A business forum between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan took place in Astana. Business representatives from the two countries signed 11 agreements worth a total of $135.3 million.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed construction of a new tourism centre in Bukhara. The project is expected to attract $105 million in investment and create 2,000 jobs once fully operational.
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.
Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspaev held talks with the ambassadors of Oman and Slovakia. The participants confirmed their intention to explore new areas of partnership.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The “New Economy. New Opportunities” forum in Tel Aviv brought together representatives of more than 100 Israeli companies and Kazakhstan’s business community. The sides exchanged seven memorandums covering several areas of cooperation.
TotalEnergies and KKR have agreed to add 700 MW of renewable capacity to their US joint venture. The portfolio has an enterprise value of $1.2 billion.
Kazakhstan’s exports of processed agricultural products rose 35.1% year on year in January–August 2026. Processed goods accounted for 54.1% of the country’s agricultural exports.
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