Kazakhstan
Central Asia
From smart cities to transportation corridors: Kazakhstan is stepping up its AI initiative and collaborating with Presight on intelligent traffic management.
Central Asia
Kazakhstan continues to expand its crypto strategy. The planned Alatau Smart City will rely on blockchain, digital assets, and international investors.
Central Asia
China is expanding its economic presence in Central Asia and supporting Kazakhstan's flagship project, Alatau City, with extensive investment plans.
Central Asia
Kazakhstan is expanding its capital markets, promoting investment in infrastructure and renewable energy, and aiming to double its economic output by 2029.
Central Asia
The PMI points to continued growth in Kazakhstan's services sector despite ongoing job cuts.
Central Asia
Kazakhstan's manufacturing sector remained under pressure in May, although some indicators showed signs of slight stabilization.
Central Asia
The Kazakh state railway KTZ is investing in cargo ships and air freight to strengthen its role in trade between Europe and Asia.
Central Asia
Kazakhstan is warning of irrigation shortages in four regions as river flows decline and reservoir levels fall below last year's levels.
Central Asia
China and Turkmenistan have signed a multibillion-dollar contract for the Galkynysh gas field, but Ashgabat is providing all the funding.
Central Asia
Kazakhstan's services sector returned to growth in April, driven by an increase in new orders and stronger demand.
Central Asia
Kazakhstan leads the market for green and sustainable bonds in Central Asia, while other countries in the region are catching up.
Central Asia
Germany is exploring alternative supply routes via Gdańsk with Poland, now that Kazakh oil is no longer scheduled to flow to Schwedt via the Druzhba pipeline.
Central Asia
At the Eco-Summit in Astana, Tokayev warned against the militarization of the Caspian Sea and its consequences for the environment and the region.
Central Asia
Freedom Holding is growing rapidly and is setting its sights on Europe, Turkey, and other markets beyond Central Asia.
Central Asia
Freedom Holding is challenging market leader Kaspi with a super app and building a comprehensive digital ecosystem in Kazakhstan.