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Croatian company to help build a powdered milk plant in Kazakhstan

In Astana, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Kazakh Invest national company, Madiyar Sultanbek met with representatives of Croatian company Sinitech Industries, Swedish company Ecolean, Kazakhstan’s AGRO HOLDING BAYAN, and the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR). According to Kazakh Invest, the parties discussed a project to build a powdered milk plant using innovative mineralization technology tailored to the needs

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Business & Economy KG

Kyrgyzstan can now certify food safety under ISO 22000, enabling export growth

Kyrgyzstandart, the national standardization body under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, has officially been accredited to certify food safety management systems in line with ISO 22000:2019. This accreditation positions Kyrgyzstan to independently certify food enterprises and reduce reliance on foreign institutions—lowering certification costs and helping producers enter international markets faster, the United Nations Development

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International Affairs TKM UZB

Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan strengthen partnership in all spheres

On April 24, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held talks in Samarkand with the participation of official delegations. The parties discussed issues of further development and strengthening of Uzbek-Turkmen relations of friendship, good-neighborliness and strategic partnership, noting the

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Geo Politics KZ RU

Young women from Central Asia and Kazakhstan lured to Russia’s combat drone assembly plant

After a Kazakh media outlet recently published an advertising material offering young women from Kazakhstan an opportunity to get a new profession and job as part of the Alabuga Start program, Orda.kz has investigated what is known about the Alabuga special economic zone in the Russian region of Tatarstan and its Alabuga Start project, which

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan: Jizzakh hosts international business forum

On April 23, Laziz Kudratov, the Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, participated in an international business forum held in Jizzakh. The event was organized as part of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s initiative to actively promote regional investment opportunities. The forum brought together senior representatives from ministries, government agencies, industry associations, and local authorities, along

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Business & Economy Eurasia World

Afghanistan’s economy shows signs of gradual recovery, says World Bank

Afghanistan’s economy is gradually recovering, but at a slow pace, and the outlook remains uncertain due to fiscal pressures, a widening trade deficit, and persistent poverty and food insecurity, says the World Bank’s latest Afghanistan Development Update. Afghanistan’s GDP is estimated to have grown 2.5 percent in 2024, marking the second consecutive year of economic expansion.

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International Affairs KZ

Top 5 countries whose citizens visited Kazakhstan in 2024

Kazakhstan continues to strengthen its position as an attractive destination for international visitors. In 2024, 15.3 million people visited Kazakhstan, marking a 66% increase from the previous year, according to the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The figure does not include those arriving for work or permanent residence. Of the total number of visitors,

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International Affairs KG TJK UZB

Central Asia launches new phase of uranium legacy remediation project

A kick-off meeting for the regional project “Stakeholder Engagement for Uranium Legacy Remediation in Central Asia” (Phase III) was held in Tashkent on April 17-18. The main purpose of this event was to present and discuss the plans for Phase III of the project with government institutions and national and international partners from three Central

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Business & Economy KG

Kyrgyzstan’s labor market needs more blue-collar workers

Kyrgyzstan now has 7,410 job vacancies, including 6,164 blue-collar jobs and 1,246 office jobs, according to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. Two months ago, on February 1, 2025, Kyrgyzstan had 6,305 job vacancies. The blue-collar job vacancies include: The office job vacancies include: Since the beginning of the year, a total of

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstan: The Creative Phoenix of Central Asia

Kazakhstan’s creative economy is gradually becoming a powerful engine of economic growth, transforming traditional approaches to the country’s development. A look at the data and trends in the sector raises the question: could Kazakhstan become a new centre of creative power in the region? Here below is an article on the issue, written by Irina

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Art & Culture UZB

Uzbek author brings Silk Road legends to life in magical four-part children’s series

Uzbek writer, cultural figure, and storyteller Gulchekhra-begim Makhmudova invites young readers on a breath-taking journey through time, legend, and imagination with her four-part children’s book series, Adventures of the Spirit of Time, now available in English from Hertfordshire Press. Originally published in Russian between 2021 and 2022, the series quickly won the hearts of readers

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Business & Economy KG

Kyrgyzstan to improve access to water supply and sanitation with donors’ support

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $121 million in financing for the first phase of the Kyrgyz Republic Water Supply and Sanitation Universal Access Program. It is part of a multi-phase programmatic approach, with a $400 million financing envelope over the next decade, enabling the Kyrgyz government to provide universal access to and improve

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International Affairs KZ

Kazakhstan and Afghanistan seek to increase trade, boost economic cooperation

A Kazakh delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Serik Zhumangarin arrived in Kabul on April 21 to discuss investment opportunities and the expansion of economic, trade, transit, and railway cooperation between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan, TOLOnews reported. In meetings with Afghan officials, Zhumangarin discussed a roadmap for cooperation in the economic, trade,

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan bets on hydropower and nuclear energy to meet growing power needs

Over the past 5 years, Uzbekistan’s electricity production increased by 30% and reached 81.5 billion kilowatt-hours. By 2035 the electricity use in the country will reach 121 billion kilowatt-hours. By 2030 the share of “green” energy in the total generation volume is planned to reach 54%. This was said at a government meeting chaired by

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Business & Economy KG

New project to advance sustainable finance for Kyrgyzstan’s micro, small, and medium enterprises

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors have approved $120 million for Developing a Sustainable Finance Market for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Kyrgyz Republic project. This landmark initiative will be co-financed by a $50 million loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). With a total funding of $170 million, the project aims

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Business & Economy KZ

Kazakhstan to develop ski tourism in Almaty mountain cluster

Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov last week met with the President of PGI Management Joan Viladomat to discuss cooperation in the development of ski tourism in the Almaty mountain cluster and modernization of its infrastructure to adapt to international standards. Joan Viladomat told about his company’s projects in a number of countries. Today the company

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Art & Culture UZB

Uzbekistan: The first Aral Culture Summit held in Nukus

On the 5th and 6th of April, the heart of Karakalpakstan — the city of Nukus — hosted the inaugural Aral Culture Summit, a landmark event bringing together intellectuals, artists, environmentalists, and representatives of international organisations to rethink the role of culture in the age of climate challenges. Where the waves of the Aral Sea

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Business & Economy KG

Creative Industries Park: the first step towards reforming Kyrgyzstan’s creative economy

Kyrgyzstan’s creative industries are beginning to play an increasingly important role in the country’s economy, although their contribution to gross domestic product is still very small. This has led to the creation of the Creative Industries Park, which opens up new opportunities for the development of sectors such as design, advertising, cinema and architecture, reads

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan showcases its IT sector at Central Asian Business Expo in US

The international exhibition Central Asian Business Expo-2025 was held in the United States, bringing together major international companies, investors, and government representatives. The Uzbek delegation, led by Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov, showcased the country’s ongoing digital transformation and investment potential in the IT sector. Throughout the event, bilateral meetings were conducted with a

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Business & Economy KZ

Chinese company begins construction of deep corn processing plant in Kazakhstan

Construction of an industrial park by China’s Fufeng Group, specializing in deep corn processing, was officially launched in the Zhambyl region in south Kazakhstan on April 16.   According to Kazakh Invest national investment promotion company, the project is being implemented in the Shu district near the Jibek Joly special economic zone (SEZ).   The

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