Kazakhstan may increase grain exports to Iran five times in 2015: President Nazarbayev
Earlier the country’s Agriculture Ministry suggested doubling the grain exports towards Iran in 2015. As of April 1, 2015, 17 900 tons of grain were exported to the Middle East countries.
President Nazarbayev suggesting new transcontinental terrestrial route
Our first such project is construction of the West Europe – West China motor corridor across Kazakhstan. 3000 km of the 8000-km-long route run through the Kazakhstan’s territory: Nazarbayev.
Brazil unveils cuts as IMF urges fiscal discipline
The IMF urged Brazil to get its fiscal house in order to emerge from five years of low growth as South America's largest economy unveiled a package of budget cuts.
Spain confident of Greek debt deal 'within coming days'
Spanish Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said he expects Greece will reach an agreement with its bailout creditors in the "coming days".
McDonald's Japan updates menu, prices after food scandals
McDonald's Japan unveiled a limited revamp to its menu and pricing as the under-fire burger chain fights to restore its reputation
Single Pension Fund to attract private companies for assets management
Starting from next year, part of the assets will be managed by private companies (…) to develop the People’s IPO Program and take part in IPOs run by various companies. The National Bank will be responsible for investing into government securities: Central Bank Governor.
President Nazarbayev on developing Air Astana National Airline
Air Astana Kazakhstan’s National Airline is set to launch flights to New York, Tokyo and Singapore. That is a task set by the country’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev outlined in his 100 Steps to Take Program.
Twitter-Google deal puts tweets in search results
Google and Twitter announced a partnership Tuesday to display tweets in search results, renewing a tieup that ended in 2011.
Central Bank Governor on National Oil Fund
As of April 1, 2015 Kazakhstan’s international reserves stood at $98.8 billion, including $29.1 billion in gross gold and FX reserves of the Central Bank and $69.7 billion in assets of the National Oil Fund.
Kazakhstan Central Bank Governor on sanctions against Russia and integration efforts
Kazakhstan’s stance is very clear: sanctions come and go, whereas long-term strategic partnerships are here to stay for a long time: Kairat Kelimbetov.
Kazakhstan is more upbeat over economic prospects amidst positive news from Russia
We believe that with the current prices for oil standing at $55-60 per barrel, the Kazakhstan’s economy growth figure will stand at over 2% rather than at 1.5% (as was earlier estimated)”, Mr. Kelimbetov said.
Greece will not cut salaries and pensions in loan talks: PM
Greece's left-wing government will not abandon its refusal to cut salaries and pensions in tough talks with its EU-IMF creditors.
Netflix stock lifts on China rumors
Netflix shares surged after news reports that the streaming television giant was in talks to begin operations in China.
Samruk Kazyna may waive services of foreign experts
Chief Human Resources Officer at Sovereign Wealth Fund of Kazakhstan Samruk Kazyna says that the fund may reduce the number of its foreign experts in the near future.
Greece to plead leeway as IMF cash crunch looms
Greece will plead for leeway from an unwavering Europe, in a fresh effort to free up cash after months of deadlock in bailout talks.
American billionaire Jim Rogers advises to invest in emerging markets like Kazakhstan
A famous American investor and businessman Jim Rogers advised to invest in the emerging markets like Iran, Kazakhstan, North Korea and a number of African countries.
More than 80 Kazakhstani companies supply construction materials for EXPO-2017
Astana EXPO-2017 designates usage of local content in the construction of exhibition facilities as priority issue.
Kazakh bank makes it to Forbes Global 2015
Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan has entered the list of the 2000 biggest and most powerful companies in the world as compiled by Forbes.
Pound jumps on election lead for Britain's Conservatives
The British pound jumped after exit polls showed Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives headed for victory.