Ronaldo admits most World Cup infrastructure shelved
Football legend Ronaldo, a member of Brazil's World Cup organizing committee, said Thursday that only 30 percent of the infrastructure projects undertaken for the tournament would be completed.
Development Bank of Kazakhstan obtain 500 million euro loan from HSBC
Development Bank of Kazakhstan has signed a 500 mln euro loan agreement with HSBC Bank.
Spring road repair works underway: 2 million square meters to be repaired
The Ministry of Transport and Communication is planning to repair 1.7 million square meters of Kazakhstan roads.
Methane from Karaganda coal may be used to supply gas to central Kazakhstan
Methane from Karaganda coal basin can be used to supply gas to central Kazakhstan.
EU ready to plug in to 'universal' mobile phone charger
The European Union took another step towards the mandatory introduction of a common mobile phone charger, which could power-up all makes of handsets.
Astana to start constructing BRT system in June 2014
Astana will start constructing its Bus Rapid Transport system in June 2014.
Philippine capital braces for traffic nightmare
Residents of the Philippine capital got the first taste Monday of a traffic nightmare that will likely worsen and drag on for four years.
China plans to build world's longest underwater tunnel
China plans to build the world's longest underwater tunnel, an expert involved in the project told AFP Friday, a $36 billion shortcut between two northern port cities in an earthquake-prone region.
Astana and Almaty to expand airports before 2017
Kazakhstan is getting ready for an inflow of tourist during EXPO-2017 and will increase the capacity of Astana and Almaty airports.
Astana to reinvent transport infrastructure by 2017
In three years, a new train station and two bus stations will be completed and put into service in Astana.
Aktobe agglomeration to max out at 1.3 million citizens
The urban agglomeration of Aktobe in western Kazakhstan can allow no more than 1.3 million people.
Western Europe - Western China road gets 600 points of criticism
The Western Europe – Western China road has received more than 600 points of criticism from the experts who checked it.
Australia gives environmental nod to $5.7 bln coal project
Waratah Coal on Saturday welcomed the Australian government's approval of its $6.4 billion (US$5.7 billion) Galilee coal project, as conservationists warned the decision threatened the environment.
Kazakhstan to improve 80% of its roads by 2020
The most road sectors of Kazakhstan will be repaired by the 2020.
Tokyo to launch $53.8 bn stimulus package
Tokyo will announce a spending package worth almost $54 billion on Thursday, media reports said, in a bid to offset a tax hike that comes into effect next year and which critics fear will derail Japan's economic recovery.
Football: Brazil risks own goal with high Cup prices
Eyeing a massive boost to tourism and prestige, Brazil hoped it had won the jackpot in earning the right to host the next World Cup and summer Olympics.
Nazarbayev concerned over squatting around Astana and declares moratorium
Lands around Astana are distributed haphazardly and their further use is not controlled. President Nazarbayev wants more order and less squatting.
Kazakhstan wants more large cities like Almaty and Astana
Kazakhstan will focus on urban expansion of Astana, Almaty, Aktobe, Aktau and Shymkent and making them economic growth hubs.
Kazakhstan Mayor wants American owner to sell Ridder Thermal Plant to Samsung
Ridder Thermal Plant may be sold to Samsung. The Mayor of Kazakhstan's Ridder town wants the plant to change hands.