Uzbekistan: Court jails pair for propagating gender discrimination Publication of the offending video sparked widespread condemnation. The clamor was so great that its producers were compelled to issue an apology. Jan 29, 2024
China shaping Central Asia into auto export hub Uzbek president Mirziyoyev hopes that a new BYD plant in his country will before long be able to produce 300,000 cars per year. Jan 29, 2024
Uzbekistan: A fast-growing Tashkent struggling with dirty air According to government statistics, Tashkent has 193 cars per 1,000 people, which is more than double the national average. Jan 25, 2024
Uzbekistan: Authorities tighten rules on drug advertising The move to hold drug companies to higher standards comes in the wake of a national scandal over the death of dozens of children administered tainted cough syrup Jan 25, 2024
Uzbekistan, China pledge to boost trade to $20Bln in “near future” Bilateral trade in 2023 hit the $14 billion mark. Jan 24, 2024
Uzbekistan: President lambasts failure to achieve export boom Fully half of Uzbekistan’s exports go to just four markets: Russia, China, Kazakhstan and Turkey. Jan 18, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Jumping MP's flight indicates new front in war on crime gangs Emil Zhamgyrchiyev is accused of conniving with a criminal kingpin in neighboring Uzbekistan. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 12, 2024
Afghanistan reports sixfold increase in trade with Uzbekistan Imports from Uzbekistan over that period reached $239 million, while $27 million of goods went in the other direction. Jan 11, 2024
EurasiaChat: Kyrgyzstan puts out the flags Also in this edition of our podcast, Uzbekistan rues poor education results, and Turkmenistan's ex-president basks in football glory (for now). EurasiaChat, Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova, Peter Leonard Jan 8, 2024
China probes new higher education contacts An update on cultural developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Jan 6, 2024
Uzbekistan: Tax break on gas allowed to expire, pushing up prices Officials say the relief has cost the government up to $100 million in revenues. Jan 3, 2024
China building up electric auto infrastructure in Central Asia An update on infrastructure development and investment in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Dec 29, 2023
China eclipses Russia as Central Asia’s top trade partner in 2023 An update on trade-related developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Dec 28, 2023
Kazakhstan reluctant to approve Chinese nuclear plant proposal – report An update on energy-related developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Dec 22, 2023
Uzbekistan: Ex-government minister arrested on embezzlement charges The arrest offers fresh hints of apparent infighting within the political elite. Dec 19, 2023