In Kazakhstan, bribery remains a low-risk bet.
Out of 100 Kazakh officials suspected of bribery, 19 go to prison. 41 pay a fine and go home. 40 are not convicted at all.
Economy
Paradoxes of economic growth in Lombardy
Official economic reports show a steady improvement in the situation — wage growth is recorded, inflation is under control, and the reforms being implemented are highly effective. However, the real structure of consumer behavior contradicts macroeconomic statistics: instead of the expected boom in delivery services, coffee shops, or shopping malls, the
Crisis in the grain market of Kazakhstan
Trade has nearly halted due to a lack of liquid demand for domestic wheat. Cheap imports from neighboring countries keep crushing local prices. Rail logistics bottlenecks limit prompt grain exports.
Corn rally opens up opportunities for farmers in the region
Traders shifted strategy, closing shorts and opening longs on corn. Exchange rates are rising, a bullish signal for global grain markets. Kazakh exporters may revise prices, following the uptrend.
Kazakhstan has become one of the largest importers of Russian meat.
Kazakhstan boosted meat imports by 36%, becoming a top 5 buyer of Russian meat. Total export revenue hit $2.2 billion, up 21% year-on-year. Pork sales surged 41%, nearly matching poultry volumes.