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- On 3 November, Kazakhstan signed nine international agreements with a combined investment potential of $1.3 billion for Alatau City, including plans to explore educational institutions involving the University of Exeter, Brighton College and Repton Group. The individual education budgets have not been disclosed. This creates opportunities for international schools, universities, training providers and education consultants; HPC can support institutional introductions, education partnerships and project planning.
- On 6 November, Kazakhstan and Germany discussed expanding cooperation in environmental protection, climate policy and sustainable development, including preparations for COP31. No specific project budget or contract value was announced. This creates opportunities for environmental consultants, clean-technology suppliers and sustainability specialists; HPC can support international partnerships, environmental project sourcing and sustainable investment planning.
- On 4 November, Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna reported a 13% increase in revenue and 19% growth in net profit for the first nine months of 2026. Its portfolio includes 69 major investment projects valued at KZT 43.8 trillion, approximately $96 billion. This creates opportunities for institutional investors, financial advisers, project-finance firms and corporate consultants; HPC can support investor introductions, financing partnerships and investment research.
- On 6 November, Kazakhstan concluded its Alatau City roadshow across London, Berlin and Frankfurt, producing 27 commercial documents with combined investment potential exceeding $2 billion. The agreements and cooperation documents cover infrastructure, industrial development, energy, construction, education, healthcare and technology. This creates opportunities for international contractors, government advisers and investment partners; HPC can support public-private partnerships, project sourcing and international business engagement.
- On 3 November, Kazakhstan included cooperation with AstraZeneca and Crescent Meditours in its Alatau City investment agreements, covering medical infrastructure development, investment attraction and scientific exchange. The nine agreements have a combined investment potential of $1.3 billion, but no separate healthcare project value was disclosed. This creates opportunities for hospital operators, pharmaceutical suppliers, medical technology companies and healthcare investors; HPC can support healthcare partnerships and supplier introductions.
- On 3 November, Kazakhstan reported that Alatau City’s investment portfolio includes 67 projects valued at approximately $6.9 billion, with implementation expected to create around 55,000 jobs. The employment figure is a projected outcome rather than jobs already filled. This creates opportunities for recruitment agencies, technical training providers, HR consultants and workforce technology companies; HPC can support talent sourcing, training partnerships and employer connections.
- On 6 November, Kazakhstan’s Londian Wason New Energy Tech and NAIKAN signed a partnership agreement to pursue a copper foil manufacturing plant using locally produced cathode copper. The plant is intended to supply battery, energy-storage and microelectronics industries, but the official announcement did not disclose a confirmed project investment value. This creates opportunities for industrial equipment suppliers, copper processors, battery manufacturers and logistics providers; HPC can support supplier sourcing, technology partnerships and industrial project development.
- On 6 November, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed progress on the Data Centre Valley project in Pavlodar, where the first phase includes three facilities with a combined capacity of 304 MW. KPMG estimates potential investment over the data centres’ 20-year operating lifespan at $115 billion, while projected annual export revenue could reach $3.1 billion. These are estimates, not confirmed earnings. This creates opportunities for power infrastructure contractors, cooling-system manufacturers, data-centre suppliers and engineering firms; HPC can support technical sourcing and international project partnerships.
- On 6 November, Kazakhstan announced a new six-month restriction on exports of gasoline, diesel and certain petroleum products by road and rail, effective from 22 November 2026 to 22 May 2027, with specified exemptions. Separate restrictions on certain petroleum products exported beyond the Eurasian Economic Union are scheduled for January–June 2027. No monetary contract value was announced. This creates demand for trade compliance advisers, customs specialists, logistics consultants and regulatory lawyers; HPC can connect businesses with compliance and cross-border trade specialists.
- On 6 November, Kazakhstan confirmed that its European investment roadshow had generated 27 commercial documents with potential investment exceeding $2 billion. Discussions involved international financial institutions, banks and industrial partners, including financing for energy, transport and utility infrastructure. These documents represent investment potential rather than completed acquisitions or fully committed funding. This creates opportunities for investment banks, transaction advisers, valuation firms and project-finance specialists; HPC can support investor introductions and cross-border corporate finance partnerships.
- On 6 November, Kazakhstan presented KPMG’s assessment that its Data Centre Valley could generate up to $3.1 billion in annual export revenue once developed. The first phase includes 304 MW of planned data-centre capacity, while the wider programme targets 1 GW by 2029. These figures are projections, not current export earnings. This creates opportunities for market research firms, data analysts, technology consultants and investment researchers; HPC can support feasibility studies, market assessments and commercial research.
- On 6 November, Kazakhstan concluded its investment promotion roadshow across London, Berlin and Frankfurt, producing 27 commercial documents with investment potential exceeding $2 billion. The campaign engaged international financial institutions, industrial companies and technology partners; no separate marketing or communications budget was disclosed. This creates opportunities for investment-promotion agencies, corporate communications firms, event organisers and international PR consultants; HPC can support business outreach, investor engagement and strategic communications partnerships.
