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
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Uzbekistan launches first stage of new copper processing plant
On March 16, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the launch ceremony of Copper Processing Plant No. 3 at the Almalyk Mining and
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Kazakhstan looks at ways to reduce informal employment
At a meeting in the Senate on March 12 addressing the problem of informal employment in Kazakhstan, Minister of Labor and Social Protection
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Uzbekistan improves gas network with World Bank support
The World Bank says it has approved a $10.6 million grant to help Uzbekistan reduce leaks in its aging gas transmission system and recover valuable
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Roundtable with Turkish business community held at Uzbek Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade
On March 13, a roundtable meeting chaired by the Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratov, was held with more
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Afghan products exported via Lapis Lazuli Corridor
The Afghan Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation says eight shipments of domestic products and goods are scheduled to be exported through the
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Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilization Center featured in Condé Nast Traveler
One of the world’s leading magazines specializing in travel and culture, Condé Nast Traveler, included the city of Tashkent and the Islamic Civilization Center
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Uzbekistan to strengthen fight against cybercrime
On March 12, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev listened to proposals to strengthen the fight against cybercrime and to enhance the prevention of offenses committed
