Politics
Kazakhstan aims for tricky economic reboot after cabinet shuffle
President Tokayev tasks new PM with spurring growth and trimming budget
Tokyo aims to blunt Russian and Chinese influence in key region
Economic program will boost Europe-Asia cargo flows, accelerate green transition
Portable dwellings thrive as tourist attractions and emergency housing
From Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan, states clamp down on mercenary activity
Exodus by businesses lifts Central Asian economy
Time for sanctions over funneling of restricted goods to support war in Ukraine
Integration can return region to role as intercontinental trade hub
Election marred by uneven playing field, apathy and allegations of irregularities
Post-unrest reforms add meaning to Sunday's vote despite democratic shortcomings
With 'fully legal' cryptocurrencies, the country hopes to compete in the big leagues of global finance
Protests have spurred government to remove privileges and increase inclusion
Tokayev seeks stamp of legitimacy as experts warn 'protest mood' persists
Jittery over Ukraine war, Kazakhstan and neighbors seek alternative export routes
President Tokayev calls for 'humanity, patience' ahead of awkward Putin visit
Chinese leader's first post-COVID trip abroad seen as move to cement top-dog status
Critics say proposed changes to 'super presidential' system are superficial
Carrier bucks global trend with swing to profit as passenger numbers hit record
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have both distanced themselves from Moscow
Amid 'cosmetic' changes, critics say Tokayev missing chance to break Kremlin's grip
Tokayev struggles to avoid angering 'unpredictable' ally -- and his own people
Shared security challenges loom over Thursday's talks and port, pipeline hopes
President Tokayev sidelines predecessor but true reform remains elusive
Analysts see short deployment putting Moscow's security stamp on Central Asia
From mob violence to military intervention, we investigate the unrest in the Central Asian state
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