Economy

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  Economy

  2018-10-22

  Central Asian Trade Forum in Tashkent focuses on 'new horizons'

  The USAID-funded forum reflects growth in Central Asia's openness to regional and international trade, according to the organisers.

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  Economy

  2018-10-08

  Russian influence wanes in Central Asia amid China's growing economic clout

  China's economic investment in Central Asian threatens Russia's interests and influence in the region, analysts say.

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  Economy

  2018-09-19

  Kazakhstan falls victim to Russia-inspired sugar shortage

  Russia's coercive economic policies have led to a massive shortage of sugar in Kazakhstan, threatening the livelihoods of local businesses and harming the nation's citizens.

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  Economy

  2018-09-06

  Making toys gives hope to young Kazakhs with disabilities

  Jobs are giving previously unemployed young Kazakhs an outlet for their energies and a source of income.

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  Economy

  2018-08-22

  Turkic Council launches 'Modern Silk Road' multi-country tour

  The joint project, launched by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and Azerbaijan, has set up a multi-country tour for visitors seeking to sightsee along the ancient Silk Road.

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  Economy

  2018-08-10

  Kazakh businesses seeking deals with Afghan partners

  Representatives from the Kazakh Chamber of International Commerce, Kazakhstan Railways, Kazakh-Export, Kazakh-Invest, and others attended a trade event to seek out deals with Afghanistan.

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  Economy

  2018-08-10

  Gazprom dashes Tajikistan's hopes for resource wealth

  Tajikistan had counted on Gazprom to help to extract its proven reserves. Instead, the Kremlin-backed company drilled one well in nine years and decided to abandon the country, says Dushanbe.

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  Economy

  2018-08-08

  Uzbek e-visa attracting tourists from US, elsewhere

  Foreign tourists now face less red tape when visiting Samarkand and other historic cities in Uzbekistan.

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  Economy

  2018-08-07

  Shymkent seeks to rival Almaty, Astana as one of Kazakhstan's main cities

  Recently designated a city of 'national significance', Shymkent is looking at ways to develop its economy.

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  Economy

  2018-07-12

  Russia's restrictions on Ukrainian exports draw ire in Central Asia

  The Kremlin's decision to extend a ban on transporting Ukrainian goods through Russia to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan is bad for business and unneighbourly, analysts say.