Kazakhstan
EU sanctions envoy takes on delicate “compliance” issues on visit to Kazakhstan
Given Russian-Kazakh economic integration, Europe cannot hope to stop every illicit shipment from the Central Asian country to Moscow’s war economy, but there are some notable successes.
Kazakhstan: Authorities aren’t joking about prosecuting satirical social media channel
Satirist facing seven-year prison sentence.
China enhances position as Central Asia’s economic overlord
Trade balance heavily favours Beijing.
PANNIER: Taliban’s relations with Central Asia imperilled as Trump turns off aid taps
Afghanistan pays for electricity and food imports with US development assistance. No more?
RIDDLE: Sanctions and the Eurasian Economic Union
The first months of 2025 are likely to mark a turning point in the history of sanctions against Russia: after three years of "escalating" but steadily reducing the tempo of sanctions policy. Are sanctions working?
URUS-ClearPic: Across Eurasia, China is leveraging supply risk successfully – so could others
In late 2001, when much of the world – especially the US and the West – was preoccupied by 9/11 and the resulting military campaigns, China acceded to the World Trade Organisation. This marked a shift in its global trade and China’s playbook.
China’s satellite internet provider Spacesail sets up in Kazakhstan
"Mega-constellation" company emerging as potential rival to Elon Musk's Starlink.
Saving the Caspian Sea for Central Asia and Kazakhstan
The Caspian Sea has long been a cornerstone of life for Central Asia, especially for Kazakhstan, where it plays a critical role in supporting local economies, biodiversity and communities.
Kazakh central bank’s dollar sales to mirror gold purchases
Move announced as regulator opts to hold benchmark rate despite weakening of tenge to record low.
NEO: Why pick-up points for online orders are gaining popularity vs. home delivery
The share of European consumers preferring home delivery for online orders dropped from 73% to 64% over the past year, according to a Last Mile Experts study.
EBRD delivers 26% expansion in investments in 2024, commits record €16.6bn across economies
Lender notes strong momentum in green and gender financing, in parallel with steadfast support for Ukraine and its real economy.
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Kazakh services conclude 2024 with marginal drop in activity, PMI shows
Broader trend of strengthening demand remains intact. Inflationary pressures remain within manageable levels.
OUTLOOK: Kazakhstan 2025
What is in store for Kazakhstan in 2025? bne IntelliNews’ annual OUTLOOK: Kazakhstan 2025
Kazakhstan’s KazMunayGas reportedly bids for Lukoil’s Bulgarian asset
Lukoil aims to sell Bulgarian refinery and petrol stations after Sofia banned imports of Russian crude oil.
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway officially launched, but sidetracked at least until summer
Project moving forward under yellow signal.
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PMI registers record acceleration in Kazakh manufacturing growth in December
Index ends year at historic high with unmatched gains in production volumes and new orders.
Putin apologises for Azerbaijan Airlines disaster amid missile speculation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologised to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev for what he termed a "tragic incident."
Central Asia emerges as new e-commerce hub
The Central Asian region, encompassing five countries with a combined population of 75mn — Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan — is poised for an e-commerce boom.
Did Russia shoot down the Azal passenger plane that crashed in Kazakhstan?
Confusion reigns over what on December 25 brought down the Azal passenger plane, killing 38 of 72 people on board. Some evidence points to a bird strike, other evidence to a Russian missile.
Plane crashes in Kazakhstan on Baku-Grozny flight with nearly 70 onboard
An Azerbaijan Airlines flight traveling from Baku to Grozny crashed in Kazakhstan with nearly 70 passengers onboard on December 25. Two dozen survivors are in a critical condition, according to reports.