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Russia to keep using Kazakhstan's Baikonur despite constructing Vostochny cosmodrome: Russia’s Ambassador
Back in August 2014 the country’s media reported that Russia was intending to stop financing Baikonur starting from 2016.
12 February 2015
Kazakhstan to introduce ban on purchase of real estate and vehicles for cash: Central Bank Governor
These transactions should be made through a bank account so that the National Bank and tax authorities could see the payments, he elaborated.
12 February 2015
Tenge-denominated loans to be available soon: Kazakh Central Bank Governor
It was a natural response of the banks (…) they had been expecting a drastic currency devaluation and they insured against currency-related risks, he elaborated.
12 February 2015
Plan to mitigate devaluation in Kazakhstan presented by Khudaibergenov, Ushbayev
With the coming of February Kazakhstan's population and businesses were holding their breaths waiting for the National Bank's next move on the tenge. Is devaluation inevitable and how bad can it be? Kazakhstani experts Olzhas Khudaiberganov and Anuar Ushbayev say they have a plan.
12 February 2015
UN opens GDO in Almaty; More UN agencies want hub offices in Kazakhstan
UN agencies are interested in opening hub offices in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
11 February 2015
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Eurasian Union
Two biggest Central Asian economies may become competitors if both are in the Eurasian Economic Union. For now, as Uzbek President expresses disinterest in joining the union, the bilateral cooperation and ties are strengthening.
11 February 2015
No sharp changes of the tenge exchange rate: Central Bank Governor
Should there be some changes in the external markets, we will prevent a shocking currency devaluation and will be working to ensure a gradual change of the tenge exchange rate: Kairat Kelimbetov.
11 February 2015
President Nazarbayev calls Kazakhstanis to be patriotic and buy Kazakhstan-made products
Let us launch a Made in Kazakhstan campaign so that all retail chains would showcase departments of Kazakhstan-made goods: President Nazarbayev.
11 February 2015
Eurasian Economic Union is not responsible for economic hardships in Kazakhstan
When working on its concept, we did understand there would be some adjustments. The global economy we are part of is introducing such adjustments: President Nazarbayev.
11 February 2015
President Nazarbayev assures there is no internal crisis in Kazakhstan
According to him, we are part of the globalized economy and we cannot evade the negative impact of external factors.
11 February 2015
Kazakh Speaker Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev takes part in Munich Security Conference
Kazakhstan Senate Speaker Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev has taken part in the Munich Security Conference.
11 February 2015
Kazakh delegation visits Tatarstan
An oofficial delegation from Kazakhstan has visited Tatarstan, one of the most developed regions of Russia.
11 February 2015
10 dead in road accident in Kazakhstan
A bus has overturned in Zhambyl Oblast, killing 10 passengers.
11 February 2015
Italian classical masterpieces to be performed in Almaty
Masterpieces of Italian classical music will be performed on the stage of a young theater in Almaty.
11 February 2015
ArcelorMittal Temirtau employees to receive full salary
ArcelorMittal Temirtau will pay the remaining 25 percent of the workers' wages before February 17.
11 February 2015
Large hot water pipe rupture occurs in Almaty
An accident involving a hot water pipeline has occurred in Almaty, causing a major traffic jam.
11 February 2015
Standard & Poor’s lowers Kazakhstan long-term ratings
Standard & Poor’s has lowered Kazakhstan long-term ratings over dwindling revenues of the oil-rich country amid the global oil turbulence.
11 February 2015
Car explodes in front of Kazakh Defense Ministry
A car has exploded in front of the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan.
10 February 2015
KazMunaiGas Head doesnt rule out further decrease in gasoline prices
According to him, oil refineries have been facing excessive gasoline in stock, with oil companies [in line with applicable legislation] still supplying a set volume to local refineries to be processed.
10 February 2015
Nursultan Nazarbayev and Vladimir Putin have telephone talk
Among other things the two leaders dwelt on mutual trade amidst the current hardships the Russian economy has been facing.
09 February 2015