July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan to ban online loans for pensioners from 2026
Starting 2026, Kazakhstani pensioners will no longer be able to apply for loans online. New rules also affect those under 21. The measure targets fraudsters.
July 17, 2026
Chinese company to invest $1 billion in Kuryk port terminal
Chinese company Guoyou Materials Group invests $1 billion in construction of multifunctional terminal at Kuryk port on Kazakhstan's Caspian coast, creating 800 jobs.
July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan Entrepreneurs to Decide on POS Terminals After Unified QR Launch, Says National Bank
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has clarified that entrepreneurs will decide how many POS terminals to keep after the unified QR launch, and commissions may decrease.
July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan accounts for over half of Central Asia's economy
Kazakhstan's GDP accounted for 53.7% of Central Asia's economy in 2025, leading in FDI, banking assets, and trade with China. President Toqaev's policies drive diversification.
July 17, 2026
IMF Projects 4.6% GDP Growth for Kazakhstan, Tops Global Rankings
Despite global economic slowdown, the IMF upgraded Kazakhstan's GDP growth forecast to 4.6% in 2026, ranking it among the world's top performers. See full analysis on infohub.kz.
July 17, 2026
Kazakh Banks Adopt Unified QR Code to Simplify Payments
Kazakh banks have adopted a unified QR code for payments, processing over 160 billion tenge. Official launch on July 19. Discover how this interbank system will transform transactions.
July 17, 2026
EFSR Downgrades Kazakhstan's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 5%
Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development cuts Kazakhstan's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 5% and improves inflation outlook to 9.8%; revisions also for Russia, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Tajikistan.
July 17, 2026
Will Kazakhstanis still get cashback when paying via unified QR?
The National Bank clarifies that cashback will still be available with the unified QR system, but terms will vary by bank. Three banks plan special loyalty programs. Read more on infohub.kz.
July 17, 2026
Expert Explains Why Unified QR May Not Work Immediately in Kazakhstan
On July 19, Kazakhstan launches a unified QR payment system. Expert Aigerim Ilyasova explains why it may not work immediately due to phased bank integration, commissions, and security.
July 17, 2026
Atyrau Airport, operated by Turkish YDA Holding, posts 316 mln tenge loss in 2025
Atyrau International Airport, managed by Turkish YDA Holding, posted a loss of 315.7 million tenge in 2025, reversing a profit of 616.5 million tenge in 2024.
July 17, 2026
Almaty Renovation's net profit surges 94.5% in 2025
Almaty Renovation's net profit surged 94.5% in 2025 to 1.28 billion tenge, fueled by deposit income. Assets grew 35.2%, while liabilities rose 8.4%.
July 17, 2026
Experts lower tenge forecast to 500 per dollar by 2026
National Bank publishes macroeconomic survey: experts lower tenge forecast to 500 per dollar in 2026, adjust inflation, GDP, and oil expectations.
July 17, 2026
Margulan Seisembay Plans to Exit Traditional Business Within 5 Years
Kazakh businessman Margulan Seisembay plans to exit non-internet assets over the next 3-5 years, pivoting toward AI investments. He attributes the decision to project life cycles and new priorities.
July 16, 2026
Suspect in World Business Consulting pyramid scheme extradited from Georgia
A suspect in the World Business Consulting financial pyramid case was detained in Georgia and extradited to Kazakhstan. Investors were promised high returns and trips to the UAE.
July 16, 2026
How to Assess Your Wealth: A Financier's Advice for Kazakhstani People
Economist Aigerim Ilyasova advises creating personal financial reports to assess assets and debts, with an example calculation of capital and investment assets.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan Prepares New Electricity Price Increase
Kazakhstan raises preferential electricity prices for regional energy companies, potentially increasing household tariffs. Wholesale market dynamics drive.
July 16, 2026
Elon Musk Secretly Buys Gas Turbine Maker to Power Data Centers
Elon Musk secretly bought gas turbine maker APR Energy for $1B to power xAI data centers. Details of the deal and Mississippi lawsuits over mobile generators.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan's Central Bank Tests Banknotes for Wear and Laundering
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has demonstrated testing of tenge banknotes for wear, water, and laundering to improve security features and extend lifespan.
July 16, 2026
Russia Remains Top Supplier of Goods to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's foreign trade turnover rose 4.3% in Jan-May 2026 to $56.3 billion. Russia remained the top supplier, while China was the largest buyer of Kazakh goods. Full details on infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
State budget revenues up 16%: results of new Tax Code
State budget revenues rose nearly 16% in the first half of 2026 thanks to the new Tax Code. VAT revenues increased almost 1.5 times, VAT payers reached 158,000.
July 16, 2026
Dollar Rate Reverses Direction: Kazakhstan Stock Exchange Trading Results
Following trading on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange July 15, the dollar rate was 469.71 tenge. The euro and ruble also moved. Brent crude at $85.80 per barrel.
July 15, 2026
Ekibastuz GRES-2 Forced to Pay 640 Mln Tenge Tax Debt
The Pavlodar regional prosecutor's office recovered a tax debt of 640 million tenge from Ekibastuz GRES-2. The amount has been paid to the budget, and work continues.
July 15, 2026
Currency exchange rates in Almaty and Astana on April 29
Average buying and selling rates for US dollar, euro, and Russian ruble at exchange offices in Almaty and Astana on April 29, with official National Bank of Kazakhstan rates.
July 15, 2026
Kazakh scientist's son's firm Bapy Metals posts 461 million tenge profit
Bapy Metals posted 461.3 million tenge profit in 2025, up 33.7%. Revenue hit 7.6 billion tenge. The firm is owned by Kanat Chokin and Arman Serikbayev.
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