Minister of National Economy says $2.3bln budget deficit awaits Kazakhstan Minister of National Economy says $2.3bln budget deficit awaits Kazakhstan The Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan Yerbolat Dosayev spoke about the changes to the national budget due to reduced economic growth and negative external factors.
31 October 2014 12:41
US spy agencies spent nearly $68 bn in 2014 US spy agencies spent nearly $68 bn in 2014 US spy agencies spent nearly $68 billion in fiscal year 2014, about the same level of spending on intelligence gathering in the previous year.
31 October 2014 11:07
Governor of National Bank of Kazakhstan sees no reasons to worry about dynamics on international markets Governor of National Bank of Kazakhstan sees no reasons to worry about dynamics on international markets Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan has declared there was no reason to be worried about falling oil prices and West-Russia sanctions reciprocation.
31 October 2014 00:35
Apple in talks to sell iPhone in Iran: report Apple in talks to sell iPhone in Iran: report Apple is in preliminary talks to sell the iPhone in Iran, if sanctions are eased on the Middle East nation.
30 October 2014 13:54
Kazakhstan National Bank official explains Single Pension Fund losses Kazakhstan National Bank official explains Single Pension Fund losses Advisor to the governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan talks about pension fund losses as of September and the benefits of National Bank managing the Single Pension Fund.
30 October 2014 13:15
National Bank of Kazakhstan defends pension assets' investment into second tier banks National Bank of Kazakhstan defends pension assets' investment into second tier banks The National Bank of Kazakhstan has responded to the criticism of several members of the Kazakh Parliament, who claimed the Single Pension Fund was practicing risky investments that put the pensioneers' savings in danger.
29 October 2014 16:48
Central Bank Governor on Toxic Assets Fund Central Bank Governor on Toxic Assets Fund According to him, the money will only be provided to banks that have accumulated the most of NPLs. Kazkommertsbank and BTA to be shortly merged are among them as they jointly account for 62% of NPLs in the banking sector.
29 October 2014 14:39
Finance Minister on role of state-run enterprises in Kazakhstan’s economy Finance Minister on role of state-run enterprises in Kazakhstan’s economy According to him, the share of government-owned enterprises stands at around 40%.
29 October 2014 14:10
Kazakh deputies outraged at risky investments of Single Pension Fund Kazakh deputies outraged at risky investments of Single Pension Fund Kazakhstan MP of Ak Zhol faction voiced their serious concern over the investments the Single Pension Fund was practicing. In their opinion, these activities may lead to destabilization of the entire lending sector of Kazakhstan.
28 October 2014 17:24
Kazakhstan Finance Minister on budget stability Kazakhstan Finance Minister on budget stability According to him, through transfers from the National Oil Fund to the country’s budget the latter is insured against shocks related to falling oil prices.
26 October 2014 22:06
$2.5 billion adds to Kazakhstan's external debt $2.5 billion adds to Kazakhstan's external debt Two government euroissues add to Kazakhstan's external debt. The move comes as a response to budget deficit.
25 October 2014 22:07
US stocks push higher despite big Amazon drop US stocks push higher despite big Amazon drop US stocks capped a strong week on a high note as good earnings from Microsoft and others overshadowed a poor report from Amazon
25 October 2014 15:40
French unemployment hits new record French unemployment hits new record Unemployment in France hit a new record in September, with official statistics published showing 3.43 million people claimed jobless benefits.
25 October 2014 15:33
IMF fights negative interest rates IMF fights negative interest rates The IMF announced a minimum interest rate on its unique SDR currency as it fights off the impact of sagging interest rates and deflation from major economies.
25 October 2014 12:58
US tobacco giant Reynolds bans smoking in its offices US tobacco giant Reynolds bans smoking in its offices The second largest tobacco producer in the United States, Reynolds American said it will ban smoking in all indoor office spaces, bowing to smoke-free social norms.
24 October 2014 15:55
Toyota shares rise on record profit report Toyota shares rise on record profit report Shares in Japanese auto giant Toyota advanced in Tokyo trade following a report it is set to book a record operating profit in the six-month period to September.
24 October 2014 15:31
Italian PM vows to publish cost of EU institutions in budget row Italian PM vows to publish cost of EU institutions in budget row Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announced his intention to make public the cost of the European institutions, as a row exploded over his country's budget plans.
24 October 2014 14:41
Latvian official suprised at high prices in Astana Latvian official suprised at high prices in Astana A Latvian official has been surprised at the high prices in Astana.
24 October 2014 13:21
'Cloud' lifts Microsoft earnings above expectations 'Cloud' lifts Microsoft earnings above expectations Microsof reported quarterly profits ahead of most expectations, as revenues got a boost from its Xbox consoles and Internet "cloud" services for enterprises.
24 October 2014 11:45

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