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New resort complex opens at 2,140 metres in Kazakhstan’s Oi-Qaragai
Almaty Region has opened a hotel, restaurant and conference complex on Aktas peak while extending ski runs.
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Kazakhstan transit rises 13.1% to 32.6 million tonnes: what the headline misses
Transit freight crossing Kazakhstan reached 32.6 million tonnes in nine months, up 13.1%, according to the government. Rail and road freight volumes also grew. We explain why the flow matters and why tonnage alone does not reveal a corridor’s speed, reliability or economic return.
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India’s GST Council proposes sweeping compliance changes, but when do they start?
The 57th GST Council recommended easier registration, refunds and appeals, plus a higher prosecution threshold. The proposals are not all law yet. India's Goods and Services Tax Council published recommendations from its 57th meeting on 8 October. They cover registration, returns, refunds and adjudication.
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Shymkent and Hungary’s Debrecen discuss investment: what is agreed so far?
A Kazakh–Hungarian business forum brought Shymkent and Debrecen companies together to discuss manufacturing, infrastructure and investment. The city reported 500 billion tenge in investment over eight months of 2026. No value for new contracts was announced, and a city partnership memorandum was still planned.
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Food processing, renewables and data centres: Kazakhstan’s talks with Kusto and CP Group
Kazakhstan discussed potential projects with Kusto Group, CP Group and CP China across several sectors. Food processing, renewable power and digital infrastructure were on the table. The crucial distinction is between investor interest and binding commitments.
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A New 13 km Road to Rakhman Springs: What Has Actually Opened?
East Kazakhstan has opened a repaired stretch of the route to Katon-Karagay and Rakhman Springs. Officials report 13 km of new asphalt and drainage work. We identify the section and explain why it should not be mistaken for reconstruction of the entire mountain road.
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258.8 Million Nights in Three Months: EU Online Rentals Accelerate Again
Travellers spent 258.8 million nights in EU accommodation booked through Airbnb, Booking and Expedia in the second quarter. That was 5.3% more than in 2025 and nearly 24% more than in 2024.
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World Tourism Day 2026: How AI Is Changing Travel and What It Means for Kazakhstan
The UN has dedicated World Tourism Day to artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Kazakhstan’s accommodation sector served 4.77 million visitors in January–June. We examine how algorithms can help regions and why poor data can push even more travelers toward the same crowded destinations.
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Small business: why it matters more than it seems
The news talks about corporations and mega-projects, and a cafe, a workshop or a one-person firm look like small change. They are what creates most of the jobs. There is a less obvious role too: a person with a business of their own depends less on a single employer. Many independent people are what makes a society steady.