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Telia's Exit Consolidates State Ownership in Kazakhstan Telecoms Sector

February 20, 2018

Hit by scandals across Central Asia, Telia to sell its stake in Kcell, the largest mobile operator, to state-owned Kazakhtelecom.

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September 26, 2017

Telia Agrees to Pay $1 Billion in Penalties in Uzbek Corruption Scandal Settlement

The settlement with U.S. and Dutch authorities brings to a close one chapter of Central And corruption

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Telia Agrees to Pay $1 Billion in Penalties in Uzbek Corruption Scandal Settlement

March 02, 2017

Call Me, Dushanbe: Telia Wants Out of Tajikistan

Getting out of the Eurasian market is proving to be troublesome.

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Call Me, Dushanbe: Telia Wants Out of Tajikistan

August 04, 2016

Tajik Government Denies Blocking News Websites

No stray bullets yet.

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Tajik Government Denies Blocking News Websites

February 19, 2016

Telecom Giant Nears Settlements on Massive Uzbek Corruption Probe

VimpelCom says that it would “acknowledge certain violations” if the settlements are finalized.

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Telecom Giant Nears Settlements on Massive Uzbek Corruption Probe

December 24, 2015

TeliaSonera Makes Progress Toward Leaving Eurasia

Having secured an exit from Nepal, Tajikistan reminds the company why Central Asia is such a tricky market.

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TeliaSonera Makes Progress Toward Leaving Eurasia

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Japan to Convert <i>Izumo</i>-Class Into F-35-Carrying Aircraft Carrier

December 12, 2018

Japan to Convert Izumo-Class Into F-35-Carrying Aircraft Carrier

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force plans to upgrade one of its flattops into a full-fledged aircraft carrier.

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December 11, 2018

Why Are Border Disputes Rocking Malaysia-Singapore Ties After Mahathir’s Return?

Renewed tensions have once again raised concerns about the state of bilateral ties following the former premier’s return to office.

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December 08, 2018

Myanmar Speeds up Progress on China’s Belt and Road

Naypyidaw picks up the pace on the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor as other options for FDI fade away.

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December 12, 2018

Satoru Nagao on the Japan-India ‘Special’ Relationship

The Diplomat talks with Saturo Nagao about the trajectory of ties between Japan and India in the wider Indo-Pacific.

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