News Of Asia

CIS observer mission in Uzbek presidential elections

27 Nov, 2016 33 views

The mission of long-term observers from the Commonwealth of Independent States headed by Chief of the CIS Executive Committee office Evgeniy Sloboda has arrived in Uzbekistan. The meeting with the members of the observers’ …

Demoratic and fair conditions for polls

27 Nov, 2016 25 views

A survey conducted by the Center for Public Opinion Survey “Ijtimoiy Fikr” has revealed the spirit of the electorate and the degree of their awareness of the election season, as well as their attitude …

Central Asia – Ultimate destinations to travel

27 Nov, 2016 88 views

Once the realm of Silk Road merchants and Great Game spies, the Heavenly Mountains and Black Sand deserts of the ‘Stans, as the five countries of Central Asia are affectionately known, have historically been …

Draft law “On combating corruption” sent to Senate

26 Nov, 2016 19 views

The Legislative chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan held its regular session. Deputies considered a number of bills aimed at further deepening reforms carried out in various spheres of the …

OSCE/ODIHR publish interim report

26 Nov, 2016 28 views

The transition of power is carried out in conditions of continuity and stability, – the OSCE / ODIHR Mission concludes. The OSCE / ODIHR published an interim report of OSCE / ODIHR Mission for …

Polling stations are ready for elections

26 Nov, 2016 31 views

At Navoiy town’s polling station No 37 for the elections of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, all the necessary conditions have been created for voting to be held at a high level. The …

Uzbekistan’s GDP to drop to 7.4% in 2016-2017 — World Bank

25 Nov, 2016 203 views

Uzbekistan’s positive outlook is predicated on significant investment growth and a gradual recovery of commodities prices which are expected to edge up export revenues. With prospects for recovery in the external environment being sluggish, …

President of Kazakhstan comments on suggestion to rename Astana after him

25 Nov, 2016 33 views

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has commented on the initiative of the MPs to rename the Kazakh capital Astana after him. The Parliament houses on November 23 adopted the Declaration on the 25th anniversary of …

Tajikistan’s economic slowdown expected in 2017, WB report says

25 Nov, 2016 34 views

Tajikistan’s economy is expected to grow by 6 percent in 2016, driven by high levels of public investment. However, the internal and external balances have deteriorated, and macroeconomic vulnerabilities have become increasingly acute. The …