EU envoy in Kyrgyzstan to discuss sanctions
Brussels is concerned about the sharp increase in the deliveries of European industrial and radio equipment to Russia through Kyrgyzstan over the past
Geo Politics
KG
International Affairs
KZ
Kazakhstan ranked 77th out of 89 countries for comfortable retirement
Kazakhstan ranked as low as 77th out of 89 countries in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Countries for a Comfortable Retirement
International Affairs
UZB
Uzbekistan to host VIII Assembly of the Global Environment Facility
From 31 May to 6 June 2026, Samarkand will host the VIII Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), one of the largest
International Affairs
KZ
Kazakhstan FM meets with British business community
On February 25 in London, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev took part in a roundtable meeting with representatives of the British
Business & Economy
UZB
Tashkent to expand green areas
On February 25, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals for the development of urbanization processes and the expansion of green areas in Tashkent.
Business & Economy
KZ
Crude oil continues accounting for half of Kazakhstan’s exports
In 2025, Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover, according to preliminary data, reached $143.9 billion—$1.8 billion more than in 2024. Compared to 2020, trade turnover
Business & Economy
UZB
Uzbekistan’s rainfall induction project may cause environmental risks
On March 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will officially launch a state rainfall induction project. The initiative, approved by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, aims to combat
Business & Economy
UZB
Uzbekistan supports youth initiatives
A dialogue between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the country’s youth took place on February 24. More than 60,000 young people participated in the
International Affairs
TKM
EU and Turkmenistan review partnership in 2025, outline agenda for 2026
The European Union Delegation to Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan last week held a joint press briefing to review
International Affairs
UZB
Uzbekistan: IshKadr Academy opens to expand access to digital skills and employment opportunities for youth and women
The IshKadr Academy Digital Skills Development Center has officially opened in the Khazarasp district of Uzbekistan’s Khorezm region. The center was established within
Business & Economy
UZB
Debt burden is growing in Uzbekistan
In 2025, Uzbekistan’s public debt increased by $6.6 billion or 16.5%, reaching $46.9 billion. In the fourth quarter of the year alone, the
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakhstanis choose cheaper chicken meat instead of expensive beef
There’s a growing discussion on social media that Kazakhstanis have allegedly started buying pork more often due to high prices of beef, which
Business & Economy
KG
Kyrgyzstan launches construction of special financial investment zone
Chairman of Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev on February 20 attended the capsule-laying ceremony marking the launch of construction of the Tamchy
International Affairs
UZB
English proficiency ‘very low’ in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan ranked 104th out of 123 countries in the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, the world’s largest ranking of countries and regions by
Business & Economy
UZB
Uzbekistan defines development priorities for Karakalpakstan
On February 20, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting to define priority tasks for the socio-economic development of the Republic of Karakalpakstan. It
Business & Economy
KZ
Qualified workforce is most in demand on Kazakhstan’s labor market
Since the beginning of 2026, employers have posted 102,700 job vacancies and job seekers have submitted 162,400 resumes on the Enbek.kz online job
International Affairs
KG
Japan finances project to support smallholder farmers in Kyrgyzstan
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan have launched a new
Business & Economy
UZB
Uzbekistan expects price growth
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has published a report on inflation expectations of the country’s households and businesses as of early 2026. According
International Affairs
UZB
Uzbekistan: Cable car under construction at Silk Road Samarkand
Construction of a modern cable car system has begun at the Silk Road Samarkand tourist complex. The project aims to further enhance the
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakhstan prepares for spring flood season
In preparation for the coming spring flood season, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is pre-emptively releasing water from key reservoirs across
