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Central Asia

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Central Asia
Kazakhstan is calling for a reform of regional water management. Kyrgyzstan is even bringing water charges into the discussion.
March 3, 2026
Central Asia
China and Russia remain the most important partners: Uzbekistan's foreign trade has grown significantly, driven by exports of industrial goods and services.
March 3, 2026
Central Asia
Flying sports cars heading for Central Asia: Uzbekistan plans to deploy 300 Switchblade flying cars.
February 27, 2026
Central Asia
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have pledged financial support to Trump's Peace Council—though specific amounts have not been disclosed.
February 24, 2026
Central Asia
During his visit to Washington, Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed several bilateral agreements with U.S. companies.
February 23, 2026
Central Asia
From Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan: Beijing’s loans are shaping Central Asia’s economy and increasing geopolitical risks.
February 19, 2026
Central Asia
With strong growth in lending and payments, Uzum is emerging as the leading digital platform in Uzbekistan.
February 18, 2026
Central Asia
Central Asia Column “Steppe Ahead” Author: Thorsten Gutmann The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is not merely a Latin American event. It serves as a geopolitical seismograph whose tremors extend far…
January 3, 2026
Central Asia
What may seem like an impulsive gesture at first glance is actually a highly pragmatic move.
December 29, 2025
Central Asia
The region’s central message was clear: The United Nations must reform in order to remain effective in a fragmented world order.
September 26, 2025
Central Asia
Qosh Tepa could make northern Afghanistan fertile—or trigger the next major water crisis in Central Asia.
September 17, 2025
Central Asia
Opportunities are emerging for investors in the energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors.
September 4, 2025
Central Asia
Kazakhstan is the only country in Central Asia subject to a 25 percent import tariff imposed by the United States.
August 15, 2025
Central Asia
Kazakhstan's Halyk Bank, the country's largest financial institution, has acquired a 49 percent stake in the Uzbek fintech company Click.
August 2, 2025
Central Asia
In the first half of 2025, 1,829 companies with foreign capital were newly registered in Uzbekistan—a record high.
July 26, 2025
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