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First sugar produced at Aksu sugar plant

The first sugar was produced at Aksu sugar plant after its almost 10-year idle time. This became known during a working visit of Governor of Almaty region Amandyk Batalov to Aksu district. During the visit to the enterprise the Governor of the region got acquainted with the newly established production process and discussed with investors the nearest prospects for the development of the plant, the press service of Governor’s Office of the region reported.

23 November, 2017 11:14

DBK and KCM created private equity fund with a capitalization of 33.5bn tenge

The initial capitalization of the Fund "DBK Equity Fund CV" will be 33.5 billion tenge or 100 million dollars. It was announced during a joint press-conference with representatives of the Development Bank of Kazakhstan and "Kazyna Capital Management".

22 November, 2017 15:06

It is planned to spend 4bn tenge of private investments in geological exploration until end of year

In recent years, Kazakhstan has been actively pursuing a policy of attracting world leaders to the sphere of geological exploration. Owing to this work, the country gets access to world technologies in geological prospecting, allowing to conduct subsoil explorations at great depths in a short time. It was announced by Chairman of the Board of JSC "Kazgeology" Galym Nurzhanov during a briefing in the Ministry for Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

22 November, 2017 16:47

"Kazgeology" conducts exploration of rare earth metals in Kazakhstan

In 2017, for the first time in the years of independence of Kazakhstan, the geological exploration work on rare earth metals (yttrium, iterbium) is carried out in 16 main ore provinces. This was announced by Chairman of the Board of "Kazgeology" JSC Galym Nurzhanov during a briefing in the Ministry for Investment and Development of Kazakhstan.

22 November, 2017 16:19

In H1 of 2017 volume of investments in geological exploration amounted to KZT 65 bn

Since the beginning of the year, 98 state-owned geological studies of subsoil have been carried out at 98 sites. Four perspective objects for solid minerals have been identified. This became known during a briefing of the Committee for Geology and Subsoil Use and "Kazgeology" JSC, dedicated to the results of work for 10 months of 2017 in the media center of the Ministry for Investment and Development of Kazakhstan.

22 November, 2017 14:52

Ministry of Finance presented a plan to improve infrastructure of corporate reporting

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan agreed on a draft of a joint order approving the Action Plan on improving the infrastructure of corporate reporting in Kazakhstan. As director of the Department of Methodology of Accounting and Audit of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Bekturov noted, the plan covers issues of interaction between state bodies and organizations, as it provides for such large-scale and new events for the country as setting requirements for reporting on sustainable development.

20 November, 2017 15:53

Population of Kazakhstan increased in October

As of October 1, 2017 the population of the country amounted to 18,096.9 thousand people, including urban - 10,383.3 thousand people (57.4%), rural - 7,713.6 thousand people (42.6%). Compared with October 1, 2016, the population increased by 231.3 thousand people or 1.3%.

15 November, 2017 17:12

Short-term economic indicator in January-October amounted to 105.4%

A short-term economic indicator in January-October 2017 to January-October 2016 amounted to 105.4%, the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan reported.

14 November, 2017 16:56

Prices in some segments of economy changed in October

In October 2017, inflation comprised 1,2%, the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan reports.

14 November, 2017 11:14

Project “Nur-Capital” launched in Zhanaozen

In Aktau, Mangistau region, a presentation of the “Nur Capital” project took place and a tripartite memorandum on support and development of small and medium-sized enterprises was signed. Such a project is being implemented in Kazakhstan for the first time.

6 November, 2017 13:31

Kyzylorda to open meat processing plant

There is a process of fishing, fish processing and sending fish products for export in Kyzylorda region. In addition, there is a great demand for cereals, melons, beef, produced in the Aral Sea area.

3 November, 2017 18:56

Inflation for January-October of 2017 comprised 5.4%

Prices for food products in the ten months of 2017 (October 2017 to December 2016) increased by 4.5%, non-food by 7.5%, paid services by 4.6%.

