Petrobras confirms Bendine as new CEO Petrobras confirms Bendine as new CEO Brazilian oil giant Petrobras confirmed that banking executive Aldemir Bendine has been named its new chief executive.
08 February 2015 17:37
New airline Air Kazakhstan renamed to Kazakh Air New airline Air Kazakhstan renamed to Kazakh Air A new Kazakh airline Air Kazakhstan that is due to start making domestic flights in Kazakhstan this year has been renamed to Kazakh Air.
08 February 2015 17:35
TransAsia starts pilot retraining after deadly crash TransAsia starts pilot retraining after deadly crash TransAsia Airways started the first day of a programme to retrain its pilots after its second deadly crash in seven months.
07 February 2015 14:00
Moody's threatens to downgrade Greece Moody's threatens to downgrade Greece Moody's placed Greece's credit rating on review for a downgrade Friday, citing "high uncertainty" about the country's talks with creditors.
07 February 2015 13:23
UN Security Council aims to dry up IS group financing UN Security Council aims to dry up IS group financing The UN Security Council plans to adopt a resolution next week aimed at halting funding to Islamic State militants from oil, antique trafficking and ransoms.
07 February 2015 12:25
IMF urges G20 to take action to unstick global growth IMF urges G20 to take action to unstick global growth International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde urged the Group of 20 major economies to fulfill their pledges to revive the faltering global economy.
07 February 2015 10:50
ArcelorMittal Temirtau fined for wages cuts: Prosecutor's Office of Karaganda ArcelorMittal Temirtau fined for wages cuts: Prosecutor's Office of Karaganda ArcelorMittal Temitau has been fined 594,600 tenge ($3,223) for cutting the wages of its employees in violation of Kazakhstan's Labor Code.
06 February 2015 16:20
Twitter chief confirms Google 'relationship' Twitter chief confirms Google 'relationship' Twitter chief Dick Costolo said Thursday that "a relationship" with Google has been rekindled, but he was coy on the details.
06 February 2015 12:49
Sony Pictures boss steps down after damaging hack Sony Pictures boss steps down after damaging hack Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chair Amy Pascal, whose embarrassing emails were leaked in a hack attack, is stepping down.
06 February 2015 12:15
Kazakhstan's Air Astana to lower ticket prices Kazakhstan's Air Astana to lower ticket prices Air Astana announced a decision to lower ticket prices on domestic flights in Kazakhstan.
06 February 2015 00:59
Kazakh businessman Kenes Rakishev launches venture capital fund Kazakh businessman Kenes Rakishev launches venture capital fund Kazakhstan's businessman Kenes Rakishev has become one of the investors of a $102 million venture capital fund.
05 February 2015 20:06
Russia pushes UN to cut off Islamic State funds Russia pushes UN to cut off Islamic State funds Russia is making a push at the United Nations for a new resolution to choke off funding from oil sales to the Islamic State group.
05 February 2015 13:57
Deposits denominated in foreign currencies 72% up in Kazakhstan Deposits denominated in foreign currencies 72% up in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan’s banks assets grew by 17.9% in 2014, reaching $98 billion, according to the Central Bank.
05 February 2015 13:28
Kazakh banks experiencing tenge shortages Kazakh banks experiencing tenge shortages Experts talk about the deficit of tenge experienced by commercial banks in Kazakhstan.
04 February 2015 20:37
Major German investments in Hungary despite rights issues: report Major German investments in Hungary despite rights issues: report Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed major German investments including involvement in a Russian-built nuclear plant during her visit to Hungary.
04 February 2015 15:42
ArcelorMittal Temirtau cuts wages by 25% for locals and by 50% for foreigners ArcelorMittal Temirtau cuts wages by 25% for locals and by 50% for foreigners ArcelorMittal Temirtau has temporarily reduced the wages of foreign employees by 50 percent and of local personnel by 25 percent.
04 February 2015 15:33
Toyota raises full-year profit forecast to record $18 bn Toyota raises full-year profit forecast to record $18 bn Toyota raised its earnings forecast for the year to March, saying it expects to book a record $18.1 billion annual net profit thanks to a weak yen and cost cuts.
04 February 2015 15:08
Abbas orders probe into West Bank Mohammed cartoon Abbas orders probe into West Bank Mohammed cartoon Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has ordered an investigation into a drawing of the Muslim Prophet Mohammed which appeared in a West Bank newspaper.
04 February 2015 10:40
Samsung to expand range of smart appliances Samsung to expand range of smart appliances Samsung is to launch a range of smart refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines as its seeks to expand its business in Internet-connected homes.
03 February 2015 15:52

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