ADB President: Kazakhstan Has Central Role in ‘Connecting Asia with the Changing World’
ASTANA – Kazakhstan presents compelling investment opportunities because of its strategic role in opening trade between East and West, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao told delegates at the May 2-5 47th Annual Meeting of the ADB’s Board of Governors in the Kazakh capital. “We at ADB are excited to be holding this event…
World Anti-Crisis Conference Points to Balanced Growth for Global Economy
ASTANA – After years of economic turmoil affecting both developing and developed countries, the global economy is on a new path of sustainable and balanced growth, according to panellists taking part in the run-up event of the second World Anti-Crisis Conference (WAC) on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of…
Kazteleradio Picks Hughes HX System for National Digital Network
ASTANA – Kazakhstan national broadcasting operator Kazteleradio Corporation has inked a contract with Hughes Network Systems from the U.S. for a comprehensive HX broadband satellite solution that will be used to monitor and control the state’s national digital terrestrial DVB-T2 standard television network. Set to be one of the largest networks of its kind, the…
Kazakh Boxer Zhanat Zhakiyanov Takes European Bantamweight Title with KO
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Zhanat Zhakiyanov has become the European bantamweight champion after flooring France’s Karim Guerfi, the title holder, at Ponds Ford Arena, Sheffield, U.K. on April 26. With 23 professional fights and 22 wins, including 15 knockouts, Zhakiyanov is a rising star in the boxing world. The win makes him the second continental champion…
Experts Say Nation Branding Efforts Should Reflect Country’s Fundamental Realities
ASTANA – Experts discussing nation branding at the 12th annual Eurasian Media Forum in Astana on April 24-25 agreed that the reality on the ground in a country should match its marketing efforts in order for those efforts to be successful. That sentiment was expressed during a forum panel discussion titled, “Image is Everything! What…
Ukraine, Palestinian Accord and Iran’s Nuclear Capacity Among Topics at EAMF
ASTANA – Events in Ukraine and the landmark accord between Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah dominated debate in the first session of the 12th Eurasian Media Forum being held in the Kazakh capital. The session was billed “New Global Order. The Global Crisis and its Impact on the Rest of the World.” Heavyweight panelists included…
Eurasian Media Forum Stirs Debate on Ukraine, Global Affairs
ASTANA – With the world’s attention focused on events in Ukraine and changing dynamics in the Middle East, the April 23-25 Eurasian Media Forum in the Kazakh capital became the focal point for insights and debate about the issues. Welcoming a record number of delegates to the annual conference, now in its twelfth year, forum…
