13 million pupils in OECD nations 'failing at 15'
13 million pupils in OECD countries fail to attain a sufficient level of proficiency in either reading, maths or science by the age of 15.
First regional media forum takes place in Kazakhstan. How competitive are Kazakh media?
The first regional media forum has taken place in Kazakhstan to address the problems faced by Kazakhstani media outlets, including competitiveness and information security.
Pakistan Ambassador praises Kazakhstan's living standards
Pakistan Ambassador to Kazakhstan Shaukat Ali Mukadam said that living standards in Kazakhstan were very high.
Music lovers seek to pump up digital audio quality
When he sees people listening to music on portable digital devices, David Chesky cringes.
Kazakhstan medical staff tested for professional suitability
Medical professionals are being massively tested for professional suitability for the first time in Kazakhstan.
Almaty subway receives European quality mark in London
Almaty Subway has been conferred ESQR's Quality Achievement Award 2013 in the Gold Category on July 7 in London.
Foreign experts to check quality of Kazakhstan roads
Kazakhstan Ministry of Transport and Communications insists on hiring foreign companies to check and accept Kazakhstan roads into service.
Canadians' well-being down as economy grows: study
Quality of life for Canadians has dropped significantly since the last recession in 2008, even though indicators show a rebound in the economy, said a study published Tuesday.
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister called the quality of new housing “the lowest of the low”
Affordable Housing-2020 program was discussed at the Government meeting on June 5.
Mineral water containing mercury withdrawn from Aktau supermarket
German-made mineral water with high content of mercury was discovered in one of the supermarkets of Aktau.
Fines for poor-quality goods will increase 5-fold in Kazakhstan
Fines for producing low-quality goods may be increased 5-fold in Kazakhstan.
Petrol sold in Kazakhstan does not always comply with claimed quality: Industry Ministry
Commission for Technical Regulation and Metrology stated big number of detected violations during retail sales of fuel in 2011.
Life improved in Kazakhstan: Statistics Agency
Economic indexes are signaling an improvement in the people’s lives.
100 billion tenge to be spent to improve life quality of disabled
Kazakhstan is planning to spend 100 billion tenge ($680 million) to improve life quality of disabled people.
Only 50 percent of Astana hotels correspond to declared level of service
163 hotels were inspected in Astana. 50 percent of the hotels in the capital look good: Expert.
Almaty car-owners can check petrol quality for $30
Any car-owner willing to check the quality of petrol filled into his car can ask for an expert evaluation of the fuel.
Kazakh exporters may now use ILAC-MRA-NCA mark
Kazakhstani exporters may now use ILAC-MRA-NCA compination certification mark that means correspondence to the international technical regulations.