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Kazakhstan signs $4.8 bn in investment deals at KGIR-2026 in Shymkent

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov took part in the 9th Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR-2026), held in Shymkent. More than 500 investors and business representatives from over 40 countries attended. At the plenary session, the prime minister said Kazakhstan's GDP exceeded $300 billion last year with 6.5% growth, and that the country has attracted almost half a trillion dollars in foreign direct investment since independence.

Kapital.kzOctober 23, 2026, 02:17

Economy

Kazakhstan's PM discusses energy, food and space investments with foreign firms

Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held bilateral meetings with executives of Aksa Energy, Carlsberg Kazakhstan, Solico Group and CONTEC on the sidelines of the IX Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable in Shymkent. Discussions covered current and planned investment projects in energy, agro-industry, food processing and the space sector, as well as raising the share of Kazakhstani content.

Khabar 24October 23, 2026, 01:09

Economy

Kazakh Prime Minister discusses joint projects with foreign investors

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with executives of Aksa Energy, Carlsberg Kazakhstan, Solico Group and CONTEC in Shymkent, on the sidelines of the ongoing IX Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable, to discuss investment projects in Kazakhstan.

Egemen QazaqstanOctober 22, 2026, 20:41

Technology

Kazakhstan Weighs Joint Satellite and Component Production With South Korea's CONTEC

Kazakhstan and South Korea's leading private space company CONTEC are considering joint production of satellites and their components on Kazakh territory. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov discussed prospects for cooperation in the space industry with the company's founder and CEO, Lee Sonhi, on the sidelines of the KGIR-2026 investment forum in Shymkent, the government press service said.

KursivOctober 22, 2026, 18:38

Economy

Kazakhstan's 9th Global Investment Roundtable Held in Shymkent

The IX Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable was held in Shymkent. According to Khabar 24, more than 500 investors and business representatives from over 40 countries took part.

Khabar 24October 22, 2026, 14:56

Economy

Agreements worth $4.8 billion signed at event attended by PM Olzhas Bektenov

Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov attended the IX Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR-2026) in Shymkent. According to Egemen.kz, more than 500 investors and business representatives from over 40 countries took part. The article's headline reports that agreements worth $4.8 billion were signed at the event.

Egemen QazaqstanOctober 22, 2026, 10:43

Transport & Infrastructure

Kazakhstan to develop civil aviation master plan through 2050

Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar in Astana. Salazar was in the city to attend the Aviation Security Week 2026 event. It is the first official visit by the ICAO Secretary General to Central Asian countries.

Kapital.kzOctober 21, 2026, 19:32

Diplomacy

Kazakhstan Proposes AI Network, Transport Integration at SCO Meeting in Dushanbe

Kazakhstan has proposed establishing a network of artificial intelligence centers under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and integrating regional transport corridors under a unified strategy through 2035. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov made the proposals at an Oct. 20 meeting of SCO heads of government in Dushanbe.

Astana TimesOctober 21, 2026, 13:39

Diplomacy

Tajikistan calls for stronger security, economic cooperation within SCO

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met heads of delegations from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states who arrived in Dushanbe for a meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government.

KazinformOctober 21, 2026, 03:03

Technology

Kazakhstan's IT services exports up 34-fold

Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said almost 70 percent of the country's cross-border payments with SCO member states are already made in national currencies. He made the remarks at a meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government.

Khabar 24October 21, 2026, 02:48

Energy

Kazakhstan to decide fate of fourth oil refinery by year-end

The Energy Ministry said the government will decide the fate of a planned fourth oil refinery in Kazakhstan by the end of the year. The move follows tension in the aviation kerosene market, where a shortfall of 500,000 to 600,000 tonnes had long been covered by Russia. Drone attacks and shutdowns at Russian refineries pushed prices up there, and the impact reached domestic air ticket prices.

Egemen QazaqstanOctober 20, 2026, 06:23

Economy

Kazakh PM Bektenov orders review of proposals to boost economic development

Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has instructed relevant government agencies and organizations to review proposals aimed at strengthening the country's economy following a meeting of the Economic Policy Council. Qazinform News Agency reported this, citing the Kazakh Government.

KazinformOctober 19, 2026, 11:30

Society

Procedure for Providing Social Assistance Is Changing

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.

Egemen QazaqstanOctober 18, 2026, 16:27

Society

Kazakhstan Plans to End Social Benefits for Wealthy Citizens

The Kazakh government plans to end social benefits for wealthy citizens, a move expected to save 700 billion tenge in 2027 and almost 2.5 trillion tenge over three years. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said that shifting to needs-based payments would end the unfairness of wealthy and low-income families receiving the same support. The Ministry of Labour said about 1.38 million households, or 21% of recipients, will lose benefits, including those with incomes above 305,000 tenge per person per month who own large or medium businesses, several properties or premium cars.

