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Interview with an Online Gaming Company

MDM — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:28:04 +0000

The CBJ spoke with Sapar Kar of Offsidegaming recently about the potential for e-gaming growth in the CIS. While not one of the most talked about industries when it comes to the Caspian Sea region, poker and card games enjoy success in the region and coupled with the growth of the online gaming market around the world, the CBJ asked Sapar to describe the business and where they see the market in Central Asia going.

Increasing Restrictions, Falling Trade Characterize Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan Border

MDM — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 12:37:07 +0000

Originally published by EurasiaNet.org

December 8, 2010 – 10:15pm, by Myles Smith

At the main border crossing heading from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan, freight trucks line the road for hundreds of meters for a days-long wait. Cars, taxis and minibuses jostle for the remaining road. The modest bridge spanning the Chui River has been largely gridlocked throughout 2010.

Cross into Kazakhstan, and there are no queues. A crowd loiters around the gates, looking for passengers, family members, business partners. The whole scene is reminiscent more of a prison gate than an international border crossing.

Caspian Business Journal Returns

Lois Kapila — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:16:52 +0000

After a several month hiatus, the CBJ is back. In its new format, the CBJ will be an open source platform for small and medium sized business news and developments from across the Caspian Sea region. Previous reports and articles will be made available over the coming weeks and months along with all new content. Your feedback is always welcome and appreciated. -CBJ Staff

Turkmenistan Weekly Energy Review

Lois Kapila — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:31:12 +0000

The latest TWER report is now available from the Caspian Business Journal. Click on the link below to open the latest PDF presentation. TURKMEN WEEKLY ENERGY REVIEW N 45

Turkmenistan Weekly Energy Review

Lois Kapila — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:05:31 +0000

The latest TWER report is now available from the Caspian Business Journal. Click on the link below to open the latest PDF presentation. TURKMEN WEEKLY ENERGY REVIEW N 44

Pentagon to Boost Counter-Terrorism in Central Asia and Afghanistan

Lois Kapila — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:43:51 +0000

The Pentagon is planning to step its counter-terrorism efforts in Central Asia and Afghanistan if its pre-solicitation notice for an anti-terrorism training compound near Osh, southern Kyrgyzstan, gets a green light.

Turkmenistan Weekly Energy Review

Lois Kapila — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:30:20 +0000

The latest TWER report is now available from the Caspian Business Journal. Click on the link below to open the latest PDF presentation. TURKMEN WEEKLY ENERGY REVIEW N 43

Turkmenistan Weekly Energy Review

Lois Kapila — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:12:13 +0000

The Caspian Business Journal is happy to announce the latest TWER report has now been posted. This week’s report also features a new segment on Turkmenistan’s international business tender process. Click on the link below to open the latest PDF presentation. TURKMEN WEEKLY ENERGY REVIEW N. 42

Turkmenistan Weekly Energy Review

Dowran Orazgylyjow — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:21:55 +0000

The latest TWER report is now available from the Caspian Business Journal. Click on the link below to open the latest PDF presentation. TURKMEN WEEKLY ENERGY REVIEW N.41

Turkmenistan Weekly Energy Review

Dowran Orazgylyjow — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:55:13 +0000

TURKMEN WEEKLY ENERGY REVIEW N. 40