Latest news in Kazakhstan? September 8th, 2026
08-09-2026
- Financial Reforms for Foreign Debt: The National Bank of Kazakhstan proposed tax amendments to facilitate foreign investor participation in quasi-public sector debt. The initiative aims to exempt non-resident investors from capital gains taxes on over-the-counter bond transactions settled through international depositories like Euroclear and Clearstream, potentially attracting up to $3 billion in investments. Kursiv.kz+ 1
- Industrial Labor Constraints: Kazakhstan’s ongoing manufacturing and factory expansion is encountering growing skilled labor shortages, prompting domestic industry leaders and policymakers to explore targeted workforce training and recruitment initiatives. The Times Of Central Asia
- Earth Observation Satellite Network: Kazakhstan announced plans to expand its international Earth observation satellite constellation to 14 satellites to improve environmental tracking, land monitoring, and resource management across the region. AzerNews
- Balkhash Nuclear Power Plant Progress: Following the recent EPC contract signed between Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plants and Russia’s Rosatom, preparatory design work and international supplier consortium formation continue for the planned 2,400 MW facility near Lake Balkhash. Caspian News
- Energy & Oil Infrastructure: Kazakhstan confirmed its ongoing alignment of oil production levels with agreed OPEC+ quotas ahead of October, alongside advancing plans for an estimated $327 million pipeline expansion to support export diversification. The Astana Times