Kazakhstan appoints Mayors of Almaty, Shymkent
Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the Decree on appointment of mayors of Almaty and Shymkent, governors of the regions.
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- Kazakhstan appoints Mayors of Almaty, Shymkent
- Average wage in Kazakhstan increased by 10.5%
Average wage in Kazakhstan increased by 10.5%
Monthly average wage of Kazakhstani employees increased by 10.5% within a year, while its purchasing power rose by 5.2%. - G20 ministerial meeting agrees to establish framework on reducing ocean plastic waste
G20 ministerial meeting agrees to establish framework on reducing ocean plastic waste
A Group of 20 (G20) ministerial meeting on Sunday agreed to create an international framework that aims at establishing voluntary measures to reduce plastic pollution in the ocean. - India invests $317M in Kazakhstan
India invests $317M in Kazakhstan
India remains one of the key trade, economic and investment partners of Kazakhstan in South Asia. Over 2005-2018, the gross inflow of foreign direct investment from India into the Kazakh economy amounted US$317 million. - Facebook's new cryptocurrency gets new backers
Facebook's new cryptocurrency gets new backers
Facebook has signed up more than a dozen companies including Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Uber Technologies to back the new cryptocurrency that the social-media giant plans to unveil this week, according to a report from the Dow Jones Newswires made available to EFE on Friday. - KazakhExport helps domestic exporters break into Chinese market
KazakhExport helps domestic exporters break into Chinese market
KazakhExport JSC, Kazakhstan's export insurance company, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Supply cooperation of agricultural products of the city of Xi'an. - Led by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan will be able to move to a new stage of development - Yoriko Kawaguchi
Led by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan will be able to move to a new stage of development - Yoriko Kawaguchi
Ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoriko Kawaguchi (2002-2004) congratulated Kazakhstan on successful presidential election and expressed sincere joy over Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's win. - Tourism to SCO nations sees rapid expansion
Tourism to SCO nations sees rapid expansion
An increasing number of Chinese tourists are visiting countries that are fellow members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization - with Russia the leading destination - yet the huge potential in tourism cooperation has yet to be fully tapped, industry observers said. - Kazakh President calls on SCO to cooperate with Green Technologies International Centre
Kazakh President calls on SCO to cooperate with Green Technologies International Centre
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attends the 19th meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council in Bishkek. - UNICEF report says richest countries scrimp on parental leave
UNICEF report says richest countries scrimp on parental leave
Only half of the 41 high and middle income countries surveyed offer at least six months of leave at full pay for mothers, the United Nations children's fund UNICEF said Thursday. - Mascot of World Wrestling Championships 2019 set to be held in Nur-Sultan unveiled
Mascot of World Wrestling Championships 2019 set to be held in Nur-Sultan unveiled
The World Wrestling Championships 2019 is set to kick off in the Kazakh capital on September 14. Its official mascot snow leopard Namys was unveiled ahead of the championships. - NCOC to continue studying options for Aktoty and Kairan oilfields development
NCOC to continue studying options for Aktoty and Kairan oilfields development
North Caspian Operating Company will continue to study options for the development of Aktoty and Kairan offshore oilfields in the Caspian Sea.
- Dimash Kudaibergen's solo album gains platinum status in a matter of seconds
Dimash Kudaibergen's solo album gains platinum status in a matter of seconds
The first solo album of Kazakhstani singer Dimash Kudaibergen gained platinum status in a matter of seconds. - EURO 2020 tickets go on sale
EURO 2020 tickets go on sale
Tickets are on sale for EURO 2020 football championship, football's European governing body UEFA announced Thursday. - New Nur-Sultan Mayor named
New Nur-Sultan Mayor named
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev decreed to appoint Altai Kulginov as the Mayor of Nur-Sultan city. - Kazakh film to vie for top honors at Shanghai Film Festival
Kazakh film to vie for top honors at Shanghai Film Festival
Shyrakshy (The Guardian of the Light), directed by Kazakhstan's Yermek Turssunov, will take part in the main programme of the XXII Shanghai International Film Festival, set for June 15-24. - N. Korea ranks 149th in global peace index: report
N. Korea ranks 149th in global peace index: report
North Korea climbed one notch to rank 149th in an annual global peace index this year, but it remains one of the least peaceful countries in the world, a Sydney-based think tank report showed Thursday. - Kazakhstan’s foreign trade reached $28.6B in Jan-Apr 2019
Kazakhstan’s foreign trade reached $28.6B in Jan-Apr 2019
Amounting to $28,659.8 million in January-April 2019, the value of foreign trade of Kazakhstan decreased by 0.1% year-on-year.
