AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoKashagan Corruption Claims: Kazakhstan says bribery and inflated costs tainted about 12 NCOC contracts tied to Kashagan’s 2000s construction, feeding a $160 billion arbitration case at The Hague that could run until at least 2028. Parliament Watch: Kazakhstan’s Kurultai election is set for Aug. 23, with OSCE observers expected to assess how the new unicameral system and rules are working in practice. Education Push: About 380,000 children are set to start the new school year, with first-graders enrolling through Aug. 31 and most applications submitted online; the state also plans 101 new schools for 2026-27. Nuclear Sector Plan: Kazakhstan’s nuclear agency, Atameken and AIDA signed a memorandum to boost industrial cooperation and local supply chains for a stronger domestic nuclear industry. Business & Investment: Fixed capital investment rose 7.7% in seven months, led by Ulytau (+94.4%); own funds remain the main financing source. Energy & Trade: Russia is Kazakhstan’s top import partner in 1H 2026, while Kazakhstan’s foreign trade grew 7.2% in the same period. Weather Alert: Kazakhstan braces for sharp weather contrasts, with rain, thunderstorms, fog in some regions, and hail possible.
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