Uzbekistan has confirmed that electricity tariffs for Afghanistan remain unchanged, despite ongoing discussions on energy cooperation and infrastructu...
Central Asia
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan continue to strengthen economic ties as Ministers Laziz Kudratov and Nuruddin Azizi met in Termez to discuss trade expansio...
Kazakhstan's oil exports via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) remain stable despite a recent drone attack on a key Russian pumping station, with
The European Union remains Kazakhstan’s largest trade and investment partner, with EU countries contributing over $200bn in foreign direct investment
Economic growth in Central Asia slowed from 5.7% in 2023 to 5.4% in 2024, mainly due to stagnation in mining output in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, with...
In the 2024 Democracy Index, Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, has been ranked the world's most authoritarian country, scoring a mere 0.25 out of 10 an...
The funds will ensure preferential financing for sowing and harvesting operations in 2025, as part of the broader initiative to provide at least KZT 7...
Kyrgyzstan has begun preparing its first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) under the Paris Agreement, aiming to enhance climate governance, improve
Kazakhstan is set to build a $1.2bn steel plant in the Zhambyl region's Jibek Joly special economic zone, backed by China's Fujian Hengwang Investment...
At an extended board meeting in the capital, Kazakhstan's ministry of energy set targets for 2025, aiming to increase oil production to 96.2mn tons, e...
UNICEF and its partners stepped in to prevent Afghanistan’s healthcare system from collapsing, managing two-thirds of the country’s medical services a...
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and EDB Chairman Nikolai Podguzov recently discussed expanding cooperation as the Bank allocated $1.4bn to projects in
The agreement was reached during the first official visit of Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Administration o...
Funded through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the initiative aims to support Afghan refugee returnees and host communities by fund...
Kazakhstan has officially designated the Zhambyl district in the Almaty region as the site for its first nuclear power plant, following a government r...
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev and Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov discussed expanding economic co...
According to S&P’s forecast, oil production growth, coupled with government investments in economic diversification and social security, will drive GD...
The first-ever trilateral summit between the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan in Khujand is said to focus on security, economic co...
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon emphasized the need for military and law enforcement agencies to adopt advanced technologies, including artificial inte...
Kazakhstan and Jordan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to strengthen digital development, fostering collaboration in AI, e-government, smart ci...
Uzbekistan's electricity generation rose by 4.7% in 2024 as the country worked to meet growing demand while advancing its renewable energy goals, aimi...
Currently, traffic control is enforced at six checkpoints, but authorities plan to extend these measures to five more locations.
One of the key topics was the new Tax Code, which introduces a service-oriented tax administration model, reduces tax reporting by 30%, and decreases
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have signed a historic border agreement, finalizing the 972-kilometer boundary and resolving a decades-long territorial disp...
A Taliban delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar, visited Tashkent to discuss trade, investment, and energy cooperation with Uzb...
The funds will be used to support agricultural activities, including spring field and harvesting work, the acquisition of fixed assets, working capita...
Pakistan has been implementing a large-scale repatriation drive targeting the approximately 4mn Afghan refugees who fled decades of war and the Taliba...
The $3bn deal for the Makmal-Karakol railway aims to enhance the transport network, create job opportunities, and strengthen regional trade ties.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov recently chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of National Management Holding Baiterek, where it was reported tha...
The first train, carrying 55 containers of ZTE equipment departed Chongqing and will be traveling through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan before reaching it...
Kazakhstan and China’s East Hope Group have signed an agreement to develop one of Kazakhstan’s largest metallurgy projects, aiming to enhance non-ferr...
The airline relaunched its nonstop flights to both key Kazakh cities starting with the flight to Almaty first, followed by the inaugural flight to Ast...
Kazakhstan and Hungary are strengthening energy cooperation with an agreement on test oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline in 2025, alongside joint...
UNDP, in collaboration with Kazakhstan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, has donated specialized heavy trucks to Ulytau National Park and I...
Kazakhstan’s Kazatomprom has signed its first uranium supply contract with Switzerland’s Axpo, expanding its European market presence while supporting...
The new terminal, with an estimated annual passenger capacity of 5mn, will be equipped to handle up to 900 passengers per hour.
Trade within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) experienced positive growth, reaching $6bn in 2024, marking a $600mn increase from the $5.4b...
Afghanistan faces a projected 7% economic decline as U.S. aid reductions disrupt key humanitarian and development programs, leaving the country highly...
FAO and Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Health have launched a new initiative to enhance food safety and quality standards, aiming to reduce foodborne illnes...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Mukhriddin held talks in Moscow, reaffirming their commitment to strength...
Starting May 27, the airline will operate a twice-weekly service to Budapest, Hungary, with a Boeing 737 MAX-8, covering the journey in approximately