Economy

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  Economy

  2020-09-02

  Steep losses at Aeroflot, Gazprom highlight Russia's economic malaise

  Central Asian migrants have been leaving Russia amid the worsening living and working situation.

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  Economy

  2020-08-24

  Kremlin import duty puts squeeze on Kazakh packaging manufacturers

  The import duty, if enacted, would make it unprofitable for packaging manufacturers in Kazakhstan to buy raw materials from countries outside the Russian-dominated Eurasian Customs Union.

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  Economy

  2020-06-17

  Kyrgyzstan considers boycotting EEU as promises of economic benefit fade

  Kyrgyz businesses have encountered many hardships since joining the union, including escalating competition with cheap Russian goods and the hindrance of exports.

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  Economy

  2020-06-10

  World Bank issues warning over food supply collapse in Central Asia

  The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is created havoc in many countries around the world, but the international organisation is particularly worried about food issues in Central Asia.

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  Economy

  2020-06-01

  Tajikistan ramps up production of medical masks amid coronavirus pandemic

  Tajikistan's garment factories are producing masks and protective suits for domestic needs and European partners.

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  Economy

  2020-06-01

  Moscow floods Libya with counterfeit currency in support of military strongman

  The Kremlin is attempting to set up a parallel central bank in Libya and is using a state-owned company based in Russia to print the counterfeit currency.

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  Economy

  2020-05-18

  Russia abandons agreement to help fund key Kyrgyz economic sector

  The $260 million was part of the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund meant to help struggling Kyrgyz farmers. Moscow instead is investing the money into securities inside Russia.

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  Economy

  2020-05-01

  In photos: the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kazakhstan

  Kazakh health teams battle rising coronavirus cases and substandard Chinese equipment, while the government steps in to help citizens in need.

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  Economy

  2020-04-22

  Coronavirus impact highlights weakened state of EEU, say analysts

  The viability of the EEU, led by Moscow, once again is being questioned as disunity during the virus outbreak spurs more dissatisfaction.

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  Economy

  2020-03-13

  Russia's refusal to cut oil production sparks panic, suffering in Kazakhstan

  Moscow's stance on output has sparked a price war and a major drop in crude prices.