High cost of inaction: Why climate investment is an economic imperative
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev issued a stern warning to senior officials and regional leaders during a videoconference meeting, demanding swift action to resolve prolonged disruptions…
Starting July 1, Tajikistan to impose 20% customs import duty on mobile phones
From July 1, 2025, all imports of mobile phones and smartphones into Tajikistan will be subject to a 20% customs duty, a change that…
Rubio signals renewed Focus on U.S.-Central Asia relations and trade normalization
China is Kazakhstan’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching a record $44bn in 2024. This growing economic partnership was at the center of…
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov arrives in Astana for II Central Asia – China Summit
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov has arrived in Astana to participate in the II Central Asia-China Summit, Kazinform News Agency reports citing the press…
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow arrives in Astana
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow has arrived in Astana to participate in the II Central Asia-China Summit, Kazinform News Agency learned from the Government’s…
Advancing Trade and Investment
Trade turnover between Central Asia and China is projected to reach nearly $100bn in 2025, with over 10,000 joint ventures and projects underway —…
Flights to Iran cancelled: Varesh Airline and Somon Air suspend routes amid airspace closure
Charter flight to Ashgabat under consideration; Iranian youth football team and dozens of passengers stranded in Tajikistan Commercial flights from Dushanbe to Tehran operated…
Carbon neutrality in Europe and Central Asia needs $4.7 trillion investment by 2060 – WB
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with Li Wei, Chairman of the Board of Shandong Energy Group to discuss a major energy sector…
Kyrgyz, Chinese leaders hold talks in Astana
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov has met today his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Astana, on the sidelines of the II Central Asia –…
Serdar Berdimuhamedow, Xi Jinping discuss key areas of bilateral and interregional cooperation
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow who arrived in Kazakhstan for the II Central Asia – China Summit, has held a meeting with Chinese President…