World Bank: 10% Productivity Rise Could Create New Jobs in Europe and Central Asia
Export-focused firms remain the most productive in the region
Central Asia
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
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Take Lead as US Deepens Central Asia Ties
Trump Hosts Central Asian Leaders as U.S. Seeks Rare Earth Supply Beyond
Central Asia, home to vast rare earth and uranium reserves, is seen as a key partner in diversifying global supply chains
Marco Rubio to Visit Uzbekistan and Central Asia in 2026
Rubio said the visit would likely span a week or longer
Autumn in Uzbekistan and Central Asia: How to Stay Healthy and Protect Yourself from Flu and Cold While Traveling
As golden leaves fall and cool winds sweep across the steppes, autumn in Central Asia offers travellers a season of colour, calm and cultural beauty. But with fluctuating temperatures and the onset of flu season, staying healthy while traveling in Uzbekistan and its neighbouring countries requires a bit of preparation…
Green Climate Fund Approves $250 Mln for ADB’s ‘Glaciers to Farms’ Programme
The GCF funds will complement $3.25 bn in ADB investments
China Launches Multimodal Route Connecting Kashgar with Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
Seven trucks departed on October 15
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