International Affairs UZB

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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International Affairs UZB

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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International Affairs KG

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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Business & Economy KZ

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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International Affairs TKM

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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Business & Economy UZB

‘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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Business & Economy UZB

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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International Affairs KZ

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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Business & Economy KZ

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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Business & Economy UZB

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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Business & Economy Eurasia KG KZ TJK TKM UZB

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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International Affairs TJK

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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International Affairs UZB

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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Business & Economy UZB

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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Business & Economy KZ

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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Business & Economy KG

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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Art & Culture Eurasia

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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Business & Economy UZB

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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International Affairs KG KZ TJK TKM UZB

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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International Affairs KG

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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