At the KGIR Investment Forum in Shymkent, Kazakhstan signed 22 agreements totaling $4.8 billion, a third less than in 2025.

Kazakhstan's inflation rate fell to 9.3% in September, down from 9.8% in August, according to the Bureau of National Statistics. According to Trading Economics…

Kazakhstan's economy grew by 4.2% over nine months, even though oil production fell by 8.3% to 69.4 million metric tons: industry and private investment are picking up the slack.

Kazakhstan's current account balance posted a surplus of $2.4 billion in the first half of 2026, with exports rising 27.1% to $48.5 billion.

Kazakhstan has harvested 19.9 million metric tons of grain from just 83% of its total acreage and has announced six processing projects worth $4 billion.

The EBRD forecasts growth of only 4.7% for Kazakhstan in 2026 and 5.8% for Central Asia as a whole: Oil production fell by 8.8% over seven months, while manufacturing and construction are driving the economy.

Drone incident at the KTK terminal near Novorossiysk: Kazakhstan reduces its 2026 production target to 96 million metric tons and is seeking alternative routes for 82% of its oil exports.

KazMunayGas issues Central Asia's largest yuan-denominated bond: 3.5 billion yuan, seven times oversubscribed, with a 10-year maturity for the first time.

5.3% growth in 2027, 5.5% in 2028, 5.4% in 2029: These are the targets set by the Kazakh government in its new economic forecast. The…

The Eurasian Development Bank has 114 transportation projects in Central Asia totaling $71.7 billion, with $32.3 billion of that amount accounted for by Kazakhstan alone.

Kazakhstan has set a firm launch date for its $10 billion "Data Center Valley" project: In June 2027, the first 50-megawatt data center will go online in Ekibastus; once fully operational, 100,000 AI chips are expected to generate $3 billion in export revenue annually.

From smart cities to transportation corridors: Kazakhstan is stepping up its AI initiative and collaborating with Presight on intelligent traffic management.

Kazakhstan continues to expand its crypto strategy. The planned Alatau Smart City will rely on blockchain, digital assets, and international investors.

China is expanding its economic presence in Central Asia and supporting Kazakhstan's flagship project, Alatau City, with extensive investment plans.

Kazakhstan is expanding its capital markets, promoting investment in infrastructure and renewable energy, and aiming to double its economic output by 2029.