Kazakhstan has recorded 1,075,450 acute respiratory infection cases since the start of the epidemic season. By October 30, 1,670,447 people had received a flu vaccine.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals to expand the use of unmanned aircraft systems across the economy. The plans include a digital registry, designated flight zones and specialist training.
Kazakhstan and Germany discussed cooperation on water management and infrastructure. The sides also considered establishing a Kazakhstan-Germany water hub for technology exchange and pilot projects.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was briefed on Karaganda Region’s economic indicators, investment projects and modernization plans. The regional economy grew by 2.9% in the first nine months.
Kazakh and Chinese representatives discussed new ways to expand financial cooperation. Proposals included a joint private equity fund and a fund to support the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
A second heavy Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft has arrived in Almaty from Spain. The aircraft can also support disaster response, evacuations and humanitarian aid deliveries.
Kazakhstan’s Supreme Judicial Council has invited citizens to share their views on candidates in the October 2, 2026 competition for judicial posts. Comments are accepted through November 16.
Since the start of the year, eligible coach-instructors in Kazakhstan have received an allowance equal to 30% of their official salary. Funding for 2026–2028 totals 74 billion tenge.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Qarmet employees and union members during a working visit to Temirtau. He presented state awards to several company employees after the meeting.
Since 2005, direct foreign investment from CAREC countries into Kazakhstan’s economy has exceeded $30 billion. Trade between Kazakhstan and the countries reached $8.8 billion in 2025.
Kazakhstan’s Turkistan Region and the US state of Arizona plan to strengthen their partnership. Cooperation is expected to include education, agriculture and tourism.
Kazakhstan-based iGps Tech plans to take its satellite livestock monitoring system to international markets. In 2026, the company introduced an updated solution combining a satellite tracker with biosensors.
The “New Economy. New Opportunities” forum in Tel Aviv brought together representatives of more than 100 Israeli companies and Kazakhstan’s business community. The sides exchanged seven memorandums covering several areas of cooperation.
A total of 230 athletes from 17 teams competed in the tournament in Shchuchinsk. Cadets from Kazakhstan’s Malik Gabdullin Academy of Civil Protection claimed two gold medals and one bronze.
A male Amur tiger named Amur was released into the wild at the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve on October 31. He is the second tiger returned to the wild in Kazakhstan under the reintroduction program.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev rode a tram in Temirtau and reviewed the upgraded infrastructure. Service resumed in 2024, and more than one million passenger trips have been made since then.
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