Karim Massimov meets PM of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel at WEF
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov has met with Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
Russia's cheap gas may shut down Kazakhstani oil refineries: Minister of Energy
Cheap gas from Russia can put a stop to the work of Kazakhstan’s oil refineries.
Russians ready to eat less in crisis, united round Putin: deputy PM
Russians are ready to ride out the current economic crisis, even by eating less food, and to stand by President Vladimir Putin's side regardless.
Kerry makes impassioned Davos call to fight terrorism
US Secretary of State John Kerry set out his vision for the fight against Islamist violence in an impassioned speech in Davos.
Internet will 'disappear', Google boss tells Davos
Google boss Eric Schmidt predicted that the Internet will soon be so pervasive in every facet of our lives that it will effectively "disappear" into the background.
Nazarbayev discusses south-eastern Ukraine and sanctions against Russia with Obama
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has discussed the situation in Ukraine as well ask sanctions against Russia during a phone call initiated by the American President Barak Obama.
eBay to slash 2,400 jobs in bid to 'compete and win'
E-commerce giant eBay will slash 2,400 jobs in the current quarter as it restructures and prepares to spin off its PayPal finance unit.
Russia unveils $21 bn anti-crisis plan
The Russian government unveiled a $21 billion anti-crisis plan to tackle the country's stalled economy.
Jews, Muslims, Christians tackle 'Charlie', religious violence at Davos
What do a rabbi, an archbishop, a top Islamic academic and former British prime minister Tony Blair have in common?
EBRD on Kazakhstan’s 2015 economic prospects
Back in September 2014 the Bank had estimated the country’s 2015 growth rate at 5.1%.
World Bank trims estimate of Ebola economic cost
The World Bank trimmed its estimates of the economic damage of the Ebola epidemic.
Bolstered by economy, Obama faces hostile Congress
Barack Obama faces the massed ranks of Congress for the first time since his party lost control there, but don't expect him to cut a humbler figure.
IMF chief warns Greece: 'A debt is a debt'
IMF chief Christine Lagard warned of "consequences" if European countries try to renegotiate their debts, ahead of Greek elections.
Russian government takes flak as it fails to stem economic crisis
Russian authorities are coming in for growing criticism from economic insiders concerned over a lack of clear policies to deal with the crisis.
Moody's cuts Russia debt rating one notch
Moody's cut Russia's credit rating to one step above junk level Friday and warned the country was under review for a further downgrade.
Barclays loses tens of millions over Swiss franc move
British bank Barclays has lost "tens of millions" of dollars after Switzerland's central bank scrapped its currency ceiling against the euro.
Ikea recalls 169,000 baby mattresses in US
The Swedish furniture company Ikea has recalled 169,000 crib mattresses after reports that two children became trapped.
EEU to develop 22 regulations for products and services
The Eurasian Economic Union has began its with from developing regulations concerning various products and services.
Coca-Cola to cut 1,600-1,800 jobs
US soda giant Coca-Cola plans to cut 1,600-1,800 jobs in a cost-saving move.