17 million tons of coal mined in Karaganda oblast
Over 17 million tons of coal was mined in Karaganda oblast in the first 7 months of 2013.
Governor calls to plant sunflowers in Atyrau oblast
Baktykozha Izmukhambetov, Governor of Atyrau Oblast, called the farmers to focus on planting sunflower in the region.
Human activity driving climate change: leaked report
Human activity is almost certainly the cause of climate change and global sea levels could rise by several feet by the end of the century.
Singapore to double capacity of Changi Airport
Singapore will build a new terminal that will double the capacity of Changi Airport in a bid to retain its edge as a regional aviation hub.
Coastal cities face rising risk of flood losses: study
The world's 136 largest coastal cities could risk combined annual losses of $1 trillion (750 billion euros) from floods by 2050 unless they drastically raise their defences.
Two Koreas agree on reopening joint industrial park
North and South Korea agreed Wednesday to work on reopening a joint industrial zone shut down in April amid soaring military tensions.
N. Korea unveils 'secure, homemade' smartphone
North Korea, one of the most isolated and censored societies on the planet, has unveiled what it says is a domestically-produced smartphone.
South Korean businessmen rally for reopening of Kaesong
Hundreds of S. Korean businessmen rallied Wednesday near the border with N. Korea, urging the swift resumption of operations at their abandoned plants in a shuttered inter-Korean industrial zone.
New government bailout for Australian auto industry
The Australian government Monday pledged a fresh Aus$200 million (US$177 million) bailout package for the car manufacturing industry.
Old newspaper era is over, Obama says via Kindle
President Barack Obama acknowledged the problems facing the US newspaper industry, ironically in an interview that was distributed via online retail giant Amazon's Kindle e-reader.
S. Korea sends final offer for dialogue with N. Korea
South Korea sent its "final" proposal Monday for talks with North Korea over the fate of a shuttered joint industrial zone.
Processing grew 14% in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s processing industry grew 14 percent in the first 6 months of 2013.
Hopes fade for revival of joint Korean industrial zone
North and South Korea will hold fresh talks on reopening their joint industrial zone with low hopes of an early agreement following months of friction.
Two Koreas start fresh talks on joint industrial park
North and South Korea on Monday started fresh talks on reopening a joint industrial complex whose fate is seen as a touchstone for the future reduction of tension on the Korean peninsula.
Two Koreas start fresh talks on joint industrial site
North and South Korea started talks on reopening a jointly run industrial zone, with the complex seen as the last remaining symbol of cross-border reconciliation.
Both Koreas agree to reopen joint zone 'when ready'
North and South Korea on Sunday made a crucial step forward in winding down months of high tension, agreeing to reopen a joint industrial zone seen as the last remaining symbol of cross-border reconciliation.
S. Korea proposes new talks with N. Korea on joint zone
South Korea on Thursday proposed fresh talks with North Korea aimed at re-opening a shuttered joint industrial zone at Kaesong.
China manufacturing index hits nine-month low: HSBC
Chinese manufacturing activity contracted further in June, data showed Monday, with a closely watched survey hitting a nine-month low and adding to signs of weakness in the world's second-largest economy.
Obama lays out national plan to fight climate change
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday laid out a broad new plan to fight climate change, using executive powers to get around "flat earth" science deniers who have blocked action in Congress.
Hollywood legends warn of film industry 'implosion'
Hollywood legends Steven Spielberg and George Lucas have sparked a surge of debate in Tinseltown after warning that the film industry is set to implode, amid soaring budgets and cable TV rivalry.