Economy

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  Economy

  2022-03-09

  Central Asia suffers major economic consequences from Russia's Ukraine invasion

  The consequences of the region's ties to Russia are in full view after Moscow's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine cast a dark shadow over the economies of Central Asia.

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  Economy

  2022-01-25

  China's deal to build 1,000 schools in Iraq sparks worries about long-term consequences

  While China's deal with Iraq to build desperately needed schools appears to be a positive step, Iraqis fear China will exploit the situation to gain a bigger foothold in the Iraqi economy.

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  Economy

  2022-01-20

  China seeks a dependent Afghanistan for access to minerals, say analysts

  Many are doubting the motivations and goals behind China's provision of humanitarian aid and millions of dollars in financial assistance to the government in Kabul.

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  Economy

  2022-01-12

  As China enters Iran's housing market, regime-linked entities look to profit

  Three institutions that are directly managed by Iranian leader Ali Khamenei's office will be carrying out the massive construction work funded by China.

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  Economy

  2021-12-17

  Kyrgyz fuel imports enter Afghanistan for 1st time in 10 years

  Many on the Afghan side of the border hope the fuel imports will have a positive impact on prices and slow the country's economic tailspin.

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  Economy

  2021-12-08

  China exploits instability to secure lucrative Afghan mineral contracts

  Fears abound over the looting of Afghan mineral resources by Chinese companies that are taking advantage of the country's economic crisis and the absence of a proper regulatory framework.

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  Economy

  2021-12-03

  Online Russian vendors up in arms over new Kazakh tax rules

  Russia, long known to use the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) as means of implementing trade barriers, is expected to exert pressure on Kazakhstan over the new value-added tax.

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  Economy

  2021-11-03

  Russian push to expand EEU seen as effort to deepen unequal gains

  Continued efforts by Moscow to expand the EEU will exacerbate the unequal positions of the member states and benefit only Russia, according to economists.

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  Economy

  2021-10-28

  Sceptical Afghans question China's, Iran's meagre aid contributions

  The token aid sent by China and Iran is completely insufficient in helping the humanitarian crisis, and serves only as a gateway to accessing the country's natural resources, say observers.

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  Economy

  2021-10-13

  Chinese project set to displace a half-million residents in Pakistan

  Chinese economic ventures frequently inflict high costs on impoverished dwellers living in the way of bulldozers.