Russia to ban fish imports from Latvia, Estonia
Russia is to ban fish imports from the Baltic states of Latvia and Estonia, its food safety watchdog said Friday, citing violations.
Saudi Arabia interested in importing Kazakh grain
Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in importing grain from Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan may increase grain exports to Iran five times in 2015: President Nazarbayev
Earlier the country’s Agriculture Ministry suggested doubling the grain exports towards Iran in 2015. As of April 1, 2015, 17 900 tons of grain were exported to the Middle East countries.
President Nazarbayev suggesting new transcontinental terrestrial route
Our first such project is construction of the West Europe – West China motor corridor across Kazakhstan. 3000 km of the 8000-km-long route run through the Kazakhstan’s territory: Nazarbayev.
Kazakhstan Central Bank Governor on sanctions against Russia and integration efforts
Kazakhstan’s stance is very clear: sanctions come and go, whereas long-term strategic partnerships are here to stay for a long time: Kairat Kelimbetov.
Producers of milk and butter mislead consumers: Kazakhstan's Agriculture Minister
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Agriculture Asylzhan Mamytbekov has talked about dairy products, particularly milk and butter, at the Food Security Conference held in Astana on March 13.
Agreement on constructing a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan to be signed before the end of June 2015
Back in September 2014 Kazakhstan’s Government endorsed an agreement on cooperation to construct a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan.
Ban of Russian fuel will not cause deficit in Kazakhstan: KazMunaiGas
Kazakhstan has introduced a 45-day ban on import of fuel from Russia. Some are worried that this will be the beginning of a new fuel deficit in the Central Asian economy. KazMunaiGas has a different view.
Kazakhstan plans to harvest 17.2 million tons of grain in 2015
Kazakhstan plans to repeat the last year’s harvest with the gross collection of grain amounting to 17.2 million tons.
Kazakhstan to double its grain exports to Iran
The biggest importer of Kazakh grain for the 2013-2014 year was Iran with its 1 255 000 tons of grain, followed by Uzbekistan with its 885 400 tons, Azerbaijan (815 600 tons), Russia (658 600 tons).
President Nazarbayev on farming prospects of South Kazakhstan
Through introduction of advanced technology, the agricultural produce figure has grown 2.5 times for the last five years, with some of the products being exported, according to him.
Oil price may hit $40 per barrel by end of month
Oil prices might fall again as reserves of crude continue growing, experts say.
Kazakhstan’s President receives Head of KazAtomProm National Nuclear Company
Mr. Nurlan Kapparov presented a renewed strategy of the company’s development. According to him, as of now Kazakhstan is responsible for 40% of uranium produced globally.
Kazakhstan to introduce ban on imports of gasoline and diesel fuel
The measure will have no impact on the price of fuel. The Energy Ministry has set price ceilings for both gasoline and diesel fuel: Vice Minister of Energy.
Kerry to meet Russian, Iranian FMs next week
US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet next week with his Russian and Iranian counterparts seeking an end to fighting in Ukraine and to advance a nuclear deal with Iran.
EU announces aid to pork industry hit by Russian ban
European Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan announced measures to raise pork prices to help the industry hit by a Russian embargo.
China leads by number of foreign workers in Kazakhstan
China is the source of the largest portion of migrant workers in Kazakhstan.
Low oil prices won't spur world growth: Moody's
Low oil prices normally help grease the wheels of business and spur global economic growth, but Moody's said it would not revise its forecasts for the G20,.
KazMunaiGas Head doesnt rule out further decrease in gasoline prices
According to him, oil refineries have been facing excessive gasoline in stock, with oil companies [in line with applicable legislation] still supplying a set volume to local refineries to be processed.
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.