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Kazakhstan imposes restrictions on potato exports.

Kazakhstan imposes restrictions on potato exports.

The ban will not apply to exports to EAEU countries.
The Beyneu grain terminal has resumed operations.

The Beyneu grain terminal has resumed operations.

The terminal's capacity enables it to store 100,000 tons of grain simultaneously and produce 320 tons of flour per day.
Supermarkets in the Mangistau region will boost the share of local products.

Supermarkets in the Mangistau region will boost the share of local products.

Additionally, major retail chains will cover the cost of product delivery within 14 days.
German companies are prepared to invest in Kazakhstan.

German companies are prepared to invest in Kazakhstan.

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Ermek Kenjekhanuly, discussed collaboration with representatives of major companies.
KazMunayGas-Aero plans to establish an oil depot at the Astana jet fuel hub.

KazMunayGas-Aero plans to establish an oil depot at the Astana jet fuel hub.

The construction of fueling stations is also anticipated at the airports in the capital and Aktobe.
Experts suggest that attracting investments in oil extraction and processing requires a different approach.

Experts suggest that attracting investments in oil extraction and processing requires a different approach.

Murad Temirkhanov, an advisor to the chairman of the board at Halyk Finance, shared his perspective.
In 2025, 65.9 billion tenge will be allocated for the implementation of 45 gasification projects.

In 2025, 65.9 billion tenge will be allocated for the implementation of 45 gasification projects.

This will raise the country's gasification level to 62%.
Retail trade volume reached 22.4 trillion tenge by the end of 2024.

Retail trade volume reached 22.4 trillion tenge by the end of 2024.

One-sixth of purchases in Kazakhstan were made online.
The growth of the AIX and KASE indices has outpaced deposits by twofold.

The growth of the AIX and KASE indices has outpaced deposits by twofold.

In 2024, the average dividend yield across the market was 5.3%.
What measures are being considered in Kazakhstan to boost budget revenue?

What measures are being considered in Kazakhstan to boost budget revenue?

The project for budget and tax reforms was discussed with experts at the Ministry of National Economy.
Local authorities have not utilized approximately 40 billion tenge in targeted transfers.

Local authorities have not utilized approximately 40 billion tenge in targeted transfers.

More than 93% of them were allocated for development programs.
Which regions will see market modernization in 2025?

Which regions will see market modernization in 2025?

The largest project is being implemented in the West Kazakhstan region.
Russia has lifted restrictions on tomato imports from Kazakhstan.

Russia has lifted restrictions on tomato imports from Kazakhstan.

The Republic of Kazakhstan is continuing negotiations regarding other types of crop production.
A wind turbine manufacturing plant will be built in Khorgos.

A wind turbine manufacturing plant will be built in Khorgos.

The investment amount for the project is $40 million.
Kazakhstan plans to eliminate state regulation of fuel prices.

Kazakhstan plans to eliminate state regulation of fuel prices.

The Ministry of Energy assures that "the government will not allow a sharp increase in fuel prices."
Starting in February, the maximum wholesale price for liquefied gas is set to increase.

Starting in February, the maximum wholesale price for liquefied gas is set to increase.

The draft order states that the price will be 51,932 tenge per ton.
The IMF has raised its GDP growth forecast for Kazakhstan in 2025 to 5.5%.

The IMF has raised its GDP growth forecast for Kazakhstan in 2025 to 5.5%.

In the October review of the International Monetary Fund, the forecast was set at 4.6%.
An Uzbek investor plans to launch five enterprises in the Turkestan region.

An Uzbek investor plans to launch five enterprises in the Turkestan region.

Global Textile is launching a project to establish a textile factory and logistics center.
Here are the top 5 news stories from the past week on Kapital.kz.

Here are the top 5 news stories from the past week on Kapital.kz.

Bereke Bank, devaluation expectations, debt collectors, the sale of Tele2/Altel, and the Keleshek program.
The National Bank anticipates elevated oil prices in the near future.

The National Bank anticipates elevated oil prices in the near future.

At the beginning of January, Brent crude prices surpassed the $80 per barrel mark, reaching a four-month high.
In 2025, 24 enterprises are set to launch in the Kyzylorda region.

In 2025, 24 enterprises are set to launch in the Kyzylorda region.

Among them are a brick manufacturing plant, a facility for producing dry powder from camel milk, and a heat and power plant.
Rail freight between Kazakhstan and China has surpassed 32 million tons.

Rail freight between Kazakhstan and China has surpassed 32 million tons.

Kazakhstan's exports to China rose to 13.7 million tons in 2024.
The Astana airport has been transferred to municipal ownership.

The Astana airport has been transferred to municipal ownership.

A new trust management agreement is being prepared with Terminals Astana Airport Management.
Annual inflation has accelerated in 10 regions of Kazakhstan.

Annual inflation has accelerated in 10 regions of Kazakhstan.

The highest value was recorded in Astana.
Drip irrigation systems production has been launched in the Zhambyl region.

Drip irrigation systems production has been launched in the Zhambyl region.

The project cost is 2.8 billion tenge.
Embamunaigas has commenced the exploration of gas reserves at the West Prorva field.

Embamunaigas has commenced the exploration of gas reserves at the West Prorva field.

The project will be carried out in three phases.
The UNDP is launching a pilot project in the North Kazakhstan region.

The UNDP is launching a pilot project in the North Kazakhstan region.

It involves the creation of a five-year development program for the territories.
Over 1,100 social facilities purchased food at inflated prices.

Over 1,100 social facilities purchased food at inflated prices.

Products were delivered to government institutions through 69 unproductive intermediaries.
A new reservoir will be constructed in the Kyzylorda region.

A new reservoir will be constructed in the Kyzylorda region.

There will also be a reconstruction of two hydraulic nodes and four hydraulic structures.
A multifunctional Chinese center will be inaugurated in Astana.

A multifunctional Chinese center will be inaugurated in Astana.

Business professionals will be able to hold negotiations, finalize contracts, and access services for transaction processing.