Central Asia

New Labour Law May Disappoint

Kazak Budget Stays Tight Despite Pressure to Spend

Journalist Freed as Gift to EU

China Offers Assets-for-Investment Deal

Constitutional Deal Does Not Mean End to Systemic Crisis

Government Tries to Offload Luxury Homes

Government May Heed Criticisms of Election

Alphabet Change Sparks Debate

A government proposal to switch to the Latin alphabet has divided opinion in Kazakstan.

Crisis Engulfs Kyrgyz Parliament

Tajik President Wins Expected Landslide

With few alternatives on offer, most voters went for the obvious candidate – the current president.