
Auto Loan Demand in Kazakhstan Drops by 9% in H1 2026
According to the Association of Financiers of Kazakhstan, car loan demand fell by 9% in H1 2026 as average interest rates reached 24.4%.
Source: Kursiv
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According to the Association of Financiers of Kazakhstan, car loan demand fell by 9% in H1 2026 as average interest rates reached 24.4%.
Source: Kursiv
Most financial institutions in Kazakhstan increased executive compensation for 2025, while only four banks reduced payouts to management.
Source: Kapital.kz

Mangystau region has opened a new 150-bed hospital, four rural outpatient clinics, and a children's rehabilitation center.
Source: Kursiv
Cement prices in Kazakhstan have increased by 25% year-on-year, marking the highest growth rate since at least 2011.
Source: Kapital.kz

The Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan has placed panda bonds totaling 6.6 billion yuan.
Source: Forbes Kazakhstan

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is transforming business models and pushing Kazakhstani companies to become AI-native.
Source: Forbes Kazakhstan

Forbes Kazakhstan has presented its ranking of the 50 largest e-commerce platforms in Kazakhstan for 2026.
Source: Forbes Kazakhstan

KMG International has modernized its Petromidia refinery, expanding the facility's storage capacity by 20%.
Source: Qazinform

A new online portal designed to unite library professionals has been launched in Kazakhstan.
Source: inbusiness.kz

Kazakhstan's economy will need 2.9 million specialists by 2035, including 1.8 million in working professions.
Source: Егемен Қазақстан

Fast food prices have increased in Kazakhstan, with sharp price spikes recorded in five regions.
Source: inbusiness.kz

Businessman Timur Turlov stated that if current policies continue, future tenge exchange rates could surprise Kazakhstanis.
Source: Digital Business KZ