Agricultural innovations to increase dairy and meat export: Nazarbayev
President Nursultan Nazarbayev spoke in support of farming and introduction of agricultural innovations in his State-of-the-Union Address.
Kazakhstan to develop science: Nazarbayev
Nazarbayev instructed the state officials to increase financing of scientific research in Kazakhstan.
Kerry praises Greece for tough economic choices
US Secretary of State John Kerry praised the Greek government Friday for making "tough choices" to resolve the country's economic crisis and said he believed the situation was improving.
President Nazarbayev tasks his Government with ensuring 6-7% economy growth rate in 2014
A blanket program to develop the financial sector to 2030 must be drafted by June 1, 2014: President.
Economic Freedom Index: Kazakhstan advances 22 points in 17 years
Kazakhstan's economic freedom ranking has been steadily advancing over the past 17 years.
France sells 1% stake in Airbus Group for 451 mn euros
The French state has raised 451 million euros ($614 million) by selling a one percent stake in European aircaft and defence corporation Airbus Group, the economy minister said Thursday.
Fed taper poses risks to global pick-up: World Bank
The World Bank on Tuesday raised its growth forecasts for the global economy, but warned of potential volatility in capital flows as the United States withdraws its stimulus.
Kazakh-Iran economic and trade cooperation to ease tension in the region
Iranian Deputy Minister Valiola Afkhami visited Astana to meet with his Kazakhstani counterpart at the 3rd sitting of the Kazakh-Iranian Working Group on Trade and Economic Cooperation.
China has world's most outbound tourists: report
Nearly 100 million Chinese tourists visited foreign countries last year, and they are likely to extend their lead as the world's biggest-spending travellers, state media reported Thursday.
Kazakhstan vests EBRD with immunity and tax privileges
Kazakhstan Majilis has ratified the agreement between Kazakhstan and European Bank of Reconstruction and Development.
2014 year of 'hard truths' for British economy: Osborne
British finance minister George Osborne will warn that 2014 is to be the year of "hard truths" and public spending cuts when he sets out his plans for the year ahead.
Kazakhstan banks to start transition to Basel III in 2015
Kazakhstan banks will start transitioning to Basel III standards starting from January 2015.
Kazakhstan central bank to solve large denomination currencies exchange problem
The National Bank of Kazakhstan is going to solve the problem of exchange of large denominations.
Ban on export of oil products from Kazakhstan prolonged until July 2014
Ban on export of petroleum products from Kazakhstan has been prolonged until the second half of 2014.
China stock market disappoints on double cash crunch
A cash shortage among banks made the Chinese stock market one of the world's worst performing this year, showing how tens of millions of small investors remain at the mercy of government policy.
$800 million to be invested into second-tier banks by Baiterek Holding
Baiterek Holding running the State Program of Accelerated Innovative and Industrial Development will channel $800mln into Kazakhstan banks.
Kazakhstan's biggest greenhouse constructed near Karaganda
Construction of Kazakhstan's biggest greenhouse complex has been completed in Topar village in Karaganda Oblast.
Greece eyes return to bond markets in 2nd half of 2014
Bailed-out Greece is hoping to return to bond markets in the second half of 2014 -- but only if growth and a primary budget surplus permits, its finance minister said Sunday.
ArcelorMittal Temirtau to cut 2500 jobs in 2014
ArcelorMittal Temirtau is going to reduce the number of jobs by 2500 in 2014, Viktor Schetinin, vice-chairman of Zhaktau steel workers union.
Lakshmi Mittal asks Kazakhstan's employees to hunker down
Lakshmi Mittal met with ArcelorMittal Temirtau plant top-managers and called them to reduce expenses and make goods more competitive.