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Tenge devaluation must not affect Kazakhstan people negatively: Nazarbayev
The tenge devaluation must not have any negative effect on the people of Kazakhstan, and no manipulation of prices or speculations shall be allowed: Nazarbayev
14 February 2014
Mining companies applaud tenge devaluation in Kazakhstan
The Association of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises is supportive of the tenge devaluation.
14 February 2014
Devaluation may create demand for 20,000 tenge bills in Kazakhstan
The climbing of dollar exchange rate might create a demand for the long awaited release of 20,000 tenge bills in Kazakhstan.
13 February 2014
Dedollarization of Kazakh mentality: Governor of National Bank
The National Bank and Government of Kazakhstan are going to press on to dedollarize the economy and discourage Kazakhstanis from relying on the US dollar.
13 February 2014
Dollar explodes in Kazakhstan: 200 tenge per dollar
Kazakhstan banks are setting their exchange rates ski-high, selling one dollar for more than 200 tenge.
11 February 2014
In Greece, recovery starts with fast food and coffee
Graphics artist and part-time barmaid, Mariza Papasmiria struggled for years juggling her two jobs, working seven days a week for 1,600 euros ($2,200) a month.
04 February 2014
'Smart rubber' to be produced in Kazakhstan
The first recycling plant for used tires has been launched in Kyzylorda city in southern Kazakhstan.
28 January 2014
Bombardier to expand into Kazakhstan market
Bombardier, a Canadian multinational aerospace and transportation company, plans to expand into the Kazakhstan market.
27 January 2014
Nazarbayev takes part in Davos World Economic Forum
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev is taking part in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
23 January 2014
Kazakhstan 50 years behind West: Nazarbayev
Kazakhstan lags 50 years behind the West and needs skilled personnel to enter the Top 30 most developed countries: Nursultan Nazarbayev.
22 January 2014
Kazakhstan to develop 4 large cities: Nazarbayev
President Nazarbayev named Astana, Almaty, Shymkent and Aktobe as the future urban centers of Kazakhstan in his address to the nation.
20 January 2014
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.
20 January 2014
Kazakhstan to develop science: Nazarbayev
Nazarbayev instructed the state officials to increase financing of scientific research in Kazakhstan.
20 January 2014
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.
18 January 2014
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.
17 January 2014
Economic Freedom Index: Kazakhstan advances 22 points in 17 years
Kazakhstan's economic freedom ranking has been steadily advancing over the past 17 years.
17 January 2014
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.
16 January 2014
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.
15 January 2014
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.
11 January 2014
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.
09 January 2014