February 242026
Kazakhstan Secures Major US Investments in Agriculture, Aviation, and Healthcare
President Tokayev's US visit resulted in major deals including a $180M Mars pet food plant and talks on aviation expansion and an international clinic.
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Finance
Kazakhstan's Export Revenue Declines by Over $4 Billion
Kazakhstan's export revenue fell by over $4 billion due to declining shipments of oil, uranium, copper, and ferroalloys, significantly reducing the national trade surplus.
February 24, 2026
February 242026
Kazakh President Meets Mars CEO to Launch $180 Million Pet Food Plant
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Mars CEO Paul Weirauch in Washington to launch a $180 million investment project for a new pet food production plant in Kazakhstan.
February 212026
S&P Affirms Kazakhstan's Credit Rating at BBB- with Positive Outlook
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Kazakhstan's sovereign credit rating at BBB- with a Positive outlook, citing fiscal consolidation, economic diversification, and strong financial buffers.
February 202026
Kazakhstan-Italy Trade House Opens in Almaty to Boost Economic Ties
A dedicated Kazakhstan-Italy Trade House has launched in Almaty, aiming to become a central hub for boosting trade, investment, and business partnerships between the two nations.
February 202026
Kazakhstan's Ice Cream Exports Surpass Imports for First Time in 2025
In a historic first for its food sector, Kazakhstan exported more ice cream than it imported in 2025. Export volumes hit 14,167 tons, surpassing imports by nearly 2,000 tons.
February 202026
Turkic States Forge New Economic Path at Ministerial Meeting in Turkistan
Ministers from Turkic states convened in Turkistan to approve a roadmap for deeper economic integration focusing on removing trade barriers boosting investments through newly established fund.
February 202026
Kazakh Businesses Face Late-February Deadline to Choose Simplified Tax Regime
Kazakh entrepreneurs must decide by February 28, 2026, whether to opt into a new simplified tax declaration system for the self-employed and certain business types, or be automatically placed under the standard, more complex tax regime starting in 2027.
February 132026
Kazakhstan and EBRD Extend SME Support Program to 2030
Kazakhstan's Ministry of National Economy and the EBRR have extended their SME support partnership until 2030. A new initiative focuses on boosting investment attractiveness for medium-sized companies.
February 122026
Kazakhstan's Finance Ministry Launches Business Outreach to Explain Sweeping Tax Code Overhaul
Kazakhstan's finance officials are meeting with entrepreneurs to clarify a major new tax code and gather feedback, aiming to balance state revenue needs with a supportive business climate.
