Kyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin pegged to som, while Tajikistan remains cautious
Kyrgyzstan has officially launched its first national stablecoin, becoming one of the first countries in the region to do so. The digital currency, called...
US diplomats lay groundwork for upcoming US-Central Asia summit in Washington
Top US officials have concluded a diplomatic tour of Central Asia aimed at shaping the agenda for the upcoming US-Central Asia summit, set to...
Independent media Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and Ayt Ayt Dese recognized as extremist in Kyrgyzstan
A court in Bishkek's Octeabrsky district has granted the prosecutor’s request to label the media projects Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and Ayt Ayt Dese as extremist,...
Uzbekistan launches governance reform to empower regions
Starting January 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will roll out a pilot program to decentralize government by transferring key functions of several national ministries to local...
Central Asia “buying” Trump’s attention: region finds a new approach to U.S. administration
The current U.S. administration is the easiest one so far for Central Asia to work with. Business interests can be used to attract Washington’s...
