Kazakhstan: Business group strives to facilitate trade connections with China Customs chief acknowledges discrepancies in bilateral trade statistics. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 27, 2024
Kazakhstan: How a tabloid talk show made the case for domestic violence The attitudes displayed by the show presenters echoed sentiments commonly found in Kazakh society, activists say. Almaz Kumenov Mar 22, 2024
Kazakhstan on a stable growth path with potential pitfalls ahead – report World Bank urges reforms to foster better living standards. Mar 21, 2024
Caspian energy roundup: Baku prospects for investment to realize energy-export plans Azerbaijan making green energy push ahead of global climate conference. David O'Byrne Mar 21, 2024
Kazakhstan: Light punishment for ex-president’s nephew sparks anger The trial of Samat Abish was held behind closed doors, denying the public the chance to learn the details of the case. Almaz Kumenov Mar 21, 2024
Kazakhstan: Ex-police officers convicted for Bloody January torture Activists have long maintained that not enough police have been brought to task for offenses committed during the 2022 unrest. Mar 19, 2024
Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to registered opposition to Putin's rule. Almaz Kumenov Mar 18, 2024
Central Asian states giving early thumbs-up to US-facilitated integration plan Positive sum > zero sum. Mar 18, 2024
Kazakhstan moves to adopt classic jury trials The reform is designed to address dissatisfaction over the perception that judges are, under the current hybrid system, unduly influencing juries. Almaz Kumenov Mar 15, 2024
United States launches initiative to foster Central Asian connectivity A new way of promoting rule of law. Mar 14, 2024
Kazakhstan boosting freight rail links to Russia, China North, South, East & West: Astana facilitating trade in all directions. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 13, 2024
FDI flow from China to Eurasia is ebbing Lots of talks, but no new deals are being announced. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 11, 2024
Kazakhstan plans to increase oil exports amid falling revenues The vast bulk of those exports pass through Russia, which in turn relies on Kazakhstan to get its oil to China. Almaz Kumenov Mar 8, 2024
Kazakhstan: Earthquakes sowing unease in Almaty Many are contemplating selling their apartments and moving further afield, even to Astana. Almaz Kumenov Mar 8, 2024
Saudis make big wind power strides in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Both countries have set themselves ambitious renewable energy objectives for 2030 and beyond. Mar 7, 2024
Kazakhstan positions itself for lithium windfall The National Geological Service says the country has lithium reserves of around 75,600 tons. Mar 6, 2024
Kazakhstan: PM heads to Moscow with pledges of deepening cooperation Mutual trade turnover in 2023 amounted to $27.4 billion and exceeded the record figure set in 2022. Mar 4, 2024
Kazakhstan: Fintech in the crosshairs as government looks to boost tax revenue President Tokayev is eager to bring the shadow economy into the open as part of a rapid growth strategy. Almaz Kumenov Feb 23, 2024
Perspectives: Pain inflicted by Stalin’s forced deportations during World War II has not healed Could Stalinist legacy create complications for Putin? Marat Ilyasov, Botakoz Kassymbekova Feb 23, 2024
Kazakhstan: Major data hack bears Chinese fingerprints The targeted individuals apparently included employees of the National Security Committee and the Defense Ministry. Almaz Kumenov Feb 22, 2024
Kazakhstan achieves agro-export breakthrough with China Meat exports still subject to lots of limitations. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 21, 2024
Kazakhstan: Population resettlement program declared a failure While the population of northern regions may decrease by 600,000 before 2050, the population of southern regions could rise by 1.6 million. Feb 20, 2024
Kazakhstan gives methane super-emitter $780,000 slap on wrist U.S. officials say the impact of the leak was “comparable to that of driving more than 717,000 petrol cars for a year.” Feb 19, 2024
Navalny death provokes shock but also indifference in Central Asia The Russian activist was admired by anti-corruption campaigners, but he also ruffled feathers with his brushes with xenophobia. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, EurasiaNet Feb 16, 2024
Central Asia: China in driver’s seat of foreign car sales market Uzbekistan strives to become a regional electric vehicle manufacturing center. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 16, 2024