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Uzbekistan to Create Roadmap From 120 Foreign Investor Recommendations

Euronews

ai3 days ago

Uzbekistan to Create Roadmap From 120 Foreign Investor Recommendations

The government will track progress on the proposals and report directly to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev after the Tashkent International Investment Forum.

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U.S. and Uzbekistan Sign Pact to Expand Trade and Investment

rferl.org

finance9 days ago

U.S. and Uzbekistan Sign Pact to Expand Trade and Investment

U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce David Fogel and Uzbek Investment Minister Laziz Kudratov signed a memorandum of understanding on June 9 in Tashkent. The agreement targets business visits and investment in mining, energy, IT, agriculture, and artificial intelligence.

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U.S. and Central Asian Officials to Meet in Astana on Critical Minerals Investment

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finance11 days ago

U.S. and Central Asian Officials to Meet in Astana on Critical Minerals Investment

The Astana Mining & Metallurgy Congress will seek to turn November 2025 C5+1 framework agreements into investment decisions. The U.S. delegation includes heads of the Export-Import Bank and the U.S. Development Finance Corp.

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Central Asian States Push Trade Links With Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan Despite Western Sanctions and EU Opposition

pakistantoday.com.pk

finance16 days ago

Central Asian States Push Trade Links With Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan Despite Western Sanctions and EU Opposition

Regional leaders meeting in Tashkent on June 4 agreed Afghanistan is key to trade connectivity. Uzbekistan has signed roughly $5 billion in deals with Afghan entities since late 2025.

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Hong Kong delegation visits Kazakhstan to expand trade ties

Euronews

business17 days ago

Hong Kong delegation visits Kazakhstan to expand trade ties

A Hong Kong delegation met Kazakh officials to discuss cooperation in finance, logistics, green energy and technology. Trade between China and Central Asia rose 12 percent year on year.

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Tajikistan Builds Rogun Dam to Address Energy Shortages

Al Jazeera

world23 days ago

Tajikistan Builds Rogun Dam to Address Energy Shortages

Construction continues on the Rogun Dam, a $5 billion hydropower project on the Vakhsh River. The facility is designed to generate up to 3,600 megawatts once completed.

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Russian leader arrives in Astana for talks with Kazakh President

tass.com

politics24 days ago

Russian leader arrives in Astana for talks with Kazakh President

A Russian leader arrived in Astana for scheduled talks with the Kazakh President. The arrival included a military air display and an honor guard at the Palace of Independence.

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Central Asia Discusses Chinese Aid for Water Infrastructure Following Iran Conflict

South China Morning Post

finance25 days ago

Central Asia Discusses Chinese Aid for Water Infrastructure Following Iran Conflict

The US-Israel war on Iran has damaged desalination plants and disrupted supply chains. Landlocked Central Asian states that rely on glacier-fed rivers now face renewed water shortages and may seek Chinese investment to upgrade aging systems.

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Kazakhstan Launches Cloud Seeding Project in Turkistan Region

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science25 days ago

Kazakhstan Launches Cloud Seeding Project in Turkistan Region

Kazakhstan began a cloud-seeding program in the Turkistan region to increase rainfall on more than 900,000 hectares. Experts from the United Arab Emirates are training local staff for two months.

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Kyrgyzstan Suspends 50 Companies Over Russia Sanctions Concerns

thehindu.com

finance29 days ago

Kyrgyzstan Suspends 50 Companies Over Russia Sanctions Concerns

Kyrgyzstan's Justice Ministry ordered 50 companies to suspend operations after Western governments flagged them for suspected sanctions evasion. The move follows the European Union's 20th sanctions package, which designated Kyrgyzstan a country of concern.

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Kenya President Visits Kazakhstan to Strengthen Trade and Diplomatic Ties

citizen.co.za

politics32 days ago

Kenya President Visits Kazakhstan to Strengthen Trade and Diplomatic Ties

President William Ruto described his state visit to Kazakhstan as deliberate and intentional. The trip marks the first official visit by a Kenyan president to the Central Asian country and focuses on expanding economic and diplomatic cooperation.

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Kazakhstan Mining Production Expands as Water Supplies Face Pressure

moneymorning.com.au

finance33 days ago

Kazakhstan Mining Production Expands as Water Supplies Face Pressure

Kazakhstan's mining output is increasing while national water resources face stress from climate change, aging infrastructure, and population growth. New water regulations introduced in 2025 require companies to adopt conservation measures, though enforcement remains limited.

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Central Asian Countries Discuss Labour Migration With European Officials

Euronews

world33 days ago

Central Asian Countries Discuss Labour Migration With European Officials

Officials from European and Central Asian countries met in Tashkent to discuss labour shortages and legal migration systems. The forum addressed demographic pressures in Europe and training programmes in Central Asia.

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Uzbekistan Rises 43 Places in World Bank Women, Business and the Law Index

Euronews

politics37 days ago

Uzbekistan Rises 43 Places in World Bank Women, Business and the Law Index

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev highlighted the country's progress at a regional forum in Bukhara focused on investment in women and education. Less than 5% of women worldwide live in countries with full legal equality, according to the World Bank. UN officials stressed the link bet…

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BP Takes 40% Stake in Uzbek Oil and Gas Exploration Blocks

al-monitor.com

finance39 days ago

BP Takes 40% Stake in Uzbek Oil and Gas Exploration Blocks

BP has taken a 40 percent participating interest in a production sharing agreement covering six blocks in Uzbekistan's North Ustyurt region. The deal, announced Wednesday, comes as the British energy company resets its strategy to focus on its core oil and gas business. SOCAR rem…

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Kazakhstan Signs MoU for $1.9 Billion Data Center and Gas Power Plant Project

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ai43 days ago

Kazakhstan Signs MoU for $1.9 Billion Data Center and Gas Power Plant Project

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development signed a memorandum of understanding with a London-based consortium led by JMOT04 Ltd. for a $1.5 billion data center and a $400 million 250-Megawatt power plant. The project supports President Kassym-Jomart…

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Central Asia Serves as Conduit for Russian Sanctions Evasion

rferl.org

finance46 days ago

Central Asia Serves as Conduit for Russian Sanctions Evasion

A Washington-based watchdog group released a report documenting how Central Asian states facilitate Russia's efforts to bypass Western sanctions. The Russia’s Sanction Evasion Research 2025-2026 report states that the region acts as a back door route for imports into Russia, incl…

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Central Asian Countries Plan Joint 2,000 MW Hydropower Plant

Euronews

business57 days ago

Central Asian Countries Plan Joint 2,000 MW Hydropower Plant

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are preparing to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW. The project includes the Kambarata HPP-1 facility at 1,880 MW, which is described as strategically important. Other regional energy developments involve ren…

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Report Recommends Shift to Wind, Solar, and Nuclear Energy in Central Asia

ecns.cn

finance58 days ago

Report Recommends Shift to Wind, Solar, and Nuclear Energy in Central Asia

A report from the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy suggests Central Asia needs less reliance on hydropower and more wind, solar, and nuclear energy to address an electricity deficit. This change aims to support economic growth and trade goals in the region. The report…

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