Central Asia

10:50, november 18, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek leader calls for transformation of consultative format of regional dialogue into the 'Central Asian Community'

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed the formation of a “Central Asian Community,” a new regional economic organization aimed at deepening cooperation among the countries of

14:53, november 17, 2025

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Kazakh leader signs landmark AI law and expands digital asset regulations in Kazakhstan

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed two significant laws aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) and advancing digital processes in the country, the Akorda press service

10:34, november 14, 2025

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Central Asian countries to launch "Made in Central Asia" brand and boost trade to $20 Billion

Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan have agreed to launch a unified regional brand, "Made in Central Asia", and to increase mutual trade volume to $20 billion, according to gazeta.uz .

10:20, november 14, 2025

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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan exchange homes and land plots along border as dozens of families relocate

Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Chairman Kamchybek Tashiyev has revealed key details of a recent land and housing exchange with Tajikistan, part of the ongoing process

09:36, november 13, 2025

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140 trillion Uzbek soums for business: how Uzbekistan will Support entrepreneurs in 2026

In 2026, the government of Uzbekistan plans to continue its efforts to reduce poverty and promote entrepreneurship by expanding access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises.

14:30, november 12, 2025

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No heavy weaponry to be deployed on Kyrgyzstan's borders, says Kyrgyz security chief

Kyrgyzstan will no longer deploy heavy weaponry along its borders with neighboring countries, Kamchybek Tashiyev, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan, announced

10:46, november 12, 2025

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Uzbekistan to appoint business professionals to lead hospitals as part of major healthcare reform

Starting in 2026, Uzbekistan will introduce sweeping changes to its healthcare leadership structure by appointing business-savvy professionals with management experience to key positions in hospitals

15:52, november 10, 2025

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Uzbekistan launches major grassland restoration initiative to strengthen food security and ecosystem protection

Uzbekistan has announced the launch of a large-scale project to restore grassland areas across the country.

16:21, november 5, 2025

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Uzbekistan introduces preferential loans for businesses hiring university graduates

In a move aimed at boosting youth employment, the government of Uzbekistan has announced that businesses hiring graduates from local universities will be eligible for preferential loans.

09:33, november 5, 2025

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Uzbek president proposes Global Justice Fund at World Summit in Doha

Uzbek media reports say President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has called for the establishment of a Global Justice Fund to tackle poverty and reduce inequality during his speech at the World

13:36, november 4, 2025

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Uzbekistan introduces visa-free regime for U.S. citizens

Starting January 1, 2026, U.S. citizens will be able to visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days.

15:41, november 3, 2025

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Uzbekistan to penalize abuse of artificial intelligence technologies

The Senate (Uzbekistan’s upper chamber of parliament) has approved legislative amendments introducing administrative liability for the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies,

17:02, october 30, 2025

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Kyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin pegged to som, while Tajikistan remains cautious

Kyrgyzstan has officially launched its first national stablecoin, becoming one of the first countries in the region to do so.

14:28, october 29, 2025

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US diplomats lay groundwork for upcoming US-Central Asia summit in Washington

Top US officials have concluded a diplomatic tour of Central Asia aimed at shaping the agenda for the upcoming US-Central Asia summit, set to take place in Washington on November 6.

15:23, october 28, 2025

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Independent media Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and Ayt Ayt Dese recognized as extremist in Kyrgyzstan

A court in Bishkek's Octeabrsky district has granted the prosecutor’s request to label the media projects Temirov Live , Kloop.

11:28, october 23, 2025

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Uzbekistan launches governance reform to empower regions

Starting January 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will roll out a pilot program to decentralize government by transferring key functions of several national ministries to local authorities.

15:29, october 20, 2025

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Central Asia “buying” Trump’s attention: region finds a new approach to U.S. administration

The current U.S. administration is the easiest one so far for Central Asia to work with.

14:51, october 20, 2025

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Kazakhstan to limit beef exports until end of 2025 — what it means for Tajikistan

Kazakhstan is set to introduce export quotas on beef until the end of 2025, raising questions about the potential impact on meat markets in neighboring Tajikistan. According to Zakon.

09:51, october 20, 2025

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Kyrgyzstan increases penalties for domestic violence under new law

Kyrgyz media reports say President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law significantly toughening penalties for domestic violence, according to local media reports.

09:48, october 17, 2025

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Uzbekistan hosts inaugural Fergana Peace Forum to foster regional unity

The First Fergana Peace Forum convened on October 15–16 in the city of Fergana, Uzbekistan, under the theme “Fergana Valley: Uniting Efforts for Peace and Progress.

09:31, october 10, 2025

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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 to the European Bank for

16:17, october 7, 2025

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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

17:02, october 6, 2025

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Kazakh woman to become the first woman from Central Asia to travel into space

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09:59, october 6, 2025

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Kyrgyzstan Launches Pilot Project for Satellite Internet Access

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree launching a pilot project to deploy non-geostationary satellite systems aimed at expanding internet access in remote and hard-to-reach regions of

16:31, october 3, 2025

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Kazakhstan introduces AI network as member of Samruk-Kazyna Board of Directors

In Kazakhstan, the AI network SKAI (Samruk-Kazyna Artificial Intelligence) has been appointed as a digital independent member of the Board of Directors of the Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund.

09:26, october 3, 2025

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Uzbekistan to launch Central Asia’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant

In a groundbreaking move for Central Asia, Uzbekistan has announced plans to build the region’s first plant dedicated to producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

16:00, october 1, 2025

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US investments in Uzbekistan's energy sector could reach $4 billion

Uzbekistan's Energy Minister, Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, announced that American investors are prepared to invest between $3 billion and $4 billion in the country's energy sector.

15:03, september 26, 2025

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Kazakhstan’s foreign minister replaced

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed a new Foreign Minister.

09:05, september 26, 2025

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Kyrgyz parliament votes to disband ahead of early elections

The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan (Jogorku Kenesh) has voted to disband itself, following a decision made by the members of the 7th convocation on September 25.

09:54, september 25, 2025

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US$20 million recovered from Gulnara Karimova to fund rural school upgrades in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan will allocate $20 million recovered from assets once belonging to Gulnara Karimova—the daughter of the country’s first president—to modernize rural schools across the