AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoKazakhstan-China Diplomacy: Chinese FM Wang Yi met Kazakh counterpart Yermek Kosherbayev in Beijing, pledging deeper practical cooperation and stronger strategic trust, with both sides stressing the one-China principle. Aviation Links: Kazakhstan’s civil aviation talks with Japan focused on launching direct flights, while Cathay plans regular cargo services to Astana from Aug. 1 and passenger flights Hong Kong–Almaty from Jan. 2027. Digital Assets Oversight: Kazakhstan will set up a National Bank committee to regulate and supervise the digital asset market, including stablecoins for cross-border settlements and tax incentives on licensed platforms. Economy Watch: Q1 2026 GDP grew 3% year-on-year, with non-oil sectors driving expansion; the government also outlined major construction and infrastructure plans nationwide. Trade & Transport: Kazakhstan’s trade volume rose 5.7% in H1 2026, and nearly 1 billion passengers were transported in the first half. Agriculture & Food: Meat output rose 5.3% in H1 2026, while agricultural exports jumped 36% in early 2026. Science & Youth: Kazakh students won top honors in robotics and physics, and Kazakhstan’s zoos reported record 2.6 billion tenge in revenue.
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