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.
Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) said its LNG carrier Al Mayeda was hit by unidentified objects while transiting the Arabian Gulf on the evening of 30 October. The vessel remains safe and operational as the impact is assessed.
The project is expected to raise Absheron’s gas production to 6 billion cubic metres a year and condensate output to 47,000 barrels per day. Start-up is planned for 2029.
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.
South Korea has invited seven employees of Peru’s National Archive for training in digital records management. The program concludes a three-year initiative launched in 2024.
Deep Purple postponed concerts in Leipzig and Hamburg after frontman Ian Gillan was hospitalised following a medical emergency. The band said tickets will be valid for the rescheduled shows.
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.
SOCAR carried out more than 21,000 metres of drilling in the third quarter of 2026. Azerbaijan’s oil production totalled 6.6 million tonnes during the period.
Venture Global has begun commercial operations at the first phase of its Plaquemines LNG export project. Shell lifted the first cargo after the launch.
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.
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