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...
Russia restricts mobile internet and SMS for foreign SIM cards upon entry
As of October 6, Russia has begun temporarily restricting mobile internet and SMS services for foreign SIM cards and eSIMs shortly after they connect...
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...
Kazakh woman to become the first woman from Central Asia to travel into space
Ms. Danna Karagusova, a 43-year-old entrepreneur from Kazakhstan, is set to become the first woman from Central Asia to travel into space, according to...
Russian HRC chief calls for simplified Russian language Exams for Migrants from CIS countries
Valery Fadeyev, Chairman of Russia’s Presidential Human Rights Council (HRC), has called for simplifying Russian-language exams for labor migrants from Commonwealth of Independent States...
