Kazakhstan is expanding the electronic exchange of permits for international road transport. The topic was discussed at the NEW SILK WAY forum, held as part of Kazakhstan Transport Week.
Astana International Airport received another special cargo flight carrying breeding livestock from Australia. The aircraft brought 305 head of Aberdeen Angus cattle.
Farm producers in Kazakhstan have harvested more than 42 million tonnes of all types of animal feed, according to regional akimats. The hay target was exceeded, while concentrated feed harvesting reached 95.8% of plan.
Kazakhstan’s Transport Minister Nurlan Sauranbayev met with Czech Transport Minister Ivan Bednarik. The two sides agreed to develop cooperation in the transport sector.
World Bread Day is observed on October 16. In Kazakhstan, the baking industry is an important part of the agro-industrial complex, linking grain production, flour milling and finished goods.
Kazakhstan has joined the World Bank Group’s global Metals and Minerals Compact initiative. Its 2026–2030 country strategy aims to improve mining and metallurgy regulation, advance geological exploration and attract investment in mineral extraction and processing.
South Korea will continue supporting vessels on sea routes essential to island residents’ daily lives. The operating-loss assistance is intended to keep services running without interruption.
South Korea’s National Seed Resources will train agricultural officials from nine Asian countries. Participants will learn about seed production and supply systems, variety protection and seed testing.
South Korea imported about 1.12 million eggs from Brazil in a trial to test a new supply route for emergencies. The imports cost about 1.6 billion won.
South Korea aims to become the first to reach $1 billion in exports of a single fresh agricultural product: grapes. A plan to expand shipments was presented at a vineyard in Sangju.
The National Bank of Hungary has released balance of payments statistics for August 2026. Some monthly figures are estimates because all required information is not yet available.
Turkey’s first floating production platform, Osman Gazi, is due to leave Filyos for the Black Sea on October 17. It is expected to double natural gas production at the Sakarya Gas Field.
A distribution of improved wheat seeds has begun for 1,000 families in need in Bagram district, Afghanistan’s Parwan province. The programme aims to support farmers and strengthen agricultural production.
The delegation is attending a capacity-building programme on sustainable management of urban water resources and waste, organised by the Government of Singapore.
Kazakhstan has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum aimed at bringing together technology, infrastructure and capital to reach international markets.
Kazakhstan and Russia have launched their first pilot road freight shipment using the electronic international consignment note e-CMR. The launch took place in Astana during Transport Week.
State support measures for tourism businesses have been in place in Kazakhstan since 2022. A number of changes to how they are implemented were introduced in August 2026.
Gross livestock output in Kazakhstan exceeded 3 trillion 226 billion tenge in the first nine months of 2026. The physical volume index stood at 103.5%.