Economy

Afghans Complain About Uruzgan Projects

No meeting of minds as traders grumble about market facilities put in place for them by foreign aid agency.

Memories Dim of Armenia's Soviet Past

While younger people have little conception of life under communist rule, some Armenians miss the positive things lost after the Soviet collapse.

Central Asia Focus of Russia-China Rivalry

Moscow will find it hard to claw back former economic dominance as China moves into Central Asian region.

Georgian Leader Unveils Grand City Plan

Many doubt that plan to build metropolis up from nothing is feasible, desirable or needed.

Kazak Growth Figures Conceal Resource Dependency

Top-line economic indicators look good, but broader picture is less appealing.

Tajik Bootleggers Sneak Booze into Afghanistan

Afghans Accuse Pakistan of Obstructing Trade

New agreement should have eased import-export traffic via Pakistan, but Afghans say that hasn’t happened.

Uzbek Leaders Balk at Vital Reforms

Armenian Church in Tax Relief Controversy

Main national church says tax exemption will be no loss to government, while minority faiths want the same privileges.

China Seeks New Turkmen Energy Deals