Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan put border troubles behind them
Opening way for commerce.
Kyrgyzstan’s anthem “too difficult to sing”, contest called to compose another
$17,000 prize awaits winning entry. Don’t be shy.
PANNIER: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV obituary
Spiritual leader who mingled with heads of state and royalty leaves behind tremendous amount of grassroots work that will benefit Ismaili Muslim communities for generations to come.
New Aga Khan takes helm of Ismaili Shi'ite Muslims
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, becoming spiritual leader of 15mn Ismaili Muslims following the death of his father in Lisbon aged 88.
Kyrgyzstan resists Russian pressure to give sanctions-busting firms lenient treatment
Kyrgyz bank is latest entity to join US sanctions list.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili, passes away at 88
Billionaire philanthropist invested his fortune in lifting up communities around the world, particularly the Pamiri peoples of Tajikistan.
China enhances position as Central Asia’s economic overlord
Trade balance heavily favours Beijing.
PANNIER: Taliban’s relations with Central Asia imperilled as Trump turns off aid taps
Afghanistan pays for electricity and food imports with US development assistance. No more?
RIDDLE: Sanctions and the Eurasian Economic Union
The first months of 2025 are likely to mark a turning point in the history of sanctions against Russia: after three years of "escalating" but steadily reducing the tempo of sanctions policy. Are sanctions working?
Thoughts of teenagers licking backs of “psychedelic toads” bother MPs in Kyrgyzstan
Lawmakers debate drug trafficking bill that would exclude imports of designated amphibians.
URUS-ClearPic: Across Eurasia, China is leveraging supply risk successfully – so could others
In late 2001, when much of the world – especially the US and the West – was preoccupied by 9/11 and the resulting military campaigns, China acceded to the World Trade Organisation. This marked a shift in its global trade and China’s playbook.
National security chief rows back on comments he decided to assassinate Kyrgyzstan’s top mobster
GKNB head was videoed saying, “I had to take the decision to liquidate the thief in law for the sake of the state.”
OUTLOOK Small Stans & Mongolia 2025
What is in store for the Small Stans and Mongolia in 2025? bne IntelliNews’ annual OUTLOOK: Small Stans & Mongolia 2025
NEO: Why pick-up points for online orders are gaining popularity vs. home delivery
The share of European consumers preferring home delivery for online orders dropped from 73% to 64% over the past year, according to a Last Mile Experts study.
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Central Asian leaders look to expand mutual trade
Settling borders opens way for “the well-being of nations.”
EBRD delivers 26% expansion in investments in 2024, commits record €16.6bn across economies
Lender notes strong momentum in green and gender financing, in parallel with steadfast support for Ukraine and its real economy.
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway officially launched, but sidetracked at least until summer
Project moving forward under yellow signal.
Iran gains observer status in Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union
Iran was granted observer status in the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) during the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting held in St Petersburg on December 27.
Central Asia emerges as new e-commerce hub
The Central Asian region, encompassing five countries with a combined population of 75mn — Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan — is poised for an e-commerce boom.
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Kyrgyzstan’s President Japarov demotes liberal democracy in favour of a “traditionalist” ideology
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov has approved a new national doctrine titled “National Spirit – Global Heights”, signalling a sharp pivot from liberal governance towards a collectivist and traditionalist framework.