06.06.2023 21:48 Astana hosts 7th round of political consultations btw Kazakhstani, South African FMs ASTANA. KAZINFORM – The 7th round of Kazakh-South Africa political consultations took place under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Tumysh and Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa Candith Mashego-Dlamini, Kazinform has learnt from the press service of the Kazakh MFA.
02.06.2023 17:24 Kazakhstan needs over $600bn to achieve carbon neutrality ASTANA. KAZINFORM – Kazakhstan’s Ecology and Natural Resources Minister Zulfiya Suleimenova spoke of the main aspects of the country’s 2060 Carbon Neutrality Strategy, Kazinform correspondent reports.
31.05.2023 15:25 Spanish Secretary of State for Trade: bilateral trade between Kazakhstan, Spain surpasses pre-pandemic level ASTANA. KAZINFORM - On May 30, Astana hosted the 10th meeting of the Kazakh-Spanish Intergovernmental Joint Commission on Cooperation in Economy and Industry, co-chaired by Kazakh Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Kairat Torebayev and the Secretary of State for Trade at the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Xiana Margarida Méndez Bértolo. The sides noted bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and Spain surpassed pre-pandemic levels, increasing by 41.7 percent and reaching 2.5 billion euros ($2.6 billion) in 2022. Secretary Méndez spoke to Kazinform about the key outcomes of her one-day visit to Astana.
21.05.2023 13:08 S. Korea to complete assembly of homegrown space rocket Nuri for this week's launch SEOUL. KAZINFORM South Korea will wrap up the assembly of its homegrown space rocket Nuri on Sunday, with three days to go before the planned third launch, coming about a year after its successful test launch, the science ministry said.
18.05.2023 21:40 BT to cut up to 55,000 jobs by 2030 LONDON. KAZINFORM - British multinational telecommunications holding company BT on Thursday announced its plan to cut up to 55,000 jobs by 2030, about 40 percent of its global workforce, Kazinform cites Xinhua.
18.05.2023 15:41 Kazakh President Tokayev, Huawei Technologies Chairman Liang Hua hold meeting XI’AN. KAZINFORM – The Kazakh Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, held a meeting with Chairman of the Board of Huawei Technologies Liang Hua, Kazinform cites Akorda.
28.04.2023 20:42 Kazakhstan, Sweden discussed issues of deepening cooperation in agro-industrial complex field STOCKHOLM. KAZINFORM – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Sweden Sergey Nurtayev met with Fredrik Alfer, Director General – Head of the Secretariat for EU Affairs and International Relations of the Ministry of Agriculture and Infrastructure of the Kingdom of Sweden, Kazinform cites the press service of the Kazakh MFA.
20.04.2023 17:15 S. Korea to invest 2 tln won by 2030 in advanced secondary battery development SEOUL. KAZINFORM - South Korea will invest 2 trillion won (US$1.59 billion) by 2030 in developing next-generation secondary batteries and securing advanced technologies for materials, parts and equipment of the sector, the industry ministry said Thursday, Kazinform cites Yonhap.
13.04.2023 19:12 Kazakhstani students win NASA Space Settlement Contest ALMATY. KAZINFORM – Kazakhstani students Ramazan Amre and Symbat Barsagazy from Almaty city won the NASA Space Settlement Contest, Kazinform cites the press service of the Kazakh Enlightenment Ministry.
09.03.2023 20:45 Large copper cathode plant to be launched in East Kazakhstan region ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Topical issues of development of the mining and metallurgical complex were considered at the meeting chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, Kazinform cites primeminister.kz.
09.03.2023 19:38 Kazakhstani Arsen Kylyshbek and Vladimir Borzenkov win Microsoft’s $550 thou worth grant ASTANA. KAZINFORM – Kazakhstani Arsen Kylyshbek and Vladimir Borzenkov won a $550,000 worth grant from Microsoft for Startups for their startup project based on AI, Kazinform has learnt from the press service of the Enlightenment Ministry of Kazakhstan.
09.03.2023 15:10 Tokayev visits engineering plant in Uralsk URALSK. KAZINFORM – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev got familiarized with the activity of West Kazakhstan Engineering Company in Uralsk as part of his working visit to West Kazakhstan region, Kazinform cites Akorda.
01.03.2023 18:47 Wabtec ramps up production of locomotives, strengthens service support in Kazakhstan ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Prospects for expanding partnerships and implementation of new projects in mechanical engineering were discussed by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov and Senior Vice President of Wabtec Gökhan Bayhan, Kazinform has learnt from the website of the Head of the Kazakh Government.
23.02.2023 18:40 Milan prosecutors probe Meta for '870-mn tax evasion' ROME. KAZINFORM - Milan prosecutors are reportedly investigating allegations that Meta failed to pay around 870 million euros in value added tax in Italy, ANSA reports.
23.02.2023 18:05 Tokayev meets with Kazakhtelecom Board Chairman Kuanyshbek Yessekeev ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakh Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Chairman of the Board of Kazakhtelecom Kuanyshbek Yessekeev, Kazinform cites Akorda.
03.02.2023 22:20 Apple posts largest decline in sales since 2019 ANKARA. KAZINFORM - Apple’s overall sales decreased 5% year-on-year during the first fiscal quarter, which ended Dec. 31, 2022, the largest decline since 2019, Kazinform reports citing Anadolu Agency.
01.02.2023 16:45 Kazakhstan to decide on location of atomic power plant at public debates ASTANA. KAZINFORM – The area for the construction of an atomic power station will be discussed at public debates in Kazakhstan, the country’s energy minister Bolat Akchulakov said, Kazinform correspondent reports.
31.01.2023 17:04 Kazakhstan eyes increasing share of ‘public services in 5 minutes’ to 90% ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The draft Concept of Digital Transformation, Development of IT-industry and Cyber Security for 2023-2029 was considered at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov, Kazinform cites primeminister.kz.
26.01.2023 19:14 Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp down for thousands of users in U.S. LOS ANGELES. KAZINFORM - Social media apps of Meta Platforms were down for thousands of users in the United States on Wednesday, according to media reports, Xinhua reports.
26.01.2023 18:15 Tokayev signs decree to establish National Council for Science and Technology under President ASTANA. KAZINFORM – Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree to establish a National Council for Science and Technology under the President of Kazakhstan, Kazinform cites Akorda.
