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 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...

Kazakhstan to limit beef exports until end of 2025 — what it means for Tajikistan

Kazakhstan is set to introduce export quotas on beef until the end of 2025, raising questions about the potential impact on meat markets in...

Kyrgyzstan increases penalties for domestic violence under new law

Kyrgyz media reports say President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law significantly toughening penalties for domestic violence, according to local media reports. The law,...

Uzbekistan hosts inaugural Fergana Peace Forum to foster regional unity

The First Fergana Peace Forum convened on October 15–16 in the city of Fergana, Uzbekistan, under the theme “Fergana Valley: Uniting Efforts for Peace...

EBRD forecasts strong economic growth for Central Asia, cautions on structural risks

Central Asia is poised for solid economic performance in the near term, driven by robust consumer demand, rising wages, and strong remittance inflows, according...

Uzbekistan granted rights to extract hydrocarbons in Afghanistan

The interim government of Afghanistan has granted Uzbek companies licenses for geological exploration and hydrocarbon extraction, as reported by Uzbekistan’s Minister of Energy, Jurabek...
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