IMF policies criticised over Ebola outbreak
IMF policies left healthcare systems in the African countries worst affected by Ebola underfunded and lacking doctors, and hampered a coordinated response to the outbreak.
Kazakhstan has no plans to revisit its budget: National Economy Minister
No, we will not be holding any consultations with Russia. Kazakhstan has been pursuing its own monetary policy, he said among other things.
Study says countries lost $1 trillion to corruption in 2012
A global anti-corruption group said that nearly $1 trillion was illicitly drained from developing countries in 2012, representing a record level of corruption.
Venezuela to slash budget after OPEC steadies output
Venezuelan President ordered his government to slash the budget of his oil-dependent and economically-weak nation.
Money from National Fund to help out Kazakh economy
Experts talk about tasks set by Nazarbayev in his State-of-the-Nation Address and allocation of additional $3bln in the next three years.
Minister of National Economy says $2.3bln budget deficit awaits Kazakhstan
The Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan Yerbolat Dosayev spoke about the changes to the national budget due to reduced economic growth and negative external factors.
Kazakhstan Finance Minister on budget stability
According to him, through transfers from the National Oil Fund to the country’s budget the latter is insured against shocks related to falling oil prices.
Will Kazakhstan cut on social spending amid sliding oil prices?
Experts predict Kazakhstan's actions amid growing pressure at the oil market.
Kazakhstan wants 2/3 of 2022 Olympics costs to be funded by investors
Vice-Minister of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan said that Kazakhstan was planning to use a mixed model of financial management should it be granted the right to host the Winter Olympic Games in 2022.
Standard and Poor's lowers France outlook to 'negative'
Ratings agency Standard and Poor's kept its 'AA' rating for France but lowered its outlook from "stable" to "negative" on fears over the country's budget situation.
Kazakh MP points to ineffectiveness of healthcare projects
Chairman of the Committee for Finance and Budget in Parliament’s Lower Chamber Karagusova pointed to the discrepancy between the costs and payoff of state-sponsored healthcare projects.
IMF slashes Brazil growth forecast for 2014
The International Monetary Fund slashed its 2014 economic growth forecast for Brazil by a full percentage point, blaming weak investment and a consumer funk.
Merkel 'proud' of budget, insists on rigour in EU
Angela Merkel voiced pride in her country's strong budget and called on EU states "finally" to respect joint fiscal rules.
Sofia Vergara tops TV actress rich list
"Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara is the highest-paid US TV actress for the third year in a row, earning some $37 million.
IMF warns Ukraine may need extra $19 bn in help
The International Monetary Fund warned that economically-devastated Ukraine may need an extra $19 billion (14.5 billion euros) in assistance
IMF approves $1.4 billion aid payment for Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund approved the release of nearly $1.4 billion in fresh funds for troubled Ukraine.
Hollande faces host of headaches on return from holiday
President Francois Hollande faces a mountain of problems when French political life restarts after the long summer holidays.
'Turtles' outmuscle Stallone, Schwarzenegger at box office
The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" remained in top spot at the North American box office this weekend.
Russia okays $150 mn to subsidise World Cup venues
The Russian government approved rules on subsidising construction of infrastructure for the 2018 football World Cup.
Pension reform concept approved in Kazakhstan
The Concept of modernization of Kazakhstan’s pension system until 2030 has been approved.
