KazKom purchases BTA, Kenes Rakishev purchases KazKom
34-year old Kazakh businessman Kenes Rakishev becomes one of KKB's major shareholders as part of the ongoing integration KKB and BTA banks.
Modernization of Kazakh oil refineries may be delayed
The process of modernizing Kazakh oil refineries may have to be delayed, putting additional pressure on the domestic fuel market of Kazakhstan.
Nazarbayev speaks reforms, including moving powers from President to Parliament
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev spoke about five institutional reforms he envisions for Kazakhstan that would ensure its move towards a developed and harmonious society.
Nazarbayev, Putin and Lukashenko to meet in Astana
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashanko, President of Belarus, in Astana.
KazMunaiGas Exploration and Production profits falls by 67 percent in 2014
Profits of Kazakhstan's largest oil production company fall in 2014.
Made in Kazakhstan -- viral video makes headlines
A video carrying a message of buying Kazakhstan-made products has appeared in the Kazakh Internet space.
Kazakhstanis applying for presidential candidacy
14 applications have been received by the Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan ahead of the early presidential election in the country. There are two highlights this year: first ever female nominee and state language proficiency tests.
National Bank of Kazakhstan readies de-dollarization plan
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has prepared a de-dollarization plan together with the government of the Central Asian country.
Kazakh-Spanish documentary wins Jakarta film festival award
A Kazakh-Spanish film about Soviet-era Spaniards held prisoners in a labor camp on the territory of present day Kazakhstan has won an award at the Jakarta Film Festival.
Kazkom falls 40% in half a year
Kazkommertsbank is the largest private bank in Kazakhstan with a total market share of 24%.
Nazarbayev on early presidential election: My plans were different
President of Kazakhstan met with female representatives of the Kazakh population on the eve of International Women's Day.
Head of Kazakh bank tags tenge deficit artificial
Chairman of one of Kazakhstani banks says that the tenge deficit in Kazakhstan is created artificially.
Kazakhstan budget may lose $5 bln in revenues
The budget revenues of Kazakhstan may be $5 bln short of target if the oil prices stay at $50 per barrel in 2015.
Doctors in Kazakhstan may be forbidden to write on paper
Minister of Health and Social Development of Kazakhstan Tamara Duisenova said that doctors in Kazakhstan would not be allowed to fill out papers while treating patients.
Expensive patriotism: man in Kazakhstan fined for hanging flag
A man in Kazakhstan was ordered to pay a fine for hanging a flag off his balcony in a multi-apartment house. Lawyers and public do not agree with the decision. Will he pay?
Two Kazakh diplomats convicted in Germany sent back to Kazakhstan
Two Kazakhstani diplomats charged with cigarette smuggling have been extradited to Kazakhstan.
French Cassation Court approves Ablyazov's extradition
The Court of Cassation of France has rejected Mukhtar Ablyazov's appeal against his extradition, bringing the extradition of the fugitive banker to Russia or Ukraine closer to reality.
Puccini's La Boheme on Astana Opera stage
Astana Opera of Kazakhstan will be presenting one of the most famous operas - Puccini's La Boheme.
Helicopter crashes in Zhambyl Oblast of Kazakhstan
A helicopter has fallen in Zhambyl Oblast while taking off near the sodium cyanide plant in Zhambyl Oblast.
Kazakh woman to run for Polish presidency
A Kazakh native turned Polish human rights advocate shares her presidential ambitions.