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The former head of Kyrgyzstan’s National Bank is the latest to be detained in the expanding – and politically charged – Kyrgyzneftegaz probe. Melis Turgunbaev, who became head of the National Bank in June 2024, resigned on March 18. [1]

A nephew of Kyrgyzstan’s recently dismissed security chief Kamchybek Tashiev was reportedly detained in connection with a corruption case involving state-owned Kyrgyzneftegaz. [2]

Growing manufacturing in most populous nation heavily reliant on inputs from second biggest Islamabad has played similar roles with Washington involving Afghanistan, China Kafala system keeps employees bound, with no safe passage in time of conflict ... [3]

BISHKEK -- The Kyrgyzstan government is edging closer toward nationalizing Kumtor, the former Soviet republic's biggest exporter, employer and taxpayer, following a string of legal claims by foreign investors aggrieved about other projects. [4]

MOYNAQ, Uzbekistan -- When Uzbekistan began opening its doors to foreigners after years of insularity, few people in the government, or anyone else for that matter, would have expected crowds of techno fans in the deserts of Karakalpakstan. [5]

Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Myanmar on Friday, ethnic armed groups based in the northeast region of the country welcomed the diplomatic trip, wishing it success and calling for Xi’s help to achieve peace and stability. [6]

William Pesek is an award-winning Tokyo-based journalist and author of "Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades." OpinionMongolia's economy is stuck between China, Russia and US Reelected prime minister must navigate geopoli... [7]

YANGON—Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived Naypyitaw, Myanmar’s capital, on Friday, hoping to gain a strong commitment from Myanmar’s leaders to implement his ambitious infrastructure projects in Myanmar, and to pave the way for the construction of ... [8]

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[1] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-26 · 85% match

More Questioned, Arrested, in Expanding Kyrgyzneftgas Probe

The former head of Kyrgyzstan’s National Bank is the latest to be detained in the expanding – and politically charged – Kyrgyzneftegaz probe. Melis Turgunbaev, who became head of the National Bank in June 2024, resigned on March 18.

[2] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-19 · 75% match

Corruption Allegations at Kyrgyzneftgas Put Tashiev’s Network in the Crosshairs

A nephew of Kyrgyzstan’s recently dismissed security chief Kamchybek Tashiev was reportedly detained in connection with a corruption case involving state-owned Kyrgyzneftegaz.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-25 · 39% match

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Growing manufacturing in most populous nation heavily reliant on inputs from second biggest Islamabad has played similar roles with Washington involving Afghanistan, China Kafala system keeps employees bound, with no safe passage in time of conflict

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-12-19 · 55% match

Kyrgyzstan mulls gold mine's nationalization

BISHKEK -- The Kyrgyzstan government is edging closer toward nationalizing Kumtor, the former Soviet republic's biggest exporter, employer and taxpayer, following a string of legal claims by foreign investors aggrieved about other projects.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-10-01 · 43% match

Techno festival puts Aral Sea on music map

MOYNAQ, Uzbekistan -- When Uzbekistan began opening its doors to foreigners after years of insularity, few people in the government, or anyone else for that matter, would have expected crowds of techno fans in the deserts of Karakalpakstan.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2020-01-16 · 38% match

Ethnic Armed Groups Based on Myanmar’s Border With China Welcome Xi Jinping

Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Myanmar on Friday, ethnic armed groups based in the northeast region of the country welcomed the diplomatic trip, wishing it success and calling for Xi’s help to achieve peace and stability.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-06-29 · 37% match

Mongolia's economy is stuck between China, Russia and US

William Pesek is an award-winning Tokyo-based journalist and author of "Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades." OpinionMongolia's economy is stuck between China, Russia and US Reelected prime minister must navigate geopoli

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2020-01-17 · 37% match

Chinese President Xi Jinping Arrives in Myanmar for Two-Day Visit

YANGON—Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived Naypyitaw, Myanmar’s capital, on Friday, hoping to gain a strong commitment from Myanmar’s leaders to implement his ambitious infrastructure projects in Myanmar, and to pave the way for the construction of

[9] FI yle.fi · 2011-04-25 · 37% match

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The group are in the region to discuss various issues relating to the Koreas and will visit North Korea on Tuesday.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-09-28 · 36% match

Younghoon David Kim -- Asia must push the boundaries of energy frontiers

Asia holds the balance of power when it comes to energy and climate change. PoliticsYounghoon David Kim -- Asia must push the boundaries of energy frontiers China alone consumes twice the amount of energy as Europe.

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