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«State Support Measures Will Be Provided Only to Good-Faith Market Participants», — Olzhas Bektenov on Supporting Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

At the Government session, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov noted the ongoing work to stimulate the inflow of funds into the domestic pharmaceutical industry, within which investment agreements are being concluded.

Infrastructure Framework for Five Cross-Border Hubs Has Been Formed in Kazakhstan

At the session of the Government chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, issues of developing special economic and industrial zones involved in the formation of cross-border hubs were reviewed. Deputy Minister of Industry and Construction Iran Sharkhan reported on the progress of infrastructure construction and the expansion of territories.

A 30% Increase in Non-Raw-Materials Exports Will Be Ensured by the Launch of New Cross-Border Hubs — Ministry of Trade

At the session of the Government chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the progress of forming cross-border hubs was reviewed within the framework of the President’s instructions to establish Kazakhstan as a key logistics hub of Eurasia. Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev reported on the current status of project implementation and infrastructure development.

Expansion of the List of Socially Significant Goods: Transparency of Turnover and Minimization of the Influence of Unproductive Intermediaries

On Saturday, at the next meeting on stabilizing inflation, held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, preliminary results of the analysis of the food basket regarding the possible expansion of the list of socially significant goods were presented.

“Investment Order”: New Opportunities for Kazakhstan’s Business and Agro-Industrial Sector

Kazakhstan is launching a large-scale mechanism for developing the real sector of the economy — the state programme “Investment Order.” The main purpose of the programme is to support projects of small, medium, and large businesses engaged in the production of goods that are most in demand on the domestic market and have a high share of imports.

Unproductive Intermediaries Are Being Eliminated to Stabilize Prices in Kazakhstan

Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev reported at a Government session on the ongoing work to stabilize prices for socially significant food products.

The National Goods Catalog Will Be Launched in Kazakhstan Next Year

At a Government session, Deputy Minister of Finance Yerzhan Birzhanov reported on the integration of the Electronic Goods Catalog and the National Goods Catalog of JSC “Kazakhtelecom” to form the state database “National Goods Catalog” (NGC SDB).

Digitalization of Certificate Issuance Brings Approximately 20 Billion Tenge Out of the Shadow Economy in the Trade Sector

At a Government session, Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry Dmitry Mun presented the results and plans for the digital transformation of the trade sector.

Digitalization of the Economy on the Instructions of the Head of State: Kazakhstan Implements a System for Tracking Goods from the Manufacturer to the End Consumer

At a Government session, Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliev presented measures for the digital transformation of the trade sector. The key areas included the implementation of the National Goods Catalog, electronic certification, labeling, as well as the development of digital marketplaces and targeted assistance.

Digital Transformation of the Economy on the Instructions of the President: The Government Will Expand the List of Goods Subject to Labeling and Launch a Pilot Project to Strengthen Control Over Markups on Socially Significant Food Products

At a Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the state and prospects of the digital transformation of the trade sector were reviewed.

Olzhas Bektenov Discusses Investment Project in Trade and Tourism with EKAZENT Management GmbH Executives

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with representatives of the Astana International Forum – the executive leadership of Austrian company EKAZENT Management GmbH: Chief Operating Officer Gabriel Constantin Kefer and Managing Director Norbert Pfunder. The focus of the discussion was joint efforts to develop Kazakhstan’s trade and tourism potential.

Kazakhstan and Italy Discuss Creation of Joint Investment Fund in Agribusiness Sector

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin met with Gianantonio Tramè, founder of TRAMITE GROUP and authorized representative of the Kazakhstan–Italy Chamber of Commerce. The main focus of the meeting was an initiative by Italian investors to establish an integrated agricultural supply system to enhance trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Barrier-free trade, favourable business environment and tourism: Olzhas Bektenov attended EMPS meeting in Almaty

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov at a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Almaty discussed with the heads of government of the EAEU member countries key aspects of interaction and prospects for further cooperation within the Union. The issues of development of barrier-free trade, formation of business climate, disclosure of tourist potential were considered.

Ministry of Agriculture: Potato stocks sufficient to fully cover domestic demand

On the instructions of the Prime Minister, the Ministries of Agriculture, Trade and Integration are constantly monitoring the situation on the potato market of the country.

E-commerce market infrastructure being actively developed in Kazakhstan

Chairman of the Board of Kazpost JSC Assel Zhanasova noted at the Government session that to ensure the growth of e-commerce in the country is developing a network of modern warehouse complexes.

E-commerce market volume in Kazakhstan reaches 3.2 trillion tenge: Government considers measures to strengthen consumer and producer protection in industry

At the Government session under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov the issue of e-commerce development was considered. Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev made a report. Hear representatives of the industry: Chairman of the Board of Kazpost Assel Zhanasova, Chairman of Halyk Bank Umut Shayakhmetova, Chairman of the Board of the Association of Digital Kazakhstan Denis Stepantsev.