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)...

Uzbekistan pledges to asphalt all rural roads by 2030

Uzbekistan’s government has announced plans to fully asphalt all roads in villages and settlements by the year 2030, according to Transport Minister Ilhom Mahkamov,...

The United States reduces visa validity for Kyrgyz citizens from 10 years to 3 months

The United States has significantly reduced the maximum validity period for non-immigrant visas issued to Kyrgyz citizens — from 10 years to just three...

Relations between Central Asia’s nations and Afghanistan are warming

Eurasianet reports that relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade...

WFP Tajikistan Launches Call for Proposals to Empower Youth through Agri-Tech

WFP Tajikistan is pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Proposals for international/national/local NGOs to support the implementation of the Agri-Tech for...

Kyrgyzstan leads Central Asia in per capita GDP growth

Kyrgyzstan has outpaced its Central Asian neighbors in per capita GDP growth over the past three years, Gazeta.uz reports, citing economist Mirkamil Kholboyev, a...

Kazakhstan declares GTA and Counter-Strike ‘haram’; Tajikistan has already banned them

While Kazakhstan's top Islamic authority recently issued a religious ruling declaring popular video games like GTA, Counter-Strike 2, and Dota 2 “haram,” or forbidden...

Commissions Sebzor Hydropower Plant: A New Era of Energy Security Begins in Viloyati Mukhtori Kuhistoni Badakhshon (VMKB)

In a landmark event marking a turning point in the energy history of VMKB, the 11-megawatt Sebzor Hydropower Plant (HPP) was officially inaugurated today...

Uzbekistan launches ambitious “TOP-100” initiative to discover future leaders

Presidential program to identify and train a new generation of talented managers in Uzbekistan starting in 2026 Fergana news agency reports that Uzbekistan is set...

Uzbek officials to undergo corruption resilience testing

A new initiative aimed at strengthening the integrity of public service is underway in Uzbekistan.  Under a presidential decree signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev...

Afghan traders, industrialists concerned over their goods stored in Iran’s Bandar Abbas

A number of Afghan industrialists and traders are worried about Israeli airstrikes on Iranian ports and the possible damage to their goods. As Israeli attacks...
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