- Yum! People eat 250g of plastic a year
Yum! People eat 250g of plastic a year
People worldwide could be ingesting five grams of microscopic plastic particles every week, equivalent in weight to a credit card, researchers said on Wednesday. - Cooperation with China is of strategic importance - Tokayev
Cooperation with China is of strategic importance - Tokayev
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Bishkek today. - Oil production at Kashagan reached 400,000bpd
Oil production at Kashagan reached 400,000bpd
Oil production at Kashagan deposit has reached 400,000bpd. - Majilis approves bill on mandatory social insurance
Majilis approves bill on mandatory social insurance
Deputies of the Majilis of the Kazakh Parliament approved the bills On mandatory social insurance and On amendments to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on mandatory social insurance. - Around 150,000 tickets sold for Minsk European Games
Around 150,000 tickets sold for Minsk European Games
About 150,000 tickets have been sold for the 2nd European Games, BelTA learned from the press service of the Minsk European Games Organizing Committee (MEGOC). - Kazakhstan accumulated over 50 billion tons of mineral resources
Kazakhstan accumulated over 50 billion tons of mineral resources
Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar spoke about the tasks facing the ministry.
- UAE Rulers congratulate Kazakh President on election win
UAE Rulers congratulate Kazakh President on election win
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a cable to congratulate President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on winning the election. - President vows to close the gap between rich and poor
President vows to close the gap between rich and poor
In his inauguration speech President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev touched upon the problems that raise concern among the people of Kazakhstan. - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev talks about priorities of his presidency
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev talks about priorities of his presidency
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the priorities he will stick to as the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. - Chinese researchers develop monitoring device to help doctors treat strokes quickly
Chinese researchers develop monitoring device to help doctors treat strokes quickly
Chinese researchers have developed a device that uses near-infrared light to diagnose poor blood flow in a non-invasive way, which provides a tool for doctors to treat strokes more quickly. - HC Barys to start new season in Almaty
HC Barys to start new season in Almaty
Barys Hockey Club of the capital city will start its new season in Almaty. - Kazakhstani goods market opens its doors in Moscow
Kazakhstani goods market opens its doors in Moscow
A new store, where goods from Kazakhstan can be purchased, has been opened in Moscow, Russia, with the assistance of the Kazakh Embassy and the Republic of Kazakhstan Trade Mission to the Russian Federation.
- Video of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s press conference on election results released
Video of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s press conference on election results released
Berik Uali, the Head of State's Spokesman, has posted on Facebook a video of the press conference given by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the results of the snap presidential election. - OIC Secretary General congratulates people of Kazakhstan on successful presidential election
OIC Secretary General congratulates people of Kazakhstan on successful presidential election
Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, OIC Secretary General, applauded the people of Kazakhstan on the successful conclusion of the presidential election on 9 June 2019, and congratulated President-elect Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on his victory. - Ban Ki-moon congratulates Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Presidential Election win
Ban Ki-moon congratulates Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Presidential Election win
Ex-Secretary General of the United Nations Organization, Honorary Chair of the Institute for Global Engagement and Empowerment at the Yonsei University, congratulated Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the election to the post of the President of Kazakhstan. - Canada to ban single-use plastics by 2021: Trudeau
Canada to ban single-use plastics by 2021: Trudeau
Single-use plastics will be banned in Canada by 2021, the Canadian government announced Monday. - Kazakhstan-US to co-produce TV series
Kazakhstan-US to co-produce TV series
KazakhFilm Studio is set to co-produce a TV series along with one of the US leading film companies based on No Exit project. - ASEAN leaders to vow at summit to tackle marine debris
ASEAN leaders to vow at summit to tackle marine debris
Southeast Asian leaders will commit to tackle the growing problem of marine debris, in particular plastics, during their summit later this month, according to a draft declaration obtained Monday.