Single services market to come into effect in Eurasian Union
Eurasian Union member states activating single services market in more than 40 service sectors.
EEU to sign agreements on protection of intellectual property in 2015
Kazakhstan Minister of Justice Berik Imashev observed recent trends in registration and protection of trademarks, copyrights and other types of intellectual property in Kazakhstan.
Expats eyeing the exits after Russian ruble plunges
The plunge of the ruble hasn't left only Russians shell shocked -- foreign workers from traders to maids are considering bailing outю
Kazakhstan's Majilis ratifies double tax treaty between Kazakhstan and Qatar
Majilis, a lower chamber of Kazakhstan's Parliament, has considered the Tax Treaty between Kazakhstan and Qatar to avoid double taxation.
Several Kazakh banks cease issuing mortgage loans in tenge
Several Kazakhstan’s banks have ceased issuing mortgage loans in tenge.
Russia pressures exporters to prop up ruble
The Russian government has ordered state-controlled exporters to sell part of their foreign currency holdings.
Kazakhstan monitoring fallout of anti-Russian sanctions: Nazarbayev
Kazakh President Nazarbayev says anti-Russian sanctions do not directly affect Kazakhstan's economy, but all the additional developments are closely monitored.
IMF policies criticised over Ebola outbreak
IMF policies left healthcare systems in the African countries worst affected by Ebola underfunded and lacking doctors, and hampered a coordinated response to the outbreak.
Attack could cost Sony half a billion dollars: experts
The devastating cyberattack on Sony Pictures could see the Hollywood studio lose hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue and incur massive recovery costs.
Obama orders US trade ban on Crimea over Russia 'occupation'
US President Barack Obama imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia-annexed Crimea with an executive order prohibiting American exports of goods to the contested peninsula.
Canada slaps new sanctions on Russia oil sector over Ukraine
Canada announced fresh sanctions on Russia over its support for rebels in Ukraine, targeting 20 Russian politicians and Ukrainian separatist leaders.
China to transfer dozens of enterprises in non-energy sector to Kazakhstan
China intends to transfer dozens of enterprises in non-energy sector to Kazakhstan.
Apple suppliers accused of poor treatment of workers
Workers in Chinese factories making Apple products are poorly treated, with exhausted employees falling asleep on their 12-hour shiftsю
Obama says no new sanctions for Russia over Ukraine
US President said he was not about to impose new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, but nevertheless signed a law giving him the authority to do so.
Ruble rallies in early trading on day of Putin press conference
The ruble rallied in early trading ahead of President Vladimir Putin's eagerly-awaited annual press-conference.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan - primary interests for US in Central Asia
Prominent Kazakh political scientist Dosym Satpayev speaks of the interests the United States has in Central Asia.
China wants to build plants in Kazakhstan: Li Keqiang
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang expressed China’s readiness to build plants in Kazakhstan during the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation in Astana.
Apple halts Russia online sales as ruble tumbles
Apple said it had halted online sales of iPhones, iPads and computers in Russia as the ruble's plunge made it difficult for sellers of imported goods to fix local prices.
OPEC will not step in to support oil prices: Kuwait
OPEC has no plans to intervene in the oil market to shore up sagging crude prices, the Kuwaiti oil minister said, as Brent crude breached the $60 mark.
Russia grapples with shock ruble fall
The Russian currency crashed to unprecedented lows trading at 80 rubles to the dollar and 100 to the euro.
