Protests turn violent at trade talks in New Zealand
A protest aimed at disrupting Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade talks in New Zealand turned violent Saturday as demonstrators attacked security forces.
Euro slips after buying on Greek rescue fizzles
The euro slipped in Asian trade on Wednesday after a buying spree sparked by Greece's bailout deal fizzled owing to lingering concerns over Europe's sovereign debt problems.
Kazakhstan and U.S. will form trade and investments commission
The decision was made in Washington during the talks on Kazakhstan’s accession into the WTO.
Euro weakens as eurozone fails to agree Greek deal
The euro fell in Asian trade on Wednesday and shares eased after eurozone finance chiefs said they had failed to agree on a deal to unlock the latest batch of crucial bailout cash for Greece.
President Nazarbayev is to meet French counterpart François Hollande on a working visit to France
The trade turnover between the two nations in January – August 2012 stood at $4.9 billion, 32% up against the like period of 2012.
Kazakhstan and Sri Lanka to discuss mutual trade
Kazakhstan-Sri Lankan business forum will be held in Astana on November 20.
Japan must decide on trade pact before polls: minister
A government minister on Friday said Japan had to decide on its participation in a huge Pacific-wide free trade deal before national polls, in what could be an early salvo in the election campaign.
Louboutin wins appeal over red soles fight with YSL
French shoemaker Christian Louboutin can trademark his famous red soles, a US court ruled Wednesday, reversing a ruling that would have allowed rival Yves Saint Laurent to paint its outsoles scarlet.
US pleased with APEC 'green' products list
The United States welcomed Friday a deal to cut tariffs on dozens of "green" products in the Asia-Pacific, saying it would boost the region's economies as well as help protect the environment.
Tensions set to cloud APEC summit
Asia-Pacific leaders gather in Russia's far east this weekend for talks aimed at promoting trade but territorial disputes and other regional tensions may cloud the event.
Iraq says not helping Iran avoid sanctions
Iraq insisted on Monday that its trade with neighbouring Iran was above board, and denied reports that it was helping the Islamic republic skirt sanctions by smuggling oil and secretly moving cash.
Commodity prices mostly fall on lack of stimulus measures
Global commodity markets mainly fell in subdued trade this week as investors expressed disappointment at the lack of central bank action to kick-start the struggling global economy.
UN arms talks end without deal
UN negotiations to draft the first international treaty on the multi-billion-dollar arms trade have ended without a deal, with some diplomats blaming the US for the deadlock.
Chinese and EU solar makers at war over dumping
A host of EU solar makers haved called on the European Commission to probe alleged dumping practices by its Chinese rivals, as Beijing warned an investigation could trigger a trade war.
China’s investments to Kazakhstan standing at $13 billion
According to China’s statistics, trade turnover last year reached $24.95 billion, 22% up against 2010.
Interpol unveils fake goods scanning app with Google
Global policing body Interpol announced Tuesday a pioneering initiative to crack down on trade in fake goods, using an app developed with the help of search giant Google.
Merkel pushes EU, Southeast Asia free trade pact
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said Europe must step up its efforts to establish a free trade pact with booming Southeast Asia.
Landless Cambodians see nothing sweet in EU sugar deal
An EU scheme to boost trade with developing nations is fuelling land grabs in Cambodia, activists say, with thousands evicted from their property to make way for a booming sugar industry.
Trade turnover between Great Britain and Kazakhstan grew 124 percent
Lord Mayor of London David Wootton arrived in Kazakhstan with a working visit.
SCO will create no free trade zone
Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization are not going to create a free trade zone: expert.