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
Business & Economy
UZB
Uzbekistan sets new tasks for textile industry
On August 13, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting to discuss leveraging the export potential and reserves in the textile industry. Textiles is
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Kazakhstan and Israel’s ValueLBH Fund explore projects worth $1.5 billion
Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Gabidulla Ospankulov, met in Astana on August 13 with Shimon
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Starlink launches in Kazakhstan
The Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry has announced that starting from August 13, 2025, Starlink satellite internet is officially
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Turkish company to build two hydropower plant cascades in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian Investment Holding, a subsidiary of Turkey’s İhlas Holding, have signed investment agreements on the construction of the Kazarman and
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Uzbekistan adopts program for water resources management and irrigation sector development
On August 12, Uzbekistan adopted the Water Resources Management and Irrigation Sector Development Program for 2025-2028. Given the water scarcity in the region,
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Digital Transformation Group established in Kazakhstan
On August 12, Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on the implementation of the President’s instructions regarding the development of artificial
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Turkmenistan hosts conference on the Caspian Sea
On August 11-12, celebratory events dedicated to the Day of the Caspian Sea were held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone in Turkmenistan.
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British publishing house’s almanac features two great enlighteners of Central Asia
This year, the Voices of Friends: Poetry & Art almanac takes on a special resonance. Its pages are dedicated to the anniversaries of
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UZB
Shadow economy in Uzbekistan has reduced to 35%
On August 11, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev listened to proposals for combating the shadow economy. It was noted that in the past, high
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Kazakhstan and Serbia strengthen political and investment cooperation
The third round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Serbia took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
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Trade between Afghanistan and China totals $541 million in seven months
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce reports a significant increase in trade between Afghanistan and China. According to the ministry, trade between the
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UZB
UNDP and Business Development Bank partner to empower entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan
A new partnership has been launched between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Business Development Bank (BDB) of Uzbekistan, marking a
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Kazakhstan and Tajikistan expand trade and investment cooperation
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting in Astana on August 8 with Chairman of the State Committee
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Khorgos at Kazakh-Chinese border to become a hub for new investment projects
As part of his working visit to the Zhetysu Region on August 8, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan
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OCA Magazine issue about Uzbekistan’s region receives feedback from UK Prime Minister’s office
The special issue of OCA Magazine dedicated to the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan caught the attention of the Prime Minister of the United
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KZ
Mineral raw materials remain Kazakhstan’s main export commodity
In the first five months of 2025, Kazakhstan’s revenues from foreign trade decreased by 9.2%. If in January-May 2024 the country earned $32.8
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Rapid economic growth may lead to overheating of Kyrgyzstan’s economy
Both international analysts and Kyrgyz government officials warn that the continued GDP growth in Kyrgyzstan could be a sign that the economy is
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TJK
World Bank supports Tajikistan in boosting private sector growth and enhancing public sector efficiency
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on August 7 approved the First Competitive and Inclusive Tajikistan Development Policy Operation (DPO) to support the country’s