Specialists point out that in 2025, wage growth is currently lagging behind GDP growth, which creates potential for future increases in income levels. Analysts at Halyk Finance estimate that in the first quarter of this year, the country’s GDP grew by 6%, while wages rose by only 1.2%. This is a weaker performance compared to the same period last year, when incomes increased by 2.1%.

The Government of Kazakhstan held a high-level meeting to discuss measures aimed at further developing the national economy. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, was attended by leading experts in finance and economics.

According to the Ministry of Finance, Kazakhstan ended 2024 with a budget deficit of 2.7% of GDP, amounting to around 3.6 trillion tenge. While the figure may seem significant, experts remain optimistic, saying there's no cause for concern.

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry has announced the delivery and installation of a supercomputer with an immense computing power approaching two exaflops. The Ministry proudly states that this is the most powerful machine in all of Central Asia, poised to drive a major breakthrough in the development and training of artificial intelligence (AI).

Unique location and strategic logistics “Korkyt Ata” SEZ will occupy an area of 550 hectares next to the “Western Europe–Western China” international transport corridor. This location opens up significant logistical opportunities for companies, facilitating the export of goods to neighboring countries and distant markets. The geographical proximity to China also makes the zone attractive for Chinese companies to participate.

Tengizchevroil has published a report on its economic performance for the first quarter of 2025, showing significant growth during the reporting period.

According to Timur Suleimenov, Chairman of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, joint efforts by the National Bank and the government have succeeded in slowing inflation from 9.8% in 2023 to 8.6% in 2024. A report on the financial regulator’s work was presented to the President of the country. By the end of 2024, Kazakhstan’s international reserves reached $104.7 billion. As Suleimenov noted, the accumulated funds serve as a strong foundation for the country, enabling the economy to continue developing amid global instability. The head of the National Bank also spoke about investments in key infrastructure projects, with 238 billion tenge allocated for this purpose in 2024 alone.

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a productive business meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin. The two sides discussed opportunities for expanding cooperation in trade, the economy, agriculture, transport, energy, culture, and tourism.

While the whole world continues to seek a balance between regulating digital platforms and fair taxation, Kazakhstan is already acting – and with results. In the context of the rapid digitalization of the economy and global pressure on fiscal systems, the country is implementing state-of-the-art tools aimed at ensuring transparency and budget growth.

From July 1 to 2, the GO DIGITAL EURASIA 2025 conference and exhibition will take place, bringing together top global industry leaders to collaborate on the development of the IT sector. This landmark event is designed for C-level executives and heads of IT departments from major enterprises and corporations, and it promises to be a key platform for driving forward digital transformation.

The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MDIAI RK) is actively increasing international cooperation to ensure cybersecurity and protect Kazakhstani citizens in the digital space.

The Kazakh delegation arrived in Luxembourg on Monday, October 14, for the 21st meeting of the Cooperation Council between the European Union and Kazakhstan.

The National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken" took part in the Foresight Forum "Horizon-2035: Artificial Intelligence and Transport of the Future"

The Astana Student Cyber ​​League (ASCL) stage of the eSports tournament is starting in Astana.

The Astana Student Cyber League (ASCL), which is the stage of the eSports tournament, is starting in Astana on October 17-19.

Moscow Exchange (MOEX) officially ended its participation in the share capital of Kazakhstan Exchange (KASE) by selling its 13.1% stake, as announced on October 11, 2024.

The IT Council under the Regional Council of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs in the Karaganda region has summed up the results of its work over the first nine months of 2024.

On November 7, 2024, the National Forum on Corporate Governance will be held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, which promises to be a significant event for the country's business community.

A large-scale Kazakh-Uzbek business forum was held on August 7, 2024 in Astana. It marked a new stage in the development of bilateral economic relations.

The Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan will host the IV Interregional Uzbek-Kazakh Business Forum on October 21 in Samarkand.

The regular meeting of the Kazakhstan-Belarus Joint Business Council was held in Minsk, bringing together representatives of business and government agencies from both countries.

A panel session entitled "Russia — Kazakhstan: Russian-Kazakh Dialogue: Industrial Cooperation Between Kazakhstan and Russia" was held in St. Petersburg as part of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, which is a significant step towards strengthening interstate economic ties between Russia and Kazakhstan.