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
Greek finance minister met with 'scepticism' in Berlin debt talks Greek finance minister met with 'scepticism' in Berlin debt talks Greece's finance minister faced criticism and a stern reminder of his commitments to his EU partners.
06 February 2015 12:06
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
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
Kenya obtains nearly $700 mn in IMF backing Kenya obtains nearly $700 mn in IMF backing Kenya obtained nearly $700 million worth of precautionary loan support from the International Monetary Fund.
03 February 2015 13:25
Greek finance minister says eyeing new debt deal by 'end May' Greek finance minister says eyeing new debt deal by 'end May' Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said he wanted to reach a new agreement with international creditors on his country's debt burden "by the end of May".
02 February 2015 13:03
Germany's anti-euro party agrees to slim down leadership Germany's anti-euro party agrees to slim down leadership A congress of Germany's anti-euro AfD party ending moved to streamline its leadership structure in a bid to be more effective after weeks of dispute within the fledgling group.
02 February 2015 12:38
Burger chain Shake Shack sizzles in Wall Street debut Burger chain Shake Shack sizzles in Wall Street debut Shake Shack, a hamburger chain that prides itself on fresh ingredients and good service, soared in its first day of trade on Wall Street.
31 January 2015 16:27
Jay Z to acquire Wimp music service Jay Z to acquire Wimp music service US rap star Jay Z made a $56-million foray into the music streaming business, buying Norway's Wimp in a bid to compete with giants like Spotify and Apple.
31 January 2015 14:43
Merkel rules out debt reduction for Greece Merkel rules out debt reduction for Greece German Chancellor rejected the prospect of debt relief for Athens, adding to tensions between the radical new Greek government and its international creditors.
31 January 2015 14:35

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