January – October net gold and currency reserves figures announced
The figure made up $32.065 billion.
Kazakhstan companies do not believe in new wave of economic crisis
Over one half of Kazakhstan companies are not expecting the second wave of the economic crisis.
Russia and Belarus sell eggs and chicken almost past their sell-by date to Kazakhstan
Eggs and chicken, supplied to Kazakhstan by Russia and Belarus are almost past their sell-by date.
The first container train from China to Lithuania is on its way across Kazakhstan
The decision on launching the train was taken during Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė’s visit to Kazakhstan early October.
Agriculture Minister on grain exports
According to the Agriculture Minister, in October grain exports made up 600 000 tons. Plans are there to export 8 million tons to traditional markets.
Talgo railway cars plant to be launched in December
According to Vice President of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the plans are to manufacture a total of 420 railway cars to link major cities with high-velocity connections within three years.
Retail prices for fuel to remain unchanged throughout November
According to the country’s Minister of Oil and Gas, Russia’s petrol is being supplied to Kazakhstan in accordance with the schedule [to overcome fuel shortages].
National Bank issued new coins ahead of 20th anniversary of Independence
The National Bank of Kazakhstan put into circulation commemorative coins dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Independence of Kazakhstan.
Karachaganak, North Caspian and Tengiz oil projects to be exempted from limits of foreign labor force
Limits are not applicable to these projects before January 1, 2015.