National Bank's Governor post is risky business
The resignation of Kairat Kelimbetov from the post of the National Bank governor and a prompt appointment of Daniyar Akishev have raised conflicting feelings both in the media and among general public.
Depreciation of tenge caused by appointment of National Bank's new Governor?
According to experts, appointment of Daniyar Ashirov as New Governor plunged the national currency into the feared 300 KZT to $1 zone.
Current tenge exchange rate is adequate: Kazakhstan central bank Governor
Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Kairat Kelimbetov sees the current tenge exchange rate as adequate under the circumstances.
Kelimbetov comments on National Bank relocation to Astana
Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Kairat Kelimbetov has commented on relocation of the major financial institution from Almaty to Astana.
New Governor of East Kazakhstan Oblast appointed
Danial Akhmetov has been appointed Governor of East Kazakhstan Oblast.
Nibali showcases superiority over opponents at Tour de France: Kelimbetov
The head of Cycling Federation Kairat Kelimbetov summurized ProTeam Astana's performance at the Tour de France.
Mexico ex-governor's son faces questions over cartel meet
The son of a former Mexican governor said he will obey an order to testify before prosecutors after a video surfaced of him meeting over beers with a drug baron.
Kenya arrests governor after coastal attacks: police
Kenyan police have arrested the governor of the coastal Lamu district in connection with three recent massacres in which over 60 people were killed, officers said.
Doctors of East Kazakhstan Oblast get new helicopter
An ambulance station in Semey, East Kazakhstan Oblast has received a helicopter on the eve of their professional holiday.
New governor of Akmola Oblast appointed
Sergey Kulagin has been appointed the new Akim (Governor) of Akmola Oblast in northern Kazakhstan. He replaced Kosman Aitmukhametov.
Controversial Malaysian state boss moves up to governor
Controversial Sarawak leader Taib Mahmud was sworn in Saturday as governor of the Malaysian state he has been repeatedly accused of pillaging during his 33 years as its chief minister.
Argentine governor lays off 170 employees via YouTube
An Argentine governor has caused a kerfuffle in his province after using a YouTube video to lay off half of his 340 provincial officials.
Kazakhstan banks to start transition to Basel III in 2015
Kazakhstan banks will start transitioning to Basel III standards starting from January 2015.
Mexico rivals dispute key state election
Mexico's ruling party and the conservative opposition each declared victory in a key race for governor on Sunday after regional elections in 14 states that saw acts of violence and accusations of misdeeds.
Cambodian ex-governor sentenced over protest shooting
A Cambodian court sentenced a former governor to 18 months in prison for shooting three female workers at a factory supplying sportswear giant Puma.
Japan to nominate ADB president as BoJ chief: reports
The Japanese government of Shinzo Abe is set to nominate Asian Development Bank president Haruhiko Kuroda as governor of the central bank.
Japan eyes ADB chief to head central bank: reports
Asian Development Bank president Haruhiko Kuroda is seen as the leading candidate to become Japan's next central bank governor.
Road cleared for self-driving cars in California
California Governor Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed a bill clearing the way for self-driving cars to jockey with human-operated vehicles to test the technology on the state's roads.
Can a splash of color change image of Republicans?
A black former top diplomat, a Cuban-born senator, an Indian-American governor -- the speakers list for next week's Republican National Convention reads like a conservative Rainbow Coalition.
PHOTO: Reshuffling in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan reshuffles its government and governors, eliminates one ministry and transforms two other agencies.