2 November, 2017 09:44

Up to 20 world companies produce their products in Almaty rgn

There are 1800 enterprises in Almaty region, 20 of which are transnational. In general, Governor of Almaty region Amandyk Batalov talked about other enterprises that will be created in the region together with other countries at a press-conference in the Central Communications Service.

1 November, 2017 13:18

Average monthly salary of employee amounted to 147 988 tenge

In the third quarter of 2017 the average monthly nominal wage of one employee has amounted to 147,988 tenge. The index of nominal wages by the corresponding quarter of the previous year was 104.8%, real - 98.0%, the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan reported.

1 November, 2017 16:13

Additional 1191 jobs been created in Almaty rgn

The results of social and economic development of the region for 9 months and tasks for the 4th quarter of this year were identified at the regular meeting of the Governor’s Office under the chairmanship of Governor of the region Amandyk Batalov.

27 October, 2017 12:14

KTZ intends to establish freight car building

The Kazakhstan railroad will use freight wagons of its own production, the JSC "NC "Kazakhstan temir zholy" reported.

26 October, 2017 09:34

Output of goods of capital SMEs increased by 617bn tenge

The output of goods by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Astana in January-June of 2017 amounted to 1,734.5 billion tenge and increased by 617 billion tenge compared to the same period in 2016, IFO - 142.3%, the Mayor's Office of Astana informs.

26 October, 2017 09:12

Kazakhstan’s economy retains growth rate (REVIEW)

The economy of Kazakhstan is the largest economy in Central Asia. The essence of the national economy in achieving maximum success in all spheres of activity, developing the necessary benefits for people's lives, high competitiveness in the external market, improving the welfare of citizens, achieving a stable level of affluence and well-being. There is a whole network of different industries, such as transport, industry, communications, trade, etc., which form a single economy of the country. The sectors of Kazakhstan's economy where concrete achievements were reached and about the progress, the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan told in response to the information request of IA "Strategy2050.kz".

19 October, 2017 17:16

Astana holds Fintech Innovation Day

The International Financial Center “Astana” (AIFC) holds the FinTech Innovation Day, which gathered key players of the ecosystem of Kazakhstan on its site and provided a unique opportunity for start-ups of different directions to demonstrate their projects and solutions.

19 October, 2017 14:31

Industrial production index comprised 108.3%

In January-September 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, the production of crude oil, natural gas, metal ores and coal increased.

17 October, 2017 10:33

About 6mln dollars allocated with a view of sustainable development of cities

About 6 million dollars will be allocated for the "Sustainable Cities for Low-Carbon Development" project. For today, 7 cities out of 15 have been selected. The program will be implemented until 2020, said UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Kazakhstan Munkhtuya Altangerel at a press-conference at the Central Communications Service.

13 October, 2017 16:17

"Damu" Fund starts financing business projects in energy saving sphere (VIDEO)

Entrepreneurs can get support for business projects aimed at energy saving in the sphere of municipal economy in the form of subsidies. This will reduce the interest rate to 10%. This was announced by Abay Sarkulov, the Chairman of the Board of "Damu" Entrepreneurship Development Fund" JSC during a press conference in the Central Communications Service.

13 October, 2017 15:32

3 state standards to be adopted in 2018 - G. Dugalov (VIDEO)

According to the State Standardization Plan, it is planned to adopt 3 state standards in 2018. This was announced by chairman of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Galymzhan Dugalov within the framework of the round table devoted to the World Standards Day.

13 October, 2017 15:17

Strategic Plan until 2025 aimed at achieving sustainable economic growth

The Strategic Plan until 2025 is aimed at achieving a qualitative and sustainable growth of the economy, leading to an improvement in the quality of people's lives, at the level of the OECD countries. It was reported by Deputy Minister of National Economy Madina Abylkasymova during the meeting on clarification of the main provisions of the project in Kokshetau.

13 October, 2017 11:57

A.Issekeshev named 10 priority sectors of economy for development of capital

10 priority sectors of economy were determined for the development of the capital in Astana Mayor’s Office, Elorda Info reports.

13 October, 2017 10:13