Money of single pension fund not for EXPO-2017: Kelimbetov
Kazakhstan Vice-PM Kelimbetov deflated the rumors that the government was planning to use the funds of the coming single pension fund to finance the EXPO.
Philippines hopes law will avert launder blacklisting
The Philippines hopes to avoid being put on a blacklist of money-laundering havens after President Benigno Aquino signed a new law boosting safeguards against such crimes.
Britain warns against 'economic warfare' on forex at G20
British Finance Minister George Osborne warned against "economic warfare" as the G20 states of top world economies met hoping to allay fears they could devalue national currencies to boost economic activity.
Kazakhstan Oil Ministry fines subsoil users 350 million tenge
Since 2010 Kazakhstan has a right to impose penalties on companies for nonperformance of contract obligations on local content: Ministry.
Recession-hit Japan economy shrinks again
Japan's economy shrank for a third straight quarter in October-December, data showed Thursday, leaving it mired in recession owing to weak export demand, but analysts pointed to brighter times ahead.
Kazakhstan allocates 1 billion tenge for organs transplantation abroad in 2013
1 billion tenge has been allocated from the state budget in 2013 for Kazakhstan citizens who require transplantation abroad.
General declaration of incomes and property to be introduced in Kazakhstan by 2017
Kazakhstan Finance Minister talked about its plans to introduce the general declaration of incomes in Kazakhstan.
KazakhTeleCom's profits made 175 billion tenge in 2012
The company's last year's financial soundness indicators are within the standard range and have a positive dynamics compared to 2011.
KazAgro to cease issuing loans
Being a quasi-state-run institute KazAgro is competing with private lenders, probably obstructing them: Kazakhstan Vice-Minister.
Kazakhstan national fund's assets exceed 10 trillion tenge
As of the end of 2012 the funds of the national fund were over 10 trillion tenge ($67 billion) net of investment profits: Finance Minister.
National Fund's money reinvested in economy: Samruk-Kazyna
The funds allocated from the National Fund for anti-crisis measures are being returned and reinvested in Kazakhstan economy.
Venezuela devalues currency 32% against US dollar
Venezuela said it was devaluing its currency by 32 percent against the dollar on the orders of cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez, in part to trim a bloated budget deficit.
US military may skip Paris air show due to budget cuts
Facing the prospect of dramatic budget cuts, the US military may skip the Paris air show this year for the first time.
White House fears deep damage from spending cuts
The White House warned Friday that billions of dollars in automatic budget cuts set to kick in on March 1 were a "blunt" instrument that could wreak deep damage to the already fragile US economy.
Greenlight sues Apple, with eye on cash pile
Apple said Thursday it is weighing ways to give shareholders more of its huge cash stockpile, after hedge fund Greenlight Capital filed suit in an effort to press it in that direction.
Eni's CEO Paolo Scaroni investigated over Algeria bribes
Italian energy major Eni's CEO Paolo Scaroni has been placed under investigation over alleged bribes paid to win contracts in Algeria, the company said on Thursday, denying any involvement in the scandal.
Britain's Cameron stands firm in EU budget battle
Prime Minister David Cameron stood firm on his demand for further cuts in the EU budget on Friday, despite coming under pressure over his pledge to hold a referendum on Britain's membership of the bloc.
'Dysfunction' in Congress puts US at risk: Panetta
Chronic deadlock in Congress threatens to derail the US economy, damage national security and undermine public trust in its leaders.
Kazakhstan government mulls reducing gap between rich and poor
The gap is big: a small group of very rich people, a small group of poor people and a very weak middle class: Vice-PM.
RBS bank says to pay 'significant penalties' over Libor
Royal Bank of Scotland on Wednesday said it expected to pay "significant penalties" and face other sanctions from British and US financial regulators over its role in the Libor rate-rigging scandal.