Economic slowdown expected in Central Asia in 2015: IMF
The newly published IMF report on economic prospects of the Caucasus and Central Asia is not very optimistic.
Renowned economist Nouriel Roubini speaks about Samruk Kazyna's transformation program
A world-renowned economist Nouriel Roubini has spoken about the transformation program of Kazakhstan’s Samruk Kazyna National Wealth Fund during the VIII Astana Economic Forum.
Japan-EU summit to discuss stalled free trade deal
Japan and the European Union will hold summit talks later, with a long-stalled Free Trade Agreement expected to be on the agenda.
We learn to live without oil: Kazakhstan's Minister of Finance
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Finance Bakhyt Sultanov answered questions of foreign guests at the VII Astana Economic Forum concerning the measures Kazakhstan had been undertaking amidst unstable oil prices.
Lithuanian PM meets with Nursultan Nazarbayev and Karim Massimov
Kazakhstan's President Nazarbayev and the Kazakh PM Karim Massimov have held a meeting with the PM of Lithuania Algirdas Butkevičius, who came to Kazakhstan fro the VIII Astana Economic Forum.
100 steps to reform: Kazakhstan develops comprehensive plan
A comprehensive plan to implement Nazarbayev's five reforms has been released in Kazakhstan.
Spectre of 'Grexit' stalks G7 finance meeting
he possibility of Greece quitting the eurozone cast a long shadow over a meeting of finance ministers from the Group of Seven leading industrialised nations.
G7 finance ministers, central bankers meet in Dresden
Finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven wealthiest nations gathered in Dresden to discuss the global economy and tax evasion.
FIFA scandal: McDonald's, other World Cup sponsors concerned
Key World Cup sponsors including McDonald's, Adidas and Budweiser expressed strong concerns after global football body FIFA was enveloped by a new corruption scandal.
Brazil unveils cuts as IMF urges fiscal discipline
The IMF urged Brazil to get its fiscal house in order to emerge from five years of low growth as South America's largest economy unveiled a package of budget cuts.
Spain confident of Greek debt deal 'within coming days'
Spanish Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said he expects Greece will reach an agreement with its bailout creditors in the "coming days".
Greece will not cut salaries and pensions in loan talks: PM
Greece's left-wing government will not abandon its refusal to cut salaries and pensions in tough talks with its EU-IMF creditors.
Nazarbayev talks with Iranian president Rouhani
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has discussed partnership in trade and economy with the President of Iran Hassan Rouhani.
Greece to plead leeway as IMF cash crunch looms
Greece will plead for leeway from an unwavering Europe, in a fresh effort to free up cash after months of deadlock in bailout talks.
American billionaire Jim Rogers advises to invest in emerging markets like Kazakhstan
A famous American investor and businessman Jim Rogers advised to invest in the emerging markets like Iran, Kazakhstan, North Korea and a number of African countries.
Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Italy speaks of trade turnover between the countries, Kazakhstanis in Italy
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Italy Andrian Yelemessov spoke about the relations between the two countries and primary interests of Kazakhstani citizens in Italy.
Pound jumps on election lead for Britain's Conservatives
The British pound jumped after exit polls showed Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives headed for victory.
Russia's Putin, Greece's Tsipras discuss gas pipeline
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras discussed energy cooperation with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a telephone conversation.
IMF says Greece may need debt relief
The International Monetary Fund said that Greece may need debt relief but rejected news reports that it had pushed for it at a eurozone meeting last month.
Violent clashes overshadow start of Milan Expo
The opening of Expo 2015 was marred by violent clashes between police and dozens of militants opposed to Milan's hosting of the world fair.