Vlast.kzOctober 17, 2026, 14:26

Society

Kazakhstan to change 14 types of social payments

Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on digitalising labour and social protection, according to Egemen Qazaqstan, which cited the government's press service. Discussed were digital tools meant to ensure state social aid reaches citizens who truly need it, and to help enterprises observe workers' labour rights and prevent labour risks.

Egemen QazaqstanOctober 16, 2026, 13:21

Energy

Gas processing plants to be built at Kashagan

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with Muataz Al-Hayat and Ramez Al-Hayat, heads of Qatar's Power International Holding (PIH), to discuss joint projects. Gas processing and telecommunications cooperation was on the agenda.

Egemen QazaqstanOctober 16, 2026, 06:04

Society

Social assistance to be provided under new principles

Kazakhstan plans to change its approach to social assistance from next year. Deputies of the Kurultai discussed the new principles while approving the draft republican budget for the next three years in first reading. Under the changes, state support will go only to those who truly need it. The government says the decision will free up hundreds of billions of tenge for other priority tasks.

Khabar 24October 15, 2026, 08:19

Economy

Bektenov outlines how Kazakhstan plans to cut its budget deficit

Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov told the Kurultai that the government is holding its course toward strengthening public finances and reducing budget dependence on borrowing and transfers. He was answering deputy Natalya Godunova's question on the 2027 republican budget deficit.

Khabar 24October 15, 2026, 04:38

Economy

Kazakhstan plans to save 2.5 trillion tenge by cutting benefits for wealthy citizens

Kazakhstan's government expects to save 700 billion tenge in 2027 and nearly 2.5 trillion tenge over three years by cancelling benefits and payments to wealthy citizens. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced the figures on Wednesday during a Kurultai session reviewing the 2027–2029 draft budget in its first reading.

Vlast.kzOctober 15, 2026, 02:24

Politics

Kazakhstan’s Government Considers Cutting Benefits

On October 14, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said the government is readying a social security reform that will eliminate a number of benefits for “well-off” citizens. Speaking at the Kurultai, Kazakhstan’s parliament, he said the measures will save 700 billion tenge ($1.6 billion) in 2027 alone.

Vlast.kzOctober 14, 2026, 18:38

Society

Around 522,000 Kazakhstanis could lose state benefits under new means-testing rules

Around 522,000 Kazakhstanis could lose state benefits because of means-testing criteria taking effect on 1 January 2027, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said.

KursivOctober 14, 2026, 13:41

Economy

Banks to share account and deposit data of state benefit recipients

From 1 January 2027, second-tier banks in Kazakhstan will begin transferring information to the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population needed to assess the wellbeing of families applying for state aid. Labour Minister Askarbek Yertayev announced this at a session of the kurultai. The report was filed by a correspondent of the Kapital.kz business information centre.

Kapital.kzOctober 14, 2026, 11:54

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Olzhas Bektenov

Kazakhstan signs $4.8 bn in investment deals at KGIR-2026 in Shymkent

Kazakhstan's PM discusses energy, food and space investments with foreign firms

Kazakh Prime Minister discusses joint projects with foreign investors

Kazakhstan Weighs Joint Satellite and Component Production With South Korea's CONTEC

Kazakhstan's 9th Global Investment Roundtable Held in Shymkent

Agreements worth $4.8 billion signed at event attended by PM Olzhas Bektenov

Kazakhstan to develop civil aviation master plan through 2050

Kazakhstan Proposes AI Network, Transport Integration at SCO Meeting in Dushanbe

Tajikistan calls for stronger security, economic cooperation within SCO

Kazakhstan's IT services exports up 34-fold

Kazakhstan to decide fate of fourth oil refinery by year-end

Kazakh PM Bektenov orders review of proposals to boost economic development

Procedure for Providing Social Assistance Is Changing

Kazakhstan Plans to End Social Benefits for Wealthy Citizens

Kazakhstan to change 14 types of social payments

Gas processing plants to be built at Kashagan

Social assistance to be provided under new principles

Bektenov outlines how Kazakhstan plans to cut its budget deficit

Kazakhstan plans to save 2.5 trillion tenge by cutting benefits for wealthy citizens

Kazakhstan’s Government Considers Cutting Benefits

Around 522,000 Kazakhstanis could lose state benefits under new means-testing rules

Banks to share account and deposit data of state benefit recipients

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