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Astana's 'nuclear diplomacy'
Asia News
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June 30, 2025
Kazakhstan will sign an agreement with Moscow by the end of the year for the construction of its first nuclear power plant, but it already has plans for a second one to be built together with the Chiona National Nuclear Corporation, which could be...
Iran Releases Currency Exchange Rates For July 10
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has released the official exchange rates for foreign currencies as of July 10, Trend reports. According to the rates announced by the CBI, the value of 45...
Kazakhstan Pioneers State-Run Crypto Reserve
Techstory
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June 30, 2025
National Bank of Kazakhstan has embraced a proposal from parliamentarians to establish a state-managed crypto-asset reserve. Led by Chair Timur Suleimenov, the bank is currently developing a blueprint for how the reserve would fit into a broader...
Indian Commerce Team To Visit Washington For Trade Talks; Key Sticking Points Include Dairy, Autos
Free Press Journal
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July 10, 2025
An Indian commerce ministry team will soon visit Washington for another round of talks on the proposed trade agreement with the US to iron out differences in sectors. | Representative Image New Delhi: An Indian commerce ministry team will soon...
Indian team to soon visit Washington for trade talks
Rediff
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July 10, 2025
An Indian commerce ministry team will soon visit Washington for another round of talks on the proposed trade agreement with the US to iron out differences in sectors, like agriculture and automobiles, a government official said on Thursday....
Chinese business owners now in US see American dream become reality of hardship
South China Morning Post
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July 10, 2025
As the US wields tariffs in a bid to lure manufacturers back home, an erratic trade policy, a controversial immigration crackdown and weakening consumer demand have taken the shine off the American dream for some Chinese investors already...
Trump Targets Six More Countries with Steep Tariffs Amid Global Trade Shakeup
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
In a new wave of tariff announcements, U.S. President Donald Trump has sent official letters to six additional countries, informing them of sharply increased import duties set to take effect August 1, 2025. The latest recipients of these letters...
Kazakhstan to Raise Minimum Wage in 2026
Times of Central Asia
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June 30, 2025
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Svetlana Zhakupova, has announced that the government plans to raise the minimum wage starting January 1, 2026. While the exact amount was not disclosed, Finance Minister Madi Takiev suggested...
Tokayev responds to U.S. tariffs on Kazakh imports, calls for constructive dialogue
Daryo
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July 10, 2025
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a response to the U.S. President Donald Trump following Washington’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Kazakhstan, effective August 1, according to Akorda. Source: Akorda Tokayev...
Kazakhstan To Launch National Crypto Reserve Using Seized Assets
Coingape
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June 30, 2025
Kazakhstan’s central bank has signaled an intention to establish a national crypto reserve, mirroring the United States. While the plans do not involve buying cryptocurrencies, Kazakhstan will fund its reserve by mining operations and law...
SCAT Airlines To Fly Twice-Weekly Between Kazakhstan's Almaty And Belarusian Minsk
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 10 . The Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan is continuously working to expand the geography of flights and increase the number of international...
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Off Road’ On Netflix, A Reality Series Where Two Popular Israeli Actors Travel Together Through Kyrgyzstan And Kazakhstan
Decider
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July 10, 2025
If you’re at all familiar with Israeli television, you’ve probably seen Lior Raz and Rotem Sela before. Raz is probably better known in the States than Sela, having starred in the Netflix hit Fauda and having been featured in films like Gladiator...
Kazakhstan Moves to Create Sovereign Crypto Reserve
Arabian Post
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June 30, 2025
Kazakhstan’s National Bank, under its chairman Timur Suleimenov, is taking steps to build a state-held cryptocurrency reserve managed by a subsidiary entity, following international sovereign fund practices. The proposal outlines funding sources...
US Tariffs On Kazakh Goods Prompt Tokayev To Address Trump
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 10 . President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a response letter to Donald Trump regarding the imposition of tariffs on imports of Kazakh goods, Trend reports, citing the press...
Donald “Tariff” escalates global trade tensions with harsh import taxes, hits Brazil & developing nations in crackdown
Organiser Weekly
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US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new trade tariffs on eight countries, including a steep 50 per cent tariff on Brazilian imports. The announcement was made via his Truth Social platform, where he also shared official tariff letters...
India-US trade talks intensify; Delegation to visit Washington soon: Report
Asianet Newsable
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July 10, 2025
India and the US are intensifying trade talks, with virtual discussions and an upcoming in-person meeting in Washington DC. Both sides aim to finalize a trade deal, addressing both broad agreements and specific trade issues. India and the United...
Kazakhstan Posts Breakthrough Gains In Non-Oil Trade In 2024
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 30 . In recent years, Kazakhstan has been actively pursuing a policy aimed at expanding its non-resource sector and reducing dependence on raw material exports, Trend reports via the country's...
India to send trade team to Washington for fresh round of talks with US
Telengana Today
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July 10, 2025
A team from India’s Commerce Ministry is set to visit Washington for trade negotiations with the US. Talks aim to resolve tariff disputes on key sectors like dairy, autos, and steel as both nations work toward a bilateral trade pact Updated On -...
Indian trade delegation heads to Washington for final-stage talks
Awaz The Voice
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi India and the United States have stepped up their trade talks, with both sides actively engaging in virtual discussions. The government sources told ANI that an Indian trade delegation will revisit Washington DC soon for in-person...
India trade delegation heading to US for more bilateral talks, says official
Orissa Post
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi: An Indian commerce ministry team will soon visit Washington for another round of talks on the proposed trade agreement with the US to iron out differences in sectors, like agriculture and automobiles, a government official said...