Georgian wine takes a pounding as Russia invades Ukraine Wine exports had been booming, but largely to Russia and Ukraine. Now the industry is trying to reorient, including to China. Paul Rimple Apr 6, 2022
Casino reopening plan divides Kyrgyzstan’s elite A proposed money-spinner may be at odds with Islamic mores. The debate is playing out in parliament. Aigerim Turgunbaeva, Chris Rickleton Apr 5, 2022
Kazakhstan sees economy slowed down by Russia’s war Oil output forecasts have been trimmed amid difficulties in using a key pipeline. Almaz Kumenov Apr 5, 2022
Uzbekistan stops shipping GM cars to Russia Sanctions on Russia will help Uzbekistan’s GM plant meet demand at home. Apr 5, 2022
Turkmenistan: Get on your bike! A proposed gas pipeline to South Asia dominates the government’s agenda. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Apr 5, 2022
Kyrgyzstan’s gold mine grab near completion as investor bows out President Japarov pledges that his country is still open for business to foreign investors. Joanna Lillis Apr 4, 2022
In Russian war on Ukraine, Georgia’s economy to be collateral damage Wheat imports, exports of wine and metals, and remittances from labor migrants all stand to suffer. Giorgi Lomsadze Apr 4, 2022
Kazakhstan: Will tinkering at opaque wealth fund be enough? Some place the blame for the January unrest at the feet of Samruk-Kazyna. Almaz Kumenov Apr 4, 2022
Russia scraps ban of cereals to Eurasian Union The ban in March sparked a rush on flour and sugar in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Almaz Kumenov Apr 1, 2022
Uzbekistan’s traffic cops want to ban photographs Police reforms have been notable. But it still feels like they have much to hide. Apr 1, 2022
Tajiks rush to offload dollars Absent information from authorities, rumors are driving wild market swings. Kamila Ibragimova Mar 31, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Batken’s entrepreneurs struggle while officials weave lofty dreams A fledgling job-creating enterprise offers hope in a troubled corner of the country, where the government talks big and does little. Peter Leonard Mar 30, 2022
Kazakhstan braces for oil output drop amid CPC terminal trouble Production will fall by around one-fifth in April. Almaz Kumenov Mar 29, 2022
Kazakhstan cools on eGov project with Russia It’s yet another sign that Nur-Sultan is seeking distance from its wayward ally. Zholdas Orisbayev Mar 29, 2022
Influx of Russians triggers real estate speculation in Yerevan Many landlords appear to be taking short-term advantage as tens of thousands fleeing war, repression, and sanctions flood the market. Ani Mejlumyan Mar 28, 2022
Uzbekistan puts up ‘for sale’ sign amid chill of Ukraine war Tashkent is selling its "crown jewels," but Russia's war in Ukraine is dampening the mood. Joanna Lillis Mar 25, 2022
Russian companies eye relocation to Kazakhstan amid sanctions Freight companies working with Russia are looking at Kazakhstan as a transit point for goods. Almaz Kumenov Mar 24, 2022
Kazakhstan: Power plant accident deepens energy sector malaise Risks associated with the aging, coal-powered status quo are growing. Mar 24, 2022
Kazakhstan: CPC pipeline shutdown poses serious economic threat Analysts have expressed skepticism over Russian claims the terminal was damaged in a storm. Almaz Kumenov Mar 23, 2022
Kyrgyz celebrate Nowruz without Tajik neighbors The president’s visit to Batken was a missed opportunity for peacemaking, locals say. A Kyrgyzstani journalist and Danil Usmanov Mar 23, 2022
Azerbaijanis trying to flee Russia forced to wait at closed border Labor migrants are attempting to leave Russia as their jobs have been hit by sanctions. But they can’t cross the border into Azerbaijan, which has remained closed since the beginning of the pandemic. Heydar Isayev Mar 22, 2022
Perspectives | Russian invasion dealing China a Silk Road economic setback But Kazakhstan has more to lose. Nathan Hutson Mar 21, 2022
Azerbaijan, Iran sign transport deal bypassing Armenia The route is an alternative to a corridor crossing Armenia, one of Azerbaijan’s key demands since the 2020 ceasefire. Heydar Isayev Mar 18, 2022
Perspectives | Pandemic drives Georgians further into debt Too much of household debt is denominated in dollars, despite efforts in recent years to reduce borrowers’ exposure to foreign currencies. Ia Eradze Mar 18, 2022
Kyrgyzstan joins the list of countries favored by Russia’s emigres The droves of Russians escaping their country are strongly represented by workers in the IT industry. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 18, 2022
