'This is war': Iran feels impact of sanctions
Iran is being hit by a "war" on its economy, according to officials facing tightened US sanctions and renewed Israeli threats of imminent military action over Tehran's nuclear activities.
Heineken to buy maker of Tiger beer for $4.1 billion
Dutch brewer Heineken said Friday it has reached a deal to buy the Asian brewing group that makes Tiger beer for $4.1 billion, as it seeks to bolster its presence in the fast-growing region.
Euro stays weak in Asia after ECB disappointment
The euro stayed bearish against other currencies in Asia trade Friday after taking a hit from the European Central Bank's announcement of no immediate measures to fight the debt crisis.
Kazakhstan considers participation in development of Afghanistan railroads
Kazakhstan supports regional international projects in energy sector and development of the regional transport infrastructure: Kazykhanov.
Eurozone must take 'decisive' measures, Obama says
US President Barack Obama said Monday that the eurozone is not buckling under the weight of the debt crisis, but that "decisive steps" have yet to be taken.
Asian markets rise again on stimulus hopes
Asian markets were generally higher Tuesday, their third consecutive positive session, amid continued hopes for new stimulus measures by European and US central banks.
US drought woes deepen
The drought in America's breadbasket is intensifying at an unprecedented rate, experts warned Thursday, driving concern food prices could soar if crops in the world's key producer are decimated.
Kazakhstan and China increased commodities turnover
Commodities turnover between Kazakhstan and China grew 29.8 percent up in 5 months of 2012.
British finance minister fighting for survival: press
British finance minister George Osborne must urgently form a plan to rectify the country's recession-hit economy after it shrank alarmingly in the second quarter.
China's economy to rebound in second half: IMF
China's economy will rebound in the second half of 2012 to achieve annual growth of eight percent as government policies to spur growth take effect.
Australian gas rush set to overhaul Qatar's lead
Australia is set to become the world's biggest liquefied natural gas producer, with analysts predicting it will overtake Qatar by 2020 as it unlocks reserves that could last more than a century.
Huge money spin in Kazakhstan's shadow economy
The turnover of Kazakhstan’s shadow economy has amounted not to even to dozens but to hundreds of millions of dollars in the last 5 years.
Property boom transforming Philippine skylines
As a Philippine property boom gathers pace, even Paris Hilton, Donald Trump and high-fashion house Versace are getting a piece of the action.
Markets panic as eurozone faces turbulent summer
The world market panic that started the week looked all too familiar: an alarming reminder of last summer's financial storm brought on by the eurozone debt crisis.
Kazakhstan mulls to restore geological research
Kazakhstan Minister of Industry and New Technologies talked about the measures to revive geological research to be taken until 2030.
Growth of innovative commodities made 66 percent in 2011
Kazakhstan Minister of Industry and New Technologies presented a draft concept of innovative development until 2020.
Olympics: London 2012 in numbers
From the 10,490 athletes heading to London, to the flock of 70 sheep taking part in the opening ceremony on July 27, AFP takes a look at the 2012 Olympic Games in numbers.
Kazakhstan gained 4 lines in the World Competitiveness Yearbook-2012
IMD ranked Kazakhstan 32nd in the World Competitiveness Yearbook-2012.
Olympics: London prostitutes 'cleaned from the streets'
The London Olympics are not big business for everyone -- sex workers say they are being cleared from the streets around the stadium to make the area more presentable for the Games.
Australia warned mining boom could end in two years
Australia's mining boom will slow more sharply than expected and could be over within two years due to easing demand from China and falling prices.