Central Asia

New strategy, jobs, Roghun, and loans: what the ADB representative in Tajikistan told journalists about

The Asian Development Bank will now also finance the private sector.

Emomali Rahmon flies to Astana for the Regional Ecological Summit

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon departed today for a working visit to Kazakhstan. In Astana, he will participate in the Regional Ecological Summit (RES)...

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan exchange homes and land plots along border as dozens of families relocate

Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Chairman Kamchybek Tashiyev has revealed key details of a recent land and housing exchange with Tajikistan, part...

140 trillion Uzbek soums for business: how Uzbekistan will Support entrepreneurs in 2026

In 2026, the government of Uzbekistan plans to continue its efforts to reduce poverty and promote entrepreneurship by expanding access to financing for small...

No heavy weaponry to be deployed on Kyrgyzstan’s borders, says Kyrgyz security chief

Kyrgyzstan will no longer deploy heavy weaponry along its borders with neighboring countries, Kamchybek Tashiyev, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB)...

Uzbekistan to appoint business professionals to lead hospitals as part of major healthcare reform

Starting in 2026, Uzbekistan will introduce sweeping changes to its healthcare leadership structure by appointing business-savvy professionals with management experience to key positions in...

Uzbekistan launches major grassland restoration initiative to strengthen food security and ecosystem protection

Uzbekistan has announced the launch of a large-scale project to restore grassland areas across the country. The initiative, aimed at enhancing food security and...

Uzbekistan introduces preferential loans for businesses hiring university graduates

In a move aimed at boosting youth employment, the government of Uzbekistan has announced that businesses hiring graduates from local universities will be eligible...

Uzbek president proposes Global Justice Fund at World Summit in Doha

Uzbek media reports say President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has called for the establishment of a Global Justice Fund to tackle poverty and reduce...

WFP is looking for office space in Khujand

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a modern and secure office premise in Khujand city to establish a new field...

Uzbekistan introduces visa-free regime for U.S. citizens

Starting January 1, 2026, U.S. citizens will be able to visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days. The decree, signed by...

Uzbekistan to penalize abuse of artificial intelligence technologies

The Senate (Uzbekistan’s upper chamber of parliament) has approved legislative amendments introducing administrative liability for the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including the...
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