Hungarian company considers honey production in Kazakhstan
Aranynektár Kft, the largest honey producer and exporter in Hungary, is considering the establishment of a joint honey production facility in Kazakhstan, according
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UK targets Kyrgyz bank, cryptocurrency exchanges for alleged role in sanctions circumvention by Russia
On August 20, the UK government announced a crackdown on Russia’s attempts to avoid western sanctions by exploiting Kyrgyzstan’s financial systems and crypto
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Production of Samsung TVs and washing machines launched in Kazakhstan
The Silk Road Electronics plant in Saran in Kazakhstan’s Karaganda region has begun production of TVs and washing machines under South Korea’s Samsung
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan strengthen cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy
On August 18 in Tashkent, a delegation of Kazakhstan headed by Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Zhomart Aliyev met with the
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IFAD, EU and Kompanion Bank to help 800,000 Kyrgyz people turn remittances into financial opportunities
Over 800,000 Kyrgyz people —including migrants, their families, returnees, and aspiring migrant workers—will be transforming remittances, the money sent home by migrant workers, into
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Uzbekistan hosts discussion on climate challenges in Central Asia and EU
As part of the high-level meeting “Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Europe – Cooperation for Common Development”, a panel session was held on “Climate Challenges
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Afghanistan’s copper mine contract with Chinese company extended for 15 years
The Afghan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum announced that the contract for the exploration and extraction of the Mes Aynak copper mine in
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan reaffirm strategic partnership
On August 18 in Astana, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Tanzila Narbayeva, the Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of
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Uzbekistan and Japan set to expand investment cooperation
Between August 15 and 18, a delegation of Uzbekistan headed by Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov held negotiations in Tokyo
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US government and businesses improve nutrition in Kyrgyzstan
The United States has delivered 75 tons of U.S.-manufactured food worth nearly 22.4 million Kyrgyz som ($256,000) to the Kyrgyz Republic. The shipment, made
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UNDP collaborates with Tajikistan on national development priorities
Sudipto Mukerjee, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Tajikistan’s Resident Representative, met with Zavqi Zavqizoda, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan to
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Author Shahsanem Murray releases long-awaited third novel ‘Naked Nimbus’
Hertfordshire Press is proud to announce the release of Naked Nimbus, the third novel by acclaimed author Shahsanem Murray. This highly anticipated work
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Kazakhstan to hold VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
On 17-18 September 2025, the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, will host the VIII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions under
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Afghanistan and Uzbekistan sign four power projects
To meet Afghanistan’s growing energy needs, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) has signed contracts for four major electricity transmission and distribution projects with
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EDB to support railway construction in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will provide a grant to the Kyrgyz Temir Zholu National Company under the Ministry of Transport and Communications
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Kazakhstan: Motor fuel prices rising despite growing production volumes
In the first half of 2025, the production of gasoline and diesel fuel in Kazakhstan reached record high levels: 3.1 million and 3
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China’s Sinotruk to manufacture heavy trucks in Kazakhstan
China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (Sinotruk), a Chinese state-owned truck manufacturer, and Kazakhstan’s Saran Machinery have established a joint venture for the
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Uzbekistan set to improve waste processing and recycling
On August 14, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on measures to expand waste processing in the country. Over the past three
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Kyrgyzstan and Russia reaffirm commitment to deepening cooperation
On August 14, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov as part of his official visit to Kyrgyzstan. Japarov
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Kazakhstanis migrate from regions to big cities for a better life
The southern and western regions of Kazakhstan are “champions” in terms of birth rate. But instead of staying to live in their home
