Kazakhstan generated 91.7 billion kWh of electricity in the first nine months of the year. Around 2.4 GW of conventional power capacity is planned to come online this year to reduce the shortfall.
Transit freight volumes through Kazakhstan rose 13.1% in the first nine months of 2026. Deputy Transport Minister Maksat Kaliakparov reported the figure at a government meeting.
Entrepreneurial activity in Kazakhstan continues to show positive momentum. The number of business entities has risen by almost a third, Serik Zhumangarin said.
Annual inflation in Kazakhstan eased to 9.3% in September, down from 9.8% in August. The government and the National Bank are continuing measures to curb inflationary pressure.
Kazakhstan’s GDP grew 4.2% in the first nine months of the year. Serik Zhumangarin presented a report on the country’s socio-economic development at a government meeting.
Sportswear made in East Kazakhstan has entered Russia’s professional hockey market. Barnaul club Dynamo-Altai will wear kit from Kazakh manufacturer Alprima in the 2026/2027 season.
Kazakhstan and Belgium discussed joint processing of critical minerals. Kazakhstan plans to expand raw-material processing, produce high-tech materials and pursue projects with European partners.
A business forum in Baku brought together officials from Azerbaijan and Cambodia and about 100 businesspeople. The two countries’ chambers of commerce exchanged a memorandum of cooperation.
Azerbaijan has added seven sectors to the list eligible for tax and customs exemptions on imports in territories liberated from occupation. The exemptions cover equipment, raw materials and materials used in the listed activities.
China’s state-owned enterprises are being urged to expand technological innovation, upgrade traditional industries and strengthen supply chains. The priorities are outlined in an article by Cheng Fubo published on the website of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.
Kazakhstan aims to increase exports of oil and fat products to $1.5 billion by 2028. The plan focuses on expanding domestic processing and producing goods with higher added value.
Network School, headquartered in Kazakhstan, is raising an investment round at a $2 billion valuation. The project was founded by tech entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan.
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