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Astana Mayor Zhenis Kasymbek said 15 more kilometres of roads are planned to be built and opened to traffic in the capital by the end of the year. The statement was reported by Tengri Auto, citing the Astana akimat website.
Astana Mayor Zhenis Kasymbek said on his Instagram page that around 50 road facilities are under way this year, with another 15 kilometres of road to be built by the end of the year, Egemen.kz reports. The projects are meant to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on busy routes.
Kazakhstan's Special Assignments Ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Murat Mukyshev, took part in a meeting of the National Coordinators Council of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, held from 15 to 18 October in Dushanbe, according to Egemen.kz.
The Migration Committee of Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor strongly advised citizens not to believe enticing advertisements promising quick employment outside the country. According to the agency, most such offers come from foreign intermediaries and dubious organizations that are not officially registered in Kazakhstan and operate outside the legal framework.
New rules for attracting foreign labour in Kazakhstan take effect on 17 October 2026. Employers found to have illegally hired foreign workers will be barred for one year from obtaining permits to bring in such workers. The changes are set out in an order of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population.
Kazakhstani Ambassador Bagdat Amreyev has been elected Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for administrative and financial affairs, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry's press service said. The decision was taken at the 52nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, in which Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Isagaliyev took part.
Kazakhstan's Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population, Askarbek Yertayev, said state support should primarily be provided to people who cannot meet their own needs. Speaking at the Central Communications Service, he said the actual level of need of a family is now assessed when allocating benefits, rather than relying on formal assignment.
The opening ceremony of the V Asian Para Games was held on October 18 in Nagoya, Japan. The games, held every four years, bring together nearly 4,000 athletes from 45 countries. Kazakhstan will be represented by 150 athletes competing in 12 sports. The ceremony took place at the Mizuho athletics stadium in Nagoya, where national teams paraded, including the Kazakh delegation.
Kazakhstan has obtained observer status in the Asian Alliance for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, according to the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan. The decision was announced at the alliance's fourth Council meeting in Hangzhou, China. More than 20 states sent officials from relevant agencies, along with representatives of international organisations working on heritage conservation and protection in conflict zones.
Daily cargo traffic through the Nur Zholy checkpoint on the Kazakhstan–China border has risen by more than 21%, according to Khabar 24, citing 24KZ. Authorities plan to further increase the facility's capacity. Since 17 September, part of the vehicle flow has been redirected to the Khorgos International Border Cooperation Center (MCPS Khorgos).
Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the digital transformation of labour and social protection. Participants discussed digital solutions to direct state social assistance to citizens who genuinely need it, monitor compliance with labour rights, and identify risks at enterprises early.
Kazakhstan's Deposit Guarantee Fund has raised the maximum rate on long-term foreign currency deposits to 2.5% a year, effective from October. The previous ceiling was 1%. The change covers only savings deposits with terms longer than 12 months; the limit for other deposits remains at 1%. The fund says liberalisation of foreign currency deposit rates will proceed in stages.
Kazakhstan has launched an official online calculator that lets residents find out which social wellbeing category their family belongs to and whether it is entitled to state benefits and payments, according to a Tengrinews.kz correspondent. For now, users can calculate their category and verify reliable information through the eGov mobile app.
Kazakhstan has received an operating university as a gift. Nurasyl Medeu, founder of the Kazakh National University of Sport (KNUS), has decided to give the state the institution, into which he invested his own funds for five years. The decision was made known on 17 October in Astana, where KNUS marked its fifth anniversary.
Kazakhstan is seeking closer cooperation with Belgium to develop the Middle Corridor, including a potential partnership between the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and the Caspian ports of Aktau and Kuryk, Euronews reports. Speaking at the Belgium-Kazakhstan Business Council, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the partnership "could open wider markets for our metals, petrochemicals and agricultural products." The business forum resulted in 17 agreements covering logistics, agriculture, artificial intelligence, energy, healthcare and manufacturing.
Kazakhstan's CPC Blend crude, which has historically sold below the Brent benchmark, now trades well above it. According to Oilprice, cited by Tengrinews.kz, CPC Blend was priced at $128 per barrel against $109.86 for Brent, a premium of about 16.5 percent. The reversal came in September 2026, and on some days in late September and October the gap exceeded $15–20 per barrel.
An institute for the study of rare and critically important minerals is being set up in Ust-Kamenogorsk. Based on existing scientific laboratories, local specialists will work on improving technologies for extracting in-demand rare and rare-earth metals, particularly lithium, which is needed to produce batteries. The strategically important project is being carried out jointly with scientists from Belgium.
Restoration work is underway on the dome of the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi mausoleum in Turkestan, Khabar 24 reported, citing 24KZ. The dome, which had long been hidden under a protective frame, is now being repaired by specialists, who are restoring its unique glazed tile cladding. The main goal is to fully preserve the original architectural appearance of the ancient structure.
Worn heating networks and overloaded electrical substations in Almaty will be upgraded under the national Modernisation of Energy and Utilities Sectors (MEKS) project. According to the project's press service, the work will improve the reliability of heating and electricity supply, reduce outages and create capacity to connect new consumers.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit. An official welcoming ceremony was held at the Akorda Presidential Palace, where President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed him. Qazinform News Agency reports that a guard of honor was lined up in the Ceremonial Hall to mark the visit.
Kazakhstan's manufacturing output grew by more than 8.5% in the first nine months of this year, with the strongest gains in light and chemical industries, the Ministry of Industry and Construction reported. The growth was supported by the launch of new production facilities. An industrial park for local entrepreneurs has opened in Turkestan region.
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit and was welcomed in Astana, according to Khabar 24. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the visiting leader at the Akorda residence.
From 1 January 2027, fathers on parental leave in Kazakhstan will no longer receive the monthly state childcare allowance, reports Kapital.kz. Working men can still take parental leave, but only women who meet certain criteria will receive the monthly payment until the child turns 1.5.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held one-on-one talks at the Akorda Residence in Astana, the Akorda press service reported to Qazinform News Agency. The talks followed an official welcoming ceremony for Hun Manet at the Akorda Presidential Palace after he arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit.
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