President Nazarbayev tallies 2011 economy results
At the same sitting, the President urged public bodies and national companies to introduce stricter cost-cutting measures, renouncing lavish events, conferences and presentations.
Yertysbayev: Kazakhstan Government will resign on January 16, 2012
Kazakhstan Government will resign right after the early Majilis elections of January 15, 2012.
Third of Kazakhstan never heard of Religion Law
One third of the population in Kazakhstan has never heard of the law on “Religious activities and religious groups,” recently signed by the head of the state.
U.S. Ambassador thanked Kazakhstan government on behalf of American people
U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan Kenneth J. Fairfax gave a speech during celebration of the 50th anniversary of USAID.
Kazakhstan Government prepared a plan in case world economy deteriorates
Karim Massimov warned MPs that deterioration of the situation in the world economy is inevitable and Parliament will be required to act courageously and decisively.
Kazakhstan to export 1 million tons of grain a month
We are planning to export about 1 million tons of grain a month starting from October; the task has already been set for Kazakhstan Temir Zholy: Minister.
Kazakhstan Government approved updated 3-year budget
September 13 Kazakhstan Ministers approved the draft law on updated national budget for 2011-2013.
Gay people may work in government bodies in Kazakhstan
Sexual orientation is not a barrier for a person willing to work in state authorities.
Government and KPO continuing negotiations on Karachaganak oilfield
Possibility and conditions for the Government to buy a stake in the project fully depend on commercial terms to be finalized during the negotiations: Oil and gas Ministry.
Reshuffling expected in BTA top management
To improve performance of the bank its current CEO Anvar Saidenov will replace Arman Dunayev as the Chairman of the Board.
Kazakhstan residents will be trained to use e-government
Kazakhstan Ministry of Communications and Information is launching a program to train Kazakhstan residents to use e-government.
Kazakhstan’s sovereign debt standing at $26.6 billion: Vice Finance Minister
According to him, external debt of the Government stands at $3.74 billion.
Karim Massimov talked about objectives of Kazakhtan's development in the coming years
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Karim Massimov outlined a range of problems that the Government has to attend to in the coming years.
Kazakhstan e-government issued 5 million certificates
Kazakhstan’s electronic government has issued over 5 million certificates.
Information Minister Askar Zhumagaliev shares his vision of e-government
The Minister cited Singapore as an example to follow.
Karachaganak Petroleum Operating (KPO) agrees to sell 10% in Karachaganak to Kazakhstan
Consortium participants have submitted to the Government a draft memorandum outlining the agreement.
National Bank to make suggestions on deposit insurance scheme for individuals
Kazakhstan had reinforced its deposit insurance scheme by increasing the individual retail deposit amount guaranteed by the state to KZT 5 million ($34.2 thousand) from KZT 700 thousand ($4.7 thousand) late 2008.
iPhone and iPad apps available at PM Massimov’s web site
According to the web site, the app is available in Kazakh, Russian and English languages.
Kazakhstan government’s sittings to go on-line at PM’s web site
Materials will be posted on a weekly basis.
India's giant killer Mamata is 'sister' to fans
To her followers, the Indian politician who is set to end the rule of the world's oldest democratically elected communist government is known simply to her followers as "didi" or elder sister.