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PANNIER: Precarious balancing act for ‘everybody’s friend’ Central Asia
West might talk tough on Russia sanctions enforcement, but it may have to settle for half-hearted promises from region.
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Kazakhstan’s manufacturing PMI data show ‘strong’ growth momentum in May
For the first time in six months, companies expanded staffing levels.
Investigation uncovers flourishing trade in sanctioned technology flowing through Kazakhstan to Russia.
A joint investigation by German magazine Der Spiegel and the Organised Crime and Corruption Research Centre has uncovered details of how banned technology is avoiding sanctions and is being shipped via Kazakhstan into Russia.
Leaders from Russia and Central Asia focus on energy and North-South trade at EAEU summit
Leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union gathered in the Kremlin for a summit on May 25, as Russia takes over the chairmanship pursues a strategic break with Europe.
Freedom House says Ukraine war threatens democracy across Emerging Europe
Democratic governance deteriorates in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, with worst declines in already authoritarian regions.
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Xi presents grand development plan for Central Asia
Some observers conclude, however, that the big event produced lots of rhetoric and little action.
Flurry of investment moves precede milestone China, Central Asia 5+1 summit
Beijing woos region at a time when Russia is too distracted by the Ukraine war to focus effectively on its backyard.
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Milestone China-Central Asia ‘5+1’ summit pursues new blueprint for relations
Stans were eager for red carpet treatment. Notably, Russia was not invited.
EBRD 2023: Kazakhstan looks for buyer to re-privatise former Sberbank Kazakhstan
Sberbank Kazakhstan was the second largest commercial bank and one of the leading banks that financed small and medium enterprises and the corporate sector.
EBRD cuts regional growth forecasts again but Central Asia still going strong
Inflation remains a drag on growth in Emerging Europe, along with sluggish growth in advanced economies and stricter financing conditions in Central Europe and the Baltic states.
EBRD 2023: EBRD meets in Samarkand as Central Asian transformation accelerates
Development bank holds its annual meeting in Central Asia for the first time in 12 years.
Anglo-Russian Polymetal plans to delist from LSE and redomicile to Kazakhstan’s AIFC
Gold, silver and copper miner in difficulty as Moscow has listed Jersey, where it is headquartered, as an “unfriendly country”.
Eurasia Development Bank hoping to attract investment into Central Asia with Almaty conference
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will host a conference for major investors in infrastructure and ESG project in Almaty, Kazakhstan on May 15-17 to promote inter-regional and sustainable investments as well as climate issues.
Darkweb marketplaces offering deepfake videos at up to $20,000 per minute conference hears
Kaspersky Lab probed offers in dark shadowy corners of the internet for AI-driven synthetic media services that could be used in fraud, extortion or other crimes.
Leaders of all five 'Stans plus Armenia in Moscow for May 9 victory parade
The leaders of Central Asia's five republics plus Armenia's PM arrived in Moscow to stand by Putin for the annual May 9 Victory Day parade, despite strong US pressure to downgrade and even break ties with Russia where possible.
Kazakh services sector improves for second straight month PMI data shows
Degree of optimism among firms, however, registers a 30-month low.
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PMI shows Kazakhstan’s manufacturing sector enjoyed sustained improvements in April
Companies boosted amid strengthening demand. Output up for second month in a row due to growth in new orders. Purchasing activity also increased. Price and supply pressures eased, but staff retention causing difficulties.
Kuryk port project takes aim at Kazakhstan’s dependence on Russian pipelines
As Russia’s war in Ukraine upends the flow of fuels and commodities around the globe, countries including its ex-Soviet neighbours are hunting for alternative routes that avoid Russia.
Kazakhstan spooked by US warning of secondary sanctions
At least one leading financial services company is cutting back its exposure to Russian nationals.