Central Asia and China hold Furniture and Construction Industry Forum
The 2025 Central Asia–China Furniture and Construction Industry Cooperation Forum was held in Astana last week. As part of the forum, a founding
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IFC supports small businesses and women entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan
To increase access to finance for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has signed
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Kyrgyzstan and World Bank Group partner to advance reforms for energy development and sustainable growth
This operation will provide budgetary support to help the Kyrgyz government implement a comprehensive program of reforms aimed at ensuring a sustainable energy
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Kazakhstan begins exporting wheat to Vietnam
A transit container train with Kazakh wheat has arrived in the Chinese port of Lianyungang. This is the first of eight trains loaded
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UNDP and Japan launch decarbonization project in Uzbekistan
A new project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency in schools, hospitals, and public transportation has been launched in
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Turkmenistan and EU hold Human Rights Dialogue
The European Union and Turkmenistan held their seventeenth annual Human Rights Dialogue on 17 June in Brussels. According to the Delegation of the
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Three Kazakhstani universities debut in QS World University Rankings 2026
The QS World University Rankings 2026 have been published, with 20 Kazakhstani universities featured – a testament to the rising quality of higher
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Kyrgyzstan and UNDP launch project to strengthen national capacity for green and climate finance
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has
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EU and UNICEF strengthen child protection in Uzbekistan’s border regions
From 16 to 18 June, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10), funded by the European Union (EU), in cooperation with
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Kyrgyzstan launches SDG Investor Map to drive sustainable investment
The United Nations Development Programme in partnership with the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic officially launched the Kyrgyzstan
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EDB-funded modernization of Kant Cement Plant completed in Kyrgyzstan
A ceremony to launch the new production line at the Kant Cement Plant, the construction of which began in spring 2024, was held on
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Central Asian countries and China enhance cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping on June 17 called on China and Central Asian countries to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and forge
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Astana hosts 2nd Central Asia–China Industrial and Investment Cooperation Forum
The Second Central Asia – China Industrial and Investment Cooperation Forum was held in Astana on June 16. The main goal of the forum was
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Kazakhstan and China set to expand cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on June 16 that China stands ready to work with Kazakhstan to contribute more to regional and world
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Kazakh national epic ‘Narqyz’ receives recognition from the Prince of Wales
The Kazakh national epic Narqyz, created in the early 20th century by the prominent akyn Nurpeis Baiganin and published in English in 2024,
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US embassy and OSON launch public-private partnership to promote entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan
U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan Jonathan Henick and Farkhod Makhmudov, Founder and Shareholder of OSON Holding (Brio Group), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
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Karakalpakstan launches new agricultural development program to boost local economy
The government of Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan autonomous region has unveiled a comprehensive agricultural development program aimed at revitalizing the region’s economy and improving food
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Kazakhstan and U.S. set to enhance economic cooperation
A Kazakh delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister–Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu arrived in Washington, D.C. on June 12 for an official
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British publishing house presents children’s books by Uzbek author
Hertfordshire Press is proud to present the captivating children’s book series “Adventures of the Spirit of Time” by the talented Gulchehra-begim Makhmudova, introduced
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Kazakhstan becomes world’s 8th-largest sunflower oil exporter
For the first time ever, Kazakhstan entered the club of the world’s top 10 largest sunflower oil exporters, taking 8th place in 2024,
