Uzbekistan woos investors as dispute with Western firm goes to arbitration The government is trying to lure investors as it moves to revitalize a sluggish privatization drive. Joanna Lillis Mar 28, 2023
China gets Central Asia’s votes, Russia gets its silence Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan opposed discussion of Xinjiang at the UN Human Rights Council. Artyem Sochnev Oct 14, 2022
China warns against meddling in Kazakhstan ahead of Putin meeting It sounded like Xi Jinping was warning Putin against any adventures in Central Asia. Joanna Lillis Sep 14, 2022
Uzbekistan’s new constitution: More for Mirziyoyev, less for Karakalpakstan A draft constitution is causing anger in the autonomous region of Karakalpakstan, whose rights have been diminished by the changes. Jul 1, 2022
Kyrgyzstan National Bank predicts 20% decline in remittances The drop is far greater than what the country saw at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 10, 2022
Turkmenistan: Where the streets have neigh name Out-of-touch elites, poor planning, and some signs of progress in regional trade. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 31, 2022
Amid sanctions, Kazakh firm stops supplying Russian steelworks Kazakh companies are treading carefully doing business with Russia. Joanna Lillis May 18, 2022
Turkmenistan: No COVID, no worries In our weekly briefing: Restrictions easing, COVID denialism persists, foreign suitors come visiting in hope of business, and the latest annual horse jamboree. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Apr 26, 2022
Sanctions-hit Russian oligarch quits Uzbek bank, but associates snap up stakes The billionaire had bought his stake only months ago from the president’s son-in-law. Joanna Lillis Mar 14, 2022
Kazakhstan redirecting import-export from Russia to Latvia Businesspeople worry that Kazakh reliance on Russian export routes is going to harm the economy. Almaz Kumenov Mar 4, 2022
Central Asia currencies feeling heavy pressure from ruble’s tumble Sanctions on Russia quickly impact its allies in Central Asia. Eurasianet staff Feb 28, 2022
Uzbek scientists spy herd immunity potential in milk of vaccinated cows Researchers used a jointly manufactured Chinese-Uzbek vaccine in their experiments. Feb 25, 2022
Uzbekistan: Get a jab, win a car Tashkent’s vaccination campaign is getting a shot in the arm. Feb 2, 2022
China promises more investment at Central Asia summit Xi Jinping said trade has grown 25-fold over the last two decades. Almaz Kumenov Jan 26, 2022