- On 3 November, Kazakhstan reported that Alatau City’s investment portfolio had reached approximately $6.9 billion across 67 projects. The city is also implementing 28 transport and utility infrastructure projects valued at KZT 35.3 billion, covering electricity, water, gas, sewerage and highways. This creates opportunities for property developers, construction contractors, building-material suppliers and infrastructure consultants; HPC can support development partnerships, supplier sourcing and investor introductions.
- On 6 November, Kazakhstan confirmed preliminary agreements with Gaw Capital, Boosteroid and Firebird to deploy 480 MW of computing capacity in the second phase of Data Centre Valley, with potential expansion to 620 MW. The wider project aims to reach 1 GW by 2029, while projected annual export revenue could reach $3.1 billion. No separate venture-capital fund or startup investment amount was announced. This creates opportunities for AI startups, cloud-service providers and technology entrepreneurs; HPC can support investor connections, commercial partnerships and technology market entry.
- On 6 November, the Government reviewed construction of the first three Data Centre Valley facilities, with capacities of 68 MW, 164 MW and 72 MW. The first facility is scheduled for commissioning in Q2 2027, while excavation at the second facility is 70% complete. The project’s estimated annual export revenue is up to $3.1 billion, according to KPMG, and total investment over 20 years is estimated at $115 billion. This creates opportunities for cloud providers, AI infrastructure companies, cybersecurity firms and equipment suppliers; HPC can support technology sourcing and international digital infrastructure partnerships.
- On 6 November, Kazakhstan completed its European roadshow for Alatau City, generating 27 commercial documents with investment potential exceeding $2 billion. The broader city portfolio includes 67 projects valued at approximately $6.9 billion, but the latest announcement did not disclose a separately priced hotel, tourism or leisure contract. This creates potential opportunities for hotel operators, hospitality suppliers, travel-service providers and urban leisure businesses; HPC can support hospitality partnerships, investor introductions and tourism-sector sourcing.
Sector stories & insights.
On 3 November, Kazakhstan signed nine international agreements with a combined investment potential of $1.3 billion for Alatau City. The agreements include cooperation on educational infrastructure, with potential participation from the University of Exeter, Brighton College and Repton Group. The individual education project budgets have not yet been disclosed.
The agreements create opportunities for international schools, education consultants, training providers and institutional investors. HPC can support education partnerships, institutional introductions and project development for international education providers.
On 6 November, Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Prime Minister discussed investment cooperation with Londian Wason New Energy Tech and NAIKAN, focusing on new-energy technologies and investment opportunities. The discussions form part of the country's wider industrial and energy modernisation agenda; no confirmed contract value was announced.
The developments create opportunities for renewable-energy technology providers, environmental consultants and sustainable industrial suppliers. HPC can support technology sourcing, international partnerships and sustainable investment planning.
On 4 November, sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna reported a 13% increase in revenue and 19% growth in net profit during the first nine months of 2026. Its 69 major investment projects have a combined value of KZT 43.8 trillion, while procurement from domestic manufacturers reached approximately KZT 1.4 trillion. Offtake contracts signed during the period totalled KZT 73 billion.
The financial results and investment pipeline create opportunities for corporate finance advisers, institutional investors, financial consultants and suppliers. HPC can support investor introductions, financing partnerships and business development opportunities.
On 3 November, Kazakhstan's Government approved a draft nationwide action plan to implement President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's policy address. The plan covers economic development, public administration, infrastructure, business regulation and social priorities. The broader infrastructure modernisation programme announced by the President is supported by approximately KZT 6.5 trillion, equivalent to around $14.27 billion, through the end of 2029.
The programme creates opportunities for public-sector consultants, policy advisers, infrastructure contractors and international development partners. HPC can support government project research, institutional partnerships and supplier coordination.
On 3 November, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Healthcare reported that prices had fallen for 799 out of more than 3,000 medicine names, representing approximately 26% of the medicines reviewed. The update was presented at a Government meeting, although the Ministry did not disclose the total monetary value of the price reductions.
The update creates opportunities for pharmaceutical distributors, medical suppliers, healthcare procurement specialists and hospital operators. HPC can support supplier sourcing, healthcare partnerships and medical procurement coordination.
On 3 November, the Government's action plan included implementation of the President's proposal to raise the monthly minimum wage from KZT 85,000 to KZT 110,000 starting 1 January 2027. The proposed increase is expected to benefit approximately 1.8 million people. The policy also includes plans to increase salaries for primary healthcare specialists by up to 40%.
The changes create opportunities for payroll consultants, HR technology providers, recruitment firms and workforce advisers. HPC can support HR partnerships, compensation planning and workforce development programmes.
On 4 November, Kazakhstan's Samruk-Kazyna reported that procurement from domestic manufacturers reached approximately KZT 1.4 trillion during January–September 2026, an increase of 45% compared with the same period last year. The fund also reported KZT 73 billion in signed offtake contracts, supporting local industrial production and supply-chain development.
