Central Asia

14:49, march 26, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan: Cash in circulation fell by 1.8% to 701.6 bln KZT in February

Amount of cas in irculation fell by 1.8% to 701.6 billion KZT, National Bank reported on March 25. Monetary base in a month increased by 10.8% to 2.25 trillion KZT.

14:42, march 20, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmenistan, France discuss prospects of bilateral business cooperation

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Anne-Marie Idrac, the state secretary of foreign trade at the French Ministry of Economy, Industry and Employment, on 18 March.

14:40, march 20, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan's SSGPO could process 40% less iron ore in 2009

Sokolov-Sarbai Mining Production Association (SSGPO), a member of Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC) and Kazakhstan's biggest iron ore producer, plans to slash iron ore throughput by 40%

14:39, march 20, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

7 new cotton processing enterprises to open in Uzbekistan

State joint stock company "Uzbekengilsanoat" and partners will introduce new modern eneterprises on the eve of Nowruz holiday.

14:38, march 20, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz presidential election to run on July 23, 2009

Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Legitimacy and Human Rights Committee of Kyrgyz Parliament decided Thursday that presidential election should take place on July 23, 2009.

15:24, march 19, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan hopes to increase trade with Tajikistan by up to $600 million

Kazakhstan hopes that trade turnover with Tajikistan will double this year and reach 600 million U.S. dollars, informed the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Tajikistan Abutalip Akhmetov.

15:20, march 19, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Tashkent seminar discuss single standards of gas industry in CA

Tashkent hosted a seminar on the adoption of single international standards and rules of exploitation of gas transportation systems on March 16-18.

15:19, march 19, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

125 companies to take part in forum of manufacturers and entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan

An exhibition and business forum of manufacturers and entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan opened at the Ashgabat Exhibition Center on 17 March.

15:17, march 19, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz Constitutional Court considers date of presidential election

Kyrgyz Constitutional Court has proceeded to consideration of the issue over date of presidential elections. The first sitting was on Thursday, March 19.

15:04, march 18, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Fixed capital investment in Kazakhstan falls 9.7% in Jan-Feb

Fixed capital investment in Kazakhstan totaled KZT 343.055 billion in January-February 2009, down 9.7% from the same period of last year, the State Statistics Agency informed.

15:03, march 18, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Mission of German Energy Agency to visit Uzbekistan

On March 17 2009 the UNDP project "Capacity Building for Clean Development Mechanism in Uzbekistan" in cooperation with the German Energy Agency DENA will conduct a workshop to educate Uzbek

15:02, march 18, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmenistan-UN in interests of environmental security

To maintain the fruitful dialogue between Turkmenistan and the United Nations the international experts - UNDP Carbon Adviser Matt Spannagle and Officer for Central Asia of the UNDP Regional Office

15:00, march 18, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

WB grants Kyrgyzstan $10M for health care system reforms

The World Bank will grant Kyrgyzstan $10 million under the Manas Taalimi national program aimed at health care system reforming to run through 2010, Asel Sargaldakova an international expert said at

14:39, march 17, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan decreased light vehicle imports by 53.8% in January

Kazakhstan imported 8.450 thousand motor cars and 900 lorries in 2008. This figure is 53.8% less than the corresponding figures for January 2007.

14:38, march 17, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

International exhibition “Uzbekistan Energyweek 2009” to be held in Tashkent

Special exhibitions as part of "Uzbekistan Energyweek 2009" will be opened on March 17 in Tashkent.

14:37, march 17, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Journalists in Turkmenistan to receive royalties again

The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov ordered that the country's practice of paying royalties to journalists working on radio and television be revived.

14:35, march 17, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Police rule out political motives in presidential chief-of-staff’s death

Kyrgyz police rules out the version of death of the Kyrgyz former presidential chief-of-staff being politically motivated.

14:58, march 16, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Saudi Arabia interested in agro-industy of Kazakhstan

The head of the Ministry of Agriculture Akylbek Kurishbayev and the Saudi Arabian Minister of Economic Affairs and Budget Planning Khaled bin Muhammad Al-Kusabi discussed Kazakhstan's agricultural

14:57, march 16, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Global Foundation gives Uzbekistan more than US$ 13 million on struggle with tuberculosis

Global Foundation gave Uzbekistan more than US$ 13 million on struggle with tuberculosis.

