Kazakhstan

  • May 23, 2008
  • 7 min read

KAZAKHSTAN: Foreign investors come under scrutiny

Steps to reinforce the state's presence in resource-based sectors have caused considerable...

Kazakhstan
  • May 22, 2008
  • 2 min read

RUSSIA: President heads East for first visit

Dmitry Medvedev today began his first foreign trip as president, travelling first to Kazakhstan...

Russia
  • May 16, 2008
  • 2 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Food eases but pressures persist

Markets yesterday saw relief on key agricultural commodities, with news of easing trade...

International
  • May 12, 2008
  • 2 min read

KAZAKHSTAN/INTERNATIONAL: Kashagan startup may slip

Astana will react "harshly" if the Italian Eni-led international consortium developing the huge...

Kazakhstan
  • May 8, 2008
  • 7 min read

KAZAKHSTAN: Wheat export ban harms poorer neighbours

The recently announced ban aims to preserve more of the crop for Kazakhstan's domestic market,...

Kazakhstan
  • May 8, 2008
  • 2 min read

RUSSIA/KAZAKHSTAN: Moscow OKs pipeline expansion

Russia has agreed to double the capacity of the oil pipeline between north-western Kazakhstan and...

Russia
  • May 7, 2008
  • 2 min read

CENTRAL ASIA: S&P sees potential economic success

Natural resource wealth affords Central Asian states a chance to achieve lasting economic...

Central Asia
  • May 6, 2008
  • 1 min read

KAZAKHSTAN: Premier starts anti-red tape drive

Astana will simplify its foreign trade rules, the government said on today.

Kazakhstan