Business
Kazakhstan’s industrial production index rose 2.9% in nine months
Growth was concentrated in manufacturing and energy supply while mining declined.
NEWSVERUM / Global briefing
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Business
Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover rose 12.8% in January–August
The national statistics bureau reported goods trade of US$102.96 billion over the eight-month period.
Business
Kazakhstan and Cambodia sign trade cooperation memorandum
Kazakhstan and Cambodia signed a memorandum on trade and economic cooperation during the Cambodian prime minister’s visit on 17 October.
Culture
Kazakhstan gains observer status in Asian cultural heritage alliance
Kazakhstan gained observer status in the Asian Alliance for the Protection of Cultural Heritage after the alliance’s fourth council meeting in Hangzhou.
Business
Kazakhstan joins World Bank metals and minerals initiative
Kazakhstan’s government announced that the country joined the Metals and Minerals Compact in Thailand on 16 October. The 2026–2030 partnership covers geological data digitization, mineral processing technologies and private investment.
Energy
Kazakhstan and PIH review Kashagan gas project progress
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed gas projects with Qatar’s Power International Holding leaders on 15 October. Installation continues at the Kashagan plant designed for 1 billion cubic metres annually, with commissioning planned for 2027.