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. 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. 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. 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. 2020-02-28 Economic stagnation in Russia prompts Central Asia to rethink priorities Russia's economic performance in 2019 turned out to be even worse than the government's less-than-rosy forecasts. 2020-02-20 Kazakhstan eyes protective measures as dissatisfaction with EEU grows Russia has used the economic bloc to implement protectionist policies, drawing the ire of Central Asian countries. 2020-01-27 Uzbekistan seeks to privatise banking sector The country's banking system was '10-15 years behind modern requirements, said Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. 2020-01-22 Uzbekistan will not join the Eurasian Economic Union: Mirziyoyev Other countries have found the Russian-dominated bloc harmful to their economic aspirations. 2020-01-21 World Bank hails Uzbekistan's market reforms 'Uzbekistan is making strong progress in transforming its economy and building opportunities to improve people's lives,' said a top World Bank official. 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. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Next
