Kazakhstan government hopes for 6-percent economy growth in 2013
The crisis and the recession are still in the act and not everything is going well at the global markets: Serik Akhmetov.
African leaders eye big infrastructure for growth
Africa has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade but must invest heavily in infrastructure to continue on this path.
Mexico cuts 2013 growth forecast to 3.1%
Mexico cut its 2013 growth forecast on Friday after the economy expanded less than expected in the first quarter due to slumping industrial production and near stagnant exports.
Japan economy grows again, points to recovery
Japan said Thursday that its economy grew again in the quarter to March, pointing to a recovery as Tokyo and its hand-picked central bank team set about stoking the world's third-largest economy.
Facebook profit rise fueled by mobile ad growth
Facebook's profit in the first quarter of this year climbed as it used its grip on people's online social lives to challenge Google and Apple for revenue from mobile ads and apps.
Nazarbayev instructs to modernize metallurgic industry
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev met with deputy Prime-Minister and Minister of Industry and New Technologies Asset Issekeshev.
S. Korea economy grows at fastest pace for two years
South Korea's economy grew at its fastest pace in two years in the first quarter of this year as exports bounced back despite competition from a weak yen.
Kazakhstan biologists find replacement for chemical fertilizers
Kazakhstan scientists are developing biological products based on soil microorganisms stimulating growth of plants.
GDP expected at 5% in H1 in Kazakhstan
Forecast GDP growth will make 5 percent in Kazakhstan in the first half of 2013.
Kazakhstan Statistics Agency expects GDP growth in 2013
Kazakhstan Statistics Agency is expecting that the country's GDP rate will continue increasing this year.
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.
World Bank sees emerging nations leading growth
Developing countries, led by China, will remain the main engines of global economic growth in 2013 as Europe and the United States plod along.
S. Korea cuts growth outlook for 2012, 2013
The South Korean government on Thursday slashed the nation's growth outlook for 2012 and 2013, citing the eurozone debt crisis and US fiscal woes that continue to dampen global demand.
Google Play growing fast: survey
Google's online Play shop of applications for Android-powered smartphones or tablets is growing fast, a report released Thursday by market tracker Distimo said.
IMF slashes Kazakhstan's 2012 GDP growth forecast again
The International Monetary Fund lowered the growth forecast for Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product in 2012 from 5.5 to 5 percent.
Kazakhstan’s Government cuts down 2012 GDP growth estimates
GDP real growth in 2012 will stand at 5.4%, down from 6% forecasted at the start of the year: Minister of Economic Development and Trade.
Kazakhstan government forecasts 7% economic growth in 2013-2017
Despite of the escalating crisis in Europe and staggering economic growth in the EU and the U.S., Kazakhstan is maintaining a progressive economic development: Akhmetov.
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.
China slowdown biggest risk to Asian growth: survey
A slowdown in China's economy is perceived as the biggest risk to Asia's economic growth, a survey of regional powerbrokers released Wednesday said.
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.
