Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's National Railway Eyes Triple Listing as Middle Corridor Bet
KTZ plans simultaneous IPO in London, Hong Kong and Astana — framing $10.4bn debt burden as a growth story
Caught in the Net: Central Asia's Sanctions Week
Kyrgyzstan shuts down 50 companies, Kazakhstan sues Rosatom, Georgia's elites move assets offshore — three stories, one pressure front
The Turkic Moment: What Erdogan's Astana Visit Reveals About Kazakhstan's Strategic Choices
Thirteen agreements, a record trade surge, and a new medal — but Ankara and Astana are reading the partnership through different lenses
Regional Ecological Summit to Open in Astana Amid Pressure on Water, Trade, and Regional Cooperation
The Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026) opens this Wednesday in Astana, officially framed by a "Shared Vision for a Resilient Future" incorporating practical regional solutions, a Joint Declaration, and a 2026-2030 Program of Action. This
Kazakhstan, Mongolia Target $500 Million Trade as Presidents Hold Talks in Astana
Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh conducted a state visit to Astana, holding talks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 21. Discussions centred on significantly enhancing bilateral trade and improving transport links
Delays And Rising Costs: Central Asia Feels Fallout From Iran War
The recent escalation of hostilities between the US, Israel, and Iran, featuring both initial air strikes and retaliatory actions, has generated significant economic reverberations across the wider Middle East. However, the indirect yet pro
Astana Is Turning Ecology into Regional Statecraft
The upcoming Regional Ecological Summit in Astana, scheduled for April 22–24, signifies more than a routine environmental conference. It represents a deliberate and sophisticated act of regional statecraft by Kazakhstan, aiming to redefine
Kazakhstan Reaches Record 33rd Place in World Happiness Report 2026
Kazakhstan’s ascent to 33rd place in the World Happiness Report 2026 represents a remarkable achievement, marking its highest position yet and a notable 10-place jump. This places the Central Asian nation firmly within the top quarter globa
Kazakhstan Simplifies Entry and Work Rules to Attract Foreign Talent and Investment
Kazakhstan has initiated a comprehensive overhaul of its immigration and labour regulations, aiming to streamline entry and work permit processes for foreign nationals. This strategic adjustment seeks to attract critical foreign investment,
Kazakhstan and China’s Snow Valley Agree to Build $100-200 Million Potato Processing Complex
Kazakhstan's Pavlodar regional administration has signed a memorandum of cooperation with China's Snow Valley Agricultural Group Co. Ltd. This agreement facilitates a major potato processing investment project, estimated at between $100 mil
Exploring China’s growing role in Central Asia
China's engagement with Central Asia has deepened considerably over the past two decades, manifesting in substantial economic, political, and infrastructure investments. This sustained interest has transformed China into an increasingly piv
Hormuz Crisis Has Supercharged The Middle Corridor Trade Route
The prevailing instability surrounding access to the Strait of Hormuz, stemming from persistent tensions between the United States and Iran, is compelling a significant re-evaluation of Eurasian trade routes. This environment of heightened
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Trade in 2025: Partners and Trends
Kazakhstan’s foreign trade in 2025 demonstrated continued expansion in overall turnover, yet underlying shifts in export revenues and import growth presented a more complex picture for the Central Asian nation. While trade remained a crucia
Kazakhstan has a new constitution. What’s next?
Kazakhstan recently endorsed a new Constitution in a nationwide referendum, with the government framing this as the culmination of a "transformation of the state" and the advent of a "New Kazakhstan." This formal shift, approved overwhelmin