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Kazakh-language media share at 5.9% Out of 2700 periodicals issued in Kazakhstan, Kazakh-language periodicals only make up 453.

09 March 2011

Tenge strengthened 0.6% in February The tenge strengthened 0.6% in February, with the exchange rate at the Stock exchange standing at KZT 146.02 per USD 1.

09 March 2011

Kazakhstan Central Bank sets key rate at 7.5% Given the trends and the inflation rate, the Board decided to set the key rate at 7.5% from March 9, 2011.

09 March 2011

Almaty citizens spend $2.5 billion a year on food Citizens of Almaty spend 2.5 billion a year on food. Almaty oblast delivers food products worth $900 million a year and the remaining $1.6 billion worth of food is brought from elsewhere.

07 March 2011

Most expensive bread is found in Aktau Wheat bread made of first grade flour costs 107 tenge ($0.7) per kilo, the Statistics Agency of Kazakhstan reports.

06 March 2011

Kazakh uranium to be supplied to Japan via Russian sea ports The first trial supply of 15 tons is scheduled for the autumn 2011. This new route is expected to cut down the shipping time by a month, ensuring greater safety.

05 March 2011

KMG EP’s profit grew 12% in 2010 In 2010KMG EP’s profit after tax grew 12% making $1.591 million while average Brent price increased 28%.

03 March 2011

EBRD's Board of Governors annual meeting to take place in Astana PM Karim Massimov and Olivier Decamps discussed preparation works for the 20th annual meeting of the EBRD's Board of Governors which will take place in Astana.

03 March 2011

Customs Union sets zero tax on grain imports The Custom Union’s commission decided to zero import tax on wheat, rye and oats.

03 March 2011

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Kazakhstan banks to issue e-money Kazakhstan banks will shortly be able to issue e-money. Respective legislation has been passed by the Lower Chamber today.

02 March 2011

Kazkhstan returns to managed float That was announced by the Bank’s Vice Chairman Daniyar Akishev at the National business forum-2011 in Astana.

28 February 2011

Banks to resume lending to the real sector The Government believes banks will shortly resume lending to the real sector.

28 February 2011

Prime-Minister Massimov calls for competitiveness Kazakhstan won't be able to move onward without competitive businesses, Prime-Minister Massimov said at the business forum in Astana.

28 February 2011