Uzbekistan’s new finance and digital technology initiatives
On March 25, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was briefed on the establishment of the Tashkent International Financial Center, the launch of the International Center
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Uzbekistan and Russia sign roadmap for nuclear cooperation
On March 24, a Roadmap for cooperation in nuclear and related fields between Rosatom State Corporation and the Atomic Energy Agency under the
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Francophonie Spring 2026 in Kyrgyzstan
French Alliance in Bishkek is holding the Francophonie Spring in Kyrgyzstan, from 25th March to 12th April 2026. The program includes educational, cultural and entertainment
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Kazakhstan to develop coal-fired electricity generation
The Government of Kazakhstan has approved the National Project “Development of Coal-Fired Generation.” The document defines Kazakhstan’s energy security strategy until 2030 and
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Uzbekistan residents to receive emergency alerts through mosque loudspeakers
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Emergency Situations, has introduced an innovative technical solution aimed at expanding
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Number of foreign tourists in Uzbekistan grows by 33%
In recent years, the policy of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has been aimed at developing the tourism sector as one of
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OSCE secretary general visits Kyrgyzstan
On March 24, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zheenbek Kulubaev, and the Secretary General
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Kazakhstan launches water spring clean-up campaign
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has launched an environmental campaign, “Möldir Bülak” (Clean Spring) to clean water springs across the country.
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Turkmenistan is a reliable natural gas supplier to China, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov says
The energy sector is a strategic focus of Turkmen-Chinese cooperation, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of
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‘Clean Air’ project to reduce air pollution in Uzbekistan
On March 23, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on priority nationwide projects in the field of ecology and environmental protection for 2026–2030.
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Uzbekistan to modernize transport infrastructure with World Bank support
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $200 million project to help Uzbekistan modernize transport infrastructure in the country’s Surkhandarya region.
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Almost half of ethnic Kazakhs returning to Kazakhstan are from China
Since the beginning of 2026, 3,335 ethnic Kazakhs have returned to Kazakhstan and officially received kandas status, a designation for ethnic Kazakhs returning to
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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
