Uzbekistan
Kazakh president’s pet project gets boost from China
China-Central Asia Monitor: June 5-11, 2026.
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EU-regulated CI Ratings assigns BBB international rating to EDB with stable outlook
Highlights strong capital position, robust asset quality, comfortable liquidity profile and low refinancing risk.
US officials avid in commitment to Central Asia critical minerals at Astana meeting
Trump special envoy to region says deals will be "win-win". Russia, meanwhile, is not amused.
Uzbekistan plans 32 mining AI and digital projects through 2030
Part of plan to attract $30bn in investment. Cutting-edge tech could accelerate analysis of geological data, raise efficiency of drilling operations.
From oil wells to code: can Central Asia become the world's next technology hub?
For most of the post-Soviet era, Central Asia's economic story was written in commodities. Now technology is starting to challenge that stereotype.
New Pakistan-Iran road routes and Central Asian trade
A Eurasianet partner post from the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst.
The world's record heatwaves - Statista
According to NASA, there is “unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate”, Statista reports.
Hong Kong delegation to Uzbekistan promotes "hub-to-hub" cooperation
Visa-free travel, direct flights and trade and investment ramp-ups could be on the way.
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.
Russian construction of Uzbekistan's first nuclear plant launched as leaders meet at St Petersburg International Economic Forum
In speech, Mirziyoyev tells delegates business is "shifting into the realm of technology, algorithms, logistics and infrastructure".
Inflation in Uzbekistan drops to 5.5% in May from 7% in April
Big factor is base effect caused by substantial price hikes in regulated utility tariffs 12 months ago.
Uzbekistan GDRs jump on LSE after Fitch vote of confidence in country’s reforms
National investment fund UzNIF enjoys 32% price bounce since groundbreaking IPO.
Central Asia to turn mineral wealth into strategic influence
Central Asia is moving to convert its vast reserves of critical minerals into economic and geopolitical leverage as governments seek to position the region at the centre of global supply chains increasingly shaped by geopoliitcal competition.
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.
Middle East conflict and energy shock slow growth across EBRD regions
Bank warns higher energy costs are reigniting inflation, weakening industrial competitiveness and straining already fragile public finances
Kazakhstan taking on lots of debt to China
China-Central Asia Monitor: May 22-28, 2026
Kyrgyzstan uneasy over Kazakhstan’s use of rain-making technology
Experts fret over possible damage to eco-balance caused by cloud-seeding. “If you take a cloud from one place, it will harm another place,” says one scientist.
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Kremlin wants “full partnership” with Afghan Taliban, military-technical deal signed
Russia is the only country in the world to formally recognise Afghanistan’s rulers, though Central Asia is slowly but surely building relations.
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Water “insecurities” are rumbling under the surface of regional diplomacy
Kyrgyzstan wants more infrastructure maintenance funds. Afghanistan is preparing to divert river flows for irrigation. Disagreements could mount.
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Terrorist attacks in Russia thwarted by joint work with Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, says FSB director
Warns Afghanistan-based ISKP actively recruiting individuals across Central Asia and migrant workers in Russian locations.