Kazakhstan’s Vice PM commissioned to negotiate delayed Baiterek space launch complex with Russia
Initially the Baiterek (“poplar tree”) space launch complex was supposed to be constructed at Baikonur in 2013, following the testings of Angara booster rocket.
Russia to send its oil to Kazakhstan duty free before 2014
After 2014 the two nations will be relying on swap operations: Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund Head Umirzak Shukeev.
Kazakhstan is to enter the WTO by the end of the year: PM Massimov
According to him, the Government is defending the most favorable conditions to develop the national economy following the accession.
Petrol sold in Kazakhstan does not always comply with claimed quality: Industry Ministry
Commission for Technical Regulation and Metrology stated big number of detected violations during retail sales of fuel in 2011.
Fuel prices in Kazakhstan to remain unchanged in March
Fuel prices ceiling will remain at the same level as in February in Kazakhstan.
International trucking market in Kazakhstan brings $1 billion per year
The volume of the international trucking market made $1 billion in Kazakhstan in 2011.
Kazakhstan fuel stations ask to lessen the difference between fuel prices in Russia and Kazakhstan
Owners of Kazakhstan fuel stations call for less difference in fuel prices between Kazakhstan and Russia.
Kazakhstan considering a single grain company
According to the State Agency for Statistics, grain production in Kazakhstan in 2011 totaled 26.9 million tons (net weight), with exports potential standing at 15 million tons.
Almaty budget reached 415 billion tenge in 2011
Investments into the main capital of Almaty made 414.8 billion tenge ($2.8 billion) in 2011, which is 0.5 percent more than in 2010.