Kazakhstan government forecasts 7% economic growth in 2013-2017
Despite of the escalating crisis in Europe and staggering economic growth in the EU and the U.S., Kazakhstan is maintaining a progressive economic development: Akhmetov.
IMF: US 'fiscal cliff' would set back world economy
The International Monetary Fund warned US leaders that hitting the looming "fiscal cliff" would not only crush the American economy but spin havoc through the rest of the world.
Immersive game showcases new Internet Explorer
Microsoft on Tuesday teased the release of the next generation of Internet Explorer by unveiling an online game crafted to show that websites can be as richly playful as "apps."
Marchenko keeps advocating raise of retirement age in Kazakhstan
We have submitted our suggestions to the previous Prime-Minister and Ministry of Labor and Social Protection: Marchenko.
IMF meet in Tokyo to address anxiety about growth
Finding ways to boost the slowing global economy and helping poor nations fend off financial shocks will be on the agenda at meetings this week of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Tokyo.
US spy chief rejects criticism over Libya attacks
The chief of US intelligence has rejected criticism over how spy agencies responded to a deadly attack on diplomats in Libya and said there was no clear warning before the onslaught.
Iran could make the bomb within 10 months: experts
Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium to make an atomic bomb within two to four months and then would need an additional eight to 10 months to build the device.
Nuclear fuel bank in Kazakhstan up for discussion in society
Any citizen of Ust-Kamenogorsk can express an opinion on the possible placement of the stock of nuclear materials at Ulbinsk metallurgic plant.
Japan hosts IMF meet 50 years after economic miracle
The last time Japan hosted an International Monetary Fund summit nearly 50 years ago, the nation was a leader in innovation and economic growth that made it the envy of the world.
Agreement on Friendship between Kazakhstan and Russia to be updated and expanded before the end of 2013
It was announced following the talks of Presidents Nazarbayev and Putin in Moscow October 9.
Time for a woman to win Nobel Literature Prize, say pundits
Stockholm's literary circles are abuzz with speculation about this year's Nobel Literature Prize, and while it's notoriously difficult to predict the laureate, some experts are saying it's time for a woman.
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor criticizing those taking consumer loans
According to him, people tend to overestimate their earning abilities.
Disposable income earners ready to participate in the People’s IPO make up 10 000 – 20 000: Central Bank Governor
According to him, speculations on the poor being supposedly able to participate in the Program are a sign of misunderstanding. The poor are not interested.
China tipped to be 2nd biggest luxury market by 2017
China is set to become the world's second biggest market for luxury goods after the United States in five years, overtaking France, Britain, Italy and Japan.
World leaders meet on disaster management in Japan
Politicians and aid officials gathered on Tuesday in the northeast of Japan, devastated by last year's quake and tsunami, to discuss what lessons can be learned from disasters.
Gillard accused of letting down Australian women
Prime Minister Julia Gillard was Wednesday accused of letting down Australian women by defending her tainted parliamentary speaker and using gender to deflect criticism.
Mexico says may have killed Zetas cartel leader
The Mexican navy said late Monday that the leader of the powerful Zetas drug cartel, Heriberto Lazcano, was apparently killed in a shootout near the US border.
Kazakhstan's budget expenses reached 7 trillion tenge
Kazakhstan 2013-2015 budget was formed based on the forecasted economic situation in the country and in the world: Prime-Minister.
Cannabis eases sclerosis stiffness - study
Use of cannabis extract helps ease painful muscle stiffness among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a large trial published on Tuesday in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.