Economy

Armenians Enticed by Russian Passport Offer

Continuing exodus prompted by poor prospects at home could now accelerate.

Banking Problems Disrupt Tajik Migrant Money

Stalin's Man Mikoyan to Get Statue in Yerevan

Critics of proposed monument recall Stalinist purges of the 1930s.

Azerbaijani Border Villages Living on the Edge

Residents were happy to get a new road linking them with the rest of Azerbaijan, but they lost their water supply in the process.

Russians to Take Over Major Armenian Chemicals Plant

The Nairit factory is running up massive debts just by standing idle, but opposition politicians are unhappy with Rosneft’s acquisition plan.

Ukraine's Economic Future Hard to Read

Kiev-based advertising executive discusses the investment climate amid continuing uncertainty about Moscow’s intentions.

Smuggling Threatens Legal Economy in Afghan Southeast

Merchants in Khost province say contraband goods undermine legitimate trade with Pakistan.

Afghan Traders Call for Fast-Tracked Transit Route

More work is needed to transform a border crossing in Khost into a major entry point to Pakistan.

Russian Energy Giant Captures Armenian Market

Critics say deal gives Kremlin political as well as economic leverage.

Kyrgyzstan Slows Pace of Customs Bloc Entry

Officials concerned that terms for joining Customs Union could do more bad than good.