Kazakhstan makes former deputy PM new prime minister
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev promoted a former deputy premier to succeed longtime ally prime minister Karim Massimov.
Kazakhstan shifts PM to security chief
Kazakhstan's ageing President Nursultan Nazarbayev shifted longtime ally Karim Massimov from prime minister to security chief.
Kazakhstan on the verge of dissolving Parliament
Kazakh MPs' proposal to dissolve the Majilis (Lower Chamber) and call for snap elections awaits approval of President Nazarbayev.
Kazakh tenge's sharp fluctuations period over: opinion
According to Kazakhstani financial analyst Baitas Kurmanov, Kazakh tenge exchange rate has finally stabilized.
Russia-Kazakhstan exchange rate policy implications discussed in Astana
Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Karim Massimov described the implications of the Russian ruble's devaluation in fall 2014 for the Kazakh economy.
Kazakhstan’s PM Karim Massimov on further economic prospects
The Government will be rendering support to socially vulnerable groups of population. In the long run (…) it’s impossible to support all troubled industries out of taxpayers’ money: Karim Massimov.
PM Massimov on how Kazakhstan avoided default
From August 20 the National Bank and the Government have decided to implement a new monetary policy based on inflation targeting and to renounce the earlier practiced currency corridor.
Kazakhstan opts for floating exchange rate for its currency
The National Bank will not be directly defining the exchange rate, but will retain the right to rely on currency interventions if the financial system faces threats of destabilization.
Kazakhstan’s PM Massimov concerned over calls to jihad on Facebook and through WhatsApp
The civil society should play a greater role in eradicating promotion of terror and extremism ideas, he believes.
Kazakhstan PM Massimov calls energy security one of greatest challenges of modern time
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov said that energy security was one of the major challenges faced by the global community and that Kazakhstan was working hard to contribute to overcoming of this global issue.
A close neighbor is more valued than a distant relative: PM Massimov on China
According to him, against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty our nations should unleash the potential of their friendship to have large-scaled tasks accomplished to the benefit of their people.
Astana and Beijin sign agreements worth $14 billion
In Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital city, the country’s PM Karim Massimov met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Kazakh government responds to Nazarbayev's State of the Nation Address
PM Karim Massimov has gathered a swift government meeting to give specific instructions to state bodies on the implementation of tasks outlined in Nazarbayev's State of the Nation Address of November 11.
Nazarbayev commissions Government to fulfill all social obligations
All the Government’s obligations related to pension allowances, salaries in the public sector, welfare allowances should be respected. However challenging the task may be, it has to be accomplished, he said.
Mobile phones are the future of Kazakhstan's payment system: Massimov
Payment system in Kazakhstan may be rebased to mobile phones in future, according to Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov.
Brain drain worries Kazakhstan's PM Massimov
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Karim Massimov named brain drain as one of the main challenges to the economy of Kazakhstan.
Russian and Kazakh Premiers meet in Sochi
Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev has met with his Kazakhstani counterpart Karim Massimov in Sochi.
Global economic situation requires state budget changes: Massimov
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov said that changes to the state budget were needed to support the Kazakhstan economy afore the changing economic situations in Russia and China.
Prevention is better than punishment to fight corruption: Massimov
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Karim Massimov considers that preventive methods are a more effective way of fighting the shadow economy and corruption rather than punitive measures.
Kazakhstan’s PM on new rules of the game in the global economy
Some governments tell their respective companies where they are supposed to operate (…) that is geopolitics are of greater importance than the global economy: Karim Massimov.