First head of JICA’s independent office in Tajikistan on cooperation with Japan
Hideki Tanabe is a senior international development expert who stood at the origins of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Tajikistan. Having
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TJK
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UZB
Uzbekistan aims to increase annual number of foreign tourists to 20 million by 2030
In line with the key objectives set for the development of the tourism sector through 2030, Uzbekistan plans to increase tourism’s share in
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Chinese and Uzbek archaeologists discover ancient city walls in Uzbekistan’s Kuva site
Chinese and Uzbek archaeologists have found early city walls constructed and modified between the 3rd century BC and the 10th century AD at
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KZ
National Research Center for Infectious Diseases opened in Kazakhstan
The National Research Center for Infectious Diseases (NRCID) was officially opened in Almaty on January 16. It is a key facility established on
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Founder of Britain’s Silk Road Media holding featured in Uzbekistan’s Business Holistic magazine
The prestigious business magazine Business Holistic in Uzbekistan has published an article entitled “Marat Akhmedjanov: Building bridges between Eurasia and the world.” The
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Uzbekistan to interlink tourism and culture
At a government meeting on January 15, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the need to link cultural projects with tourism development objectives. It was
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President tasks Uzbek ambassadors with strengthening economic diplomacy
On January 15, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired an expanded meeting on the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Uzbek diplomatic missions
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Tajikistan begins its first large-scale solar power project
Tajikistan is set to implement its first large-scale solar energy project with a total installed capacity of 500 MW. On January 13, an
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KZ
Kazakhstan receives $300 million for construction of Almaty Railway Bypass
Kazakhstan’s state-owned railway operator, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), has secured up to $300 million equivalent in Swiss-franc-denominated financing from the International Finance Corporation
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EBRD finances construction of 300 MW solar plant in Uzbekistan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it continues to invest in renewable energy power generation and in the safe and
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Uzbekistan to increase energy efficiency
On January 14, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans on increasing energy efficiency. According to international experts, Uzbekistan is among the most energy-intensive countries.
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KZ
Kazakhstan continues agricultural crop diversification
This year Kazakhstan will continue diversifying its agricultural crop areas to reduce its reliance on wheat monoculture and expand the area under highly
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KG
Kyrgyzstan constructs affordable housing under state mortgage program
Kyrgyzstan has taken another step in the provision of its citizens with subsidized mortgage housing. In a ceremony on January 12, attended by
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Kazakhstan to spend $500 million on geological exploration
To expand the coverage of geological exploration of the country’s territory using modern geological prospecting methods, the Government of Kazakhstan is launching a
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The Fergana tourist and recreational zone established in Uzbekistan
On January 12, the President of Uzbekistan issued the Resolution “On measures for the establishment of the Fergana tourist and recreational zone.” The
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KZ
In 2025, Kazakhstan produced the largest number of motor vehicles
In 2025, Kazakhstan’s automotive industry demonstrated its best performance ever. The country produced 171,144 vehicles of all types (passenger cars, buses, and trucks),
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Uzbekistan to revise Defense Doctrine, strengthen defense capacity
On January 13, a meeting of Uzbekistan’s Security Council chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed priority tasks for ensuring the country’s security and
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UZB
Kazakh businesses expand presence in Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan ranks fourth in terms of the number of enterprises with foreign capital in Uzbekistan, following China, Russia, and Turkiye, Dunyo information agency
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UZB
Uzbekistan to increase natural gas production
On January 12, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans of the country’s oil and gas company, Uzbekneftegaz, to increase natural gas reserves and production
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakhstan reports record high grain exports
In 2025, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the national railway company, transported for export 11 million tons of grain, a record high volume over
