Kazakhstan and EU seek to strengthen economic cooperation
On January 15 in Astana, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Alikhan Smailov and Vice-President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas discussed further steps
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Nomads flock together!
I love finding connections between places I know and love, wether it be an unexpected meeting with the Uzbek landlady of a local
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Crystal ball gazing
In 2024, Central Asian countries are poised to experience a series of significant events and global influences that will shape their political, economic,
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Will Kazakhstan become a new hot spot?
In 2024, new conflicts may occur in the Middle East and Central Asia, says Vladimir Prokhvatilov, a military analyst at the Russian Academy
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World Bank supporting Kyrgyzstan’s digital transformation
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on January 12 approved $7 million in additional financing to the ongoing Digital Central Asia South
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Trade between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan reached $481 million in 2023
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan had $481 million worth of trade in 2023, the Afghan Ministry of Trade and Industry said. The acting minister of
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Kazakhstan ranked above other Central Asian countries in 2024 Military Strength Ranking
In the 2024 Military Strength Ranking released by the Global Firepower, Kazakhstan ranked 58th among the 145 countries listed — the best position
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‘Work in the EAEU’ app expands its services with Kyrgyz segment for labor migrants
The “Work in the EAEU” mobile app, developed by the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Fund for Digital Initiatives, has incorporated public and commercial
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Creation of new jobs the main task of Kyrgyz government in 2024
In 2024, Kyrgyzstan must create at least 250 thousand jobs. This is one of the most important tasks of the Cabinet of Ministers
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Workers of another oil company in western Kazakhstan go on strike
Hundreds of workers at the Velikaya Stena (Great Wall) oil company, owned by a Chinese investor in Kazakhstan’s western Manghystau region, are striking
