Central Asia

by Vladimir Rozanskij | RUSSIA - CENTRAL ASIA

After the plebiscite re-election of the Russian president in the midst of the war even the former Soviet republics of Central Asia are wondering about the repercussions. Many experts believe that in the new mandate there will be a renewed interest of Moscow in the whole area. The knot of Asian migrants.


Today's news: consumer prices in China rise for the first time in six months, driven by the New Year; Punjab, blasphemy: 22-year-old student sentenced to death for Whatsapp messages, a 17-year-old to life imprisonment; UN enquiry: Iran responsible for 'physical violence' that killed Mahsa Amini; Settlement and settler attacks in the West Bank reacheshttps://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/china-economy-consumer-prices-february-chinese-new-year-4183161 record levels.

| 09/03/2024
| ASIA TODAY
by Vladimir Rozanskij

For the first time, a public park was granted for a rally called by a social activist who, without radical tones, called for the defence of "the dignity of women's lives". Feminists were controversial: 'Refusals are made against some and approval is given to others'. President Tokaev presided over a women's forum in Astana.

| 08/03/2024
| KAZAKHSTAN
by Vladimir Rozanskij

Dushanbe rediscovers ancient festivities dating back to the earliest periods of earthwork. In them, some of the world's oldest settled communities commemorate forms of recognition of the forces of nature, with legends, decorations and rituals specific to each.

 

| 06/03/2024
| TAJIKISTAN
by Vladimir Rozanskij

Defence Minister Šojgu - lashing out against those who oppose Moscow's presence "in countries traditionally our friends" - equates Isis terrorists and large pro-Western NGOs. While Kyrgyzstan approves a law "on non-commercial organisations" that is a photocopy of the Russian one and puts foreign financing in the crosshairs.

| 05/03/2024
| CENTRAL ASIA
by Vladimir Rozanskij

Despite the negative effects of the conflict in Ukraine, the World Bank forecasts a substantial increase in Astana's GDP over the next two years thanks to the expansion of production capacities in oil extraction. There is also optimism about the containment of inflation.

| 01/03/2024
| KAZAKHSTAN

Today's news: Vientiane aims to build one of the largest 'wind farms' in the region; India heart of global aviation industry by 2040; Bangkok wants to pass a law this year that will only allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes; South Korea sends military personnel to hospitals amid young doctors' strike.

| 29/02/2024
| ASIA TODAY
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