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The Uzbek authorities replenish the treasury with what is commandeered from the people working in Russia

The Uzbek authorities replenish the treasury with what is commandeered from the people working in Russia

23.05.2007 15:21 msk Business Uzbekistan

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov is out to tax "uncontrolled immigration". Resolution of the government "On registration of the citizens seeking employment abroad" imposes customs dues on Gastarbeiters. The authorities of the formally autonomous Karakalpakia (northern part of Uzbekistan) seek t

Russia encountered problems with fulfillment of an aircraft contract with China

Russia encountered problems with fulfillment of an aircraft contract with China

15.05.2007 10:46 msk Business

According to Victor Livanov, Ilyushin Aviation Complex General Director, fulfillment of the contract for 34 IL-76 military transport planes and 4 IL-78 flying tankers with China is halted. The contract worth $1.5 billion was signed in September 2005. If the aircraft are delivered to the customer at

Uzbekistan aspires for leadership in the market of Central Asian gas transportation

Uzbekistan aspires for leadership in the market of Central Asian gas transportation

04.05.2007 21:23 msk Business Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan intends to amplify gas transit across its territory to the amount equal to 50% of all Central Asian gas produce. Chinese rapidly growing economy is to become the principal buyer.

Neutralny Turkmenistan: Forecasts on major gas reserves in the republic are confirmed

Neutralny Turkmenistan: Forecasts on major gas reserves in the republic are confirmed

04.05.2007 21:19 msk Business Turkmenistan

A powerful commercial inflow of gas is reported from Well 102 in South Iolotan in the Mary region of Turkmenistan. The target well depth is estimated at 4,500 meters but the productive interval was discovered at the depth of 4,360 meters. It confirms Turkmen scientists' forecasts of the still undisc

Baker Hudges passed money under the table in Kazakhstan

Baker Hudges passed money under the table in Kazakhstan

28.04.2007 11:21 msk Business Kazakhstan

Baker Hughes, an American company providing services in the oil and gas industry, confessed having bribed Kazakh state officials. According to the information compiled and released by SEC, Baker Hughes paid some Kazakhoil executives $4.1 million via a go-between to ensure its victory in the contest

China will deliver $209 million worth of equipment to Uzbekistan

China will deliver $209 million worth of equipment to Uzbekistan

28.04.2007 10:01 msk Business China

China Petroleum Technology & Development Corporation (subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corp. or CNCP) and Sinomach are expected to deliver drilling rigs worth $203 million to Uzbekistan by 2009. Sinomach alone will additionally provide $6.1 million worth of special equipment.

Agricultural works in Uzbekistan pass under total control of security agencies

Agricultural works in Uzbekistan pass under total control of security agencies

17.04.2007 14:06 msk Business Uzbekistan

Sowing works in Andizhan region pass under vigilant control of power structures and representatives of regional administrations. Andizhan regional TV-programs inform of the fact in detail. In particular, one of plots highlighted the course of sowing works in Pakhtaabad district.

Banking sector of Kazakhstan displayed an impressive growth all over the Commonwealth in 2006

Banking sector of Kazakhstan displayed an impressive growth all over the Commonwealth in 2006

09.04.2007 10:44 msk Business Kazakhstan

Rates of growth and levels of developments in the meantime vary from country to country. Kazakh banks did the best and reached the level typical of the most advanced countries of the world (in the context of the national economy, of course). Russian banks remain at the average CIS level.

Turkmenistan is making preparations for gas export to China

Turkmenistan is making preparations for gas export to China

28.03.2007 10:51 msk Business Turkmenistan

Construction of a network of high-voltage lines is under way on the right-hand bank of the Amudarja, the area of the future pipeline from Turkmenistan to China. Project cost is estimated at over $27 million, Turkmenenergostoi is the contractor. The oil and gas accord President Saparmurat Niyazov and

The first refinery belonging to a foreign company appeared in Turkmenistan

The first refinery belonging to a foreign company appeared in Turkmenistan

14.03.2007 16:00 msk Business Turkmenistan

RusEnergy reports that foreign companies drew the conclusion that it is possible to make a profit in Tajikistan refining oil and not just developing oil and gas fields and exporting raw materials.

Uzbekistan may be compelled to cut down domestic consumption to be able to up gas export

Uzbekistan may be compelled to cut down domestic consumption to be able to up gas export

13.03.2007 13:18 msk Business Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan exported 9 billion cubic meters of gas by the Central Asia - Center gas pipeline in 2006 and aspired to up export by 4 billion cubic meters in 2007. Gazprom of Russia is the recipient. It uses Uzbek gas to fulfill its long-term contracts with European consumers. The increase by 44.4% from

Kazakh president's daughter and son-in-law among the wealthiest people in the world

Kazakh president's daughter and son-in-law among the wealthiest people in the world

12.03.2007 11:33 msk Business Kazakhstan

The Forbes published its latest rating of the wealthiest people in the world. It includes - for the first time ever - some Kazakhs including the president's daughter and son-in-law and a banker.

Russian businesses in Uzbekistan upset by delays with hard currency conversion. Other problems are not uncommon either

Russian businesses in Uzbekistan upset by delays with hard currency conversion. Other problems are not uncommon either

12.03.2007 10:48 msk Business Russia

The Russian-Uzbek negotiations in Tashkent on March 7 exposed certain problems in the bilateral economic relations.

Government of Tajikistan will complete construction of the Rogun hydroelectric power plant all by itself

Government of Tajikistan will complete construction of the Rogun hydroelectric power plant all by itself

23.02.2007 09:31 msk Business Tajikistan

According to Rashid Gulov, Assistant Senior Engineer of Barki Tochik, the government of Tajikistan allocated $50 million for construction of the Rogun hydroelectric power plant. Another such sum from the state budget is promised in the near future. In other words, Tajikistan is determined to complet

Picketers want all work in the Jerui gold mine come to a halt

Picketers want all work in the Jerui gold mine come to a halt

21.02.2007 10:56 msk Business Uzbekistan

Residents of the Talas region in the northwestern part of Kyrgyzstan insist that the Jerui gold mine must be closed down. Villagers from Bekmoldo blocked the road leading to the gold mine last Saturday.

Over $1 billion transacted to Uzbekistan from abroad in 2006

Over $1 billion transacted to Uzbekistan from abroad in 2006

19.02.2007 11:16 msk Business Uzbekistan

UzA news agency reports with references to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan that the scope of transactions from abroad quadrupled from $225 million in 2002 to more than $1 billion last year.

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