BISHKEK (TCA) — The Times of Central Asia presents to its readers Stratfor’s Global Intelligence, a weekly review of the most important events that happened in the world — from Europe to Middle East to Russia to Central Asia to Afghanistan to China and the Americas.
BISHKEK (TCA) — The Kyrgyz Government has reported on measures taken to ensure economic growth and job creation. In 2016, Kyrgyzstan expects a GDP growth of 5.2%. However, many companies continue to experience difficulties, and some of them face a threat of production stoppage.
BISHKEK (TCA) — If the country lacks generation capacity it is necessary to increase electricity import, Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister Temir Sariyev said on February 26 at the Government meeting to consider an anti-crisis program developed by the Economy Ministry and measures to support business in the current difficult economic conditions.
LONDON (TCA) — It is hardly a secret any longer: both Saudi Arabia and Turkey are becoming atomic powers and their plans stretch further than just Kurds and Syria. The consequences for Central Asia’s post-Soviet republics can become extremely grave sooner than it looks – not in the least because numerous cases of “disappeared” radioactive waste point in the direction of the “enemy within” – meaning Daesh, Al-Qaeda and similar groups. Put together, the facts as far as known show that the world is now closer to a nuclear military adventure, and Central Asia is not outside the danger zone.
BISHKEK (TCA) — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is stepping up its support for small businesses in the Kyrgyz Republic with a new loan in the local currency, som, to First MicroCredit Company (FMCC).
DUSHANBE (TCA) — Tajikistan President Emomali Rakhmon has urged to increase the export of Tajik fruit and vegetables to Russia, Avesta news agency reported.
