Chinese company begins construction of deep corn processing plant in Kazakhstan
Construction of an industrial park by China’s Fufeng Group, specializing in deep corn processing, was officially launched in the Zhambyl region in south
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China is the largest investor in Kyrgyzstan
In 2024, Kyrgyzstan received foreign direct investment (FDI) totaling $872.6 million, compared to $844.9 million in 2023, according to the National Statistical Committee.
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EDB and ESCAP launch experience-sharing project for Central Asian energy professionals
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), is launching
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Central Asia and Gulf countries to strengthen partnership
On April 16, Kuwait hosted the Third Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Strategic Dialogue between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Central
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Turkmenistan president meets with Japan’s business community
During a visit to Japan on April 15, Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with representatives of the Japanese business community. From the Japanese
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With a pen and a scalpel in hand
Lusine Aleksanyan is a maxillofacial surgeon and a young author from Armenia. Her book, “And a Butterfly Soared,” was published in 2024 in
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Kazakhstan to supply uranium to Czech Republic
Kazakhstan’s national atomic company Kazatomprom has announced the signing of a landmark agreement with ČEZ, a. s. on the supply of Kazakh natural
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EBRD provides loan to UzCarlsberg, Uzbekistan’s leading brewer
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is providing a working capital loan of up to $6 million (€5.7 million)
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UK Export Finance to provide $2.3 billion for projects in Kyrgyzstan
On April 14, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Britain’s Silk Road Media to develop Karakalpakstan’s tourism brand
On April 6, the British holding Silk Road Media and the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Karakalpakstan signed a cooperation agreement
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Changing climate to make people migrate from southern to northern regions of Kazakhstan
The Migration Committee at Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population has conducted a study of the latest climate changes
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Kazakhstan adopts new Water Code
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the country’s new Water Code, aimed at more efficient use and protection of water resources. Developed by
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Master plan of Sea Breeze Uzbekistan project presented to President Mirziyoyev
On April 14, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended a presentation of the master plan of the Sea Breeze Uzbekistan international tourist center. It
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Chinese company to build Kazakhstan’s first waste-to-energy plant in Almaty
Chairman of the Management Board of national investment promotion company Kazakh Invest, Yerzhan Yelekeyev last week met with President of China’s Shanghai SUS Environment
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EU-OSCE initiative empowers young women from Central Asia and Afghanistan
Taking an additional step towards empowering young women from Central Asia and Afghanistan to play an active role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution,
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Foreign ministers of Central Asian states and Russia meet in Almaty
On April 11, Almaty hosted the eighth meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and foreign ministers of Central Asian countries: Deputy Prime
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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan ban chicken egg imports
Both Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have imposed temporary restrictions on the import of chicken eggs in efforts to support domestic producers. Kazakhstan imposed a
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ADB forecasts Tajikistan’s economy to grow 7.4% in 2025
Tajikistan’s economic growth is projected to remain robust in 2025 and 2026, supported by investment in energy and industry, strong consumer demand, and
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Uzbekistan joins Eurasian Development Bank as its seventh member state
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law on Uzbekistan’s accession to the Agreement Establishing the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). Uzbekistan has
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ADB forecasts 8.5% growth and 6% inflation in Kyrgyzstan in 2025
Economic growth in Kyrgyzstan is projected to moderate but remain robust at 8.5% in 2025 and 8.6% in 2026, according to the Asian Development
