러시아ㆍ유라시아

The economy continues to grow steadily. GDP growth was 4.1 per cent in 2017 and a similar rate in the first three quarters of 2018, driven by oil output expansion and favourable commodity prices.

A new development plan was unveiled. The 2025 Strategic Development Plan envisages reforms in the following key areas: human capital, technological innovation, promoting competitiveness, strengthening the rule of law, regional development and urbanisation, and increased efficiency of the public administration.

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) has been launched. The new centre will serve the needs of the financial services of neighbouring countries and beyond by providing regulatory and judicial standards that are typically available in developed markets.