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EDB report: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan the largest recipients of Chinese investment in Central Asia

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has released a new report, entitled “China and the Eurasian Region: Analysis of Investment Flows based on EDB Monitoring of Mutual Investments”. The report provides detailed information on mutual foreign direct investments (FDI) between China and 13 countries of the Eurasian region (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia,

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Business & Economy KZ

Increasing number of Kazakhstan citizens access public services via smartphones

Mobile services are becoming a key channel for accessing public services: since the beginning of 2025, Kazakhstani citizens have received more than 51.5 million services online, almost half of which were delivered via the eGov Mobile application, according to the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development. As of today, around 90% of public services

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Iran seeks China–Europe railway link via Afghanistan

A delegation from Iran, led by Jabbar Ali Zakeri, head of the country’s railway administration, has visited Afghanistan to explore connecting Iran’s railway network to China through Afghan territory, TOLOnews reported. The primary focus of the project is the Herat–Balkh railway corridor, considered a vital transit route that would link Central Asian countries and China

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan: First energy capacities constructed in New Tashkent

On December 30, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected energy facilities under construction on the territory of New Tashkent, which is currently under construction.  The modern trigeneration technology allows to simultaneously ensure the city with the heating and cooling, spending twice less energy than traditional sources. Production processes in traditional heating plants or cooling systems are

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China-built railway opens in Georgia on Middle Corridor

A China-built modern railway was put into operation last week in Georgia, a key transit country for cargo and passenger transport between Asia and Europe, Xinhua reported. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili, Director General of Georgian Railway Lasha Abashidze and about 150 guests attended the inauguration ceremony

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UN ESCAP: Kazakhstan is the leading destination for investment in new projects in Central Asia in 2025

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has published the Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Trends 2025/2026 report, focusing on foreign direct investment dynamics across countries in the region. According to the report, by the end of 2025 Kazakhstan became the largest recipient of investment in new (greenfield) projects in

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International Affairs UZB

Uzbekistan: Scientific partnership for land restoration and agricultural adaptation in Aral Sea region

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, the Karakalpak Research Institute of Agriculture, and the Rice and Grain Association, convened an international roundtable on “Combating Soil Degradation in the Aral Sea Region and Adaptive Agriculture.” The event brought together leading agricultural experts from Uzbekistan and Russia, representing

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EBRD supports green lending in Uzbekistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is helping micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Uzbekistan to improve their access to green finance and promote green innovation by providing fresh funds under its Uzbekistan Green Economy Financing Facility II (GEFF II Uzbekistan). An EBRD loan of up to US$30 million (€25.7 million) under

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International Affairs TKM

UNDP expands tuberculosis screening in Turkmenistan

With the strategic support of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan continues its cooperation aimed at strengthening the national healthcare system and creating preventive, accessible, and digitalized medical services. As part of this collaboration, an advanced tuberculosis screening technology using artificial intelligence (AI) has

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EDB forecasts high economic growth for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has presented its Macroeconomic Outlook for the Bank’s member states for 2026–2028. EDB analysts expect aggregate GDP growth across the seven member states to reach 2.3% in 2026, with most countries maintaining high levels of economic activity. In 2026, GDP growth is projected at 5.3% in Armenia, 1.8% in Belarus,

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President outlines Uzbekistan’s environmental development priorities

In his Address to the parliament and people of Uzbekistan on December 26, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev identified ensuring environmental balance, advancing green energy, and promoting the sustainable and rational use of water resources as a strategic priority for the nation. Reducing harmful emissions According to the President, in order to mitigate the environmental impact of

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Uzbekistan president reviews economic results of 2025 and sets tasks for 2026

On December 26, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the Uzbek parliament and the people of Uzbekistan. According to the President, significant achievements have been made in all spheres in 2025. For the first time in the country’s history, gross domestic product exceeded $145 billion, exports increased by 23 percent, reaching $33.4 billion, and the gold reserves exceeded

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Art & Culture Eurasia World

Hertfordshire Press founder on speaking in the House of Lords

One of the highlights of the departing year for Marat Akhmedjanov, the founder of the British publishing house Hertfordshire Press, was his participation in the official launch and inaugural forum of Eurasia Policy Council in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in November. Hertfordshire Press is the only British publishing house dedicated

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Business & Economy UZB

New 5-star hotel opened in Nukus in Karakalpakstan

The President of Uzbekistan has identified the doubling of the number of 4- and 5-star hotels by 2030 as one of the key objectives for the development of the tourism industry. As part of the implementation of this strategic goal, special attention is being paid to the development of modern hotel infrastructure in the regions.

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International Affairs UZB

Special issue of Visit Uzbekistan magazine published in China

A special issue of the Visit Uzbekistan magazine has been published in China in the Chinese language. The magazine was prepared by the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan in cooperation with the Uzbek Embassy in Beijing. The purpose of this publication is to widely promote Uzbekistan’s tourism potential in China, introduce its rich cultural heritage and

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International Affairs TJK

Tajikistan opens tank training area and 4 border posts on Afghan border

On December 24, Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon visited the Ministry of Defense and remotely put into operation a tank training area of the Harbmaydon training ground and four border outposts on the Tajik-Afghan border. The new border outposts were built for the first time in this mountainous and difficult-to-access area of the state border with Afghanistan,

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Business & Economy KZ

UNDP and Food Contract Corporation launch forward procurement mechanism for red lentils in north Kazakhstan

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan, in partnership with JSC National Company Food Contract Corporation, has launched a long-term forward procurement mechanism for red lentils to support farmers and promote sustainable agricultural practices in Northern Kazakhstan, UNDP Kazakhstan reported. The initiative is implemented under UNDP’s project “Promoting a Sustainable Agricultural Production System and Conserving

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Business & Economy UZB

Forest area in Uzbekistan reaches 4.7 million hectares

The total forest area in Uzbekistan has now reached 4.7 million hectares. This is a result of the implementation of the “Uzbekistan–2030” Strategy, which, among other, includes measures to expand the area under forests and restore degraded lands across the country, according to the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change. The expansion of forests

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Business & Economy UZB

Chinese companies implement waste-to-energy projects in Uzbekistan

Aziz Abdukhakimov, Adviser to the President of Uzbekistan on environmental issues and Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, held a series of meetings reviewing the implementation of projects for the incineration of municipal solid waste for electricity generation. According to the National Committee, the discussions were held with representatives of Chinese

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UNDP and Japan partner to boost earthquake awareness in Central Asia

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Japan have launched a regional project, “Strengthening the System for Region-Wide Disaster Risk Reduction in Central Asia.” The new project, within the framework of the “Central Asia plus Japan” Dialogue, aims to enhance disaster resilience at both national and regional levels over two years, focusing

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