Kulibayev does not foresee slowdown of Kazakhstan economy in 2012
There is no big fears of a sharp drop of the economic growth: Timur Kulibayev.
Timur Kulibayev not willing to give up business for the sake of politics
I believe one had better not combine these two things – it’s better to fully devote oneself either to business or to politics: Timur Kulibayev.
Atameken major business lobbying group suggests National Oil Fund assets be used to finance SMBs
In his latest State of the Nation Address [January 27], President Nazarbayev suggested the National Oil Fund money be used in the form of loans to the national economy rather than kept with foreign banks.
Joint logistics railroad company to open in CU
It is very important to create a special logistics company accountable for moving containers at least in these three countries: Yakunin.
Kazakhstan to be a partner in a major power plant project in Kyrgyzstan alongside Russia
Once the power plant is launched, Kyrgyzstan will be able to generate extra 40% of the currently generated power.
Mayors for Peace conference might be held in Kazakhstan
Jean-Luc Dehaene, Mayor of the city of Ypres suggested to hold Mayors for Peace conference in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan considers shortening of school summer vacations
The Ministry of Education and Science is looking into shortening the school summer vacation period that currently makes three months.
Kazakhstan Investments Law amended
The President signed Kazakhstan Law On amendments to several legislative acts of Kazakhstan on investments.
European investments into Kazakhstan will shrink
Professor of the Pennsylvania State University attended Asia 2020 workshop organized by the International Academy of Business.
Kazakhstan agreed with Syria on evacuation of 132 Kazakhs
Kazakhstan and Syria have agreed on a plan of evacuation of Kazakhstan citizens in case of unforeseen events.
New Atyrau mayor appointed
Askar Kerimov was appointed Akim (Mayor) of Atyrau.
Kazakhstan promises $250,000 to 2012 Olympics winners
Kazakhstan athletes are promised $250,000 each for victory in the London Olympic Games.
In 2011 Kazakhstan was among top 20 “junk” email countries
The increase in volume of “junk” e-mails coming from Kazakhstan is attributed to the low level of IT security.
Kazakhstan and South Korea to sign a package of agreements on Balkhash thermal plant
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev is to visit South Korea in March 2012.
Nazarbayev signs law countering financing of terrorism
Nursultan Nazarbayev has signed a law On ratification of the Agreement of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism.
-33 degrees centigrade frost looming over northern and central Kazakhstan
Frosts of minus 33 degree centigrade are expected in north and central Kazakhsta.
Kazakhstan confirmed violation of Kazakhstan’s airspace by Uzbek drone
The staff office of the border-security forces of Kazakhstan’s National Security Commission confirmed the violation by Uzbek drone.
State educational deposits system may be launched in Kazakhstan in 2012
The system’s mechanism and draft law are being prepared in Kazakhstan: Education Ministry.
1,500 of shabby houses are beyond repair in Almaty
1,500 of shabby houses are beyond repair and to be demolished, Mayor of the city says.
Bulgaria simplified visa regime for Kazakhstan citizens
Those who already have a Shengen visa will not have to submit additional documents for a trip to Bulgaria.
