Private equity investor Aidan Karibzhanov is chasing riches in the rough-and-tumble former Soviet Republics. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.bloomberg.com

Decided to shoot some clips around the beautiful city of Astana, Kazakhstan on our last day there. Just so happens it was the capital city’s birthday! #astanaday … Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.youtube.com

Worldhotel Saltanat Almaty is in the heart of Almaty, walking distance from Presidential Palace and National Museum of Kazakhstan. This 4-star hotel is within … Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.youtube.com

Just as Asia’s central banks were bracing for an expected increase in U.S. interest rates, China has given them another headache to deal with. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.bloomberg.com

Kazakh National Special Olympics Team Exceeds Expectations at Los Angeles Games Sourced through Scoop.it from: astanatimes.com

Kazakhstan’s Tengizchevroil Company has increased oil production by up to 14.07 million tons (112.3 million barrels) in January-June 2015, representing an 8.2 percent increase compared to the same period of last year. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.azernews.az

Timur Bekbosunov, A New Page in Kazakhstan’s Image Abroad Sourced through Scoop.it from: astanatimes.com

Kerbez folk ensemble of Semey Phillarmonic Hall named after Amre Kashaubayev in eastern Kazakhstan will perform in Paris. Sourced through Scoop.it from: en.tengrinews.kz

Kazakh Historical Documentary Presented in Washington Sourced through Scoop.it from: astanatimes.com

Read Two-week traveller: choose your Central Asia adventure by Lonely Planet Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.lonelyplanet.com