Mexico ships first load of premium tequila to China
Mexico on Friday sent its first shipment of 100 percent blue agave tequila to China, hoping to finally break into what sellers say could soon be their second biggest market.
ECB to double number of women in top positions: report
The European Central Bank, under fire for being largely a men's club, plans to double the number of women in its top ranks.
Energy sector leads US stocks gains amid Syria jitters
US stocks rebounded Wednesday led by energy companies benefiting from an oil price spike, as the West mulls a possible punitive attack against Syria for its alleged chemical weapons use.
Japan PM pledges greater government role at Fukushima
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has promised to the world his government will play a greater role in stopping leaks of highly radioactive water at Fukushima.
First Kazakhstan aircraft plant fails to produce any planes in 2 years
Sunkar, the first aircraft plant of Kazakhstan located in Karaganda oblast, has not produced any aircrafts over 2 years of its operations.
Assets of the National Oil Fund to exceed $122 billion by 2016
A transfer of $980.3 million will be made in 2014 out of the National Oil Fund to finance prep works for EXPO-2017 to be held in Astana.
Kazakhstan to introduce differentiated rates of tax on real estate
The country’s media reported earlier that Kazakhstan’s respective ministries seek to substantially raise taxes on cars equipped with engines of 3-4 liters.
Oil production output in Kazakhstan to reach 110 million tons in 2018
As was reported earlier, the country’s Oil and Gas Ministry slashed the estimated crude and condensed gas production figures to 2016.
US to hit debt ceiling in mid-October: Treasury
The US will hit its statutory debt ceiling in mid-October, raising the chance that the government will be forced to default on its debts.