KazAtomProm interested in Ukrainian fields
KazAtomProm National Atomic Company is interested in development of Ukrainian uranium fields.
Famous Lithuanian cardiac surgeon performed unique heart surgeries in Kokshetau
A famous Lithuanian cardiac surgeon Benetis Rimantas performed several unique heart surgeries in Kokshetau.
Russian Foreign Minister to visit Astana on May 13-14
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov will visit Astana on May 13-14, 2011.
The only Wing Chun Kung Fu school in Kazakhstan opened in Astana
The only Wing Chun Kung Fu school in Kazakhstan opened in Astana
Businessman shot in Nice turned out to be Russian citizen
Identification has showen that the businessman shot in Nice was a citizen of Russia.
Radiation dump discovered in Aktobe oblast
Excessive radiation background was discovered in Aktobe oblast.
Q1 2011 KazMunaiGas Exploration Production net profit 14% up against 2010
The growth was mostly spurred by 33% oil sales price growth (from $64.64 to $86.61 per barrel).
National Bank of Kazakhstan planning currency swap operations with China and Russia
Both the yuan and the ruble are growing more demanded to service external trade: Gregory Marchenko, Head of Kazakhstan’s National Bank.
ArcelorMittal and Indian Simplex to produce wagons in Kazakhstan
ArcelorMittal Temirtau and Indian company Simplex Casting Ltd are launching a $35-million project to produce wagons in Kazakhstan.
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade unveils a detailed plan to secure 7% GDP growth
To secure GDP annual growth at 7%, capital investments for the period of 2011-2015 should grow by 58.5% against 2010: Kairat Kelimbetov, Minister Economic Development and Trade.
Kazakhstan skaters won Dubai Golden Cup
Kazakhstan figure skaters won the Golden Cup at a junior skating tournament in Dubai.
Budget deficit to be cut down from 2.5% to 1.3% of GDP
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade forecasts budget deficit will be cut down to 1.3% of the nation’s GDP by 2014.
Kazakhstan developing Plan B in case of negative economic scenario
Early May the Government adopted a plan to secure 7% GDP growth in 2011 in line with President Nazarbayev’s instructions.
Economy Minister regards year 2011 as “dangerous” in terms of inflation
He reminded that in January – April consumer prices grew 4.2% as compared to December 2010.
Wages of KazMunaiGas top managers unveiled
Top managers of national oil and gas company KazMunaiGas have revealed their salaries and bonuses.
GDP growth in January – April made up 6.9%
Early May the Government adopted a plan to secure 7% GDP growth in 2011 in line with President Nazarbayev’s instructions
Adai horses to become a national brand
Adai horses are given pedigree status after the tests held by a state commission.
Minister of Education to deal with those behind late earthquake warning
Kazakhstan Minister of Education and Science promised to deal with those responsible for late notification about the 5.4 quake in Almaty oblast on May 1.