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12 Nov 2016

Trump triumph and Central Asia connections: a chorus of congratulations from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan

November 12, 2016
By Douglas Green

LONDON (TCA) — Does the average citizen of a former Soviet republic of Central Asia have to worry about his country’s future prospect in relation to the election of a new President of the United States? One thing looks certain: Donald Trump’s arrival may deepen the gap between intervention-minded and isolationist groups within the America’s higher political and administrative echelons. Which side will gain the upper hand – Trump or no Trump – is an issue just one election does not determine, but it is crucial regarding the expectations of Central Asia and the world powers surrounding it.

12 Nov 2016

NEWS

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan taking cautious steps to end dam impasse

November 12, 2016
By Peter Leonard

DUSHANBE (TCA) — As, on October 29, Tajikistan officially started the construction of the Rogun hydropower plant’s dam, a massive project strongly opposed by neighboring Uzbekistan, we are republishing this article by Peter Leonard originally published by EurasiaNet.org:

12 Nov 2016

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Uzbekistan to upgrade hydro power sector

November 12, 2016
By TCA

TASHKENT (TCA) — In the next five years, Uzbekistan is planning to upgrade and streamline the operation of several hydropower plants by means of cutting-edge technologies, the country’s official Jahon information agency reported.

11 Nov 2016

NEWS

UNDP to launch a new ‘green’ mobile application in Kazakhstan

November 11, 2016
By TCA

ASTANA (TCA) — A new mobile application “Know your carbon footprint” will be launched on November 15 in Kazakhstan to enhance the rational use of natural resources and environmental protection, the official website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan reports.

11 Nov 2016

NEWS

South Korea to help Kazakhstan to develop e-government

November 11, 2016
By TCA

ASTANA (TCA) — Minister of Information and Communications of Kazakhstan Dauren Abayev participated in a global e-government forum, “Gov3.0 Global Forum 2016,” held in Pusan, South Korea, the official website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan reported on November 10.

11 Nov 2016

NEWS

Nazarbayev invites South Korean companies to Kazakhstan

November 11, 2016
By TCA

ASTANA (TCA) — During his meeting with representatives of business circles of South Korea in Seoul on November 10, Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev offered Korean companies a platform for projects in the special economic and industrial zones in Kazakhstan, the president’s press service reported.