Central Asia
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Astana–Tokyo Pact Signals New Era in Kazakhstan–Japan Ties
Kazakhstan and Japan have taken a landmark step toward deepening bilateral relations as Astana Mayor Zhenis Kassymbek and Tokyo Governor…
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Uzbekistan Breaks Into World’s Top Seven for Tourism Growth
Uzbekistan has entered the global top seven fastest-growing tourism destinations, marking a major milestone for the country’s travel sector. Between…
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Mirziyoyev Heads to Japan for Landmark Central Asia + Japan Summit
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is scheduled to pay an official visit to Japan from December 18 to 20 at the…
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Turkmenistan and Spain Explore Regional Hub to Tackle Desertification in Central Asia
Turkmenistan and Spain have held talks on expanding cooperation to address desertification in Central Asia, including the potential establishment of…
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After a Decade of Decline, Alisher Sultanov Exits Uzbekistan’s Energy Leadership
Alisher Sultanov was relieved of his duties as the president’s representative on energy security on December 16, bringing to an…
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From Pipelines to Processors: Kazakhstan Bets Big on AI and Advanced Computing
Kazakhstan is repositioning itself from a traditional hydrocarbons and transit economy toward advanced computing, backed by a $2 billion Nvidia-linked…
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Medical Tourism Booms as Nearly 76,000 Foreigners Seek Treatment in Uzbekistan
Up to 75,666 foreign nationals traveled to Uzbekistan for medical treatment during the first ten months of this year, according…
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FC Kairat Breaks Into IFFHS World Top 500 as Goalkeeper Shines on European Stage
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has released its latest ranking of the world’s top 500 football…
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Tashkent to Host High-Level Central Asia–South Korea Parliamentary Summit
Tashkent will host the third Meeting of the Heads of Parliaments of Central Asian countries and the Republic of Korea…
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Eclectic Regionalism in Central Asia? The 7th Consultative Meeting of Heads of States
The 7th Consultative Meeting of Heads of States (CMHS) of Central Asia, held in Tashkent on November 14–15, 2025, marked…
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