Japanese Ministop brand taps into Kazakhstan market
International network of combo stores under Japanese brand Ministop has entered the Kazakhstan market. The first combo store opened in Almaty on January 18.
Cathay asks crew to volunteer for early retirement
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific on Tuesday asked its cabin crew to volunteer for early retirement as part of its cost-cutting measures to boost profitability amid a global slowdown.
KazMunaiGas EP mulls moving from Astana to Aktau
The decision to move the company’s headquarters may be made by the board of KazMunaiGas National Company in the nearest time.
2013 GDP growth in Kazakhstan expected at 6%: EBRD
The country’s GDP growth is expected to pick up again in 2013 as a new phase of Kashagan field comes on stream.
No decision on buying ConocoPhillips’ stake in Kashagan yet
Oil and Gas Minister emphasized that the decision is to be taken by a special inter-agency committee that is carefully studying the issue at the moment.
BoJ starts first meeting under new Japan government
The Bank of Japan on Monday began its first policy meeting since the new premier took office with a pledge to pressure it into aggressive monetary easing to revive the long-suffering economy.
Kazakhstan not signing gas supply contract with Kyrgyzstan because of debts
Kazakhstan is not signing gas supply contract with Kyrgyzstan because of its gas debts to Kazakhstan.
Boeing suspends 787 deliveries
The American aerospace giant Boeing halted deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner on Friday but said it would continue to build the aircraft while safety experts examine its battery and electrical systems.
Former flagman of Kazakhstan's fish industry went bankrupt
Specialized interregional economic court of Atyrau oblast declared Kazakhstan's AtyrauBalyk bankrupt.