$294.5 million to finance space exploration projects in 2012-2014
According to the Finance Ministry, a total of $563 million was to be earmarked for space exploration projects in 2011-2013.
Assets of National Oil Fund to reach $72.5 billion by 2015
Assets of the National Fund as of the end of July totaled $38.72 billion.
Nursultan Nazarbayev received His Beatitude Alexander, the Metropolitan of Astana and Kazakhstan
On behalf of the Russian Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan, the Metropolitan thanked President for all the attention to the life of the Church.
EBRD considers financing motor road projects in Kazakhstan
The Bank and the Transport Ministry officials considered financing reconstruction of Tashkent – Shymkent, Almaty – Khorgos motro roads, as well as construction of the Big Almaty Ring Road.
Kazakhstan Government has no plans to raise export duty on crude: Finance Minister
According to him, the issue of raising export duty on oil is not considered in the draft three-year budget.
PM Massimov address to Muslims before Laylat al-Qadir (Night of Power)
Laylat al-Qadir observed by night-long prayer, Qur'an recitation, and special acts of charity.
Kazakhstan mulls exporting 3 million tons of grain to China in 2011
Sky-high grain harvest estimate stood at about 22 million tons as of the end of July, according to Kazakhstan’s Research Institute for Environmental and Climate Studies.
US President Barack Obama hopes to meet President Nazarbayev at 2nd International Nuclear Security Forum in Seoul
According to him, Washington and Astana could make a joint contribution to nuclear safety and define further steps towards a nuclear-weapons-free world.
President Nazarbayev to attend the 2nd International Nuclear Security Forum in Seoul
The 1st Nuclear Security Summit was held in Washington in 2010 and was attended by 40 world leaders.
KazTransGas and Kolon Corporation of South Korea to construct 95 CNG filling stations
100 CNG filling stations will be launched, with 2 of the first 5 to be completed this year in Almaty.
KazMunayGas and KC Kazakh B.V. of South Korea agree on a drill rig at jointly developed Zhambyl oil block
Early next year the drill rig will be delivered to the Caspian Sea in separate blocks.
Prime Minister Karim Massimov meets President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea
President Lee Myung-bak arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit August 24.
Kazakhstan and South Korea plan to bring up the trade turnover up to $900 million
According to President Nazarbayev, the overall investment of South Korea to Kazakhstan stands at $3.8 billion.
Embassy of Libya in Kazakhstan raised opposition flag
Diplomatic mission “is officially under flagship of the National Transition Council formed by Libyan opposition.”
Kazakhstan and South Korea sign agreement on construction and maintenance of Balkhash thermal power plant
The first two power generating units of the thermal power station are to be commissioned in 2013, with the other two units being placed into operation in 2016.
Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, to come to Kazakhstan
Majilis (lower Chamber) Head of Staff Yergen Doshayev discussed preparations for the visit with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Kazakhstan Zhou Li.
Mountain slopes left absolutely treeless by the storms of May 17 and June 27 pose serious threat to Almaty: Mayor
According to him, the clean-up teams working to remove the fallen trees lack tractors and sawmills.
President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea arrives in Astana
Tomorrow South Korea’s President is expected to have talks with President Nazarbayev.
Without coordination of prices with Russia Kazakhstan won’t tackle fuel shortages: Helios
According to the Company’s Marketing Director, the only economic solution could be more favorable conditions for import of fuel as the domestic production capacities cannot meet the demand for high-octane fuel.
Financial Ombudsman Service to emerge in Kazakhstan shortly
The Service will facilitate a professional talk between a bank and its borrower towards settling disputes, lowering pressure on courts: Halyk Bank Chairperson of the Board Umyt Shayakhmetova.