Kyrgyzstan
PANNIER: Central Asia faces tough race against clock to prevent water crisis
Region in no doubt that climate change has arrived. Efforts to save critical resource taking on more urgency.
Seven arrested in Kyrgyzstan accused of plot to foment "drunken" riots and topple government
Authorities claim alleged conspirators stockpiled thousand bottles of vodka.
URUS-ClearPic: M&A in Central Asia Tracker
In recent years, the economies of Central Asia have witnessed various mergers and acquisitions driven by economic restructuring, geopolitical developments and opportunities arising from regional connectivity initiatives.
Kyrgyzstan: Chinese firm scores a sweetheart deal to turn Bishkek’s rubbish into profits
Bishkek officials say the solution is environmentally friendly.
Ukraine war fuelling a manufacturing and FDI boom in the CIS
The war in Ukraine is fuelling a FDI and manufacturing boom in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) as local entrepreneurs rush to fill the gaping holes left in Russia’s supply chains by departing Western firms, reports Oxford Economics.
INTERVIEW: Central Asia to grow by diversifying, says EDB chairman
Nikolai Podguzov tells bne IntelliNews that resource-rich region can achieve fast and sustainable growth by investing into new industries.
Central Asian states make progress in addressing hunger
Tajikistan remains a country of concern.
Kyrgyzstan’s giant Kambarata hydro ambition awaits World Bank feasibility, cost updates
To verify cost-effectiveness, estimated price tag of $4.5bn-5bn will be revised in line with latest market situation.
European transshipments head to Kyrgyzstan
Apart from financial and military support, another part of aiding Ukraine's victory against Russia is the upholding of sanctions by its European allies. Not Kyrgyzstan.
Fallen gold output reported at flagship mine Kumtor seized by Kyrgyzstan government
Resource is vital to country’s economy. Authorities give assurances reduced production is temporary.
Four reporters convicted in Kyrgyzstan of call for mass riots, press freedom under siege warn watchdogs
RSF condemns regime moves to “muzzle independent journalism”, says country’s media at “critical turning point”.
Kyrgyzstan: President botches attempt to dispel concerns about graft
An opaque and massive transfer of wealth appears to be ongoing.
Kyrgyzstan facing growing winter power shortfall as demand growth outpaces investment plans
Though water levels are up at hydropower reservoirs, hot summer was a big drain on electricity reserves as air conditioners were cranked up.
Kyrgyzstan to offer “business class” prison cells for convicts
Putting a new spin on penitentiary living.
Five Turkic states give nod to common Latin alphabet
Expect to hear some grumbles from the purveyors of Cyrillic in Moscow.
Rosatom gives update on finding a suitable nuclear plant site in Kyrgyzstan
South of country seen as unsuitable due to high seismicity.
Payments decree orders Kyrgyzstan traders to guarantee booked imports are not heading for Russia
Tightening of sanctions screw a response to Western officials who demanded action against “re-exports” trade boosting Kremlin’s war economy.
Kyrgyzstan: Authorities seek expanded powers to regulate religious affairs
Legislative changes would promote separation of church and state, yet enable strict government oversight of spiritual matters.
Uzbekistan joins Kyrgyzstan in committing to October start on China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway construction
Financing for CKU edging forward with finalised commitments still to be hammered out.
Giant titanium deposit could earn Kyrgyzstan $88bn, says cabinet head
Poor Central Asian country to extract valuable metal used in jet engines, missiles and spacecraft. Neighbouring China is a ready market.