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Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev announced the launch of digital platforms and the development of fintech.

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At the meeting of the Council for the Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev listed the digital projects being implemented and outlined tasks for the development of infrastructure, fintech and digital assets.

The President of Kazakhstan has instructed that the assessment of the digital economy’s contribution to GDP be reviewed.

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At a meeting of the Council for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev identified AI development as a strategic direction and instructed an assessment of the digital economy’s contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). He also highlighted the need for an objective analysis of the impact of digitalisation to avoid distorting real economic indicators.

The Government of Kazakhstan has allocated 1.8 billion tenge for the repair of the thermal power plant in Ridder.

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The Government of Kazakhstan has allocated approximately 1.8 billion tenge for the repair of heating networks and equipment at the combined heat and power plant (CHP) in the city of Ridder, East Kazakhstan Region (EKR). The decision was formalised by a decree signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.

The exchange rate of the tenge in Kazakhstan strengthened in April against the backdrop of growth in exchange trading.

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According to the results of April 2026, the tenge exchange rate strengthened by 3.1% and stood at 463.09 tenge per US dollar. At the same time, the average daily trading volume on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange increased from $372 million to $394 million.

The prosecutor's office stopped violations worth 80 million tenge during the construction of a hospital in Stepnogorsk.

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In the town of Stepnogorsk, Akmola Region, violations were identified during the construction of the "G and E" operating unit of the multidisciplinary city hospital. Following the inspection, the contract with the contractor was terminated, and the client filed a claim for the return of 80 million tenge.

A resident of Shymkent pretended to be a DER employee and received 25 million tenge

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In Shymkent, a man who posed as an employee of the economic investigations service and received 25 million tenge from a business representative has been detained. He is suspected of deception under the pretext of helping to remove a facility from the inspection list.

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Why the Senate of Kazakhstan returned the bill on stray animals to the Mazhilis

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The Senate of Kazakhstan has returned the bill on stray animals to the Mazhilis for revision. At the same time, the provision on the euthanasia of stray animals remains in the document — the changes relate to the procedure for its application. The FBK editorial team explains which specific provisions are proposed to be adjusted and why.

The court restored the rights of a foreign investor in a case involving fraud worth 3.5 billion tenge

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The court found citizen M. guilty of fraud on an especially large scale in the case of the illegal sale of a foreign investor's share. The injured party was recognised as Swiss investor Cornelia Luc Jarczyk; her claim for 3.5 billion tenge was satisfied in full.

Another batch of cattle crossed the Kazakh border using documents from a month ago

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A consignment of 100 head of cattle crossed the Kazakh border using a veterinary certificate nearly a month old. The cargo was officially deemed compliant with the documents, although the potential overloading and the certificate's validity period cast doubt on the actual condition of the livestock — all of this resembles a well-practised scheme of superficial inspection.

Patient has been in a coma for a year and a half after treatment for pneumonia in Kyzylorda

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In Kyzylorda, a 49-year-old man has been in a coma for over a year and a half after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia. His wife alleges medical negligence. The hospital management issued a reprimand to the doctor who discharged the patient for outpatient treatment, and the police are conducting an investigation.

The private FC "Kairat" was allocated 750 million tenge from the Almaty budget.

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The private football club "Kairat" is set to receive 750 million tenge from the Almaty budget in 2026. The funds will be allocated to support the activities of the Premier League team and the entire club structure. At the same time, calls have previously been made at the state level to reduce football clubs' dependence on budget funding and transition to a self-sustaining model.

Canadian company has abandoned uranium exploration in Kazakhstan

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Canadian company Laramide Resources has ceased uranium exploration work in Kazakhstan and withdrawn from the project in the Shu-Sarysu basin. The decision was made after amendments to the Subsoil Code came into force, increasing the mandatory stake of Kazatomprom in new uranium projects. The company has already halted funding and intends to focus on assets in the United States and Australia.

What is wrong with weight control on Kazakhstani roads?

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Over the 10 months of 2025, automated measurement stations issued fines totalling 4.4 billion tenge — three times more than the previous year. The "Atameken" National Chamber of Entrepreneurs has officially acknowledged systemic violations in their operation, the prosecutor's office has begun a mass review of cases, and the authorities, it seems, have decided to legitimise the main problem with the system's functioning.
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