Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan discussed potential joint tourism projects at the Amirsoy resort, focusing on leveraging both countries' unique landscapes t...
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Kazakh airlines reached a record 14.7mn passengers in 2024, marking a 10.6% growth, with increases in both domestic and international flights, expande...
Tajikistan has over 5,300 hectares of citrus farms, with lemons as the dominant crop, yielding up to 500 centners per hectare, particularly the popula...
The ICC has filed arrest warrant applications against senior Taliban officials, accusing them of crimes against humanity for gender-based persecution
Kazakhstan's government held a press conference to outline the national project for modernizing energy and utilities, aiming to upgrade outdated infra...
This new policy eliminates all restrictions on the number of flights foreign airlines can operate to and from Atyrau, facilitating the growth of both
This initiative is spearheaded by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the UK, in collaboration with the "El-yurt Umidi" Foundation, IT-Park Uzbekistan, and t...
Uzbekistan and Finland explore new avenues for investment and cooperation, focusing on housing construction, electrical manufacturing, and public-priv...
Kyrgyzstan has continued to import cars from neighboring countries, with imports from Uzbekistan totaling 101 tons valued at $1.98mn in 11M24, a decli...
Uzbekistan's non-performing loans (NPLs) reached UZS 21.2 trillion ($1.6bn) as of January 1, 2025, increasing by 27.5% over the year, with state-owned...
By 2028, the country's population is expected to reach 40mn, with further growth to over 50mn by 2050.
FlyArystan's fleet now comprises 24 aircraft, including 13 Airbus A320ceos, with the latest A320neo, named Spica and registered as EI-KFD, arriving in...
Uzbekistan is strengthening its fruit and vegetable export potential by improving packaging standards, with a recent roundtable bringing together prod...
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the killing of a Chinese national in Afghanistan's Takhar province, sparking condemnation from China
The law sets clear guidelines to guarantee that the food supply is both nutritious and safe for consumption, while also establishing efficient market
Kazakhstan has become the first Central Asian country to approve a National Plan aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from its aviation sector, focusing on...
This move is expected to boost the sector’s contribution to the national economy, with a target of $5bn in exports by 2026 and $7bn by 2027, with fini...
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a videoconference to discuss Uzbekistan's housing initiatives, with plans to construct 100 "New Uzbekistan" estat...
Donald Trump, recently inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, has officially assumed office. His journey to the presidency was nearly...
The 10th Meeting of Customs Administrations' Heads of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Baku focused on enhancing trade efficiency, regional
Kazakhstan has launched the construction of three new airports in resort areas to boost domestic tourism and air transportation, while modernizing its...
Since the start of its engagement in Uzbekistan, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has facilitated projects worth $3.7bn in critical a...
The rate has remained unchanged since its last reduction on July 25, 2024, when the Central Bank lowered the policy rate by 0.5 percentage points from...
Uzbekistan’s economy is projected to grow by 5.8% in 2025 and 5.9% in 2026, driven by consistent growth, strategic investments, and structural reforms...
Last year, over 1,200 educational programs were updated to align with international standards, and fields such as renewable energy sources, environmen...
Since 2021, over 1.1bn trees have been planted in Kazakhstan, with 6.2mn people actively participating in environmental actions in 2024.
In Uzbekistan, US dollars are often the go-to choice for saving and making significant purchases, from homes to cars. While the soum has gained more t...
Human trafficking continues unabated in Nimruz province, with traffickers smuggling individuals toward the Iranian border despite Taliban decrees, and...
As demand for critical resources rises, Central Asia has become a battleground for global powers, with the EU competing with China to secure access to...
Kazakhstan's IT services exports have surpassed $470mn in the first nine months of 2024, marking a 26% y/y increase, driven by the growth of Astana Hu...
The suspension of refugee resettlement programs leaves many Afghans, including those who had been approved for resettlement but not yet assigned fligh...
Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis has approved a bill to join the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), aiming to enhance the country’s investment opportunities in
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation outlining plans to boost poultry production, expand exports, and develop livestock projects to st...
South Korea and Uzbekistan are collaborating to establish a "smart medical cluster" in the Yukorichirchik district, featuring advanced medical facilit...
President Mirziyoyev congratulated Donald Trump on assuming office, expressing hope for stronger US-Uzbekistan ties and inviting him to visit Uzbekist...
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Uzbekistan's exports totaled $26.95bn in 2024, reflecting an 8.4% increase from 2023, while imports amounted to $38.99bn, marking a modest 0.8% increa...
Uzbekistan proposes relocating industrial operations outside urban centers to reduce pollution, improve public health, and align with the “Uzbekistan-...
The projects, carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change and the United Nations Development
The 20-year-old joins the Premier League champions on a four-and-a-half-year deal, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029.
As part of ongoing efforts, this year, the government has increased the budget allocation to UZS 200bn ($15.4mn), with $370mn in foreign investment ex...