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
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
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
Turkmenistan: Kabul market Afghanistan wants to show it is open for business and is willing to be a good neighbor. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin 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
Kyrgyzstan: Officials brush aside uranium anxieties over Kyzyl-Ompol field Experts have voiced safety concerns over the field in the past, but such objections are now being silenced. Mar 4, 2024
Uzbekistan looks to China for help with public transportation upgrade An update on Central Asia’s transport sector. China-Central Asia Monitor 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
Turkmenistan: Let them buy cake In this bulletin, we look at paltry women's day handouts, the military getting a rough deal and what Ashgabat is doing to promote prosperity in neighboring Afghanistan. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 27, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Where are all the autos going? Country’s balance of trade heavily favors imports over exports. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 26, 2024
Kazakhstan: Fintech in the crosshairs as government looks to boost tax revenue President Tokayev is eager to bring the shadow economy into the open as part of a rapid growth strategy. Almaz Kumenov Feb 23, 2024