Category: Kazakhstan
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March 2022
Overview. 48% of the population are fully vaccinated. Kazakhstan is getting a huge negative hit from sanctions against Russia. The policy of “open doors” for foreign investments remains Kazakhstan’s strategic priority. New regulation and increased tax to control crypto mining business are being introduced. C19. The spread of the virus slowed down to ~400-500 new…
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February 2022
Overview. As 2022 began, Kazakhstan’s deep rooted socio-political and socio-economic problems were laid bare for the world to see, undermining its 30-year image of enduring stability and its resultant attraction as an investment destination. Initially peaceful and isolated demonstrations over cost-of-living changes quickly morphed into near-national protests that featured violence in several cities.…… Read the…
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January 2022
Overview. Officially, Omicron has not yet been found in the RoK. New regulations and taxes to control cryptocurrency mining are being introduced. Kazakhstan marked 30 years of Independence on 16-17th December. C19. ~400-500 new cases a day. 47.7% (8,947,986 people) of the population (19,118,898 people) have received at least one vaccine jab, and 45.1% (8,459,231…
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December 2021
Overview. 41% of the population are fully vaccinated. Electricity consumption by illegal CC miners continues to be a focus, and has now hit international headlines. The Republic celebrates First President’s Day on 1st December and will mark 30 years of independence on 16-17th December. C19. ~1100-1200 new cases a day.…… Read the rest
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November 2021
Overview. 39% of the population are fully vaccinated against C19. At the World Energy Week and KAZENERGY forum the Kazakh Government declared the nation will achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Active ‘recruitment’ of new investors into Kazakhstan’s natural resources and renewables sectors is ongoing. A significant rise in electricity consumption sparks some concern over infrastructural…
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October 2021
Overview. The Minister of Healthcare has declared that the RoK has achieved a (C19) state of ‘earned immunity’ and has loosened restrictions – somewhat premature, we feel. Nevertheless, the government continues to push elements of mandatory vaccination, and some regions remain classed as outbreak risk zones with a need to catch up on vaccinations.…… Read…