Ukraine negotiating observer status in Customs Union
Ukraine intends to obtain observer status in the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan, the country's premier has announced.
Economic cooperation strengthens between Latvia and Turkmenistan
Chairman of the Riga Shipyard of the Latvian Republic, Director of the Eiroholdings Company, Vasilijs Melniks, will hold meetings at the State Service of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan and other agencies, State News Agency Turkmen Dovlet Khabarlary (TDH) reported on Tuesday.
China criticizes U.S. anti-missile North Korea plan
China said on Monday U.S. plans to bolster missile defenses in response to provocations by North Korea would only intensify antagonism, and urged Washington to act prudently
Russia condemns 'unfair' Cyprus bank levy
Putin warns proposed levy on bank deposits in Cyprus, a favoured offshore haven for Russian big business, would be dangerous
Kazakhstan Blackmails Russia over Gas Supplies
Kazakhstan could divert its natural gas supplies from the largest deposit in Karachaganak to China if it fails to sign a contract with Russia.
Turkmenistan plans production at big gas field
Turkmenistan aims to start production by July at the Galkynysh natural gas field, the world's second largest, said its minister of oil and gas as the country seeks to boost exports of the fuel and diversify its markets.
New South Korean Leader Affirms Strategic Partnership with Kazakhstan
Although the threat of war on the Korean Peninsula has been drawing most international attention, from the perspective of Central Asia, another interesting question is whether the new South Korean government will pursue as vigorous a Central Asian strategy as its predecessor.
Natural gas development high on energy agenda
The future importance of natural gas in the country's energy mix should be prioritized, and policies should be introduced to boost its development, according to the president of China National Petroleum Corp, the nation's biggest energy company.
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