Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Belgium grew by almost 10% since the beginning of the year, supported by cumulative Belgian FDI exceeding $15 billion.
15 Oct 2026
Kazakhstan's renewable energy output grew 20% YoY in Q3 to 7.8 billion kWh, while the National Bank set the USD rate at 453.65 tenge on October 7. Meanwhile, global chip sales passed $1 trillion YTD and Kazakhstan ratified a European legal assistance convention.
12 Oct 2026
Kazakhstan is raising spending on scientific research to 1% of GDP while introducing corporate incentives for university research. Meanwhile, international tech players adjust R&D and funding strategies.
30 Sept 2026
In December, Kazakhstan will auction 56 subsoil plots with investment obligations, while the AI Month event launches with a $1.1 million prize fund supported by OpenAI. Chinese logistics player YTO is also preparing to expand its investment presence in the country.
28 Sept 2026
In August, job listings on Kazakhstan's Electronic Labor Exchange grew by over 25%, with top salaries reaching 2M KZT on Enbek.kz. Meanwhile, Zhasyl Damu funded 10.8B KZT for a recycling plant in Pavlodar, and US PNTR advocacy took place on Sept 2.
11 Sept 2026
As of September 1, 2026, National Bank of Kazakhstan set its base rate at 16.75%, EUR/KZT at 536.09, and RUB/KZT at 5.34. Kurultai elected leadership on August 28, 2026, while Astana Hub reported higher H1 2026 residency applications versus H1 2025.
5 Sept 2026
In January-June, Russia accounted for 18.4% of Kazakhstan's foreign trade. On August 28, 2026, the unicameral Kurultai legislature elected its leadership during its first session, alongside ongoing employment growth and falling prices for key food items.
5 Sept 2026
Kazakhstan's Kurultai elected its leadership and eight standing committee heads during its first session on August 28, 2026. President Tokayev called on the legislature to modernize national laws and improve lawmaking quality.
5 Sept 2026
In January-June, Russia accounted for 18.4% of Kazakhstan's trade turnover as labor market employment grew. July recorded 169.1 thousand vehicle registrations, while 47.7% of citizens engage in physical culture and sports.
5 Sept 2026
In July, Kazakhstan registered 169.1 thousand motor vehicles, while prices for socially significant food products continued to decline. The official exchange rate was 462.31 KZT per USD as of September 1, 2026.
2 Sept 2026
