at the University of Oklahoma and a college in San Ramon – majoring in mining engineering and geology.

Eleussinov began his career with production internships...

International arbitration supported the Government's position in the dispute with the operators of Karachaganak. Experts call this a transition from "post-factum oversight" to tough protection of national interests under the leadership of the PSA LLP team and a direct instruction from the President.

Kazakhstan won an important interim victory in London....

The Russian company Tatneft exited the co-owners of Butadien, where it held 75%. This was first noted by the PetroCouncil Telegram channel.

The Butadien project, worth about $1 billion, envisaged the construction of a petrochemical complex for the production of butadiene and related products in the Atyrau region. Raw materials for...

The main gas pipeline from Russia through Kazakhstani territory to China will start operating from 1 January 2030, stated Dauren Abayev, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Russian Federation.

"The signing of a memorandum with Gazprom on the implementation of the Ishim – Astana main gas pipeline project...

The British-Dutch concern Shell (shareholder in the key projects Karachaganak and Kashagan) proposed a partnership in geological exploration to the national company QazaqGaz. The head of QazaqGaz, Alibek Zhamauov, discussed possible projects with the senior vice president of Shell in Kazakhstan, Susan Coogan.

The parties discussed exactly how Shell can help...

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev took part in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial Conference at the invitation of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The event was attended by representatives from more than 50 countries and executives of Kazakhstan`s mining companies, and featured remarks by...

The volume of coal production in Kazakhstan at the end of last year in value terms reached a record 683.7 billion tenge — 27.1% more than in January–December 2024. A year earlier, growth was also noted, but only by 2.1%.

In physical terms, the volume of coal production, including lignite and...

Kazakhstan is ready to supply 20 out of 60 critical minerals to the USA, reported Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ermek Kosherbayev during the first ministerial conference on critical minerals in Washington, reports the Kazinform news agency.

"It was noted that the country is capable of providing...

Kazakhstan is set to establish its first modern aluminum wheel manufacturing plant after signing a trilateral memorandum with U.S.-based Open Element and South Korea’s Hands Corporation on Feb. 4.

Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar met with Open Element CEO Mustapha Akkari and Hands Corporation Chairman Seung-Hyun Chang to discuss...

According to the Ministry of Energy, by the end of the first quarter of 2027, Kazakhstan will fully cover internal electricity needs, and by 2029, it will reach a sustainable surplus.

Taking into account the introduced new facilities, the energy system of Kazakhstan currently includes 241 energy sources, of which 162...

Ekibastuz GRES-2 Station will borrow money from one of its shareholders – the national company Samruk-Energy – to close the principal debt to Halyk Bank under a previously taken long-term loan. This decision was made at the general meeting of GRES-2 shareholders on 30 January.

"On the conclusion by SEGRES-2 of...

National power grid operator KEGOC will pay a consortium of companies 138.9 billion tenge. This money will go towards the construction of a high-voltage line 604.3 km long, the company reported.

The state energy company will conclude an additional agreement to the contract with a consortium of companies – Building and...

Kusto Group, of which millionaire entrepreneur Yerkin Tatishev is the majority shareholder, will launch construction materials production in Kazakhstan costing $20 million, Kazakh Invest reported following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to Pakistan.

"A memorandum was also signed between Kusto Group and QazTrade for the development of construction materials production in the...

In the East Kazakhstan region, two projects were not launched in 2025. This was reported by the regional Akimat.

In response to a request from the editors, it is reported that the opening of two facilities was moved to 2026. This refers to the launch of a gold recovery plant for...

China sharply increased supplies of tomatoes, onions, and cabbage to Kazakhstan. Overall, for January–November 2025, vegetable imports grew by 10.3% to 516.8 thousand tonnes compared to the same period in 2024. The purchase cost Kazakhstan $201.2 million.

The largest growth is observed in potato supplies. Its import increased 2.9 times to...

Kazakhstan approved a plan of measures for the development of agricultural cooperation until 2029. The document provides for the replication of best practices, training, and agro-support for cooperatives, as well as conducting explanatory and training events for farmers. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.

According...

From 00:00 on 2 February, an updated train schedule has been implemented in the China-wide railway system, according to which a total of 12,130 passenger and 23,748 freight train trips will be launched across the country.

