First Kazakhstan round-the-world trip completed
The first round-the-world sea voyage in the history of Kazakhstan has been completed these days.
There is no point in making creative ads in Kazakhstan: expert
Famous Kazakhstan experts have expressed their opinions on development of Kazakhstan's advertisement market.
New Kazakhstan Ambassadors appointed to Brazil and Vietnam
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has appointed new Ambassadors to Brazil and Vietnam.
Kazakhstan asking China for quota to supply 1 million tons of grain
Managing Director of Food Contracted Corportation Marat Saissenov made the suggestion at the meeting of sub-commission of Kazakhstan-Chinese Cooperation Commission.
Kazakhstan’s President arrives in London on a working visit
He is expected to have a number of bilateral talks and attend the London Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Kazakhstan Central Bank’s Governor on economic prospects
The worst scenario envisages measures in case the oil price hits the bottom of $40 per barrel. The Government in partnership with the National Bank have developed respective action plans, incentives to support the economy: Gregory Marchenko.
National Bank’s Governor doesn’t rule out further slashing down the key rate
In the H1 2012 Kazakhstan slashed its key rate three times: in February from 7.5% to 7%, in April from 7% to 6.5% and in June from 6.5% to 6%.
Kazakhstan to shortly ban Ponzi schemes
The country’s General Prosecutor’s Office is drafting amendments [before September 2012] into the national legislation to introduce liability for those starting or running Ponzi schemes.
National Oil Fund’s average annual earning capacity stands at 4.51%
The Fund’s assets in 2011 and the H1 2012 grew by $20.8 billion: National Bank’s Governor Gregory Marchenko.
Cracks in Bessoba buildings are not widening: Karaganda administration
Karaganda experts have found no deviations in the framework of the buildings in Bessoba residential complex.
Nursultan Nazarbayev got personal Web page
An updated version of Kazakhstan President’s official website is launched on July 25, 2012.
Half of construction companies will close in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan authorities will toughen licensing requirements and issue licenses for construction of social facilities and housing only to major companies.
Huge money spin in Kazakhstan's shadow economy
The turnover of Kazakhstan’s shadow economy has amounted not to even to dozens but to hundreds of millions of dollars in the last 5 years.
Ust-Kamenogorsk is getting a floating fountain with special effects
A new fountain with unusual lights is going to be constructed in Ust-Kamenogorsk on the Irtysh River.
PHOTO: Smog covers Pavlodar because of Russian wildfires
Gray pitch-dark smoke has been enveloping Pavlodar for three days. The small of burning now accompanies the smog over the city.
Olympics: Shvedova and Voskoboeva arrived in the Olympic village
A super day! We have moved to the Olympic village today, so many emotions: Shvedova.
Kazakhstan mulls to restore geological research
Kazakhstan Minister of Industry and New Technologies talked about the measures to revive geological research to be taken until 2030.
Growth of innovative commodities made 66 percent in 2011
Kazakhstan Minister of Industry and New Technologies presented a draft concept of innovative development until 2020.
Nazarbayev discussed drought with Agriculture Minister
This agricultural year is spent amid drought conditions. This is happening not only in our country, but also in Russia, U.S. and Europe: Nazarbayev.
PHOTO: First Vice-Miss Kazakhstan reached semi-final of talents contest at Miss World
Kazakhstan beauty also became one of 57 participants who got into the quarter-final in the Top-Model category.