10:26, 29 Jan
After 12 years, Kazakhstan sees its first eurobond issuance as ForteBank secures $400 million.
This is the inaugural edition in the bank's modern history.
10:21, 29 Jan
Teniz Capital: In the first half of the year, we anticipate two M&A transactions between banks.
Similar mergers and acquisitions can also occur in the insurance sector.
10:17, 29 Jan
The President evaluated the performance of the Government and regional leaders.
Today, January 28, 2025, an extended meeting of the government of Kazakhstan took place in Astana, chaired by the President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
10:17, 29 Jan
Tokaev instructed the government to develop a comprehensive plan for advancing priority sectors.
An expanded government meeting was held under the chairmanship of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektanov, government members, the chairman of the National Bank, akims of the regions and the cities of Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent, as well as leaders of central government agencies and national companies, as reported by DKnews.kz.
10:17, 29 Jan
Kazakhstan and the OSCE: new initiatives to promote media freedom.
The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to international organizations in Vienna, Mukhtar Tleuberdi, held a meeting with the newly appointed OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Jan Braathu, as reported by DKnews.kz.
10:17, 29 Jan
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are strengthening their interparliamentary cooperation.
The fourth meeting of the Commission for Cooperation between the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan took place in Shymkent. The Kazakh delegation was led by Deputy Chairman of the Senate, Zhakip Asanov, as reported by DKnews.kz.
10:17, 29 Jan
Combat potential and digitalization: Tokayev has outlined goals for the advancement of Kazakhstan's military.
The head of state met with Defense Minister Ruslan Zhaksylikov, as reported by DKnews.kz.
09:58, 29 Jan
A Kazakh businessman sought by the Anti-Corruption Agency has been apprehended in Bishkek.
A Kazakhstani businessman has been detained in Bishkek. The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan announced that the entrepreneur was wanted through Interpol. He has not been extradited to Kazakhstan.
09:57, 29 Jan
The oil equipment factory, previously owned by Idrisov, has lost yet another shareholder.
Ongarbek Bolysbekov has exited the shareholder structure of the Aktobe Oil Equipment Plant, according to data published by the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) as of January 1, 2025. The company's capital is now almost entirely controlled by Kazmetalinvest, which holds a 99.84% stake. Until December 5, 2024, the shares of the plant were owned by the family of billionaire Dinmukhamet Idrisov.
09:57, 29 Jan
A doctor from Astana saved the life of an elderly passenger on a flight to Moscow.
Kazakhstani Karlygash Bakirova saved the life of an 85-year-old passenger on the flight from Astana to Moscow. The doctor performed resuscitation efforts and insisted on an emergency landing of the aircraft.
09:57, 29 Jan
The amount of claims from Rostelecom channels against YouTube has surged to a staggering figure with 39 zeros.
The total amount of claims from Russian television channels against YouTube has risen to 1.8 duodecillion rubles, which is a figure with 39 zeros, according to RBC citing its sources.
09:57, 29 Jan
In Almaty, heating has been shut off in one area due to an accident.
Today, January 29, an accident occurred in the heating network in the Bostandyk district of Almaty. A pipe burst at the intersection of Zharokov and Khojanov streets, according to municipal services.
09:57, 29 Jan
Karakhat Abden proposed declaring an amnesty for female prisoners.
Karat Abden, a member of parliament, has proposed granting amnesty to women who have not committed violent crimes. She emphasized that this measure should be implemented for the sake of their children.
09:57, 29 Jan
Solidcore will reduce gold production in 2025.
Gold mining company Solidcore Resources plc aims to extract 470,000 ounces of gold in 2025, a decrease from 490,000 ounces in 2024, representing a 4.1% decline.
09:57, 29 Jan
Most Greenlanders prefer not to join the United States.
The vast majority of Greenlanders—85%—oppose becoming part of the United States. This finding emerged from a survey conducted among local residents at the request of the Danish newspaper Berlingske. The island is home to just 57,000 people.
09:57, 29 Jan
What soft skills are most valued by employers in Kazakhstan?
The ability to work collaboratively, independence, and resilience under stress are the key qualities that employers value most. The coronavirus pandemic in Kazakhstan has also highlighted the importance of employees' digital skills, according to a study by the "Center for Labor Resource Development" and AERC.
09:57, 29 Jan
The Prosecutor General's Office is unaware of the whereabouts of Dana Ormanbaeva, who is suspected of inciting hatred.
The Prosecutor General's Office of Kazakhstan is unaware of the whereabouts of journalist Dana Ormanbaeva, who has been placed on the wanted list for inciting interethnic hatred. This was reported by Deputy Prosecutor General Galymzhan Koigeldiev.
09:57, 29 Jan
The Prosecutor General's Office conducted over 100 interrogations in the investigation of Sherzat Bolat's murder.
In the case of the murder of 16-year-old Sherzat Bolat in Talgar, 117 witness interrogations have been conducted. According to Galymzhan Koigeldiev, the Deputy Attorney General of Kazakhstan, the agency is still in the process of reviewing the materials.
09:57, 29 Jan
Tokaev instructed the defense minister to enhance ideological efforts.
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed Defense Minister Ruslan Zhaksylykov to enhance social and ideological efforts. This information was reported by the Akorda press service following the minister's briefing to the president.
09:57, 29 Jan
"We will become poorer." Experts and businesses react to the increase in VAT rates.
On the eve of an expanded government meeting, the Ministry of National Economy announced a new tax reform. This includes an increase in the VAT rate from the current 12% to a range of 16% to 20% (the exact rate has yet to be determined), as well as a reduction in the VAT registration threshold from 78.6 million tenge to 15 million tenge.
