Tourists flock to Pakistan Kashmir valley in rare boom
Success stories can be rare in Pakistan, but business is booming in one Kashmir tourist spot as the region rebuilds after a devastating earthquake and shrugs off associations with violence.
Kazakhstan's Aktau Seaport SEZ to focus on oil and gas
Kazakhstan Ministry of Industry and New Technologies suggests to expand Aktau Seaport Special Economic Zone and focus it on oil.
Almaty subway receives European quality mark in London
Almaty Subway has been conferred ESQR's Quality Achievement Award 2013 in the Gold Category on July 7 in London.
300 diesel engines to be produced in Astana annually
GEVO plant in Astana will produce 300 new-generation diesel engines per year.
Sulfuric acid plant starts generating energy in Kyzylorda oblast
An energy block has been launched at the sulfuric acid plant in Kyzylorda oblast in the south of Kazakhstan.
Japan nuclear operators ask for OK on reactor restarts
Japanese utilities on Monday asked regulators for permission to turn on 10 nuclear reactors, a move that could presage a widespread restart of atomic power more than two years after the Fukushima disaster.
Both Koreas agree to reopen joint zone 'when ready'
North and South Korea on Sunday made a crucial step forward in winding down months of high tension, agreeing to reopen a joint industrial zone seen as the last remaining symbol of cross-border reconciliation.
Statue of Liberty reopens on July 4
The Statue of Liberty finally reopened to visitors, on the July 4 national holiday, months after Superstorm Sandy slammed into New York.
Contested renovation in Tibet capital complete: media
The controversial renovation of the historic area around a key monastery in the Tibetan capital has been completed.