Politics
Kazakhstan aims for tricky economic reboot after cabinet shuffle
President Tokayev tasks new PM with spurring growth and trimming budget
Economy
Opinion
Kazakhstan is building more connections with the world
Economic program will boost Europe-Asia cargo flows, accelerate green transition
Opinion
Kazakhstan's backdoor trade with Russia must be stopped
Time for sanctions over funneling of restricted goods to support war in Ukraine
Opinion
Better connectivity will unlock Central Asia's economic potential
Integration can return region to role as intercontinental trade hub
International relations
India's first Central Asia summit to focus on Afghan risks, trade
Shared security challenges loom over Thursday's talks and port, pipeline hopes
International relations
Spotlight on trade gateway as India hosts talks with Central Asia
Sunday discussions look set to focus on New Delhi-funded port in Iran
Opinion
Ties that bind Kazakhstan to China are starting to unravel
Frustrations with Beijing are becoming increasingly visible
Economy
ADB warns coronavirus threatens to chop 10% off global output
Bank says fiscal and monetary responses needed immediately to soften fallout
Opinion
For developing world, Belt and Road Initiative is best deal around
China's infrastructure offer supports economic growth in Europe, Africa and Asia
Economy
Pandemic to cut Asian growth to 2.2%, worst since 1998 crisis: ADB
Thailand, Hong Kong and seven other economies to shrink, China to slow sharply
Interview
World Bank warns of 'third shock' after coronavirus and trade war
Developing Asia urged to address expected poverty surge, financial distress
Economy
Oil price plunge thrusts Kazakhstan into crisis mode
Saudi-Russian spat slams local currency and compounds coronavirus fallout
Japan immigration
Japan intensifies crackdown on student visa overstayers
Number of countries subject to stricter checks to increase tenfold
Belt and Road
Beijing-backed Pakistan port opens as hub for Afghanistan trade
Gwadar challenges Indian interests in region, but China's ROI remains unclear
International relations
Russia woos India to sign trade pact with Eurasian Economic Union
Moscow hopes to show global heavyweights take its bloc seriously
Trade
Japan's farmers find customers abroad through H.I.S. travel agency
Discount trip planner puts Azerbaijan branches to work selling green tea
Politics
Uzbekistan election exposes limits of image-polishing reforms
China's economic influence will inevitably become political, experts say
Interview
Uzbekistan plans over $6bn in joint projects with Japan
President Mirziyoyev to pitch resource development during Japan trip
Belt and Road
China to host Afghan rivals in drive to expand Belt and Road
Taliban included in peace talks as Beijing aims to isolate Xinjiang separatists
Politics
A short history of relocating capitals in Asia
Indonesia's move has precedents in places such as Myanmar and Malaysia
Comment
Russia is in danger of being overrun by China's Belt and Road
A new Eurasian order is in the making, with Beijing in the driver's seat
Economy
Kazakhstan's political uncertainty weighs on its currency
Transition to permanent president and the ruble to determine tenge's value
The Future of Asia 2019
Mongolia braces for delay of state coal giant's IPO
Parliament chief says elections could interrupt move to list company this year
Asia Insight
Kazakh strongman leaves unfinished business in rush to secure legacy
Chinese projects take back seat as Nazarbayev's successor seeks stability
Politics
Former Kazakh strongman backs successor in presidential election
New leader faces task of jump-starting growth and foreign direct investment