Kazakh companies signed agreements worth about $100 million on the opening day of the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Around 40 producers are represented at Kazakhstan’s national pavilion.
The reconstructed section of the Aktobe–Kandyagash road from kilometre 11 to kilometre 100 will become part of the Kandyagash–Makat toll road. The changes will take effect 10 calendar days after the order is first officially published.
The aviation authorities of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agreed to increase regular flights between the two countries. Each Almaty–Tashkent and Astana–Tashkent route will be permitted up to 60 flights a week.
Officials from Kazakhstan and Germany discussed carbon farming, soil conservation and sustainable land management. Both sides expressed interest in continuing their cooperation.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the launch of new facilities and the start of construction on major projects in Bukhara region. The programme covers 145 projects worth a total of $7.8 billion.
Kazakhstan plans to implement around 600 new investment projects in manufacturing by 2030. A new methodology will assess existing capacity, domestic demand and export potential.
Kazakhstan has launched a module for ordering Russian product marking codes for 15 new product groups. The codes are generated by a Russian operator and can be ordered and received through Tañba.
The US manufacturing sector expanded for a 10th consecutive month, with production growing at its fastest pace in nearly five years, according to the White House. Companies have announced billions of dollars in new factory and manufacturing investments.
Kazakhstan plans to launch production of 494 medicine varieties through eight major investment projects. The first 300 are scheduled for production in 2027–2030.
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan discussed the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. The Caspian Bridge project aims to carry 8 million tonnes of freight a year, with a target of 10–12 million tonnes.
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.
Vitol has acquired full ownership of US-based Mid America Agri Products / Wheatland and its parent company, Mid America Bio Energy & Commodities. Vitol has been a shareholder in MAAPW and the exclusive marketer of its ethanol since 2018.
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.
Women entrepreneurs told Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue they face difficulties filing returns on time and high costs for tax services. The FBR ordered a help desk in Gwadar and awareness sessions in major cities.
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.
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