Monthly Archives: January 2015

Model United Nations Concept Evolves in Kazakh Schools – Astana Times

Many adults, especially parents, want to educate their children about politics, but most of them confuse learning politics with induction into a political agenda or belief. Source: http://www.astanatimes.com

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Iran-Turkmenistan Railway Could Shift Balance of Power in Central Asia

Earlier this month, the presidents of Iran, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan inaugurated a railway that runs from western Kazakhstan to northern Iran. In an… Source: defence.pk

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Doosan Heavy bags W340b order from Kazakhstan

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., South Korea’s leading power equipment maker, said Sunday that it has clinched a 340 billion won ($308 million) deal to build a power plant in Kazakhstan.Under the deal with Karabatan Utility Solutions,… Source: http://www.koreaherald.com

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National Entrepreneurs Chamber suggests introducing trade barriers in … – Tengrinews

Strengthening of tenge against Russian ruble negatively affects industrial sectors of Kazakh economy, therefore National Chamber believes it is necessary to introduce trade barriers. Source: en.tengrinews.kz

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Turkmenistan Devalues Currency 19% Amid Oil Plunge, Ruble Crisis – Businessweek

Turkmenistan devalued its currency by 19percent versus the dollar, the first depreciation in almostseven years, as slumping energy prices and the weaker Russianruble pressure former Soviet states. Source: http://www.businessweek.com

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Experts talk about Kazakhstan’s car market amid Russian ruble depreciation – Tengrinews

The year 2014 was a special one for the Kazakh car market given the recent depreciation of the ruble. Experts told Tengrinews about its effect on Kazakhstan’s car market in 2015. Source: en.tengrinews.kz

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Kazakhstan may buy reactor for its nuclear power plant from Japan – Times of Central Asia (subscription)

The Times of Central Asia Source: http://www.timesca.com

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U.S. sends 5 detainees to Kazakhstan — a day late after aborted journey

Five detainees who were cleared for release in 2009 were finally freed and sent to Kazakhstan, but only after the plane they were aboard had to circle back to Guantánamo because of mechanical issues. Source: http://www.miamiherald.com

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Did Prince Andrew avoid a £6 million tax bill when he sold Sunninghill to his Kazakh friends? – Telegraph

The Duke of York used a complicated tax avoidance scheme to save up to £6 million in tax on the profit he made on sale of his home to a Kazahk billionaire for £15 million, it can be revealed. Source:

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Kazakhstan’s Economic Outreach – The Diplomat

As the Eurasian Economic Union takes effect, Kazakhstan maintains its ambitious economic diplomacy. Source: thediplomat.com

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