Central Asia
-
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Marks 80th Anniversary
BAKU – A conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) was held on…
Read More » -
Mastercard Sees Strong Momentum for Cashless Growth in Uzbekistan — Digital Payments near half of all Transactions
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 3 — Uzbekistan is poised for a major leap in digital payments, with cashless transactions now accounting…
Read More » -
Turkmenistan Breaks Ground on Major Urea Plant in Balkan Region to Boost Fertilizer Exports
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, November 3 — Construction has officially begun on a new urea production plant in Turkmenistan’s western Balkan region,…
Read More » -
Tajikistan Supercharges Iconic Nurek Dam to Power through winter and beyond
Tajikistan’s monumental Nurek hydroelectric dam — the world’s second-tallest — is undergoing a sweeping modernization drive to secure the country’s…
Read More » -
Uzbekistan Safeguards Heritage Crops in World’s Arctic Seed Vault
Uzbekistan has deposited over 20 agricultural crop varieties — including traditional types of watermelon, melon, and eggplant — into the…
Read More » -
Pakistan and Tajikistan Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral and Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation
By Saeed Yousafzai ISLAMABAD- Pakistan and Tajikistan have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations and inter-parliamentary cooperation, underlining…
Read More » -
What Central Asia Wants Out of the Upcoming Washington Summit?
Central Asian leaders are preparing for a high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on November 6, seeking…
Read More » -
U.S. Extends Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port, Boosting India’s Gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia
NEW DELHI: The United States has extended by six months the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port, a crucial project…
Read More » -
More Kazakhs Working in Their Trained Fields, But Job Satisfaction Still Uneven
A growing number of Kazakh citizens are employed in professions matching their education, but overall job satisfaction remains mixed across…
Read More » -
Kazakhstan Tops Central Asia in 2025 World Happiness Index, Region Praised for “Warm Social Climate”
Kazakhstan has emerged as Central Asia’s happiest country, ranking 43rd globally in the World Happiness Report 2025 released by the…
Read More »