Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is suffering an economic crisis of its own making
Turkmenistan is tremendously rich in natural resources, with around 10% of the world’s total gas reserves. Yet thanks to the bizarre behaviour of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov the economy is on the verge of a crisis
Stagnation in Russia: how many opportunities are there for international (investment) banks in the rest of the CIS region?
Russia is not a growing market for international banking and capital market business at present. That's why people like to look for business and deal opportunities in smaller regional markets in the CIS region.
Turkmen police ‘detaining people standing in ATM queues amid cash shortages’
Move reported after autocrat Berdimuhamedov criticised cash machine lines. Citizens of country facing economic crisis often even have to spend night hours queuing up to access money.
Reports of Turkmen president’s death prove greatly exaggerated
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, appearing in good health, gives speech at Caspian Economic Forum.
TV report shows Turkmen president at Hell’s Gate flaming crater as officials try to stamp on death rumours
Officials insist Berdimuhamedov is simply on holiday. Observers want conclusive evidence he’s alive.