China Launches Multimodal Route Connecting Kashgar with Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
Seven trucks departed on October 15
Central Asia
Uzbekistan Among Europe & Central Asia’s Fastest-Growing Economies in 2025
World Bank sees 6.2% GDP growth for Uzbekistan in 2025, fueled by remittances, record FDI, and reforms; Central Asia leads regional expansion
Uzbekistan Says $4.2 Bn Kambarata Hydropower Project Draws $5.6 Bn in Global Funding Interest
The project was recognised as a model of regional cooperation
EU Criticizes Tajikistan for Ignoring ICC Arrest Warrant on Putin
Putin Calls for Stronger Russia–Central Asia Cooperation at Dushanbe Summit
At the Dushanbe summit, the Russian president calls for deeper cooperation in trade, energy, and security with Central Asian partners.
Kazakhstan’s Alisher Abdualym Knocks Out Uzbek Boxer in Taraz
The win marks Abdualym’s fifth consecutive success
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Trade Hits $700 Mln in 2025
This year will also see the launch of the Shavat–Dashoguz trade zone
Tashkent, Ashgabat and Baku Prioritise Transit Corridors and Caspian Logistics
The parties will stimulate two-way trade in goods
Saida Mirziyoyeva and Sadyr Japarov Discuss Kyrgyz–Uzbek Cooperation in Bishkek
Mirziyoyeva highlighted the Zakovat intellectual game in Bishkek
Starlink Postpones Uzbekistan Launch Until 2026
The rollout will also extend to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Mirziyoyev Advocates for Transit Guarantees for Landlocked Countries
At a regional conference in Turkmenistan, President Mirziyoyev outlined major initiatives to strengthen global logistics access and reduce trade inequality for landlocked countries
ADB Raises 2025 Growth Forecast for Central Asia and the Caucasus to 5.5%
Growth is expected to moderate to 5.1% in 2026
Central Asia Faces Growing Threat from Narcotics Trafficking
Central Asia is facing a sharp escalation in narcotics trafficking, with recent seizures revealing both the scale and sophistication of drug operations spanning Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Uzbekistan’s Namangan Builds Largest Hydropower Project in Central Asia
Benhassine Takes Over as World Bank Regional Director for Central Asia
Before this appointment, Benhassine headed the World Bank’s office in Pakistan
Uzbekistan Positions Itself as a Top Emerging Market for Strategic Investors
Uzbekistan Improves as Central Asia's Top Investment Destination