Russian Communist park restored amid wave of nostalgia
A giant Moscow complex extolling the days of the old planned economy has been restored amid a wave of nostalgia for Russia's past.
Carlsberg lowers profit outlook on fall in Russian sales
Danish brewer Carlsberg cut its annual profit guidance and said economic uncertainty in Russia, could prompt it to close some breweries.
Hollande faces host of headaches on return from holiday
President Francois Hollande faces a mountain of problems when French political life restarts after the long summer holidays.
Mercedes-Benz accused of 'price-fixing': China media
China has accused Mercedes-Benz of price-fixing, state media reported, amid an anti-monopoly investigation into foreign carmakers.
Coke buys $2.15 billion stake in Monster
Coca-Cola announced it will pay $2.15 billion for a 16.7 percent stake in Monster Beverage.
BMW's Chinese dealers fined over price-fixing
Four Chinese dealers for German auto maker BMW have been fined about $260,000 as the government steps up a high-profile anti-monopoly campaign
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to visit Kazakhstan
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani is coming to Kazakhstan on his first official visit.
Electric cars fail to rev up car-mad Germans
Germany is ranked the most fuel-efficient country on the planet, but when it comes to electric vehicles, Europe's top economy is in the slow lane.
Mexican president signs landmark energy reform
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto signed a package of landmark energy reform bills.
Decline in Kazakhstani exports to Russia is due to economic cycles: expert
Exports from Kazakhstan to the countries of the Customs Union declined in 2013. Sara Alpysbayev presents her explanation to the situation.
Re-export of banned goods to Russia through Kazakhstan and Belarus
Vladimir Putin’s response to the countries supporting sanctions against Russia in the form of an import ban might not be as effective as expected.
Russia's stocks soar after avoiding delisting
The shares of Russia's two biggest banks soared after avoiding being delisted from a top emerging markets index as part of the West's response.
2 applicants per university scholarship in Kazakhstan: Ministry of Education
For the upcoming 2014-2015 school year, there are a little over 2 applicants per a scholarship.
Kazakhstan’s GDP real growth expected at 4.8%: IMF
According to the Fund’s estimates, the inflation ratio is expected to reach 9%, “although the Government has been trying to keep the inflation ratio within the range of 6-8%”.
Argentina faces default as 'vulture fund' talks fail
Last-ditch talks between Argentina and the US hedge funds it has branded "vultures" failed to reach agreement Wednesday, effectively pushing the country into default.
Bank of Cyprus completes $1 bn private share placement
Bank of Cyprus, the island's largest lender, has completed a one billion euro ($1.34 billion) capital increase in a private placement to help it restructure following a haircut on deposits last year.
With new default looming, Argentina urges calm
Argentina admitted it may default on some of its debts but downplayed the consequences, just two days before time expires in negotiations with hedge funds demanding full payment on their bonds.
Kazakh experts doubt anti-Russian sanctions can damage Kazakhstan
Some experts in Kazakhstan believe the country can manage to avoid negative consequences of Western sanctions against Russia.
Turkey willing to join free trade area with Customs Union
Turkey has put on the agenda an issue of establishing a free trade area with the Customs Union.
Industrial State Program had little effect on Kazakhstan's economy: Nazarbayev
Nurusltan Nazarbayev has summarized the results of the implementation of the first 5 years of the State Program of Accelerated Industrial and Innovative Development.