Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan asks Russia about restarting Druzhba oil shipments to Germany
Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov said Astana had submitted a formal request. No restart date or shipment volume has been agreed.
Kazakhstan plans a uranium reserve of at least 150,000 tonnes by 2050
The proposed reserve would combine uranium in the ground, physical stocks and fabricated fuel. It is a long-term plan, not an immediate purchase.
Digital control adds 250 MW of transfer capability to Kazakhstan’s grid
The KEGOC case illustrates the value of grid automation. Extra transfer capability is neither new generation nor annual electricity output.
Kazakhstan and Germany Discuss Expanding Trade and Economic Cooperation
Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin and German Ambassador Heike Peitsch discussed prospects for industrial cooperation, investment and joint projects, as well as Central Asia's role in developing transport routes.
Kazakhstan Drops Case Against Rapper Navai and Deports Him
Police in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl region have closed the drug smuggling case against Russian artist Navai (Navai Bakirov) on non-exonerating grounds. The artist has been deported from Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan’s crypto tax residency route: costs and risks
Binance and Bybit join the AIFC programme. What the $150,000 threshold, annual fee and 90-day stay mean—and why tax residency elsewhere still matters.
Deputy Minister: Construction of new Astana airport will take at least five years
The new airport project in Kazakhstan's capital is a megaproject that typically takes at least five years to implement, said Deputy Minister of Transport Talgat Lastayev. Feasibility studies and design estimates are currently being developed.
Russia to Tighten Restrictions on Export of Cash Rubles and Gold to EAEU Countries
The Bank of Russia plans to amend Decree No. 193, tightening rules on the export of cash rubles and refined gold to EAEU countries, including Kazakhstan. Specific parameters and timelines have not yet been announced.
Kazakhstan Orders Two Bulk Carriers for TITR at Baku Shipyard
During Tokayev's visit to Baku, documents were exchanged for the construction of two universal bulk carriers for a KTZ subsidiary. The vessels will operate on the Trans-Caspian route.
Aliyev and Tokayev Launch Trans-Caspian Fiber Optic Line
On October 15, the presidents of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan met and officially opened the Trans-Caspian Fiber Optic Communication Line.
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to Increase Oil Shipments via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced plans to boost Kazakh oil supplies through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline at the CICA summit in Baku.
KazTransOil Increases Oil Shipments via Aktau Toward BTC by 24%
In January-September 2026, KazTransOil shipped 1.164 million tonnes of oil via the port of Aktau toward the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, up 24% year-on-year.
Tamar Ventures Completes State Registration in Azerbaijan
A joint venture between Azerbaijan's Innovation and Digital Development Agency and Kazakhstan's White Hill Capital has been registered with authorized capital of $1 million.
Kazakhstan’s wheat outlook and Azerbaijan’s bread prices: where is the risk?
The Bank expects Kazakhstan’s wheat production to fall 22% in 2026/27. Azerbaijan imported 841,700 tonnes in this customs category over eight months. That warrants attention to procurement—not an automatic bread-price forecast.
AI can change a job without eliminating it
Around 80% of Uzbekistan’s clerical support workers are estimated to have medium or high AI exposure, while 27% use AI at work. The gap helps explain why task automation is not a forecast of redundancies.
AI is changing regional businesses. Which tasks should come first?
Banks, retailers and producers in the region are integrating AI into everyday work. World Bank case studies show where value appears—and why another firm’s savings cannot be promised to your own.
Expensive oil does not guarantee growth: Kazakhstan’s lesson for Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan’s physical oil output has fallen despite supportive prices, while economic growth is slowing. For Azerbaijan, the distinction between export revenue, real production and fiscal resilience matters.
Kazakhstan's Current Account Swings to $2.4 Billion Surplus
In the first half of 2026, Kazakhstan's current account surplus reached $2.4 billion (1.6% of GDP), compared with a deficit of $3.6 billion a year earlier.
Tokayev Proposes Discussing Integration of Middle Corridor with TRIPP
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, speaking at the Consultative Meeting in Avaza, proposed expert-level discussions on integrating the Middle Corridor with the TRIPP transport initiative.
Kazakhstan Proposes Declaration on Responsible Use of AI in Central Asia and Azerbaijan
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the 8th Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan in Avaza proposed developing a declaration on the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Kazakhstan-Tajikistan Trade Turnover Rises 25%
In January-July 2026, Kazakhstan's trade turnover with Tajikistan reached $854.70 million, up 25% compared to the same period in 2025.
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Explore Construction of Ferries for 120 Railcars
The parties are considering a project for new ferries capable of carrying two trains simultaneously, which should speed up delivery along the Middle Corridor.
Kazakhstan Expects Eight New Container Ships by 2028
Kazakhstan plans to add eight vessels to its container shipping fleet by 2028, according to Kasym Tlepov, deputy chairman of the Committee for Railway and Water Transport at the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan.
South Korea's CONTEC Weighs Localizing Space Production in Kazakhstan
In Seoul, officials discussed CONTEC Space Group's plans to invest in the Galam project, jointly produce satellites and components, and develop a network of ground stations in Kazakhstan.