Central Asia
Central Asia
The Aral Sea can no longer be restored. Central Asia is now focusing on damage control, public health, and water management.
Central Asia
China and Turkmenistan have signed a multibillion-dollar contract for the Galkynysh gas field, but Ashgabat is providing all the funding.
Central Asia
Uzbekistan is opening the Tashkent–Khiva high-speed rail line with a new train from Hyundai Rotem.
Central Asia
Kazakhstan's services sector returned to growth in April, driven by an increase in new orders and stronger demand.
Central Asia
Uzbekistan's consumer prices rose by 0.6 percent in April compared with the previous month; annual inflation declined slightly.
Central Asia
Kazakhstan leads the market for green and sustainable bonds in Central Asia, while other countries in the region are catching up.
Central Asia
The average monthly wage in Uzbekistan is $568. The finance and IT sectors offer particularly high salaries.
Central Asia
Uzbekistan's economy grew by 8.7 percent in the first quarter, driven by the service sector, industry, and construction.
Central Asia
Germany is exploring alternative supply routes via Gdańsk with Poland, now that Kazakh oil is no longer scheduled to flow to Schwedt via the Druzhba pipeline.
Central Asia
For the first time in over 20 years, China has overtaken Russia as Tajikistan’s largest trading partner. Bilateral trade is projected to reach $4.3 billion in 2025.
Central Asia
Tashkent is relying more heavily on domestic bonds to finance its budget deficit and limit foreign debt.
Central Asia
Governments in Central Asia are working to make their education systems more reliant on solar and wind energy.
Central Asia
Central Asia and the EU intend to significantly expand their cooperation on water, energy, and climate adaptation.
Central Asia
At the Eco-Summit in Astana, Tokayev warned against the militarization of the Caspian Sea and its consequences for the environment and the region.
Central Asia
Freedom Holding is growing rapidly and is setting its sights on Europe, Turkey, and other markets beyond Central Asia.