The procurement growth creates opportunities for manufacturers, equipment suppliers, industrial distributors and logistics companies. HPC can support supplier identification, local sourcing partnerships and industrial procurement opportunities.
On 3 November, Kazakhstan signed nine agreements with international partners carrying a combined investment potential of $1.3 billion for Alatau City. The wider city investment portfolio includes 67 projects valued at approximately $6.9 billion, while 28 transport and utility infrastructure projects worth KZT 35.3 billion are under implementation. These projects cover electricity, water, gas, sewerage and road infrastructure.
The investment pipeline creates opportunities for engineering companies, construction contractors, utility suppliers and infrastructure investors. HPC can support project sourcing, international supplier partnerships and infrastructure development coordination.
On 4 November, Kazakhstan's Kurultai approved in its first reading a Government-backed draft law covering amendments to legislation on veterinary matters. The proposal concerns the country's veterinary regulatory framework, although the Government did not announce a specific implementation budget or monetary value.
The proposed reforms create opportunities for veterinary consultants, agricultural compliance advisers, animal-health suppliers and regulatory specialists. HPC can support professional partnerships, regulatory research and market-entry coordination.
On 4 November, Kazakhstan's delegation held discussions in London with UK Export Finance, international banks and educational organisations regarding financing for Alatau City's energy, transport and utility infrastructure. The talks explored export credits, bank guarantees and other financing instruments, while the broader Alatau City roadshow had already produced nine agreements with a combined investment potential of $1.3 billion.
The financing discussions create opportunities for investment banks, project-finance advisers, legal firms and institutional investors. HPC can support investor introductions, financial advisory partnerships and cross-border project financing opportunities.
On 2 November, Kazakhstan's Bureau of National Statistics reported annual inflation of 9.2% for October 2026, compared with 9.3% in September. Monthly inflation stood at 0.5%, while annual food inflation reached 7.6%, non-food inflation 10.4% and paid services inflation 10.3%. The figures were calculated across a basket of 537 goods and services.
The latest figures create demand for market intelligence, consumer research, economic forecasting and pricing analysis. HPC can support market assessments, sector research and data-driven investment planning for businesses entering Kazakhstan.
On 6 November, Kazakhstan announced the completion of its Alatau City investment roadshow across London, Berlin and Frankfurt, securing agreements and cooperation arrangements with international partners. The programme included engagement with financial institutions, industrial companies and investors, with the overall investment potential reported at more than $2 billion. Individual communications and promotional budgets were not disclosed.
The international campaign creates opportunities for corporate communications agencies, investment-promotion specialists, event organisers and public-relations firms. HPC can support international business outreach, investor engagement and strategic partnership development.
On 3 November, Kazakhstan reported that Alatau City's investment portfolio contained 67 projects valued at approximately $6.9 billion. The city is also implementing 28 transport and utility infrastructure projects worth KZT 35.3 billion, covering electricity, water, gas, sewerage and highways. The investment roadshow produced nine international agreements with a combined potential value of $1.3 billion.
The development pipeline creates opportunities for property developers, construction companies, building-material suppliers and real-estate investors. HPC can support investor introductions, development partnerships and construction supply-chain sourcing.
On 6 November, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Finance held discussions with China's Ministry of Finance, Export-Import Bank of China and CITIC Group at the Tianshan Forum in Almaty. The parties explored establishing a joint private equity fund and coordinating equity, debt and insurance financing. No final fund size or confirmed capital commitment was announced.
The discussions create potential opportunities for startups, growth-stage companies, investment managers and private-equity advisers. HPC can support investor connections, funding research and cross-border business partnerships.
On 7 November, Kazakhstan's Prime Minister reviewed the Data Centre Valley project in Pavlodar Region. The first phase plans 304 MW of data-centre capacity, including a 68 MW facility progressing into foundation and infrastructure works, a 164 MW facility with excavation reported at 70% completion and a planned 72 MW facility. International analysts estimate potential annual export earnings of $3.1 billion, but this is a forecast rather than confirmed revenue.
The project creates opportunities for data-centre operators, cloud providers, power infrastructure suppliers, cooling-system manufacturers and cybersecurity firms. HPC can support technology sourcing, international partnerships and digital infrastructure investment coordination.
On 1 November, Kazakhstan began gradually introducing its QazETA electronic travel authorisation system for eligible visa-free foreign visitors, initially at Aktau Airport and four land-border crossings. The authorisation is free of charge and valid for 180 days, with applications recommended at least 72 hours before travel. The system is scheduled to expand to Astana and Almaty airports from January 2027, with mandatory use planned from July 2027.
The digital travel initiative creates opportunities for tourism operators, travel agencies, hospitality businesses and travel-technology providers. HPC can support tourism partnerships, international visitor-service development and travel-sector business connections.