IMF: World economy menaced by too much financial risk
The world economy needs more productive investment and less in speculative assets, which in many cases are now overvalued and pose big stability risks.
IMF slashes Brazil growth forecast for 2014
The International Monetary Fund slashed its 2014 economic growth forecast for Brazil by a full percentage point, blaming weak investment and a consumer funk.
Yahoo wants to invest in Snapchat: report
Flush with cash from its investment in Alibaba, Yahoo is angling to buy into hot mobile messaging startup Snapchat, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Kazakhstan allocates $13 million for electronic tagging
Kazakhstan has recently introduced changes to the Criminal Code. In this regard, the state will allocate $13 million for electronic tagging devices for monitoring convicts.
Nazarbayev discusses cooperation with Tajik President Rakhmon
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with Tajik President Emomalii Rakhmon in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Tehran, Astana to sign $500 mln worth of agreements
Kazakhstan and Iran are expanding their trade ties.
Kazakhstan, Iran to build glass plant
Kazakhstan and Iran are planning to build a new glass plant in Kyzylorda, southern Kazakhstan.
Russian Polymetal to invest $640 million into Kazakhstani Kyzyl gold mine
Russian gold mining company Polymetal plans to invest up to $640 million into Kazakhstani gold mine Kyzyl.
RIXOS Group to develop Kinderley resort on Kazakhstan’s Caspian shores
The overall investments are estimated at $3.3 billion. The resort is projected to cater to over 640 000 tourists a year by 2020, with 70% of them being foreigners.
$200,000 a share: Buffett's Berkshire hits record high
Shares in US investment star Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway group topped $200,000 apiece for the first time .
India approves foreign investment hike in railways, defence
India's cabinet has approved plans to open its defence and railways industries to foreign investment.
Netherlands no longer biggest investor into Kazakh economy
As of the end of 2013, according to the Kazakhstan’s Central Bank, the Netherlands was the largest investor, with the FDI standing at $728.1 million in the Q4 2013 alone.
Industrial State Program had little effect on Kazakhstan's economy: Nazarbayev
Nurusltan Nazarbayev has summarized the results of the implementation of the first 5 years of the State Program of Accelerated Industrial and Innovative Development.
Kazakhstan Senate ratifies investment protection agreement with Estonia
The Senate of Kazakhstan has ratified the Kazakhstan-Estonian agreement that encourages and protects mutual investments.
Holiday packages from employers to improve national tourism: Kazakh Vice PM
Kazakhstani Ministry of Industry and New Technologies proposed an alternative to free holiday packages.
French to fund and make 3D map of Astana worth €3 million
A French firm will create a 3D map of Astana worth €3 million.
Kaskasu ski resort near Shymkent to be completed in 2019
Construction of the Kaskasu ski resort will be completed in 2019.
Fosun goes to Hollywood with Studio 8 investment
Shanghai-based conglomerate Fosun International said it would take a stake in new US media company Studio 8, marking a rare investment by a Chinese firm in Hollywood.
Kazakhstan and South Korea to work on explorations in Karaganda Oblast
Kazakhstan has signed an agreement with South Korea on geological exploration of Dyusenbai section in Karaganda Oblas.