AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Open Spotlight: Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina crushed Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarterfinals for the first time, setting up a high-stakes clash with China’s Zheng Qinwen. Skills & Jobs: Kazakhstan says vocational training is ramping up—state-funded college places rise to 75 bln tenge in 2027, while the system is set to remove 32 low-demand specialties and update programs for labor-market needs. Education Expansion: The government plans to build 13 colleges across 11 regions and boost funding, as officials warn demand for qualified workers could outstrip supply by 2035. EV Infrastructure: Kazakhstan’s highway EV charging network now has 62 stations across 13 regions, with 27 more planned in 2026. Energy Modernization: The EBRD approved up to €194 million (KZT 102 bln) to modernize Almaty’s electricity distribution, including smart meters and grid upgrades. Water Security: Kazakhstan has digitized data on 23,000+ water bodies under a national water information system, supporting a broader overhaul of water management. Kazakhstan-China Border Deal: Agreements signed for security at the Khorgos border center and mutual recognition of driver’s licenses. Sports & Culture: Kazakhstan will send 11 boxers to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, and a new library information portal has launched to support library services and reading culture.
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