Kazakhstan
Putin afraid of causing labour shortages by pointing finger at Central Asia for terrorist attack, says analyst
Kyrgyzstan warning citizens to stay away from Russia and Turkmenistan trying to bring students home.
Tajik diaspora in Russia living in terror following Crocus City massacre
Since the terrorist attack on Crocus City concert hall near Moscow, blameless Tajik migrants across Russia have experienced threats, verbal abuse and increased law enforcement harassment.
Ahead of Moscow attack UN report warned of growing Islamic State recruitment in Central Asia
Terrorist group’s Afghanistan-based ISIS-K branch has built to size and sophistication that give “ability to project a threat into the region and beyond”, Security Council was told.
Where water stress will be highest by 2050
Water is not only the basis of life for animals and plants but is also likely to become a contested resource in parts of the world in the coming decades, reports Statista.
Kazakhstan: Light punishment for ex-president’s nephew sparks anger
Trial of Samat Abish held behind closed doors, denying public chance to learn details of case.
Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party
There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to register opposition to Putin's rule.
Uzbekistan, China eye joint uranium exploration
Tashkent is looking to an array of international partners to hit its ambitious output targets.
Kazakh ex-president Nazarbayev’s foundation paid $5mn fee for fawning Oliver Stone miniseries, investigation finds
Former leader of Kazakhstan said to have constantly edited footage of scenes that critics said boosted his cult of personality.
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Missiles made in Russia, tested in Kazakhstan and fired on Ukraine
Arrangement that is no secret to the Kazakhs has started to raise eyebrows among Kyiv’s allies.
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FDI flow from China to Eurasia is ebbing
Lots of talks, but no new deals are being announced.
Kazakhstan positions itself for lithium windfall
The National Geological Service says the country has lithium reserves of around 75,600 tonnes.
Closing gender gap in workforce could double global growth rate says World Bank
Countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia have a lower gender gap than the global average but only Latvian women have equal legal standing with men.
Sarytogan “going nuclear” with Kazakhstan-sourced graphite purified beyond “five nines” level
High-grade carbon element used in fission reactors expected to fetch super-premium prices. Company share price surges on ASX.
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Decline in Kazakhstan services PMI deepens in February
Weak underlying demand trends and poor weather conditions hit activity.
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Kazakhstan manufacturing PMI deteriorates in February despite growth in new orders
Rate of input cost inflation quickened and output prices were raised to largest extent for a year.
Kazakhstan: Population resettlement programmes declared a failure
While the population of northern regions may decrease by 600,000 before 2050, the population of southern regions could rise by 1.6mn.
US claims sanctions success, says Russia’s financial flows with Turkey, UAE and Kazakhstan disrupted
Washington says secondary sanctions threat against financial firms has put “sand in the gears” of network used to help Kremlin get access to goods.
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Kazakh central bank cuts key policy rate after inflation declines to 9.5% in January
Reduction of 50 bp takes benchmark to 14.75%.
World Bank says Emerging Europe needs tougher targets to reach net zero by 2060
New World Bank report charts path to net zero energy in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, but says current ambitions are too modest.
With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report
A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.