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The Chinese State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) acquired stakes in a number of critical infrastructure and real estate assets in European countries through a network of offshore companies. This is the conclusion reached by the authors of the investigation after examining corporate and registration documents.

Parents of a 6-year-old boy have stated that their son contracted hepatitis C after a blood transfusion at the regional children's clinical hospital in the Almaty region.

The European Union (EU) has approved the 21st package of sanctions against Russia. The list of organisations subject to enhanced export restrictions includes companies registered in Kazakhstan.

Residents of an eight-entrance, five-storey building in Petropavlovsk have reported regular flooding of the basement with a cloudy, milky-coloured liquid. According to them, there is a strong smell of spoiled dairy products and fat in the premises, which spreads through the entrances and reaches the flats.

Residents of the village of Panfilovo in the Talgar district have demanded the closure of a nearby slaughterhouse, claiming they have suffered from a strong unpleasant odour for several years. According to the villagers, the facility is located approximately 300 metres from residential homes.

Chairman of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Timur Suleimenov, explained the reason why deputy chairman Aliya Moldabekova was held administratively liable. According to him, the fine is linked to the untimely execution of an order from the Higher Audit Chamber (HAC).

Vice-Minister of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Saparbekov, explained why the state has tightened control over grey imports of cars. According to him, after the digitalisation of customs systems, cases were identified where individuals imported dozens, and even hundreds, of cars under the guise of vehicles for personal use.

For the first time since the start of 2026, Kazakhstan has recorded a 0.1% decrease in the average price index for socially significant food products over the three weeks of July. Against this backdrop, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin has ordered a detailed analysis of the meat market due to the continued rise in prices for certain types of products.

From 24 July 2026, the United States introduced an additional duty of 12.5% on certain goods from Kazakhstan. However, the new measure does not apply to oil, a number of petroleum products, uranium ores and concentrates, as well as some other categories of goods.