The ruble’s collapse is a wake-up call for Central Asia’s economies: the only way out is to look away from Moscow. Source: thediplomat.com

Contributions to Kazakh Pension Fund increase in 2014 http://t.co/n49jrJw5RX Source: en.trend.az

Kazakhstan’s businessman Kenes Rakishev has become one of the investors of a $102 million venture capital fund. Source: en.tengrinews.kz

The profitability of Kashagan oil field could be correctly assessed not earlier than in 2017 Source: en.trend.az

February can be a spooky month for anyone with a pocketful of tenge. Kazakhstan’s embattled currency has been devalued twice in the last six years, both times in February. Source: http://www.eurasianet.org

The International Monetary Fund has said in its latest report that Iran is the second biggest economy in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. Source: iranfrontpage.com

When it comes to the Islamic State’s potential threat to Central Asia, no one quite seems to be able to tell the difference between reality… Source: foreignpolicy.com

Lack of financing has made the Kazakhstani Chess Federation temporarily suspend all its activities. Source: en.tengrinews.kz

Astana, Moscow and Beijing are among those buying gold in reaction to a thriving dollar. Source: thediplomat.com

Photographer Kevin Frayer travels to Qinghe County in China to cover an eagle-hunting festival. Source: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk