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Kazakhstan economy

February 18, 2021
Oil Company OMV Petrom Leaves Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello
Another investor has left Kazakhstan, highlighting the worsening business climate.

January 26, 2021
Why Kazakhstan Joined New Investment Partnership With Uzbekistan, US
By Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Kazakhstan is working toward a more diversified economy.

January 07, 2021
How Damaging Was 2020 to Central Asia’s Economies?
By Catherine Putz
The January 2021 World Bank Global Economic Prospects report is out, heralding a “subdued” recovery for the world. How fares Central Asia?

April 27, 2020
Kazakhstan Wins One Small Legal Battle in the Long War With Stati
By Paolo Sorbello
A landmark High Court decision in London agreed with Kazakhstan's Central Bank, dealing a blow to a Moldovan investor in a long-lasting legal war.

April 22, 2020
Jobs at Stake in Kazakhstan’s Energy Sector
By Paolo Sorbello
A drop in Brent oil prices and the emergence of cases of COVID-19 at the Tengiz field are poised to slash investment and hammer employment.

May 07, 2019
Banks in Kazakhstan Give Mergers a Go, Again
By Paolo Sorbello
Three smaller banks in Kazakhstan will decide about a merger this month; meanwhile, large players are poised for changes too.

January 22, 2019
Uzbek and Kazakh Leaders Seek Greater Investment
By Umida Hashimova
Leaders of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan both order their officials to attract foreign investments.

October 29, 2018
Kazakhstan Prepares Roadshows as Privatization Lags Behind
By Paolo Sorbello
Both the schedule and prospects for selling state assets in Kazakhstan seem as unstable as ever.

October 15, 2018
A Tough September for Kazakhstan's Banks
By Paolo Sorbello
Kazakhstan's Central Bank stripped Astana Banki's license, while Tsesnabank benefited from a government reshuffle.

May 24, 2018
Seizing Economic Opportunities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
By Eric Wheeler and Alexey Yugai
If Astana and Tashkent can tackle long-term obstacles to growth, there’s great potential in the region.

May 11, 2018
Kazakhstan's Small Lenders Suffer Financial Crunch
By Paolo Sorbello
Strongly criticized by the president, some small banks in Kazakhstan are asking for help from the state to withstand a liquidity crisis.

August 29, 2017
Central Asian Central Banks Play with Rates to Boost Growth
By Paolo Sorbello
Sliding out of crisis, how are regional central banks handling their monetary realities?
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