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Rusagrotrans and Kaztemirtrans to establish a JV to jointly transport grain
The JV with a capital of $90 million will be established on a parity basis. The railway car fleet will make up 10 000 railway cars.
01 June 2011
Timur Kulibayev to be considered candidate to the Board of Directors of Russia’s Gazprom
The proposal is voiced. It has to be considered by Gazprom. I have given my consent. Thus, I will be looking forward to elections: Kulibayev
31 May 2011
Russia’s Sberbank outlines conditions to purchase BTA
“Should Kazakhstan accept the conditions, the deal will be closed”, Sberbank Chief Executive German Gref.
30 May 2011
KazSat-2 communications satellite to be sent to Baikonur May 30
It was to supplement the KazSat 1 satellite, but will now replace Kazsat 1 due to the complete loss of the first satellite.
29 May 2011
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Karim Massimov meets Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Viktor Khristenko
The sides discussed prospects of the bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two nations.
25 May 2011
Russia supports Marchenko as candidate to head IMF
Official Moscow supports the candidacy of Gregory Marchenko to lead IMF: Aleksei Kudrin.
23 May 2011
Over 400 Russian enterprises registered in Kazakhstan for the last few months
A positive result of the Customs Union is growth of Russian direct investments by 0.5%: . Zhanar Aitzhanova, Minister for Economic Integration.
23 May 2011
Kazakhstan ahead of Russia in Competitiveness Rankings
According to Swiss business-school, Kazakhstan is ranked 36th in the 2011 World Competitiveness Rankings, while Russia is 49th.
19 May 2011
Kazakhstan has bright prospects within the Customs Union: Sberbank Chief Executive German Gref
One of the major tasks of the Government is to help maintain the competition, he believes.
18 May 2011
CU to effect share of Russian franchises in Kazakhstan
The share of Russian franchises in the Kazakh market will significantly increase amid intensification of interaction in the Customs Union.
17 May 2011
Issues over KPO may take longer than planned: LUKOIL President Vagit Alekperov
Kazakhstan has a number of requirements to be considered by the consortium. There are mutual commitments (…) the negotiations process is constructive: Mr. Alekperov.
17 May 2011
Gas prices may raise in Kazakhstan by 2015
Significant raise of gas prices is possible in several regions of Kazakhstan by 2015: Timur Kulibayev.
17 May 2011
Investment climate in Kazakhstan favors long-term projects: LUKOIL President Vagit Alekperov
We are among the first investors to inject their money to this country. The Company is involved in a total of 9 projects. Investments make up $6 billion: Mr. Alekperov.
17 May 2011
Medvedev is now following Massimov on Twitter
As of May 13, Kazakhstan’s PM has about 4 000 followers.
13 May 2011
KazSat-2 confirmed to be in working condition
Experts of the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute confirmed that KasSat-2 satellite is in good working order.
13 May 2011
Massimov and Vekselberg discuss cooperation between Kazakhstan and Skolkovo
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister wrote about it in his Twitter account.
13 May 2011
Putin found no oil in Kazakhstan part of the Caspian shelf
Vladimir Putin said that no oil was found on the Kazakhstan part of the field, but promissed to Russia jointly develop its part with Kazakhstan.
13 May 2011
Russia and Kazakhstan to sign a cooperation agreement to build and launch KazSat-2
KazSat-2 was to supplement the KazSat-1 satellite, but will now replace Kazsat-1 due to the complete loss of the first satellite.
12 May 2011
Kazakhstan and Russia to jointly use Bugristoye customs facility
Bugrinskoye vehicle crossing point located in Chelyabinsk oblast may be used for joint control by Kazakhstan and Russian border guards.
11 May 2011
Prime-Ministers of CU countries to meet in Minsk on May 19
Prime-Ministers of the Customs Union member-countries will meet in Minsk on May 15 for the 15th session of EurAsEC inter-country council.
11 May 2011