Kyrgyzstan resists Russian pressure to give sanctions-busting firms lenient treatment Kyrgyz bank is latest entity to join US sanctions list. Feb 4, 2025
Food prices kept inching up in Caucasus and Central Asia in 2024 – World Bank report Inflation fueling changes in dietary patterns. Feb 3, 2025
Georgia and Kyrgyzstan suspected of being auto suppliers for Russia, trade data indicates Giving used-car salesmen a bad name. Brawley Benson Jan 31, 2025
China enhances position as Central Asia’s economic overlord Trade balance heavily favors Beijing. Jan 29, 2025
Real GDP growth rates across Caucasus and Central Asia expected to dip – World Bank Decline will be felt more in Caucasus than in Central Asia. Jan 23, 2025
Uzbekistan launching effort to ban electronic cigarettes Kyrgyz ban on e-cigarettes set to go into effect in July. Jan 13, 2025
Central Asian leaders look to expand mutual trade Settling borders opens way for “the well-being of nations.” Jan 10, 2025
Central Asian states contending with HMPV cases The virus spreads beyond China’s borders. Jan 8, 2025
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway officially launched, but sidetracked at least until summer Project moving forward under yellow signal. Jan 7, 2025
Kyrgyzstan: MPs seem willing to give police a free hand Critics say the bill marks a step towards a police state. Dec 3, 2024
Cryptocurrency making inroads in Central Asia and Caucasus Crypto ownership exploding in Uzbekistan. Nov 30, 2024
COP29: Central Asian states losing arable land Almost one-third of Tajikistan’s farmland in “critical” condition. Nov 25, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Chinese firm scores a sweetheart deal to turn Bishkek’s garbage into profits Bishkek officials say the solution is environmentally friendly. Erlan Mashanlo Nov 7, 2024
Four Central Asian entities added to US sanctions list Procuring machine tools in Europe and funneling them to Russia. Almaz Kumenov Nov 5, 2024
Central Asian states make progress in addressing hunger Tajikistan remains a country of concern. Oct 21, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Conviction of journalists at anti-corruption outlet is “turning point for press freedom” Rights groups condemn Kyrgyz government, saying case marks “blatant shift toward authoritarianism.” Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 11, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: President botches attempt to dispel concerns about graft An opaque and massive transfer of wealth appears to be ongoing. Oct 8, 2024
Kyrgyzstan to offer “business class” prison cells for convicts Putting a new spin on penitentiary living. Oct 3, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Authorities seek expanded powers to regulate religious affairs Legislative changes would promote separation of church and state, yet enable strict government oversight of spiritual matters. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Sep 27, 2024
Perspectives: ISKP intensifying online propaganda targeting Russia and Central Asia Terrorist group widening inroads among Caucasus extremists. Lucas Webber, Louise Meloy Sep 20, 2024
Central Asian leaders seek German expertise to build manufacturing base German chancellor’s Central Asian tour lays groundwork for win-win deals that can nudge region in Westward direction. Sep 17, 2024
Kazakhstan: Turkic unity and Kazakh culture on display at Nomad Games Events enable Central Asians to reconnect with their roots. Joanna Lillis Sep 12, 2024
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan caution citizens to steer clear of Russia Advisories issued in response to tightening of migration rules by Moscow. Sep 11, 2024
Shortage keeping warehousing costs high in Central Asia Storage costs are higher in Tashkent and Almaty than in many EU locations. China-Central Asia Monitor Sep 9, 2024
Russia pressing Central Asian states to embrace nuclear power Concerns focus on safe operations in seismic zone. Sep 9, 2024