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Central Asia
Tourism Emerges as Key Growth Driver in Kyrgyzstan’s Economy
Tourism continued to strengthen its contribution to Kyrgyzstan’s economy in 2025, accounting for 4.3 per cent of the country’s gross…
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Central Asia
Air Samarkand Opens First Direct Route from Tashkent to Sharm El-Sheikh
Air Samarkand has launched its first nonstop service linking Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, with the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh,…
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Central Asia
Four Medals Power Kazakhstan to Third Place at Antalya Wrestling Meet
Kazakhstan’s Greco-Roman wrestling team delivered an assured showing at the Yasar Dogu, Vehbi Emre and Hamit Kaplan International Wrestling Tournament…
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Business
World Bank Flags Mixed Business Prospects for Tajikistan in B-READY 2025
The World Bank has released its Business Ready (B-READY) 2025 report, providing a comprehensive overview of the business and investment…
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Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan Tightens Plant Quarantine Controls along Kazakhstan Border
Kyrgyzstan has intensified phytosanitary oversight along its border with Kazakhstan following an unscheduled inspection of the Ak-Tilek and Kant phytosanitary…
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Central Asia
Tajikistan Quake Ripples across Borders, Felt in Uzbekistan
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Tajikistan in the early hours, sending seismic tremors across parts of Central Asia and being felt…
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Business
Astana Emerges as Nerve Center of Turkic Economic Integration
Astana has reinforced its position as a key hub for Turkic economic cooperation by hosting the third General Assembly of…
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Central Asia
Turkmen Law Student Wins Second Place at International Science Competition
N. Bayriev, a fourth-year law student at Magtymguly Turkmen State University, secured second place at the 23rd International Research Competition,…
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Central Asia
Tajikistan Places 89th in Global Women’s Security Rankings
Tajikistan has ranked 89th out of 181 countries in the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2025/26, earning a score…
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Central Asia
Bishkek Ranks Among World’s Top Five Most Polluted Cities
Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, has once again been listed among the world’s five most polluted major cities, according to international air…
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