Iraq Boosts Oil Export Capacity
New project inaugurated in Basra as part of long-term energy strategy, but can domestic production keep pace?
20 Feb 12
Economy
Armenian Concern at Pressure on Tehran
Fears that trouble in Iran would hurt carefully-crafted economic and energy ties.
18 Feb 12
Uzbekistan Cuts Growth Forecast
28 Jan 12
Uzbek Capital Hit by Power Cuts
27 Jan 12
NATO Purchases Leave Afghans Short of Fuel
Pakistani blockade squeezing availability of vehicle fuel.
26 Jan 12
Armenia: Male Exodus From Rural Communities
Gegharkunik has highest rate of labour migration anywhere in Armenia.
25 Jan 12
Azerbaijan's Costly Mortgage System
Standard mortgages charged at rates too high for most buyers, while discount version is hard to obtain.
17 Jan 12
Unrest Shows Change Overdue in Kazakstan
Leadership alienated from people and must realise present system is unsustainable, according to leading analyst.
11 Jan 12
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