Kazakhstan

PM Massimov delimitates realms of responsibility for each of his Vices

All the appointments in the Government and other public bodies are over. Now we have to work on tasks set by Head of State: PM Massimov.

24 January 2012

Mukhtar Kul-Mukhammed appointed Secretary of State

Earlier the position was held by Kanat Saudabayev.

24 January 2012

PHOTO: The most beautiful girl of Kaznet

Almaty resident Assel Abilkhamitova won Miss.Kz-2011 Internet beauty contest.

24 January 2012

7 families of Zhanaozen victims received 1 million tenge each

Seven families of the victims of Zhanaozen clashes have already received the compensation in the amount of 1 million tenge each.

24 January 2012

Moinak hydro-electric power station to reduce energy deficit in Southern Kazakhstan

Moinak hydro-electric power station is the largest energy project during Kazakhstan's Independence years.

24 January 2012

Kazakhstan's external debt made $124 billion

Kazakhstan’s external debt is $124 billion: Finance Vice-Minister.

24 January 2012

Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Erzhan Kazykhanov to visit the USA

The visit will take place January 30 – February 1 upon invitation of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

24 January 2012

Kazakhstan PM refuted gossips on reorganization of Samruk-Kazyna

Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Karim Massimov refuted the gossips about transferring of KazMunaiGas and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy to respective ministries. Commented People's IPO plans and Kashagan budget.

23 January 2012

Kazakhstan's international ratings improved in 2011

Kazakhstan gained 11 lines in Doing Business rating of the World Bank and is ranked 47th.

23 January 2012

Number of Kaznet users reached 6.5 million people

The number of users of Kazakhstan’s Internet segment has reached 6.5 million people.

23 January 2012

Kazakhstan electronic government issued over 10 million certificates

Kazakhstan’s electronic government has issued over 10 million certificates since its launch.

23 January 2012

Astana Arlans won over Bangkok Elephants

Boxers of Kazakhstan team the Astana Arlans won over Thai sportsmen from the Bangkok Elephants.

23 January 2012

Kukushkin advanced only as far as the fourth round of Australian Open

Kazakhstan tennis-player Mikhail Kukushkin only managed to advance through four rounds of Australian Open.

23 January 2012

New head of Kazakhstan financial police instructed to suppress financing of extremists and terrorists

New chairman of Kazakhstan Agency for Countering Economic and Corruption Crime Rashid Tusupbekov was introduced to the financial police officers.

23 January 2012

Tax reform helped modernize Kazakhstan's economy

Tax and administrative reforms helped modernize Kazakhstan’s economy.

23 January 2012

Shvedova-King duo made it to quarter-final of Australian Open

Kazakhstan tennis-player Yaroslava Shvedova and Vania King gained their passage into the quarter-final of Australian Open.

23 January 2012

Mikhail Kukushkin dropped out of Australian Open

Kazakhstan tennis-player Mikhail Kukushkin finished his games in the Men's Singles of Australian Open.

23 January 2012

No plans to halt People’s IPO: PM Karim Massimov

According to President Nazarbayev, the IPO for the general public will enable citizens to purchase shares of the largest Kazakh companies, giving them a new tool for investments and savings.

23 January 2012