Sugar becomes currency for bribery as shortages plague Kazakhstan The shortages have been fueled by a Russian export ban. Joanna Lillis Aug 11, 2022
Perspectives | Beijing and Moscow clash over Kazakhstan’s oil China wants Russia to stop interfering with Kazakh oil exports. Joe Webster, Paddy Ryan Aug 11, 2022
Kazakhstan: From drought to disease, farmers alone with their problems Farmers suspect authorities are reluctant to offer a diagnosis, as some diseases would require the government to pay compensation. Artyem Sochnev Aug 5, 2022
Kazakhstan: Cryptocurrency racketeering gang arrested Authorities have detected and shut down around 100 illegal mining farms since the start of the year. Almaz Kumenov Aug 3, 2022
Kazakhstan limits coal exports to avoid heating season hiccups Officials have accused speculators of causing last year's price spikes. Almaz Kumenov Jul 29, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Where have all the dollars gone? The cause of the problem may lie in Russians hoovering up all the available greenbacks. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 28, 2022
Kazakhstan expects grain bounty, but farmers still feel at risk Kazakhstan says it expects to produce up to 13.5 million tons of wheat this year. Almaz Kumenov Jul 27, 2022
Central Asian alliance drifts for now as leaders lack common vision The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region. Peter Leonard Jul 22, 2022
Bribery is booming in Kazakhstan amid anti-corruption drive Is graft becoming more common, or is the uptick in arrests due to greater political will to clean up? Joanna Lillis Jul 21, 2022
Kyrgyzstan heatwave spells power problems for Central Asia Kyrgyzstan’s main hydropower reservoir is being depleted rather than filled for the winter ahead. Joanna Lillis Jul 20, 2022
Central Asia’s wild apple trees are disappearing Climate change and human activity threaten to drive the apple from its native soil by the end of the century, new research warns. Eshel Rosen Jul 19, 2022
Turkmenistan: Just passing through Turkmenistan is difficult to access, but it is a strategic location. In this week’s briefing we examine the assorted flavors of “north-south” corridor, trade with neighbors, and much more. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 19, 2022
Kazakhstan claws millions back from Nazarbayev associates The former president’s inner circle is coughing up. Joanna Lillis Jul 18, 2022
Kazakhstan: No sugarcoating the bitter pill of inflation and shortages Inflation on foodstuffs has hit nearly 20 percent and some commodities have gone up by 80 percent. Joanna Lillis Jul 14, 2022
Facing down threats, Kyrgyz YouTube show fights for food safety When Kyrgyz laws don’t protect consumer, there is always the court of public opinion. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jul 13, 2022