The National Bank of Kazakhstan, which is seeking to increase the flexibility of the national currency, the tenge, holds enough reserves to  keep it stable for several years, “even if there’s strong pressure,” the International Monetary Fund has… Source: http://www.silkroadreporters.com

Damage caused by floods estimated at 15 billion Tenge Source: kazakh-tv.kz

Kazakhstan restaurant market currently grows at 15% per year Source: kazakh-tv.kz

ADIF to establish Kazakhstan as an Islamic financial hub of Central Asia Zawya (registration) “Kazakhstan is a strategically important market in Central Asia, and we look forward to working with SRB and secure more commitments from local… Source: news.google.com

UAE Interact – News and Information from the UAE – 17 May 2015 – DIFC welcomes Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister, seeks to boost bilateral synergies across key sectors – Essa Kazim, Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), welcomed Prime… Source:…

Investors are putting more emphasis on weekly U.S. oil-output data in their search for signs that the global glut of crude that has hit prices is starting to shrink. Source: blogs.wsj.com

ASTANA – Nazarbayev University’s Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) programme attracts middle and upper-level managers with its Duke University strategic collaboration and convenience to Astana. Source: http://www.astanatimes.com

James Ball and Harry Davies: It’s ubiquitous in fossil fuel operations across the world, has more staff than Google, turns over more than Boeing, and is worth more than McDonald’s. Source: http://www.theguardian.com

Former Kazakh Olympian extends dominant streak, causing opponent after a long series of heavy punches to say, “I’m done” Source: http://www.cbsnews.com

The Australian Shell may lose Kazakh gas field in merger with BG The Australian The Kazakh government has not disclosed whether it would seek to take over the field or let the Anglo-Dutch energy company keep it after the tie-up’s…