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Tuesday, 13 October, 2026
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Aktau Port Dredging Project Aims to Cut Shipping Costs and Boost Cargo Capacity
By Ayana Birbayeva on 13 October 2026
- ASTANA – Dredging works at the Port of Aktau on the Caspian Sea are expected to increase cargo volumes along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) by up to 30% and reduce maritime shipping costs by 10-15%, according to the port administration.
- The main phase of the project began in September 2026 and is scheduled for completion in December 2027.
Kazakhstan’s Business Tourism Market Expands: Which Region Attracts Most Visitors?
By Ayana Birbayeva on 13 October 2026
- A recent study reveals the growth of business tourism in Kazakhstan and highlights the regions attracting the most visitors.
Can Agricultural Growth Make Kazakhstan Regional Food Security Hub?
On 13 October 2026
- This article explores the potential of Kazakhstan's agriculture to become a regional food security hub through increased production and efficient distribution.
Kazakhstan Can Build on Its Strengths, Advance Digital Entrepreneurs, Says NVIDIA’s VP
By Zhanna Shayakhmetova on 13 October 2026
- NVIDIA’s VP emphasizes Kazakhstan's potential to foster digital entrepreneurship, leveraging the country's strengths in technology and innovation.
Kazakhstan’s Startup Ecosystem Enters New Phase as Funding and AI Adoption Surge
By Alina Zhalmaganbetova on 12 October 2026
- The startup ecosystem in Kazakhstan is experiencing a new phase characterized by increased funding and widespread adoption of AI technologies.
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