Uzbekistan: Container beauty salons bring jobs to the regions This is all part of Mirziyoyev's plans to promote female employment. Jun 16, 2021
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan do $1 billion in deals, eye trade bonanza If expectation meets reality, Tajiks could one day do more trade with Uzbeks than with Russians. Kamila Ibragimova Jun 11, 2021
Uzbekistan: In a change of tack, president preaches supply-side economics Forcing traders to keep prices low will not fix the problem, he said. Jun 9, 2021
Uzbekistan: Top lawmaker calls for deporting the LGBT community en masse Tashkent appears to have hardened its line on the issue. Jun 7, 2021
Uzbekistan: Clerics declare fatwa against dangerous driving A driver who dies because of their own mistake will now be deemed to have committed suicide. Jun 4, 2021
Uzbeks weigh vaccines: Russian vs. Chinese Vaccine hesitancy in Uzbekistan is high, bred by social media conspiracies that seem credible in a country without accountable authorities. Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva Jun 2, 2021
Uzbekistan: More journalists in the dock Effect.uz has dabbled in unethical practices, but it's not what got them into trouble. May 28, 2021
Amazon marketplace comes to Central Asia Many traders, though, have long been managing to get their wares onto the platform. Almaz Kumenov May 25, 2021
Uzbekistan: Survey reveals troubling levels of tolerance for domestic violence A strong majority believe difficult marriages should be preserved for the sake of children. May 19, 2021
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Who is going to pay? Kyrgyzstan is flogging its section of the would-be track, but how successfully? Chris Rickleton May 17, 2021
Uzbekistan: Citizen journalist's prison sentence horrifies reform advocates Otabek Sattoriy received a six-and-a-half year prison sentence on what his defenders say were spurious charges. May 10, 2021
Uzbekistan: Police uncover underground Islamic classes Appetite for religious education is strong, but the law does not allow for it. May 5, 2021
Turkmenistan: What’s up, Arkadag? Succession, rampant inflation, and the dear leader gets some exotic new pets. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 4, 2021
Perspectives | Pathway to Paris: Can the ADB help Uzbekistan reach carbon neutrality? Rather than helping Uzbekistan realize its renewable potential, the Asian Development Bank’s programs there are undermining global climate goals. Nina Lesikhina May 2, 2021
Uzbekistan: Target of hate crime assault facing prosecution Bazarov's attackers have still not been apprehended. May 1, 2021
For coveted spots in China, Uzbek students ‘study like crazy’ Uzbekistan’s hardest-working students see China as a promising alternative to America and Europe. They often learn about opportunities on social media. Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva Apr 26, 2021
Film explores a dirty problem in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Sorting garbage is rare in Central Asia. “Recycle and thrive” argues that these countries are missing an opportunity. Apr 23, 2021
Central Asian journalists examine the "silent killer" of smog On some days, Bishkek’s air is over 30-times worse than the World Health Organization deems safe. Apr 16, 2021
Central Asia courts green energy investors Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are eager, but investors are cautious. Rebeka Foley Apr 15, 2021
Thaw and frost across Central Asia’s borders A mood of goodwill is being soured by a running battle of words between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which also have long-standing border disagreements. Apr 14, 2021
Uzbekistan tightens rules for media as president braces for re-election The timing of the new legislation recalls recent reporting that cast the president in an unfavorable light. Mar 31, 2021
Uzbekistan police blame victim in violent attack on pro-LGBT activist Miraziz Bazarov had criticized the government’s refusal to decriminalize same-sex relations. Mar 29, 2021
Flights from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan to Russia set to resume The number of flights is still highly limited for the time being, however. Mar 27, 2021
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan sign deal to end border disputes Kyrgyzstan has received swathes of land while granting Uzbeks control over irrigation resources. Mar 26, 2021
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan agree on power swap to restore reservoir levels Toktogul has not seen levels this low since the early 2010s. Mar 25, 2021
