Eurasia / Tech
Can Uzbekistan's first unicorn become its first global technology champion?
For decades, Uzbekistan was known for its cotton, gold and fruit. Today, it is increasingly attracting attention for something entirely different: technology.
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Turkmenistan doesn’t like Elon Musk
Ashgabat takes steps to neutralise Starlink use.
IT Park drives Uzbekistan’s ambition to become Central Asia’s next technology hub
Uzbekistan is betting heavily on technology as the next engine of economic growth, with state-backed IT Park emerging as the centrepiece of the country’s ambitions to become Central Asia’s leading exporter of digital services.
Uzbekistan’s tech ambitions moving to “next big step” says Global Tech Weekend co-founder
Country seen as quickly emerging as one of the most promising and dynamic technology markets in the region.
Kyrgyzstan’s security service set to get expanded surveillance mandate
Use of facial recognition to be legalised.
Astana finally has its light rail metro system
Corruption, cost overruns and fires dogged the project for much of the 20 years it took to construct. Chinese-built automated service is driverless.
Central Asia lagging in AI diffusion – report
Adoption rates, however, are among highest in Asia.
Cryptocurrency A7A5 powers a major sanctions evasion scheme
A new report reveals details of a major sanctions evasion scheme for Russian top business executives and oligarchs based on a cryptocurrency issued by payments company A7.
Tashkent studio’s pirate survival game Windrose pulls in $30mn in 10 days
10mn+ players attracted by big hit reportedly developed on modest budget.
Freedom Holding bets on super-app ecosystem to challenge Kazakhstan's digital giants
The Kazakh-based brokerage-turned-fintech company Freedom Holding Corp is building an app, which is not just a banking service, it is supposed to organise your whole life.
Jesus punches Trump in face in AI video posted by Iran’s embassy in Tajikistan
Clip then shows bloodied US leader knocked into fiery pit of hell.
Armenia pushes semiconductor ambitions as part of high-tech growth strategy
Armenia is stepping up efforts to develop its semiconductor industry as part of a broader push to transform its economy through high technology.
CEVF 2026 provides window on Central Asia’s growing venture ecosystem
Held for the first time in Uzbekistan, event offered 800 investors, founders and tech leaders insights into innovation landscape.
Designs for Kazakhstan’s futuristic Alatau City released
Core district with 272-metre landmark skyscraper to offer panoramic views of surrounding Tian Shan mountains.
Armenia secures $300mn syndicated loan for AI data centre project
Six financial institutions agreed to finance Firebird AI’s artificial intelligence data centre project in Armenia.
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan entering crypto arena
Central Asian countries commit to multiple plans and investments. Some observers, however, say Russian sanctions dodgers are exploiting their cryptocurrency networks.
Omani-led $130mn investment gives top Uzbek digital platform Uzum valuation of $2.3bn
Existing international investors VR Capital, Tencent and FinSight Ventures also participated in the funding.