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CIS economies will grow faster than expected

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CIS

CIS: Region will grow faster than expected

War in Ukraine creates opportunities for Central Asia

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CENTRAL ASIA

The war in Ukraine has changed the dynamics of interaction between Russia and the Central Asian countries, which have been traditionally a source of migrant labour. Despite rising…

Tajik and Kyrgyz economies show unexpected strength

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TAJIKISTAN/KYRGYZSTAN

Both have avoided the deep economic crisis that seemed likely in the spring. Income from remittances, on which both rely heavily, has recovered after a dip following the invasion.

Russian recession will blunt Central Asian growth

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CIS

Russia's economic problems caused by the low price of oil and to a lesser extent Western sanctions are a challenge for Kazakhstan and the four other Central Asian states. In its…

Tajik election may be president's last before handover

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TAJIKISTAN

The decision to hold the election on October 11, a month earlier than scheduled, may be intended to pre-empt employment and energy problems, both likely to worsen before year-end.

Unstable Central Asia will drive Russian regional ties

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CIS

Russia security and military interests in Central Asia.

Remittance collapse will drive Tajikistan to IMF

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TAJIKISTAN

TAJIKISTAN: Remittance collapse drives IMF talks

Tajik bond issue is symptom of chronic debt addiction

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TAJIKISTAN

Tajikistan's search for loans.

Tajik remittance slump will weaken flawed banks

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TAJIKISTAN

Tajikistan's troubled banking sector.

Tajikistan's government and a major bank seek bailouts

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TAJIKISTAN

TAJIKISTAN: Government and a major bank seek bailouts