Oil prices mixed as Obama seeks to delay Syria vote
Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade Wednesday, following big falls in New York and after US President Barack Obama asked Congress to delay a vote on US military action in Syria, analysts.
Xi Jinping on restoration of Silk Road
The Chinese leader suggests that Central Asian countries enhance political coordination, actively develop the common road network and reduce barriers to trade.
Oil down as Obama seeks Congress approval on Syria
Oil prices fell in Asian trade Monday after US President Barack Obama's announcement that he would seek approval from lawmakers for military action against Syria eased prospects of an imminent strike.
Pentagon chief touts US focus on Asia as Syria looms
Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel meets his Asian counterparts on Wednesday as the United States promotes its shift to the region but a potential showdown with Syria looms over the talks.
Arm wrestling: Kazakhstan's arm wrestler becomes ten-time Asian champion
Kazakhstan's arm wrestler Zhanaly Khassanov from Shymkent has become the ten-time Asian champion at the 2013 Open Asian Armwrestling Cup.
Oil prices higher in Asian trade
Oil prices climbed in Asian trade Monday after jobs data from the United States beat expectations, boosting confidence in the world's biggest economy.
Wrestling: Kazakhstan's Greco-Roman wrestling team 3d at Asian Championship
Kazakhstan's Greco-Roman wrestling team won the third place in the general ranking at the 2013 Asian Junior Wrestling Championship in Phuket, Thailand.
Wrestling: Kazakh gets Asian free-style title
Kazakhstan free-style wrestler won the champion title of the 2013 Asian Junior Wrestling Championship in Phuket, Thailand.
Bodybuilding: Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship held in Almaty
2013 Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan from May 31 to June 3.
Water polo: Astana wins Asian Championship
Eight best Asian water polo teams took part in the Water Polo Championship that was held in Kuwait.
Wrestling: Kazakhstan wrestler wins Asian Championship
Nurmakhan Tynaliyev of Kazakhstan won over China’s Ni Xiao Ming in the final fight of the Asian Championship.
Nazarbayev calls to reform global monetary system
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev took part in the Boao Forum for Asia started in China.
Oil prices up in Asia on Cyprus bailout deal
Oil prices rose in Asian trade Monday after Cyprus and its international creditors struck a 10 billion euro bailout deal, averting collapse of the country's banking system.
Boxing: Kazakhstan is first in Asian Boxing Championship’ overall ranking
Kazakhstan’s boxing team is ahead of the Philippines and Uzbekistan teams in the overall ranking of the Youth Boxing Championship.
Odds stacked against an Asian pope
Catholics in Asia and other parts of the world where the Roman Catholic Church is growing fast would dearly like to see the cardinals choose an Asian pope for the first time in history.
French minister vows to cut red tape for investors
A French minister vowed Thursday to cut bureaucracy in a bid to lure foreign investors, and said her South Korean roots would help to boost France's profile in booming Asia.
Kazakhstan rep wins Mister Intellectual of Asia in Moscow
Dalay Kyrgys from the Republic of Tyva was awarded with The Best Asian Man-2013 title.
Asian markets mostly down, weak China data
Asian markets were mostly lower on Friday as traders took a breather after healthy gains in the previous session while Chinese data showed growth in manufacturing activity had slowed.
Asia has the world's most billionaires: survey
Asia has more billionaires than any other continent, followed by North America and Europe, according to a survey.
Smog causes surge in heart deaths: study
Exposure to higher levels of fine particulates -- the airborne pollution that is an emerging problem in many Asian cities -- causes a sharp rise in deaths from heart attacks.