Great Silk Way Boxing Tournament Opens in Baku
International boxing competition brings together athletes from 10 countries for week-long event in Azerbaijan’s capital
Central Asia
Silk Road Tourist Train to Link Central Asia Capitals This March
Jibek Joly train will connect Almaty, Samarkand and Dushanbe in a multi-country journey aimed at boosting regional tourism
Global Growth Holds Steady as Risks Rise, EDB Reports
Eurasian Development Bank highlights strong growth in Asia and Central Asia while warning of inflation risks from Middle East tensions
Middle Corridor and Eurasian Connectivity Discussed at Global Baku Forum
Leaders and experts discuss the strategic role of the Middle Corridor in linking Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Europe
Central Asia in 2026: Safe Haven or Illusion? Geopolitical Risk Insights from ex-Global Counsel analyst Alexander Smotrov
In an era of synchronised crises, sanctions fragmentation and rising geopolitical volatility, investors are rethinking what “stability” really means. London-based analyst Alexander Smotrov, former Director of Global Counsel, shares with Kursiv Uzbekistan his perspective on Central Asia, the Gulf and the new logic of capital allocation.
UK to Host First Ministerial Summit with Central Asian Nations
The gathering will be hosted by British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper
Azerbaijan Signals New Phase of Cooperation with Central Asia
Experts say Baku’s participation in the C6 format could deepen integration across the Caspian region and strengthen strategic dialogue
Central Asia Banks to Remain Resilient in 2026 Despite Risks, S&P
Strong lending growth and solid profitability expected to support regional banking sector, with rising competition and digital risks ahead
Central Asian Ministers Advance Trilateral Water and Energy Cooperation
Central Asian nations deepen coordination on transboundary water use and power system stability
Kazakhstan Plans to Extend Starlink Internet to Neighbouring Countries
Kazakhstan aims to connect Tajikistan to the internet in 2026
UN: Uzbekistan Is Becoming a Sustainable Driver of Growth in Central Asia
Uzbekistan’s economic growth is becoming less dependent on external factors and increasingly driven by domestic demand, investment and structural shifts
Kazakhstan Joins China, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan as Key Drivers of Azerbaijan’s Tourism Growth
Rising visitor numbers from Central Asia and Asia offset a slight dip in overall arrivals in 2025
Central Asian Leaders Shift Focus to Economic Development
$4.7bn Financing Approved for China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Railway
The Future of Travel: Why the Era of “Optimised Odysseys” May Turn Uzbekistan into New Luxury Destination
World Bank: 10% Productivity Rise Could Create New Jobs in Europe and Central Asia
Export-focused firms remain the most productive in the region
Japan to Host First-Ever Summit With Central Asia in Tokyo
A summit had originally been planned in Kazakhstan in August last year
EU and Central Asia Deepen Ties at Tashkent Economic Forum
EU Pledges €12 Bn Investment in Central Asia at Tashkent Economic Forum
The EU remains Central Asia’s second largest trading partner
Central Asian States Present United Front on Snow Leopard and Mountain Ecosystem Protection Ahead of CITES CoP20
Central Asian States Sign Wildlife Protection Declaration
They also agreed on regional cooperation plan
Uzbekistan and Five Countries Commit to Expanding Southern Eurasian Rail Corridor
What Initiatives Mirziyoyev Proposed at the Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Heads of State
The President proposed turning the meeting format into a strategic platform called the “Central Asia Community”
Central Asian Countries Aim for $20 Bn in Interregional Trade
The initiative was discussed in Tashkent