Calls to ban Russian imports voiced in KazakhstanKazakhstani enterprises find themselves under increasing pressure with cheap products being imported from Russia. Some are calling for customs duties on the border between the Kazakhstan and Russia to be reintroduced.
Chinese expansion in Kazakhstan's energy field?China has been increasing its presence in the oil and gas sector of Kazakhstan. There is no consensus on whether this is a positive or a worrying development.
New US Ambassador arrives in KazakhstanGeorge Albert Krol, previously Ambassador of the United States of American to Uzbekistan, has been appointed Ambassador to Kazakhstan.