As informed by the news portal chinanews.com.cn, citing a report from China State Railway Group,...

The Bureau of National Statistics has published fresh data on freight transport tariff indices for January 2026. According to the report, the cost of logistics services in the country has increased by more than a quarter over the last five years.

In January 2026, the overall tariff index for transport by...

The Pakistani newspaper The News International has published an interview with the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The Head of State noted that during his first state visit to Pakistan, more than 60 intergovernmental and business agreements were signed to provide a powerful impetus to bilateral cooperation.

“Priority areas of economic cooperation include...

The private airline Euro-Asia Air has seen a change of owner. Air Tengri now acts as its major shareholder, according to the carrier's documents.

The change in the shareholder structure occurred on 3 February. Simultaneously, Sky Logistics Services withdrew from the shareholders of Euro-Asia Air. However, since Sky Logistics Services is...

The National Bank will approve rules for the interbank mobile payment system. The document defines the system's operating procedure and sets requirements for participating banks regarding information exchange and interaction for transfers via simplified identifiers (phone numbers) and QR codes.

The Interbank Mobile Payment System (IMPS) is a National Bank payment...

Kazakhstan’s construction industry continues to strengthen its role as a key driver of economic diversification, attracting 3.8 trillion tenge (US$7.6 billion) in housing investment, most of it private, while accelerating urban renewal, improving living standards, and modernizing utilities infrastructure. Consistent government policy, institutional reforms, and digitalization have elevated the sector...

Kazakhstan is increasingly positioning itself as a key pharmaceutical hub for Central Asia and the Caucasus. This trend was clearly reflected during meetings held by the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Slovenia, Altay Abibullayev, with the leadership of Slovenia’s world-famous pharmaceutical companies KRKA and Lek–Sandoz. The discussions focused on...

The history of the modern Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor (TTC) configuration dates back to May 1978, when year-round navigation was opened in the western part of the Kara Sea, establishing a connection between the Norilsk industrial region and the country. The corridor's transport system acquired its final modern form after the...

Federal budget tax revenues from the extraction and sale of oil and gas fell in January to their lowest level since mid-2020, with only 393 billion roubles collected during the month. This is half of the amount collected a year earlier in January 2025 (789 billion roubles) and 12% less...

The Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK), which held the top spot for domestic flat-rolled steel supplies in 2023–2024, lost its position to Severstal in 2025. Severstal's share rose to 33%. The Russian market is more profitable than the export market, and competition within it is intensifying.

Severstal increased its share...

The market expects the key rate to remain at 16% at the February 13 meeting, according to Izvestia's consensus forecast. At the beginning of the year, price growth accelerated, and business inflation expectations jumped, so the regulator is likely to take a break at the first meetings of the board...

The transition to electronic document management (EDM) in transportation is just one stage of a large-scale state programme for the digitalization of the transport and logistics industry.

The National Digital Transport and Logistics Platform, or GosLog system, is currently being actively developed in Russia, based on which it is planned to...

Russia stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Mining, Power and Telecoms sectors led shares lower.

At the close in Moscow, the MOEX Russia Index fell 1.55%.

The best performers of the session on the MOEX Russia Index were Rostelekom, which rose 1.04% or 0.68 points to trade at 66.11 at the close. Meanwhile, VK Company...

China stocks tumbled on Thursday amid a global selloff in precious metals and technology stocks that rippled through local sectors, while turnover eased with a holiday season approaching.

The Shanghai Composite index slipped 0.6% to 4,075.92 points, and the blue-chip CSI300 index was also down 0.6%.

The renewed selloff in gold and silver...

China's railway sector registered robust investment and infrastructure expansion in 2025, with fixed-asset investment reaching 901.5 billion yuan ($126.8 billion), a year-on-year increase of 6 percent, according to the national railway operator China State Railway Group.

Last year also saw the commissioning of 3,109 kilometers of new railway lines across the...

China's exports of mechanical and electrical products are expected to maintain steady growth in 2026, driven by stable export expectations to the US, the release of demand in emerging markets, and the resilience of industrial supply, according to China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic...

Date: February 06, 2026; Source: Bloomberg.com

Date: February 06, 2026; Source: the National Bank of Kazakhstan