How much is EXPO-2017 in Astana?
Hosting EXPO-2017 in Astana will cost $3 billion.
'40 percent' of Madagascar budget lost to corruption: PM
Madagascar's Prime Minister Roger Kolo has vowed to stamp out corruption after revealing that 40 percent of his country's budget is lost to graft.
Pension reform may spawn shadow economy in Kazakhstan: expert
The new coil of the pension reform in Kazakhstan may create a spike in the shadow economy.
Global economic situation requires state budget changes: Massimov
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov said that changes to the state budget were needed to support the Kazakhstan economy afore the changing economic situations in Russia and China.
Japan budget carrier cancels flights due to pilot shortage
Japanese low cost carrier Vanilla Air said Friday it will cancel scores of flights in June because it does not have enough pilots to fly them.
Kazakhstan Government increases reserve fund by $250 million after tenge devaluation
Amid adjustments of microeconomic indicators for the year 2014 the Kazakhstan Government has revised its budget.
Kazakhstan to purchase embassy building in Paris
At the Parliament meeting the amendments to the 2014 budget included increase of expenses on a number of state programs.
Almaty budget overhaul: Yesimov
The Akim (Mayor) of Almaty Akhmetzhan Yesimov talked about overhauling the city budget due to devaluation of tenge.
Kyrgyzstan sells seized Kazakhstan jades for $2 million
Kyrgyzstan has replenished its budget with $1.9 million at the account of Kazakhstan's greenstones.
France saves 1bn euros on health insurance spending
At a time of deep austerityacross Europe, France has managed to spend one billion euros ($1.4 billion) less than expected on health insurance last year.
US Congress unveils $1 trillion spending bill
Negotiators from the US Senate and House of Representatives unveiled a $1 trillion spending bill late Monday, eliminating the threat of another government shutdown, at least until October.
Obama signs defense, budget bills into law
President Barack Obama signed into law Thursday the compromise US budget bill recently negotiated by feuding lawmakers and a massive defense measure that takes a step toward ultimate closure of Guantanamo.
Japan OKs record budget, sees deflation threat recede
Japan approved its biggest ever budget Tuesday, as an improving economy and a sales tax hike made room for more defence spending and the first step towards achieving a balanced budget.
Kazakhstan's GDP grows 6% in 11 months
Kazakhstan's GDP has grown 6% in real terms during the period from January to November 2013: Statistics Agency.
Living wage to be raised in Kazakhstan in 2017
After the controversy around the minimum living wage is Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population Tamara Duisenova promised to raise the living wage in 2017.
N.American moviegoers devour 'Hunger Games' sequel
"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" took in $161.1 million at the North American box office this weekend in one of the biggest movie debuts ever, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Eurozone warns Spain, Italy to deliver on commitments
The eurozone Friday warned five countries led by Spain and Italy to deliver on promises to hit deficit and debt targets in national spending plans next year.
Suspension at Kashagan won't affect Kazakhstan's 2013 budget
Production from the Kashagan oilfield was not taken into consideration when the 2013 Kazakhstan state budget was made, so it will not affect the planned budget revenues.
US shutdown cost $2.0 billion in lost govt output
The 16-day US government shutdown cost 6.6 million in lost workdays for furloughed federal workers, amounting to $2.0 billion in lost productivity, the White House said Thursday in a report.
Kazakhstan's 3-year budget based on $90 per barrel oil price
Kazakhstan has based its new 3-year budget on the oil price of $90 per barrel.
