Turkmenistan’s mainline to China China now buys almost 80 percent of Turkmenistan’s exports, cementing its grip on Ashgabat. Sam Bhutia Oct 6, 2019
Tajikistan: National Bank takes hold over cash transfer business Officials say the measure is intended to protect local banks. Kamila Ibragimova Oct 5, 2019
Tajikistan gifts silver mine license to Chinese company The terms of the arrangement are undisclosed. Kamila Ibragimova Oct 3, 2019
Who wins in China’s great Central Asia spending spree? China’s Belt and Road Initiative seems to benefit only Central Asia’s richer countries. Sam Bhutia Oct 2, 2019
Following revolution, Armenia comes to terms with Eurasian Union Many in Armenia’s opposition-turned-government have muted their resistance to membership in the Russia-led bloc. Joshua Kucera Sep 30, 2019
Tajikistan: More presidential family members sell off assets The business holdings controlled by at least three of the Tajik president’s relatives are showing signs of distress. Sep 19, 2019
Turkmenistan: A dog’s life The president regularly casts blame for Turkmenistan’s troubles on his cabinet of lickspittle loyalists. Public arrests like this week's, however, are rare. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 17, 2019
Tajikistan: Company close to presidential family set for liquidation Critics of Faroz say it has grown only thanks to its owner's family ties. Sep 13, 2019
Data show Kyrgyzstan weathering debt load Despite overtaking Tajikistan in the scale of its external debt, Kyrgyzstan seems to be managing better. Sam Bhutia Sep 13, 2019
Tajikistan slides deeper into indebtedness Dushanbe’s hope to pay for a giant dam using funds from electricity exports is wishful thinking. Sam Bhutia Sep 11, 2019
Turkmenistan: All men must make their way come Independence Day When the point-man on foreign economic relations is getting flung into jail, it is a good clue that not all is well. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 10, 2019
Tajikistan: Roghun inches forward, but money is scarce The second generating unit of six planned has been put into operation. Sep 9, 2019
Tajikistan: Why go to Paris when you can go to Kulob? Talco paid for the park, but it is taxpayers ultimately footing the bill. Sep 9, 2019
Turkmenistan is suffering an economic crisis of its own making Lousy decisions more than geography explain the ongoing crisis. Sam Bhutia Sep 6, 2019
Tajikistan: World Bank slams degradation of telecoms sector The industry regulator is seen as the main culprit. Sep 4, 2019