Astana Motors has emerged as a symbol of Kazakhstan's push to diversify its economy beyond oil and gas, but the company is now grappling with the challenges that come with rapid expansion. The Kazakh firm, long held up as a success story for the country's industrial ambitions, is experiencing growing pains that test its ability to sustain momentum. The situation raises questions about how well other Kazakh diversification projects can weather similar pressures as the nation seeks to broaden its economic base.
Astana Motors, poster child of Kazakh diversification, faces growing pains Nikkei Asia
