Apple ties with Samsung as world's top smartphone vendor
Apple caught up with Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone vendor in the fourth quarter of 2014, thanks to booming sales of its new iPhone 6.
Russia's Gazprom profits plunge 61%, hit by Ukraine row
Russia's gas giant Gazprom said its third quarter profits plunged 61 percent as supplies were suspended to Ukraine, one of its main customers.
McDonald's CEO pays price for growing woes
Fast-food giant McDonald's replaced president and chief executive Donald Thompson, after the company turned in another poor quarter of sales and earnings last week.
Yahoo announces tax-free spinoff of Alibaba stake
Yahoo is spinning off its stake in Chinese Internet giant Alibaba, splitting off the valuable holdings in a move that sidesteps taxes.
Apple profit hits new high on rocketing iPhone sales
Apple's quarterly profit soared to a record $18 billion on the back of booming iPhone sales, especially in China.
Sony delays earnings after 'The Interview' cyberattack
Sony said it has won permission to delay the release of its quarterly earnings report, after a cyberattack damaged the computer network at its Hollywood film unit.
Microsoft profit dips as revenue rises
Microsoft reported that its quarterly profit dipped but revenue increased in a sign that it is adapting to lifestyles centered on mobile devices and cloud services.
Kazakhstan's Ministry sues Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering
Committee of Emergency Situations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan sues Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering for failing to fulfill its public procurement obligations.
Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister refutes sales of oil refinery by his son
To my best knowledge, he hasn’t been buying or selling anything in the last three years”, the Minister told journalists on the sidelines of the sitting in the country’s Majilis (lower chamber).
Internet will 'disappear', Google boss tells Davos
Google boss Eric Schmidt predicted that the Internet will soon be so pervasive in every facet of our lives that it will effectively "disappear" into the background.
eBay to slash 2,400 jobs in bid to 'compete and win'
E-commerce giant eBay will slash 2,400 jobs in the current quarter as it restructures and prepares to spin off its PayPal finance unit.
KazKommertsBank welcomes new members to its Board of Directors
Two new members to the Board of Directors of KazKommertsBank has been elected as the process of integrating the bank with BTA continues.
KazAtomProm signs credit agreement worth $450 million
The borrowed funds will be channeled to refinance the Company’s Eurobonds maturing in May 2015. Back in 2010 the Company issued 5-year Eurobonds worth $500 million, with the money raised being directed to finance uranium mining projects.
Shymbulak should revise its pricing policy: foreign experts
Foreign experts believe Kazakhstan’s Shymbulak mountain skiing resort located in Almaty oblast should revise its pricing policy.
Blackberry, Samsung deny takeover report
Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry's shares jumped then fell back amid rumors of takeover talks with South Korea's Samsung.
Ikea recalls 169,000 baby mattresses in US
The Swedish furniture company Ikea has recalled 169,000 crib mattresses after reports that two children became trapped.
Board of Directors of KazMunaiGas EP changes
The Board of Directors of KazMunaiGas Exploration and Production (KMG EP) has changed following the extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders.
Google turns smartphones into real-time translators
Google on Wednesday began turning smartphones into real-time language translators -- of both written and spoken content.
Coca-Cola to cut 1,600-1,800 jobs
US soda giant Coca-Cola plans to cut 1,600-1,800 jobs in a cost-saving move.