Samruk-Kazyna not seeking to pin-pointedly sack relatives of mighty people: Fund’s Head
January 27, 2012 President Nazarbayev instructed Umirzak Shukeev, Head of Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund, “to optimize the headcount of ministries, regional governors’ offices”.
Kazakhstan and France to implement 12 projects worth $4 billion
Kazakh-French Business Council kicked off in Astana on February 15.
Kazakh content in public procurement dropped
The share of local content has decreased in public procurement contracts: Ministry of Industry.
Kazakhstan prolonged Kyrgyzstan fuel export ban
Kazakhstan has prolonged a moratorium on fuel export to Kyrgyzstan to better provide the local market with fuel.
Every fifth Kazakhstan citizen seeks nepotism to register mortgage loan
Every fifth Kazakhstan citizen is confident that nepotism is a key to obtaining mortgage loans in banks or another financial organizations.
National Oil Fund assets to finance projects involving strategic investors: Central Bank Governor
He also stressed that according to the National Bank’s estimates, in 2012 funds of the National Oil Fund may not be needed for such projects.
More jobs created in Kazakhstan with Customs Union
The number of vacancies increased by 43 percent in 2011.
Kazakhstan makes a step to restore tigers
The Ili River estuary and the Southern part of Balkhash lake were included into the Wetland of International Importance List.
Construction of Tobol-Kokshetau-Astana gas pipeline will start in Q4 2012
Kazakhstan Minister of Oil and Gas talked about work to bring gas to central regions of Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan to assemble $9,000 cars
Cost of Kazakhstan-assembled cars will be comparable to those of Rissian-made Zhiguli.
Majority of Kazakhstan citizens agree with court decisions
Kazakhstan citizens do not appeal or challenge 91 percent of court decisions on civil cases and 65 percent on criminal cases.
Luxury tax can push rich Kazakhs into concealing profits: MP
Introduction of a luxury tax in Kazakhstan will force rich people to hide their incomes: Azat Peruashev.
Kazakhstan obtained .қаз Kazakh domain
International corporation ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) has approved .қаз domain
Kazakhstan has enough funds to withstand a financial crisis: National Bank Governor
According to him, the major issue how to manage the funds. The management, in its turn, will depend on possible manifestations of the anticipated crisis.
KazMunaiGas to lay off 25% of its headcount
January 27, 2012 President Nazarbayev instructed Umirzak Shukeev, Head of Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund, “to optimize the headcount of ministries, regional governors’ offices.
Nazarbayev stripped National Security Committee's officers off immunity
Kazakhstan President has signed the law stripping KNB officers off their immunity.
National Bank slashes key rate
In April the key rate could be slashed even further if the inflation rate remains at the current level: National Bank’s Governor
Brazilian citizen injured in Almaty car accident
Several people, including a foreigner, were injured in a car accident in Almaty.
PM Massimov concerned over sluggish economy growth
Should we have a closer look, we see the industrial growth also slowing down: PM Massimov.