Stories about Kazakhstan from September, 2008
Kazakhstan: Above and Beyond
Joshua Foust wonders if the retirement of the U.S. space shuttle will make Baikonur space launch site in Kazakhstan even more important than it already is.
Kazakhstan: New landmark of Almaty
Adam posts pictures of Esentai district, which will include Mariott hotel, residences, offices, retail etc – a projects that changed the Almaty cityscape.
Kazakhstan: Measures to Support Banks
KZBlog says that Kazakhstan’s government is considering raising $6 billion in funds to bail out domestic banks, should they be unable to pay back their loans.
Kazakhstan: Who Lives Well in Kazakhstan
As long as Kazakhstan still aspires to enter the top 50 most competitive states of the world (although these efforts have so far resulted in decline of its competitiveness, as...
Kazakhstan: Shell + KMG
Adam reports that Kazakhstan’s state oil-and-gas company KazMunaiGas would create a joint venture with Royal Dutch Shell Plc to handle the production segment of the Kashagan oilfield.
Kazakhstan: National Football Team's Coach Sacked
Adam reports that Kazakhstan football federation decided to fire Dutch coach Arno Pijpers and replace him with a German one.
Kazakhstan: Almaty Today weblog
Adam links to the newborn weblog, dedicated specifically to Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan, its news, problems and architecture projects.
Kazakhstan: A set of good news
Michael Hancock reviews the newswires’ reportings on Kazakhstan, picking the agribusiness development, the banking sector news and energy issues.
Kazakhstan: Picking on Someone Your Own Size
molapse reports on the first match that Kazakhstan played in the FIFA qualifiers for the world cup with Andorra.
Kazakhstan: Fears of aggravation of crisis
Although Kazakhstan, enjoying booming economy fueled by extractive industries, remains the leading state among Central Asian republics, the volatile situation in the country's economy gives grounds for anxiety among bloggers.
Kazakhstan: A Kazakh Woman in Forbes List
Adam links to the post by slavasay in Livejournal, in which the blogger reports about a Russia-based Kazakh businesswoman who is on the Forbes list of the most influential women.
Kazakhstan: No Elections, President Says
Arman reports on the president Nazarbayev’s speech at the opening of the Parliament’s session and his disapproval of the possibility of an early election.
Kazakhstan: Making Friends with Iran
Michael Hancock reflects on the Kazakhstan's plans to oil/gas partnership and closer economic ties with Iran, and the possible consideration of the Western community's opinions about such cooperation.