14:56, march 16, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

At least 21 madrasahs suspend activities in Kyrgyzstan’s Chui oblast

At least 21 medersahs have suspended their activities in Chui oblast of Kyrgyzstan, the deputy governor Natalia Lyailenko said at the collegium on religion situation in the Chui oblast on Monday.

14:51, march 16, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmenistan to become associated member of ECO

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan has sent a diplomatic note to the Secretariat of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) requesting it to initiate necessary procedures to

14:40, march 13, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Investors and issue bodies to discuss world crisis impact on economy and financial system of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Financial Market Congress will be held in Almaty on March 17. Kazakhstan Financial Market Congress is the 3rd annual Cbonds event devoted to the Kazakhstan market.

14:39, march 13, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan citizens dissatisfied with mandatory introduction of plastic cards

A large number of Uzbek citizens can only buy products in specific shops equipped with special sales registers, because they were obliged to use plastic cards to get their salaries.

14:38, march 13, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Resistance of Kyrgyz ministries and departments to business environment reforms remains intense

â€œResistance of Kyrgyz ministries and departments to reforms, promoting favorable business environment remains intense,â€ the Kyrgyz Prime Minister Igor Chudinov said at the 4th Congress of

14:37, march 13, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmen president delivers speech at 10th ECO summit

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov attended the 10th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).

15:24, march 12, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Nazarbaev suggests introduction of common payment unit within EurAsEC

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev has proposed the introduction of a common payment unit within the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC).

15:23, march 12, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan and Korea sign agreements for investment projects worth US$500 million

Uzbekistan and South Korea signed 35 investment projects and agreements for US$500 million after the investment conference "Free Industrial Economic Zone In Navoi City: New Investment Opportunities

15:21, march 12, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz opposition cancels negotiations with authorities

Kyrgyz opposition nevertheless decided to block possible negotiations with the authorities.

15:18, march 12, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Exhibition of Turkmen carpets to take place in Moscow on 23-25 March

The first exhibition of Turkmen carpets will be held in Moscow from 23 to 25 March.

15:13, march 11, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan to forecast the growth of grain harvest by 10% in 2009

Kazakhstan will increase grain harvest by nearly 10% in 2009 compared to the level of 2008, due to good soil and weather conditions and the moisture reserves, declared Arman Evniev, the Deputy

Central Asia

Kazakhstan: Cash in circulation fell by 1.8% to 701.6 bln KZT in February

Amount of cas in irculation fell by 1.8% to 701.6 billion KZT, National Bank reported on March 25. Monetary base in a month increased by 10.8% to 2.25 trillion KZT.

Turkmenistan, France discuss prospects of bilateral business cooperation

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Anne-Marie Idrac, the state secretary of foreign trade at the French Ministry of Economy, Industry and Employment, on 18 March.

Kazakhstan's SSGPO could process 40% less iron ore in 2009

Sokolov-Sarbai Mining Production Association (SSGPO), a member of Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC) and Kazakhstan's biggest iron ore producer, plans to slash iron ore throughput by 40%

7 new cotton processing enterprises to open in Uzbekistan

State joint stock company "Uzbekengilsanoat" and partners will introduce new modern eneterprises on the eve of Nowruz holiday.

Kyrgyz presidential election to run on July 23, 2009

Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Legitimacy and Human Rights Committee of Kyrgyz Parliament decided Thursday that presidential election should take place on July 23, 2009.

Kazakhstan hopes to increase trade with Tajikistan by up to $600 million

Kazakhstan hopes that trade turnover with Tajikistan will double this year and reach 600 million U.S. dollars, informed the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Tajikistan Abutalip Akhmetov.

Tashkent seminar discuss single standards of gas industry in CA

Tashkent hosted a seminar on the adoption of single international standards and rules of exploitation of gas transportation systems on March 16-18.

125 companies to take part in forum of manufacturers and entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan

An exhibition and business forum of manufacturers and entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan opened at the Ashgabat Exhibition Center on 17 March.

Kyrgyz Constitutional Court considers date of presidential election

Kyrgyz Constitutional Court has proceeded to consideration of the issue over date of presidential elections. The first sitting was on Thursday, March 19.

Fixed capital investment in Kazakhstan falls 9.7% in Jan-Feb

Fixed capital investment in Kazakhstan totaled KZT 343.055 billion in January-February 2009, down 9.7% from the same period of last year, the State Statistics Agency informed.

