Large families in Kazakhstan saving on food
Children in large families eat less than in households with just one child, and the difference can be quite significant, finprom.kz reports citing
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Uzbekistan’s Central Bank expects continued demand for loans in 2026
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan expects consumer lending growth to remain high (around 30%) in 2026, despite high interest rates. The main drivers
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EDB proposes ‘middle path’ for Central Asia’s power sector modernization
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has proposed a balanced “middle path” strategy that could provide a solid foundation for the modernization of Central
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UNDP supports Tajikistan in responding to growing challenges caused by glacier melt
For Tajikistan, the accelerating loss of glaciers is a deeply existential issue. The country is home to more than 60 percent of Central
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Samarkand to host ‘Dishes of the East’ festival
On March 23–24, the city of Samarkand will host the “Dishes of the East” festival for the first time. The event is organized
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EBRD provides $15.4 million to support expansion of Uzbekistan’s leading brewer
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is providing financing of up to US$ 15.4 million to Uzbekistan’s leading brewer,
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Survey: Tax reform increased economic anxiety in Kazakhstan
A survey shows that Kazakhstan’s new Tax Code with an increased value-added tax (VAT) has led to growing anxiety among the population, with
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Insurance program for Russian investment launched in Kyrgyzstan
Central Asia Capital, a Bishkek-based private equity fund, in partnership with the Russian Export Center, has launched a political risk insurance program for
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On Navruz’s eve, Eurasian Creative Guild gathers friends in London
Following a long-standing tradition, a gathering of members and friends of the Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG) and Hertfordshire Press took place in London,
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China’s ZTE launches regional online service center at IT Park Uzbekistan
A regional online service center of ZTE has been officially launched at IT Park Uzbekistan. The new center will deliver modern digital services
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EU and ALIPH launch nearly 30 projects to protect cultural heritage in Central Asia
The European Union and the International alliance for the protection of heritage (ALIPH) have launched 29 cultural heritage projects across Central Asia to safeguard endangered
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Uranium legacy in Kyrgyzstan: New initiatives at local level
In settlements located near former uranium mines, the third phase of a project aimed at minimizing environmental risks, improving emergency preparedness, and strengthening
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Traditional Nauryz Ball for diplomatic community held in Astana
The capital theatre this week hosted the annual Nauryz Ball attended by heads of foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in Kazakhstan.
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Uzbekistan Country Report (March 2026)
Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia that has undergone significant economic liberalization since President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took office in 2016. It is
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EBRD lending €25 million to Central Asia’s leading beverage producer
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is providing a loan of up to €25 million to support the investment
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Kazakhstan’s grain and flour exports grow 60%
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced updated figures of the country’s grain export. During the 2024-2025 marketing year (September 1, 2024, August 31,
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Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan officially opens in Tashkent
On March 17, the official opening ceremony of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan took place with the participation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
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Over 5 million people in Kazakhstan have imposed self-ban on loans
More than 5 million citizens in Kazakhstan have voluntarily banned the issuance of loans and microloans in their names using “Stop-Credit,” a service
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EBRD provides its largest ever financing package for a bank in Kazakhstan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is supporting the development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kazakhstan,
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Uzbekistan tests innovative, energy-efficient greenhouses to help reduce air pollution
Energy-efficient heat pumps developed by the Technopark industrial complex in Tashkent are undergoing practical testing for use in greenhouses for growing vegetables without
