Kazakhstan’s Auto Industry Accelerates: Vehicle Output Up Nearly 37%
Kazakhstan’s vehicle production accelerated by 36.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, with 45,260 units manufactured, according to the Kazakhstan Automobile Union (KAU) as cited by Times of Central Asia. This output covers passeng
Georgia’s fuel exports jump sevenfold in Q1 2026 on Russian oil influx
Georgia’s external trade saw a notable uplift in the first quarter of 2026, with overall exports reaching $1.72 billion. This represented a 23.4 per cent increase compared with the same period a year earlier, driven by significant shifts in
Kazakhstan Finance Day in New York Showcases Market Reform, IPO Ambitions, and Alatau City Pitch
Kazakhstan’s recent Finance Day in New York offered a masterclass in sophisticated economic diplomacy, unfolding at Citigroup headquarters for a third successive time. High-level officials and executives presented a compelling narrative of
Air Astana Expands International Network, Boosts Transit Traffic by 65%
Kazakhstan’s national carrier, Air Astana Group, is strategically expanding its international network. This initiative aims to bolster the country’s position as a regional transit hub, evidenced by a significant increase in international tr
Kazakhstan, Afghanistan Expand Railway Cooperation as Freight Volumes Surge
A notable surge in railway freight volumes between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan underscores a pragmatic drive towards enhanced regional connectivity and trade. Data from Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) for the first quarter of 2026 reveals a sig
Uzbekistan Opens Fourth Special Economic Zone
The new SEZ in Khorezm region targets textile and pharmaceutical manufacturing, with tax holidays of up to 15 years for foreign investors.
Mongolia’s Rail Gambit: Corridor Could Reshape Trade Routes
Ulaanbaatar is in advanced talks with Japan and South Korea to fund an alternative trans-Mongolian rail line — a strategic pivot that signals discomfort with dependence on Russian transit.
Remittance Volumes to Central Asia Fall 18% Year-on-Year
A combination of ruble depreciation and tighter Russian labour market conditions has produced the largest single-year drop in regional remittance flows on record.