Mission of German Energy Agency to visit Uzbekistan

On March 17 2009 the UNDP project "Capacity Building for Clean Development Mechanism in Uzbekistan" in cooperation with the German Energy Agency DENA will conduct a workshop to educate Uzbek

Turkmenistan-UN in interests of environmental security

To maintain the fruitful dialogue between Turkmenistan and the United Nations the international experts - UNDP Carbon Adviser Matt Spannagle and Officer for Central Asia of the UNDP Regional Office

WB grants Kyrgyzstan $10M for health care system reforms

The World Bank will grant Kyrgyzstan $10 million under the Manas Taalimi national program aimed at health care system reforming to run through 2010, Asel Sargaldakova an international expert said at

Kazakhstan decreased light vehicle imports by 53.8% in January

Kazakhstan imported 8.450 thousand motor cars and 900 lorries in 2008. This figure is 53.8% less than the corresponding figures for January 2007.

International exhibition “Uzbekistan Energyweek 2009” to be held in Tashkent

Special exhibitions as part of "Uzbekistan Energyweek 2009" will be opened on March 17 in Tashkent.

Journalists in Turkmenistan to receive royalties again

The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov ordered that the country's practice of paying royalties to journalists working on radio and television be revived.

Police rule out political motives in presidential chief-of-staff’s death

Kyrgyz police rules out the version of death of the Kyrgyz former presidential chief-of-staff being politically motivated.

Saudi Arabia interested in agro-industy of Kazakhstan

The head of the Ministry of Agriculture Akylbek Kurishbayev and the Saudi Arabian Minister of Economic Affairs and Budget Planning Khaled bin Muhammad Al-Kusabi discussed Kazakhstan's agricultural

Global Foundation gives Uzbekistan more than US$ 13 million on struggle with tuberculosis

Global Foundation gave Uzbekistan more than US$ 13 million on struggle with tuberculosis.

At least 21 madrasahs suspend activities in Kyrgyzstan’s Chui oblast

At least 21 medersahs have suspended their activities in Chui oblast of Kyrgyzstan, the deputy governor Natalia Lyailenko said at the collegium on religion situation in the Chui oblast on Monday.

Turkmenistan to become associated member of ECO

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan has sent a diplomatic note to the Secretariat of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) requesting it to initiate necessary procedures to

Investors and issue bodies to discuss world crisis impact on economy and financial system of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Financial Market Congress will be held in Almaty on March 17. Kazakhstan Financial Market Congress is the 3rd annual Cbonds event devoted to the Kazakhstan market.

Uzbekistan citizens dissatisfied with mandatory introduction of plastic cards

A large number of Uzbek citizens can only buy products in specific shops equipped with special sales registers, because they were obliged to use plastic cards to get their salaries.

Resistance of Kyrgyz ministries and departments to business environment reforms remains intense

â€œResistance of Kyrgyz ministries and departments to reforms, promoting favorable business environment remains intense,â€ the Kyrgyz Prime Minister Igor Chudinov said at the 4th Congress of

Turkmen president delivers speech at 10th ECO summit

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov attended the 10th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).

Nazarbaev suggests introduction of common payment unit within EurAsEC

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev has proposed the introduction of a common payment unit within the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC).

Uzbekistan and Korea sign agreements for investment projects worth US$500 million

Uzbekistan and South Korea signed 35 investment projects and agreements for US$500 million after the investment conference "Free Industrial Economic Zone In Navoi City: New Investment Opportunities

Kyrgyz opposition cancels negotiations with authorities

Kyrgyz opposition nevertheless decided to block possible negotiations with the authorities.

Exhibition of Turkmen carpets to take place in Moscow on 23-25 March

The first exhibition of Turkmen carpets will be held in Moscow from 23 to 25 March.

Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan to forecast the growth of grain harvest by 10% in 2009

Kazakhstan will increase grain harvest by nearly 10% in 2009 compared to the level of 2008, due to good soil and weather conditions and the moisture reserves, declared Arman Evniev, the Deputy

â€œResistance of Kyrgyz ministries and departments to reforms, promoting favorable business environment remains intense,â€ the Kyrgyz Prime Minister Igor Chudinov said at the 4th Congress of