China's long march to currency reform takes a step forward
China's currency devaluation is a step in the long march to a more open regime for the yuan, analysts say, but authorities will need to further loosen their controls to promote long-term growth.
Kyrgyzstan becomes full-fledged member of Eurasian Economic Union
Accession opens new opportunities for Kyrgyzstan. There are no longer any barriers to free movement of goods, services, capital and workforce.
EU offers more help for farmers hurt by Russia sanctions
The EU formally extended until next year a multi-million-euro aid package to help European fruit and vegetable growers hit by Russian sanctions over the Ukraine crisis.
Russia starts destroying smuggled Western foods
Russian officials steamrolled tonnes of cheese, fruit and vegetables, defying public outrage to begin a controversial drive to destroy Western food smuggled into the crisis-hit country.
Pacific trade deal nearing completion despite delay, Kerry insists
Asia-Pacific countries negotiating a vast free-trade pact are "nearing completion" of a landmark agreement, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.
Putin orders destruction of smuggled Western food
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree ordering the destruction of Western food smuggled into the country in breach of an official embargo.
Katy Perry roars into Taylor Swift feud
Taylor Swift's "bad blood" with fellow pop superstar Katy Perry looks set to get a lot worse.
Ukraine wants to buy Kazakh and Turkmen gas
Ukraine has once again raised the question of buying gas from Kazakhstan.
Impact of Greek crisis on Kazakhstan
Kazakh experts have shared their opinions about the effect of the Greek debt crisis on Kazakhstan’s economy.
Ukraine suspends Russian gas purchases in new price row
Ukraine announced the immediate suspension of all Russian gas purchases after EU-mediated negotiations aimed at keeping supplies running for at least three more months broke down.
Putin extends Western food ban for one year
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended a ban against most Western food imports for a year, saying the longer-than-expected measure would ensure the country's security.
Russia to prolong embargo if EU extends sanctions: minister
Moscow will extend its embargo on European Union agricultural products but is unlikely to go further if the EU extends sanctions as expected.
Kazakhstan will not be compensating for expenses to replace pipes at Kashagan: Prime Minister
Commercial production at Kashagan started September 11, 2013. However, it was suspended 2 weeks later due to a gas leakage. The production process was resumed shortly. However, another leakage was detected in October.
Kyrgyzstan fears outflow of doctors to Kazakhstan, Russia
Accession to the Eurasian Union is having a negative effect on Kyrgyzstan's healthcare system.
Council of Foreign Investors makes recommendations to Kazakh government
Chairman of Kazakhstan Council of Foreign Investors Ulf Wokurka offers recommendations to the Kazakhstan Government on visa regime, taxes, decriminalisation of tax and economic offences, education and attraction of investments.
Venezuela seeks allies outside OPEC to steady oil prices
Latin American crude producer Venezuela, struggling to cope with sharply lower oil prices, is seeking support outside OPEC to stabilise the market.
Saudi oil minister says OPEC strategy working
OPEC's strategy of not cutting production in order to maintain market share is working, Saudi Arabia's oil minister said.
Russia to ban fish imports from Latvia, Estonia
Russia is to ban fish imports from the Baltic states of Latvia and Estonia, its food safety watchdog said Friday, citing violations.
Saudi Arabia interested in importing Kazakh grain
Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in importing grain from Kazakhstan.