Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks cautiously, anxiously, eye return to familiar patterns Newly restored freedoms in the three countries have not come without problems and worries. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 18, 2020
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan implement tentative coronavirus exit strategies Businesses are being allowed to reopen and people to take in some fresh air. Apr 30, 2020
Kazakhstan: Medics struggling to keep themselves safe 182 health workers have been infected at one hospital alone. Almaz Kumenov Apr 15, 2020
Infodemic infects Chinese-Russian relations The pandemic is undermining official efforts in China and Russia to foster mutual amity. Xiaofei Xu Apr 12, 2020
Kazakhstan resorts to snap military draft as coronavirus spreads Supporters of the move think it will provide a useful outlet for the momentarily unemployed. Almaz Kumenov Apr 3, 2020
Central Asia’s moneybags pitch in to battle coronavirus Donors have not been shy about making their generosity known. Chris Rickleton Mar 27, 2020
Kazakhstan records first COVID-19 fatality in Central Asia The victim was a 64-year-old woman. Mar 26, 2020
Kazakhstan: Diary of a city in quarantine We’re not allowed in or out. Gossiping thrives in such times as these. Almaz Kumenov Mar 25, 2020
Uzbekistan confirms COVID-19 case, closes borders Kazakhstan has declared a one-month state of emergency. Mar 16, 2020
Nerves jangled as COVID-19 finally detected in Kazakhstan The three cases are the first official reports of the novel coronavirus in Central Asia. Almaz Kumenov Mar 13, 2020
Chinese business briefing: Corona cursed Central Asia claims zero cases of coronavirus, but the economic symptoms are everywhere. This and more in our monthly briefing on Chinese business in the region. Niva Yau Mar 4, 2020
Tajikistan: Chinese diplomats snarled in anti-coronavirus measures The Foreign Ministry and Chinese Embassy intervened to resolve the impasse. Feb 11, 2020
China’s virus storm over Central Asia Panic is being sown by trouble-making social media users. Chris Rickleton Jan 28, 2020