Kazakhstan's president appointed a top aide to the senate Monday after dismissing his powerful predecessor's daughter in a shock move that sparked speculation of a power struggle.
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Nearly 100,000 evacuated after Uzbekistan dam bursts
Nearly 100,000 people have been displaced in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan after an Uzbek dam burst, flooding thousands of homes and destroying agricultural fields.
Central Asian migrants squeezed by Russia's virus lockdown
Russia’s lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19 is compounding the economic crisis in Tajikistan, where remittances from migrant workers make up 30 percent of gross domestic product.
Kazakh president fires predecessor's daughter amid succession talk
Kazakhstan's president on Saturday dismissed the eldest daughter of his veteran predecessor Nursultan
Nazarbayev as senate speaker, triggering fresh speculation over a power struggle in the energy-rich Central Asian state.
Tajikistan declares first coronavirus cases
Tajikistan registered its first coronavirus cases on Thursday, one of the last countries in the world to
confirm it had been affected by the pandemic.
Kazakhstan sees coronavirus 'perfect storm' looming over economy
In February, Renaissance Capital crowned Kazakhstan its "top pick for equity investors in the frontier markets" of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. But the COVID-19 crisis has quickly derailed a long-awaited recovery.
Kyrgyzstan says negotiating debt restructuring with China
Kyrgyzstan's government said Wednesday it was in talks with China to restructure nearly $2 billion in loans after having asking Beijing for debt relief in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Kyrgyzstan’s sewing industry reorients to survive coronavirus slump
COVID-19 has not stopped thesewing machines at Zukhra Kemelbekova’s factory in northern Kyrgyzstan. Her seamstresses are busy making protective gowns and masks.
Tajik leader's son given senate role hinting at succession plan
The son of Tajikistan's long-serving President Emomali Rakhmon was elected to the constitutionally important senate chair position on Friday, possibly indicating hereditary succession plans in the Central Asian state.
Thousands of Tajiks head to Friday prayers before ban
Thousands of people packed into mosques in Tajikistan on Friday to attend Islamic prayers before a ban on
religious gatherings comes into effect to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Kyrgyzstan medics face 'huge' virus threat as cases spike
Kyrgyzstan admitted Thursday its medical staff face a "huge threat" from COVID-19, with infections within the medical community accounting for almost 20 percent of the Central Asian country's total.
Uzbekistan asks global retailers to lift cotton boycott due to pandemic
Uzbekistan asked global retailers and apparel brands to lift a long-lasting boycott on its key cotton crop Thursday, citing its overhaul of forced labour practices and the virus pandemic's economic shocks.
Kyrgyzstan asks China for debt relief amid pandemic
Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday asked China for debt relief, as the impoverished Central Asian state struggles with the economic shocks of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Experts doubt isolated Turkmenistan's virus-free 'show'
Isolated Turkmenistan, which held mass aerobic exercises and a cycling event with coordinated tracksuits this week, is one of only a handful of countries to have reported no coronavirus cases.
Smog veils Central Asia cities as smoky stoves choke locals
In Almaty and Bishkek, a heavy cloud of dark smog often blots out the view as air pollution regularly soars to levels comparable to those in New Delhi and Lahore, even the Central Asian cities have fewer people and industries than their Indian and Pakistani counterparts.
Turkmenistan to spend $1.5 billion on new city
Turkmenistan is to spend around $1.5 billion to build a new city whose construction will be overseen by the son of the isolated country's all-powerful leader.
Uzbekistan seeks to revamp banking sector with share sale
Uzbekistan said on Friday it was planning to sell shares in banks to "strategic investors" as part of a drive to transform the country's outdated financial sector.
Uzbekistan holds first legislative polls under pro-reform leader
Uzbekistan votes Sunday in the former Soviet republic's first parliamentary elections since a new leader ushered in an era of reform after years of isolation and stagnation, yet voters' choices remain highly restricted.
Turkmenistan Airlines flies to EU again after ban
National carrier Turkmenistan Airlines resumed flights to the European Union on Saturday after a 10-month hiatus triggered by an EU ban.
Kazakh carrier flags 737 MAX purchase in boost for Boeing
Boeing's troubled 737 MAX aircraft gained another boost Tuesday as Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana said it planned to buy 30 of the planes, which were grounded in March.