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Last update: 3 hours agoAstana’s New Rail Step: Kazakhstan has officially launched the first phase of its fully automated, driverless light rail in Astana—22.4 km, 18 stations, built with Chinese tech—after President Tokayev rode the inaugural train from the airport to the National Museum. Geopolitics, Up Close: Russia is warning that Armenia can’t “have it both ways” between the Russian-led trade bloc and EU integration, while Moscow also says U.S. and EU moves for rare earths in Central Asia are meant to push Russia out. Middle Corridor Push: Kazakhstan’s rail operator KTZ is planning a Caspian maritime fleet and cargo airline to strengthen Middle Corridor logistics. Finance Link-Up: Astana wants deeper financial services ties with Hong Kong, pitching it as a renminbi fundraising hub. Turkic Tech Agenda: At the OTS summit in Turkistan, leaders leaned hard into AI, digital development, and transport connectivity. Food Trade: Uzbekistan’s early watermelon exports have started, shipping to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia.
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