Kazakhstan plans to increase oil exports amid falling revenues The vast bulk of those exports pass through Russia, which in turn relies on Kazakhstan to get its oil to China. Almaz Kumenov Mar 8, 2024
Kazakhstan: Earthquakes sowing unease in Almaty Many are contemplating selling their apartments and moving further afield, even to Astana. Almaz Kumenov Mar 8, 2024
Saudis make big wind power strides in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Both countries have set themselves ambitious renewable energy objectives for 2030 and beyond. Mar 7, 2024
Azerbaijan: Keeping trade options open Baku positioned to benefit from growing Iranian-Russian trade. Brawley Benson Mar 7, 2024
Russia waging effective information campaign in the Caucasus – report Casting the US and EU as agents of instability. Mar 6, 2024
Kazakhstan positions itself for lithium windfall The National Geological Service says the country has lithium reserves of around 75,600 tons. Mar 6, 2024
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan cheer as CASA-1000 sputters back to life The World Bank will provide money to complete Afghan section of the project, but it is keeping close tabs on funds. Mar 5, 2024
Russia and Iran strive to forge new ‘geo-economic reality’ in the South Caucasus – report Azerbaijan’s strategic relationship with Israel is a stumbling block. Mar 4, 2024
Kazakhstan: PM heads to Moscow with pledges of deepening cooperation Mutual trade turnover in 2023 amounted to $27.4 billion and exceeded the record figure set in 2022. Mar 4, 2024
Swathes of Tajikistan crippled by unexplained power outage Increasingly cold weather in recent days has led to a spike in demand for power as many turned to their electrical heaters. Mar 1, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Building work starts on another auto plant Bishkek may hope to save re-export market by having vehicles assembled on its soil. Feb 28, 2024
Armenia: Outcry prompts government to backtrack on taxation plan Labor migrants complain about unfair double taxation. Ani Avetisyan Feb 28, 2024
Tajikistan takes swipe at women’s “immoral” Western clothing Some wants fines or even jail time for pop stars failing to behave in a sufficiently conservative manner. Feb 28, 2024
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan install water-monitoring stations on border The monitoring posts will provide automated and real-time digital data on the volumes of water passing through them. Feb 26, 2024