Why don’t Uzbeks trust soum? Understanding ongoing preference for dollar
In Uzbekistan, US dollars are often the go-to choice for saving and making significant purchases, from homes to cars. While the soum (UZS) has…
In Uzbekistan, US dollars are often the go-to choice for saving and making significant purchases, from homes to cars. While the soum (UZS) has…
Kazakhstan’s IT services exports have shown growth, surpassing $470mn in the first nine months of 2024, marking a 26% increase compared to the same…
At noon on Wednesday, an avalanche struck the 67th kilometer of the Dushanbe-Chanak highway, burying a Mercedes vehicle carrying a driver, his mother, wife,…
Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis (parliament) has approved a bill in its third reading to join the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), paving the way for the…
Bishkek Glavarhitektura employees informed about toughened corruption penalties
As global demand for critical resources needed to power the green transition soars, Central Asia has become a focal point for geopolitical competition, with…
A “smart medical cluster” is set to be established in the Yukorichirchik district of Tashkent region in collaboration with South Korea, according to the…
Between September and November 2024, Tajikistan increased its purchases of sunflower oil from Kazakhstan to 17,800 tons, surpassing the figures from the same period…
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover (FTT) reached $65.9bn in January-December 2024, marking an increase of $2.4bn, or 3.8%, compared to the same period in 2023.…
Construction of new Western Bus Station to finish in May-June – Bishkek mayor