Pakistan, Iran to sign power supply agreement
Pakistan Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf, will visit Iran in August to sign an agreement for importing 1,000MW of electricity, officials have said.
Peabody Energy still looking at Australian, Mongolian opportunities
Recently rebuffed in its attempts to buy Macarthur Coal, the coal miner says it is undeterred and remains optimistic of opportunities in Australia and Mongolia
Iran supports nuclear disarmament in Central Asia
Iran’s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here on Thursday that the Islamic Republic of Iran supports nuclear disarmament across the world, particularly in the Central Asia.
Kyrgyzstan Falls Apart: Can Democracy Work in Central Asia?
Ethnic violence has swept through Kyrgyzstan, and an article in Der Spiegel suggests that the country could follow the path of other former Soviet satellites, abandoning plans for a democratic system of government.
China resource demand to falter if yuan fails to jump
It may be too early to bet on China's continued role as premier resource buyer, even though Beijing's weekend decision to revisit its pre-crisis currency policy promises to bolster the yuan's purchasing power over time.
Kyrgyz violence hurting business
Violence in Kyrgyzstan has dealt a blow to the nation's trade with China, and international analysts say the crisis could pose a threat to northwestern China's security.
Russia invites Indian investment
Russia wants “strong Indian presence” in the energy, pharmaceutical and IT sectors, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma.
Kyrgyz toll could be 'much higher'
Kyrgyzstan's interim leader says the death toll in the worst ethnic violence in decades could be much higher than official figures.
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