World Bank slashes East Asia-Pacific growth forecast
The World Bank on Monday slashed its 2012 growth forecast for developing countries in East Asia and the Pacific to 7.2 percent, down from 8.3 percent in 2011, due to the fragile global economy.
French stats institute warns of period of no growth
The French economy appears to be settling into a period of no growth according to the INSEE national statistics institute, which halved late Thursday its 2012 growth forecast to 0.2 percent.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens in Atlantic
Hurricane Kirk strengthened rapidly over the open Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, though it posed no hazard to land, US forecasters said.
Kazakhstan capital may be moved back to Almaty by 2020: Marat Shibutov
Chairman of the Association of Near-Border Cooperation shared his vision of Kazakhstan's development till 2020.
Shymkent is suffering from anomalous heat
Extremely high air temperature has been recorded in Shymken city, the administrative center of South Kazakhstan oblast.
No strong earthquakes are expected in Almaty in the first half of 2012
There will be no strong earthquakes at the territory of Almaty oblast in the first half of 2012.
European investments into Kazakhstan will shrink
Professor of the Pennsylvania State University attended Asia 2020 workshop organized by the International Academy of Business.
-33 degrees centigrade frost looming over northern and central Kazakhstan
Frosts of minus 33 degree centigrade are expected in north and central Kazakhsta.
-43 degrees centigrade frost hits Kazakhstan
Frosts with freezing temperatures of minus 43 degrees centigrade are expected in Kazakhstan during these three days.
Kazakhstan is among top three countries by economic growth rate
Ernst & Young released the Development forecast for fast growing markets.
Kazakhstan expects a baby-boom in near years
According to Makash Tatimov, a prominent scientist and demographer, Kazakhstan could expect a baby-boom in the nearest future.