Trade between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan increased in 2023
Trade between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan amounted to $266 million in 2023, compared to $44 million in 2022, Afghan broadcaster TOLOnews reported with reference
International Affairs
UZB
International Affairs
UZB
New project to enhance transparency and accountability in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry
A groundbreaking cooperative agreement seeking to improve working conditions and prevent forced labor was signed this week for workers, “at all stages of
Business & Economy
KZ
Kazakhstan: Hundreds of striking oil workers urge president to intervene
Hundreds of oil workers in the western region of Manghystau, who have been on strike for 29 days, issued a video statement on
Business & Economy
KG
FDI in Kyrgyzstan down in 2023
The inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kyrgyzstan from January-September 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 decreased by 31.7% and
Geo Politics
KZ
World Bank helps to reform Kazakhstan’s energy sector
Kazakhstan is at a crossroads in its energy sector. With a growing emphasis on sustainability and a need to align with global decarbonization
Art & Culture
TKM
First book of Turkmenistan president presented in Ashgabat
On January 6, a presentation of the first book of the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, entitled “Youth is the support of the
Eurasia
Geo Politics
RU
Central Asian countries take a tough stance against their citizens’ participation in Ukraine war
A court in Kyrgyzstan has sentenced another Kyrgyz citizen to a prison term for his participation in Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Naryn
Geo Politics
KZ
Broadcasting of some Russian TV channels in Kazakhstan suspended due to economic reasons
The suspension of broadcasting of some Russian TV channels in Kazakhstan, including Channel One, is due to economic reasons, as the contract for
Geo Politics
KG
Kyrgyzstan: Eccentric politician dies in pretrial custody
Eccentric Kyrgyz opposition politician Arstanbek Abdyldaev has died while in a pretrial detention facility. Abdyldaev’s lawyer announced the news on January 5, after
Business & Economy
TKM
Water tariff doubles in Turkmenistan
The tariff for water for the population has increased by 100% in Turkmenistan. Residents of the capital and regions learned about this when
