Kazakhstan plans to launch production of 494 medicine varieties through eight major investment projects. The first 300 are scheduled for production in 2027–2030.
Taraz is hosting the Kazakhstan boxing championship for the first time in 12 years. Zhambyl Region Akim Yерbol Karashukeyev met international-category judges and coaches of the national team.
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’s Zhaslan Madiyev met Israeli President Isaac Herzog and led the Kazakh delegation at the 10th session of the intergovernmental commission. The sides signed a convention on avoiding double taxation.
Kazakhstan has introduced fast-track registration for medicines from countries with high quality-control standards, reducing the process from two years to 15 working days.
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.
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.
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