Joblessness, inequality top global concerns in 2015: report
Unemployment and rising income inequality will top concerns for global leaders in 2015, a World Economic Forum (WEF) study said.
With big investments, tech giants battle to stay ahead
America's technology giants are drawing on their huge cash stockpiles to make big bets on investments and acquisitions that could prove to be visionary.
Toyota says on track for record full-year profit
Toyota said it was on track to book a record $17.5 billion full-year net profit, as the company also lifted its revenue estimate.
LG, Google strike patent-sharing deal
LG Electronics said it had signed a long-term cross-licence deal with Google as the South Korean firm tries to expand its smartphone business.
L'Oreal manages sales growth despite Western European slowdown
French cosmetics group L'Oreal said it managed to record a 2.0 percent gain in third quarter sales despite a soft performance in Western Europe.
Euro crisis firms German power, 25 years after Berlin Wall
Twenty-five years after the Wall fell, analysts have little doubt that Europe's power now lies in Berlin, with the damaging eurozone crisis only heightening that perception.
Ukraine wants to buy gas from Kazakhstan
Ukrain is ready to buy gas from Kazakhstan without Russia as an intermediary.
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.
Governor of National Bank of Kazakhstan sees no reasons to worry about dynamics on international markets
Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan has declared there was no reason to be worried about falling oil prices and West-Russia sanctions reciprocation.
World Bank discusses cooperation with Nazarbayev
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with the the managing director at the World Bank Sri Mulyani Indrawati to discuss cooperation between Kazakhstan and the World Bank.
Finance Minister on role of state-run enterprises in Kazakhstan’s economy
According to him, the share of government-owned enterprises stands at around 40%.
Nazarbayev announces large-scale infrastructure development project
Nazarbayev has spoken about a program of large-scale infrastructure development in Kazakhstan and the government actions to counter possible negative circumstances in the global economy.
Kazakhstan and Japan develop ties
A direct flight between Kazakhstan and Japan may be launched to facilitate the development of bilateral ties.
French unemployment hits new record
Unemployment in France hit a new record in September, with official statistics published showing 3.43 million people claimed jobless benefits.
Renault chief sees Europe auto market slowing in 2015
French carmaker Renault chairman, Carlos Ghosn, said that he expects slower growth in Europe's auto market next year.
IMF fights negative interest rates
The IMF announced a minimum interest rate on its unique SDR currency as it fights off the impact of sagging interest rates and deflation from major economies.
Italian PM vows to publish cost of EU institutions in budget row
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announced his intention to make public the cost of the European institutions, as a row exploded over his country's budget plans.
Britain's Cameron in new row over EU demand for extra 2.1 bn euros
Prime Minister faces a fresh showdown with the EU after Brussels demanded an extra 2.1 billion euros from Britain because its economy is thriving while Europe stalls.
Will Kazakhstan cut on social spending amid sliding oil prices?
Experts predict Kazakhstan's actions amid growing pressure at the oil market.
Total names new head, and chairman after CEO death: union
Total named Patrick Pouyanne, currently head of refining and chemicals, as its new chief executive while former CEO Thierry Desmarest was appointed chairman.