Asia Kazakhstan Kazakhstan's population will surpass 20 million in November 2023, a 1,02% increase from the beginning of the year, or 201.100 people; at the beginning of October, the urban population amounted to 12.387.957 and rural population to 7.580.007
Asia Kazakhstan Exchange rates boards will no longer be allowed on the streets or outdoors starting 9 September 2025; new rule applies to all currency exchange points, except those in airports, railway stations, business centers, casinos, border checkpoints
Asia Kazakhstan Five major initiatives with a total investment of around $19.5 billion in the metallurgical and petrochemical sectors are being implemented, expected to create over 8.000 permanent jobs; the news was reported during a May 21 government meeting
Asia Kazakhstan New rules for investor visas have been implemented to support long-term business partnerships; foreign nationals who invest $300.000 or more in the charter capital of Kazakh companies or publicly traded local securities can apply for permit up to 10 years
Asia Kazakhstan The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft made a parachute-assisted landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan, southeast of the town of Dzhezkazgan, at 6:20 a.m. yesterday 20 April, after 220 days in space