AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAviation & Middle East: Air Astana says it will resume regular Almaty–Dubai and Astana–Dubai flights from July 15, while still monitoring the situation and warning schedules could change. Digital Governance: Kazakhstan’s First Vice Minister of Culture and Information Kanat Iskakov says digital platforms must be accountable for the content they distribute and should take stronger steps against disinformation. Economy Watch: Deputy PM Serik Zhumangarin reports GDP growth of 4.1% in the first half of 2026, with non-oil driving growth, and says real household incomes rose 0.1% after prior declines. Food Prices: The government is considering extra steps to slow food inflation, including more agricultural fairs and direct access to domestic products. Energy & Costs: LPG wholesale price caps will stay at the current level through end-2026. Astana Development: Over KZT 16.2 billion from the government reserve will fund engineering and energy upgrades, including wastewater and a new 110/20 kV substation. Business Climate: The number of active business entities jumped 20.4% to 2.939 million in H1 2026. Culture & Film: Jackie Chan’s new “Armour of God: Ultimatum” is filming in Kazakhstan, with Mangistau’s Bozzhyra tract among key locations.
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