Trade and Investment: What Kazakhstan and Armenia Agreed On

30 March 2026

On March 13, 2026, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Armenia, Bolat Imanbayev, held a meeting with the Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Gevorg Papoyan.

Ranking of Kazakhstan’s Largest Taxpayers in the Trade Sector Compiled

20 March 2026

According to analysts’ data, the sector’s share in GDP has increased in recent years, reflecting the expansion of the domestic consumer market and the growth of corporate turnover.

Developers’ interest in street retail is growing in Kazakhstan

19 March 2026

Market participants note that this trend reflects a new stage in the maturity of commercial real estate in the country’s largest cities, particularly in Almaty.

Fiscalisation of trade intensifies: receipt turnover in Kazakhstan rises by 18%

18 March 2026

Kazakhstan has recorded a significant increase in the number of fiscal receipts issued and total turnover, indicating a gradual formalisation of business revenues.

Up to 40% of product price paid as retro-bonuses: producers highlight imbalance in food retail

17 March 2026

Food producers in Kazakhstan say that additional payments to retail chains have a significant impact on profitability and pricing.

INFOLine: The war in the Middle East will drive demand and prices for warehouse space in Central Asia

16 March 2026

A significant increase in demand for warehouse infrastructure across Central Asian countries is expected amid the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and the disruption of established logistics chains.

Scale and Geometry: Architectural Features of the New Massimo Dutti Concept at Dostyk Plaza

16 March 2026

A renewed two-level Massimo Dutti space has opened in Almaty, redefining the traditional interaction between fashion and interior art.

Focus on Regions: Shymkent Set to Become Kazakhstan’s Third Logistics Hub

13 March 2026

The city enjoys a strategic location at the intersection of international transport corridors, just 200 km from Tashkent and with direct access to the 43-million-consumer market of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. At the same time, modern warehouse infrastructure remains крайне limited.

Eurasia Shopping and Entertainment Center Continues to Operate as Usual — TSPM. Comment

12 March 2026

The comment comes amid public discussions regarding the future of the property. The company emphasized that no reconstruction is planned for 2026 and that Eurasia remains one of the key retail facilities on the capital’s right bank.

Astana faces a 400,000 sq m warehouse shortage

10 March 2026

Astana is the second-largest warehouse real estate market in Kazakhstan, facing a shortage of 350,000–400,000 sq m. Population growth, economic expansion, and the rapid development of e-commerce are actively driving demand, with the deficit particularly noticeable in several specialized formats.

Auto parts distributor Carville leases warehouse in northern Almaty

5 March 2026

The company decided to discontinue using a 3PL operator and establish its own warehouse at the Mirel logistics complex in the Almaty region. The leased space totals 3,500 sq. m.

Kazakh Business to Invest $84 Million in Logistics Center in Uzbekistan

4 March 2026

An EPC contract has been signed in Tashkent for the construction of the first phase of a Multifunctional Modern Logistics Center.