AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Digital Bridge: Kazakhstan signed over 60 new contracts at the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 forum in Astana, as Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said the country is pushing AI adoption through new legislation and digital infrastructure. AI Governance: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev backed the “Washington model” for safe, responsible AI and proposed using it as the basis for a UN convention. Health: Kazakhstan started a seasonal influenza vaccination campaign, buying 2.1 million doses for free shots nationwide. Transport: Direct Almaty–Tokyo flights are set to launch on Nov. 30, 2026. Energy & Industry: Kazakhstan plans to expand oil refining capacity to 39 million tonnes annually and raised excise duties on petroleum products. Economy & Markets: Inflation slowed to 9.3% year-on-year in September, while the KASE index rose 0.65% to 7,818.16. Security/Crime: Authorities halted an illegal manganese extraction operation in Ulytau region.
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