Kyrgyzstan’s GDP rose 10.8% in January-September 2026 compared with the same period last year. Industrial output increased 7%, while construction grew 1.6-fold.
Saudi Arabia has imposed definitive anti-dumping measures on aluminium lids for beverage cans imported from China. The duties apply to lids measuring 50 mm to 63 mm in diameter.
The UK has published findings from its 2025 Small Business Survey covering businesses with no employees. The report looks at turnover, exporting, access to finance and barriers to business success.
Green Vitamin, based in Kazakhstan’s Aktobe Region, supplies wheatgrass juice to Russia and the United Arab Emirates. The company has produced the 100% natural juice since 2016.
Kazakhstan has approved a national standard for pasteurized camel milk. It sets uniform product requirements and aims to help domestic businesses expand their product range and develop exports.
Kazakhstan and the Netherlands are strengthening practical cooperation in agribusiness. Their priorities include advanced technology transfer, investment, broader exports and local production in Kazakhstan.
Akmola Region Governor Marat Akhmetzhanov signed a trilateral agreement with Belgium’s Linagro NV and Scaldis-Ruien NV at the Kazakhstan-Belgium Business Council.
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.
The US Bureau of Industry and Security has eased licensing requirements for civilian exports to Syria. Applications involving other dual-use items will be reviewed case by case.
The US Bureau of Industry and Security imposed a $95 million administrative penalty on Cadence Design Systems for export control violations. The company also agreed to $45 million in forfeitures under a separate agreement with the US Department of Justice.
The US Bureau of Industry and Security has revised its licensing policy for semiconductor exports to China. Applications for certain chips will now be reviewed case by case subject to security requirements.
The US Commerce Department said it would rescind the Biden administration’s AI Diffusion Rule and strengthen export controls on semiconductors. The measures include guidance on Chinese chips, AI models and supply-chain protections.
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.
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