Uzbekistan to remain among the five fastest-growing economies in Europe and Central Asia, says World Bank

Kyrgyzstan, World Bank discuss expanding cooperation to support economic growth

World Bank approves $50mn grant to advance Tajikistan’s economic reforms and market competitiveness 

U.S. Senator Daines urges stronger Central Asia ties, pushes to cut U.S. reliance on Russian minerals at Senate hearing 

Heatwaves could kill thousands annually across Central Asia by 2090, World Bank warns 

Kyrgyzstan’s economic confidence grows sharply as food insecurity, poverty drop, World Bank reports 

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan aim to host FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027 with joint bid 

Uzbekistan to build small hydropower plants with $150mn World Bank support 

World Bank approves $101mn to support Kyrgyzstan’s energy reforms and inclusive growth 

Uzbekistan could be affected by radiation from Iran in certain weather conditions, expert says 

Central Asian nation among 36 countries facing possible U.S. travel restrictions under Trump

Uzbekistan joins 148 countries in backing UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire

World reacts to Israel’s strikes on Iran: condemnation, concern, and calls for de-escalation 

Uzbekistan qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 after draw with UAE 

Turkmenistan launches CODI assessment with UNICEF, ILO, and World Bank to enhance social protection system 

World Bank approves $200mn credit to modernize Uzbekistan’s irrigation infrastructure 

World Bank approves $35mn concessional credit to help Uzbekistan improve geospatial data  

Uzbekistan and World Bank partner on $150mn power grid overhaul to support renewables 

Kyrgyzstan secures $389mn investment for economic growth at WB and IMF Spring Meetings 

Hydropower projects in Central Asia threaten UNESCO-listed Western Tien Shan world heritage site 

Kyrgyzstan and World Bank discuss key development projects at IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings

Central Asia to remain fastest-growing subregion with 4.7% growth in 2025-2026, says World Bank 

Kyrgyzstan kicks off water and sanitation drive with $121mn World Bank support 

Uzbekistan and World Bank's project portfolio exceeds $12bn as partnership grows 

“We can reach San Francisco — even if we deploy not on the Kurils, but in Chukotka,” says Russian Lieutenant General Yevgeny Buzhinsky 

Police make 30 arrests a day for offensive online messages 

Uzbekistan, World Bank launch $153mn project to restore degraded forests and lands