Economy 2019-12-25 IS scrambles to recoup key funding streams following series of defeats Deprived of its previous sources of revenue, including oil smuggling, the 'Islamic State' is struggling to find alternative means to raise money. 2019-12-16 Improving conditions in Kazakhstan lure migrant workers away from Russia Kazakhstan is providing higher wages, more rights protection, and an environment of respect -- all in stark contrast to what migrant workers face in Russia. 2019-11-18 Kazakhstan ends infrastructure financing from China after payments deemed too onerous The light rail project in Kazakhstan is just the latest infrastructure programme financed by China to have gone sour in Central Asia. 2019-11-01 Uzbeks speak out about risks to sovereignty in joining Russia-dominated EEU The country could become politically and economically dependent on Russia should it join the bloc, warn economists and political analysts. 2019-10-31 Russia continues protectionist policies against Central Asian exporters In the latest case, Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia's food safety watchdog, cited Kazakh company Becker & K for 'undeclared trace DNA levels' in its meat products. 2019-10-24 Central Asia risks debt bondage with China's Belt and Road Initiative Although Beijing claims its Belt and Road Initiative will bring prosperity, the project 'is ultimately a vehicle for China's geopolitical ambitions'. 2019-10-07 EACU regulations set to enable Russian takeover of Kazakh milk market Regulations set by the Russian-led Eurasian Customs Union (EACU) would allow Russian milk producers to monopolise Kazakhstan's milk market. 2019-08-01 New highway represents growing ties between Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan The Beyneu-Akzhigit-Uzbek border highway comes amid closer trade, transport and energy ties. 2019-07-30 Kazakhstan's deepening regional co-operation boosts trade, security 'Everyone understands that it's beneficial to be friends with neighbours,' said one observer, speaking about the recent high-level meetings between Central Asian countries. 2019-06-19 World Bank lends Uzbekistan $500 million to sustain economic reforms The loan is a vote of confidence in Uzbekistan's reforms. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next
