Early retirement possible with enough savings: Kazakhstan Minister
The current savings threshold in Kazakhstan is 3.1 million tenge ($20.7 thousand) for women and 2.8 million tenge ($18.7 thousand) for men.
Kazakhstan mulls restricting oil products import from Russia in 2013
Kazakhstan might restrict import of oil products from Russia until the end of 2013.
Retirement reform picking up in Kazakhstan
A special attention is given to employees working in tough and hazardous conditions; their employers will allocated extra 5% into their pension funds.
S.Korea leader vows to strike back at North
South Korea's new president on Monday promised a strong military response to any North Korean provocation after Pyongyang announced that the two countries were now in a state of war.
Abu Dhabi Plaza to be completed in Astana before EXPO-2017
Construction of Abu Dhabi Plaza complex in Astana will be completed by November 2016.
Kazakhstan to sow wheat at 13 million hectares in 2013
The plan is to sow crops at the area of 21.4 million hectares, which is almost at the level of 2012: Kazakhstan Minister.
Syria, elections cloud next Iran nuclear talks: experts
Experts Monday downplayed hopes of any breakthrough in upcoming nuclear talks with Iran, cautioning that progress is unlikely before Iranian elections or while the Syrian conflict rages.
Lack of quotas harms import of foreign harvesters to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Agricultural Ministry suggests to introduce a special quota as a compromise to import harvesters at old customs duties.
US visa day sparks new debate on tech workers
As the US government opened up visa applications Monday for highly skilled immigrants, debate flared anew on the tech sector's demands to be able to hire more foreign workers.
UAE most popular winter destination for Kazakhstan tourists
The United Arab Emirates are the most popular destination for Kazakhstan tourists in the fall-winter period of 2012-2013.
Madonna quietly jets into Malawi with adopted children
American pop queen Madonna discreetly flew into Malawi on Monday with her adopted children from the southern African nation.
Kazakhstan airlines may be out of EU blacklist by November 2013
The hearing on Kazakhstan will be held in November upon results of ICAO audit: expert.
68 percent manipulate employers in Kazakhstan
The poll that covered 2.4 thousand people showed that 68 percent of respondents had manipulated their employers at least once.
Serbia pessimistic over agreement with Kosovo
Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic on Monday cast doubt on whether a final agreement with breakaway Kosovo is attainable, a day ahead of highly anticipated EU-sponsored talks with the Pristina leadership in Brussels.
US destroyer sent to S. Korea coast: official
The United States has positioned a destroyer off the coast of South Korea to defend against a possible missile strike.
Kazakhstan to introduce electronic bracelets in 2014
Kazakhstan plans to start using electronic bracelets in 2014.
US criticizes EU restrictions on wine labels
The United States on Monday criticized the European Union's restrictions on wine labeling, saying they hinder US wine exports to the 27-nation bloc.
Cypriot solidarity concert as financial crisis bites
Tens of thousands of people on Monday attended a charity concert in the Cypriot capital Nicosia to raise funds and collect food for people suffering the fallout of a severe financial crisis.
Load on Almaty main roads exceeded 10-fold
Almaty administration has reported that normal load on the city's main roads is exceeded 10-fold or more.
C.Africa's new post-coup government to start work
The Central African Republic's new post-coup government was due to hold its first meeting as soon as Tuesday, its spokesman said, as anger rose in South Africa over its military mission in the restive country.
