Mexican president signs landmark energy reform
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto signed a package of landmark energy reform bills.
Pension reform concept approved in Kazakhstan
The Concept of modernization of Kazakhstan’s pension system until 2030 has been approved.
Billionaire trio unite for US immigration reform
Three of the world's richest men -- Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and Sheldon Adelson -- put aside their political differences to unite in scathing condemnation of US lawmakers' failure to implement immigration reform.
Pension reform may spawn shadow economy in Kazakhstan: expert
The new coil of the pension reform in Kazakhstan may create a spike in the shadow economy.
G20 lagging on growth targets: Australia
Reforms proposed to lift global growth in line with a target set by the world's biggest economies earlier this year are so far falling short, Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey said.
Remove state officials from Samruk-Kazyna Directors Board: Shukeyev
The Chairman of the Board of Samruk-Kazyna National Wealth Fund Umirzak Shukeyev called "to remove all the state officials from the Board of Directors" of Samruk Kazyna.
Kyrgyzstan detains scores as opposition rallies
Kyrgyzstan police detained scores of people in the capital Bishkek Thursday as the opposition gathered for a rally to demand reforms.
New Italy PM wins confidence vote, vows 'radical change'
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi called for a "radical and immediate change" in recession-hit Italy as he outlined his new government's reform agenda before winning a crucial confidence vote in the Senate.
Foreign supermarkets face shut-out in Delhi
Foreign supermarket giants faced being shut out of the Indian capital after Delhi's new state government decided not grant them a licence to operate.
Some 92 farms expropriated in Brazil for land reform
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Friday signed a decree expropriating 92 farms which will be handed over to small farmers as part of the country's land reform.
Kazakhstan to change judge's robe design in 2014
A new design of the judge's robe will in Kazakhstan be introduced in 2014.
Socialist Bachelet tipped to win easily in Chilean runoff
Former Chilean president and socialist champion Michelle Bachelet, who has proposed tax reforms and a new constitution for her country, is expected to unseat conservatives Sunday in a runoff election.
Mexico's Congress approves historic oil reform
Mexico's Congress approved historic energy reform Thursday aimed at luring foreign oil firms back into the country and ending the state's 75-year-old monopoly following a heated debate.
Average salary to reach $1000 in five years in Kazakhstan
Average salary will make 150 thousand tenge ($980) in five years in Kazakhstan: Minister of Economy and Budget Planning of Kazakhstan.
Criminal liability for defamation and slander may be lifted in Kazakhstan
Criminal liability for defamation and slander may soon be lifted in Kazakhstan.
China to allow more private investment in state firms: report
China will open its state-owned firms to greater investment by private companies, a state-run newspaper reported Monday, as media raise expectations over a top Communist Party meeting on economic reforms.
Kazakhstan transforms Ministry of Environment Protection into Ministry of Environment and Water Resources
The Ministry of Environment Protection of Kazakhstan has been renamed and got new functions.
US report says little progress on China rights
A US government commission said Thursday that China's human rights record has not improved under the country's new leadership and raised concerns on issues from minority rights to forced abortion.
Brazil economy in need of reforms, reduced state bloat
Brazil, Latin America's economic behemoth, is in dire need of structural reforms and reduced government bloat to fuel sustainable growth.
French Socialists under fire over pension 'non-reforms'
The Socialist government's plans to reform France's debt-ridden pension system , to be presented to ministers this month, fail to address the core problems and could spark fresh tensions with Brussels.
