Central Asia

14:19, march 4, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Energy consumption limits to end on 21 March

The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic reports: Energy consumption limits will be removed starting from 21 March, 2010.

14:16, march 4, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan creates two bodies to improve labour protection

Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan adopted measures on improving activity of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare of Uzbekistan on control and supervision over adherence to legislation on

14:12, march 4, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

UK government and business representatives discuss partnership in fuel-energy sector in Ashgabat

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received the United Kingdom's Minister of State at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, and Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, Lord

14:47, march 3, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan, Japan signed agreement on uranium deliveries in exchange for nuclear technologies

Kazakhstan and Japan signed the contract on uranium deliveries in exchange for nuclear technologies, the agency reports citing Reuters.

14:45, march 3, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Reserve Generation to perform in Kyrgyzstan

The band of the U.S. Air Force’s popular music group Reserve Generation, will give free concerts on 5-12 March in Kyrgyzstan, the U.S. embassy to Kyrgyzstan reports.

14:38, march 3, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan, Japan sign exchange notes

Uzbekistan and Japan signed an exchange notes on project “Installation x-ray scanning equipment at border crossing checkpoints of Uzbekistan with neighboring states” on 1 March 2010.

14:31, march 3, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

President speaks in favor of liberalization of criminal legislation of Turkmenistan

During the meeting of the State Security Council of Turkmenistan on March 1, which was also attended by the speaker of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasized the

15:36, march 2, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

6.0 magnitude quake hits Kyrgyzstan

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Naryn oblast of Kyrgyzstan in the early hours (7:55 a.m. local time) on Tuesday.

15:20, march 2, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan expects to attract $700 million on foreign markets

Kazakhstan expects to attract in the second half of 2010 on foreign markets up to $700 million. Following the results of the government session.

15:17, march 2, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

About US$2.052bn transferred from Russia to Uzbekistan

The volume of money transfer from Russia to Uzbekistan made up US$2.052 billion in 2009, the Central Bank of Russia said.

14:42, march 2, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Foreign experts suggest options for use of Turkmen sun and wind energy

Given the huge natural potential of the Karakum desert, there can be created a regional or even global proving ground for testing the latest technologies, developments and equipment for the use of

15:15, march 1, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan and Russia signed agreement on economic cooperation program for 2010-2013

The agreement was approved and adopted at the session of the Kyrgyz-Russian Inter-governmental Commission on trade, economic, science, technical and humanitarian cooperation on 27 February, 2010, in

15:12, march 1, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan and Russia to hold negotiations in Moscow

The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Karim Masimov, and the Prime Minister of Russia, Vladimir Putin, will hold negotiations in Moscow on Wednesday, the agency reports citing the prime minister's press

15:03, march 1, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan uses investments for 12.531 trln soums in 2009

Total volume of used investments into fixed capital in Uzbekistan comprised 12.531 trillion soums, or grew by 24.8% year-on-year.

15:01, march 1, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmenistan to widely celebrate International Women's Day

Turkmenistan has prepared a large-scale program of celebration of the International Women's Day - March 8.

15:50, february 24, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

China invested more than $8bln in Kazakh economy - Sec of State

China has become one of the largest investors in the economy of Kazakhstan with the total volume of investments of USD 8.4 billion.

15:47, february 24, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

New tariffs on cold water and sewerage system in Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan has fixed new public utilities tariffs on cold water and sewerage system for Bishkek citizens. The decision was made Wednesday at the city governor’s session.

15:42, february 24, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover reaches US$21.209bn in 2009

Foreign trade turnover of Uzbekistan made up US$21.209 billion in 2009, or increased by 0.1% year-on-year. Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover with the CIS states comprised US$8.

15:39, february 24, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmenbashi complex of oil refineries launched new major investment project

The Turkmenbashi complex of oil refineries launched another major investment project - the construction of a unit of delayed coking in combination with a unit of tar deasphalting.

15:11, february 11, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan welcomes the abolition of capital punishment

The Kyrgyz Parliament approved the Second Option protocol of the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights, aimed to abolish a penalty death.

15:08, february 11, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Korea pledges US$12 million in aid to Uzbekistan

Korea will provide US$12 million in aid to Uzbekistan this year in line with its effort to boost the two countries’ strategic partnership, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said.

15:05, february 11, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmenistan, UAE agree on trade, economic and technical cooperation

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan confirmed willingness of both countries to pursue a "full-scale

15:00, february 11, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Rules allowing physical entities to transport commercial goods will be cancelled in Kazakhstan

The rules allowing physical entities to transport commercial goods will be cancelled in Kazakhstan within the limits of the Customs Union.

14:54, february 10, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan’s GDP growth hit 16.6 percent in January 2010

Kyrgyzstan’s real gross domestic product (GDP) reached 16.6 percent in January 2010, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Finance reported.

14:53, february 10, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek President leaves for Seoul

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov left for Seoul, Korea, on 10 February with a state visit on invitation of his Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak.

14:52, february 10, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Ashgabat hosted meeting of Turkmen-Indian commission on cooperation

The delegation of representatives of government agencies and large companies of India led by Indian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ms.

14:51, february 10, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Almaty to become core for realization of industrially-innovative programs

Almaty should become the core for realization of the industrially-innovative programs. Akim of Almaty, Ahmetzhan Esimov, said during the meeting with the city inhabitants.

14:15, january 29, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan to provide home market with mineral oil by 2014

Kazakhstan will completely provide home market with mineral oil by 2014. The head of state, Nursultan Nazarbayev, informed, delivering his annual Address.

14:13, january 29, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan sets gas prices for 2010

Kyrgyzstan has set gas prices for all categories of consumers, Salamat Aitikeen, director of the Kyrgyz gas monopolist Kyrgyzgas told reporters in Bishkek Friday.

14:10, january 29, 2010

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan to cut number of personnel at state bodies by 12%

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a resolution “On measures on further improving of the structure and optimizing number of management personnel at state and economic entities” on 12