Category: Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan boasts record economic growth in the decade, Ruslan Zheldibay
Kazakhstan’s economy is expected to grow by more than 6% in 2025, marking the highest rate in the past 10 years, Qazinform News Agency quotes Assistant to the President – Press Secretary of the President of Kazakhstan Ruslan Zheldibay as saying. For the first time in the country’s history, GDP is projected to exceed 300 […]
Read more3.3 million work in skilled trades in Kazakhstan, Minister Balayeva
Deputy Prime Minister and Culture and Information Minister of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva presented the results of Kazakhstan’s Year of Working Professions at a closing ceremony, Qazinform News Agency reports. The Minister emphasized that Year of Working Professions is not a one-time effort but a strategic direction with long-term goals. According to the Minister, 3.3 million […]
Read moreWhen will salaries in Kazakhstan reach 600,000 tenge?
According to experts from the Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA), the average salary in Kazakhstan is expected to reach 605,000 tenge by 2028, reports kursiv.kz. They note that real incomes of the population continue to grow, which remains one of the key factors supporting domestic demand. “During 2024–2025, real monetary incomes of the population are […]
Read moreInside Kazakhstan’s 16 Special Economic Zones: Projects and Jobs in 2025
Kazakhstan’s 16 special economic zones (SEZ) play a central role in the country’s investment strategy, offering tax incentives, simplified customs procedures and ready industrial sites. Spanning manufacturing, logistics and technology, the zones are designed to attract investors and create jobs. The Astana Times breaks down key projects and developments across all 16 zones. The SEZ […]
Read moreKazakhstan Aims to Double Output of Existing Medium-Sized Enterprises
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of National Economy, in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), is developing a strategy to help existing medium-sized enterprises increase their production capacity two to threefold. The initiative is part of the “Improving the Investment Attractiveness of Medium-Sized Businesses” program. Deputy Minister of National Economy Yerlan Sagnaev announced the […]
Read moreKazakhstan set to reevaluate minimum wage in 2027-2028
The Government of Kazakhstan plans to consider the possibility of increasing the minimum wage in 2027–2028, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy, Serik Zhumangarin, said at a government meeting, Trend reports via the Kazakh government. Zhumangarin indicated that, from 2026 to 2028, real income growth for the population is projected to average a […]
Read moreAI Reshapes Labor Market: Office Jobs at Risk, Blue-Collar Professions Gain Appeal Among Youth
Artificial intelligence is gradually transforming Kazakhstan’s labor market. While office and administrative roles face higher automation risks, blue-collar professions are increasingly attractive to Generation Z for their stability and resilience against AI disruption. AI impact and employment trends According to the country’s center for human resource development, approximately 13% of work tasks in Kazakhstan or […]
Read moreKazakhstanis work more than Americans but earn less
Kazakhstan is among the countries with the longest working weeks, according to the World’s Hardest Working Countries 2025 report by Visual Capitalist. The study shows that Kazakhstanis spend about 38 hours a week at work on average — significantly more than in most developed countries. For comparison, Americans work an average of 36 hours, Canadians […]
Read moreTokayev Proposes Employing Top Foreign Graduates in Kazakhstan
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed launching a program to employ the most talented foreign graduates of Kazakh universities, allowing them to begin their professional careers within the country. He announced the initiative during the Strategic Partners Forum, Kazakhstan – Territory of Academic Education. According to Tokayev, over 31,000 foreign students are currently studying at Kazakh […]
Read moreTürkiye Simplifies Hiring Rules to Boost Ties with Turkic Nations
Türkiye has simplified employment rules for Turkic-speaking foreigners, including citizens of Kazakhstan, by reducing bureaucracy and broadening opportunities for professional activity, reported Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Resmi Gazeti (Official Newspaper of Türkiye). President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed a decree on Oct. 10, amending legislation that dates back to the 1980s, simplifying procedures to work in Türkiye without […]
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