Kazakhstan to introduce language competency tests such as IELTS for public servants to measure their eligibility for trainings abroad
Some public servants sent abroad for trainings are short of the needed language competency: Chairman of the Agency for Public Service.
Kazakhstan’s President unveils the name of a new megapolis to emerge in Kazakhstan
“We have set a task to create another two megapolises, as well as a number of smart green cities”, President said when speaking at the Eurasia Emerging Markets Forum in Astana September 10.
Kazakhstan’s President suggests working out an effective system to manage the country’s hydrocarbons
By 2050 the share of alternative sources should be brought up to 50% (…) Kazakhstan does have all the prerequisites for that, he believes.
Kazakhstan’s President suggests revising the country’s industrialization policy
Kazakhstan should focus on on high tech industries such as generation of green energy, robotics, nanotechnology, airspace industry, genetic engineering, he believes.
Kazakhstan to see another two cities similar to Astana and Almaty created shortly: President Nazarbayev
Our choice is to develop urban agglomerations as powerful points of growth, the President said.
The Government to keep on exiting companies earlier bailed out amidst the global financial crisis: President Nursultan Nazarbayev
The share of the Government in industrial and infrastructure assets is to be slashed, the President said.
Brazil leader accuses US of spying for 'economic' interests
Brazil President Dilma Rousseff Monday accused the United States of spying on oil giant Petrobras for its own "economic and strategic" reasons -- not for national security.
President Nazarbayev speaks on the global financial crisis at the G20 summit
Among other things he asked all the heads of state in attendance at the summit to support Kazakhstan’s accession to the WTO before the end of 2013.
Indonesian president arrives in Astana
The President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has arrived in Astana for a state visit.
Anti-reform protestors clash with police in Mexico
Protestors threw rocks and firebombs at police who responded with tear gas in Mexico City on Sunday during a demonstration against President Enrique Pena Nieto's reform agenda.
Indonesian President to visit Kazakhstan on September 2
President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will arrive in Kazakhstan with an official visit on September 2.
Zimbabwe threatens West with 'tit-for-tat' action on sanctions
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Sunday threatened "tit-for-tat" actions against Western countries that have imposed sanctions on his rule, suggesting US and British firms could be targeted.
Iran president points to chemical weapons use in Syria
Iranian President Hassan Rowhani on Saturday pointed to the use of chemical weapons in Syria, three days they allegedly killed hundreds of people in attacks near Damascus.
Africa's oldest ruler, Mugabe says the years 'haven't withered me'
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, who will extend his 33-years in power on Thursday, once quipped he would rule his country until he turned 100.
Final batch of secret Nixon tapes released
The final batch of taped conversations secretly recorded by US president Richard Nixon and then used to help bring him down during the Watergate scandal were released on Wednesday.
Obama congratulates Mali's Keita on election win
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday congratulated Mali's new leader Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on his election victory and vowed to work with him as the country emerges from months of conflict.
Kazakhstan and China to sign a declaration to deepen strategic partnership
President Xi Jinping is to visit Kazakhstan September 6-8.
Keita wins Mali presidential vote by a landslide
Mali announced Ibrahim Boubacar Keita as its new leader after confirming that the ex-prime minister had won a landslide victory in a presidential poll.
Rowhani govt cleared to start work in Iran
Iran's parliament approved on Thursday most of President Hassan Rowhani's cabinet picks, allowing the government to start work.
Cartes takes office in Paraguay
Conservative businessman Horacio Cartes was sworn in as president of Paraguay Thursday, amid slowly improving relations with South American neighbors damaged by the 2012 ouster of leftist president Fernando Lugo.