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Kazakhstan economy
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.
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.
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.
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?
EXPO Astana: Behind the Glitz
By Paolo Sorbello
An expensive billboard for Kazakhstan's slow transition to clean energy.
Copper and the Making of Kazakhstan's New Metal Moguls
By Paolo Sorbello
Commodity prices have found a “new normal” but copper is doing much better.
Kazakhstan’s Labor Union Crackdown Draws International Criticism
By Casey Michel
The International Labor Organization notes “serious obstacles” to establishment of unions.
Pension Fund Problems in Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello
After centralizing privately-held pensions into an agency run by the Central Bank, Astana made a few questionable investments.
Kazakhstan Set for Economic Recovery, But What Next?
By Catherine Putz
As Astana enters an upturn, sustaining reform momentum will be vital as will confronting corruption.
Ranking the Central Asian States as Investment Destinations
By Stanislav Pritchin
25 years after independence, which Central Asian and South Caucasian countries are the best (and worst) places to invest?
Can Kazakhstan Look to Uzbekistan for Economic Dynamism?
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia’s borders and Stalin; radio in the region and more; recommended links.
Trump and Nazarbayev’s ‘Miracle’ Chat
By Casey Michel
The next US president seems to have a predilection for praising autocrats.