Entrepreneurship

Economy · ноябрь 13, 2026

GREENTE plant opens in Aktobe

A 3,200-square-metre GREENTE production complex has opened in Aktobe. It manufactures aluminium windows, doors and stained-glass structures.

Economy · ноябрь 12, 2026

Stores to reserve 30% of shelves for local goods

Retail outlets must allocate at least 30% of their retail or shelf space to domestically produced goods. The requirement covers both food and non-food products.

Science & Tech · ноябрь 12, 2026

Business licences issued automatically

Some licences and permits for businesses in Kazakhstan are now issued automatically. Since 2024, 87,088 public services have been provided this way through eLicense.kz.

Economy · ноябрь 10, 2026

Cable plant opens first workshop in Petropavl

The first workshop of a cable plant has opened in Petropavl as part of a project by a Russian investor. Another workshop is planned for 2027.

Economy · ноябрь 9, 2026

Astana plans over 100 new factories

Astana businesses produced 3.1 trillion tenge worth of goods in the first nine months of 2026, up 11.6% year on year. The city plans to accommodate more than 100 new factories by 2029.

Economy · ноябрь 9, 2026

Metal products plant opens in Aghdam

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of the ASMC metal products plant in Aghdam Industrial Park. The project is valued at 24.9 million manats.

Economy · ноябрь 8, 2026

Mattress factory opens in Aghdam

Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of Komfy’s mattress factory in Aghdam Industrial Park. The project is valued at 2.5 million manats.

Economy · ноябрь 7, 2026

Women make up over 45% of Jetisu’s businesses

More than 25,000 women entrepreneurs operate in Jetisu Region, representing over 45% of its small and medium-sized businesses. The figures were shared at the Jetisu Women Forum 2026 in Taldykorgan.

Economy · ноябрь 7, 2026

US adds 165,000 jobs in October

The US economy added 165,000 jobs in October, more than double expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%.

Economy · ноябрь 7, 2026

Saryarka SEZ expanded

The Saryarka special economic zone in Karaganda Region has been expanded to 1,417 hectares. The government resolution takes effect on November 15, 2026.

Economy · ноябрь 7, 2026

Top 10 companies paid 395.34 billion tenge

The ten largest taxpayers in Almaty Region paid 395.34 billion tenge into the budget in the first nine months of the year. The list includes manufacturers of beverages, food, construction materials and tobacco products.

Economy · ноябрь 6, 2026

Railway spur opens at Zhuldyz industrial zone

Construction of a railway spur serving businesses at the Zhuldyz industrial zone in Shymkent has been completed. The new infrastructure will make it easier to deliver raw materials and ship finished goods.

Economy · ноябрь 5, 2026

US manufacturing grows for 10th month

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.

Economy · ноябрь 3, 2026

Pakistan to ease tax compliance for women entrepreneurs

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.

Economy · ноябрь 3, 2026

Tokayev meets Qarmet employees

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.

Economy · ноябрь 1, 2026

Algeria to ease business setup

Algeria plans to simplify administrative procedures to remove obstacles to establishing economic enterprises. The announcement provided no further details.

Economy · ноябрь 1, 2026

Almaty Region has over 4,300 vacancies

Employers in Almaty Region are offering more than 4,300 jobs. Enbek.kz lists teachers, engineers and other specialists among the workers in demand.

Economy · октябрь 31, 2026

Tajikistan halts business inspections

Tajikistan’s president has declared a moratorium on all types of inspections of small and medium-sized businesses. Inspections by tax authorities are excluded.

Society · октябрь 30, 2026

Rural support project to cover five regions

A pilot project will provide tailored support to rural families in five regions of Kazakhstan. Specialists will help residents find jobs, gain skills, access grants and concessional loans, and start businesses.