Uzbekistan state firm makes debt market debut Tashkent views bond issuance as a key test ahead of privatization. Nov 11, 2021
Uzbekistan: People no longer in the dark about power shortages Until now, officials had been silent about ongoing power cuts, even calling them a thing of the past. Nov 10, 2021
Kazakhstan: Owners of Russian cars protest steep registration fees The fees can cost more than the vehicle. Nov 10, 2021
Tajikistan: Teachers leaving for Russia and not looking back Salaries were always horribly low but living costs have soared since the pandemic began. Nov 10, 2021
Turkmenistan: Last warning Despite price increases and concerns about food shortages, the president is demanding more food be shipped abroad. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 9, 2021
Armenian real estate market booms In a slow economy, real estate deals are moving fast. It may be because property is seen as a steady investment in turbulent times. Ani Mejlumyan Nov 9, 2021
Kazakhstan seeks to buy electricity from Russia amid crypto shortages Officials blame an 8 percent spike in consumption on crypto miners from China. Almaz Kumenov Nov 8, 2021
Migration out of Armenia spikes A struggling economy and defeat in last year’s war appear to be driving large numbers of Armenians to leave the country. Ani Mejlumyan Nov 8, 2021
‘Expect less water next year,’ Kyrgyzstan warns downstream neighbors Relations between upstream and downstream Central Asian countries can be tense. This won’t help. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 5, 2021
Notorious Kazakh steel town’s ‘magnetic dust’ attracts attention ArcelorMittal Temirtau has begun engaging, but air quality is not improving. Artyem Sochnev Nov 5, 2021
Uzbekistan: Will transparency trump cronyism as Tashkent woos investors? If Uzbekistan wishes to attract big-ticket investors, a recent telecoms deal is sending the wrong message. Nov 5, 2021
Kazakh food exports to China plummet Kazakh exporters say China is pushing them aside, interested in a transit corridor but not a supplier. Almaz Kumenov Nov 3, 2021
Azerbaijanis are promised income boost amid rising inflation Inflation continues to rise in Azerbaijan, and the government is again promising to increase salaries and pensions. Heydar Isayev Nov 3, 2021
Uzbekistan: Isolated exclave excited about new air link The government promised to act after locals protested their isolation in 2020. Nov 2, 2021
Turkmenistan: Situation normal all trucked up Arbitrary collective punishment, breadlines before dawn, and a resurgence of diplomacy. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 2, 2021