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The Train to Brussels Runs on Russian Rails
Armenia wants to end Moscow’s monopoly on its railways, electricity and gas. The June 7 election will determine whether it can
Putin Ends Astana Visit with Ukraine Warnings and EAEU Posturing
The Russian president used the Eurasian Economic Forum platform for some of his sharpest public language on Ukraine in months — delivered from Kazakhstan’s capital
Baku–Supsa Pipeline Returns: Kazakhstan Oil Joins the Rerouting
A deal signed during Kobakhidze’s Baku visit on 18 May restores a dormant Caspian export route — and Astana is already looking at it
Armenia Election Roundup: Flower Bans, Citizenship Scandals and Bribery Arrests
With nine days to go, Russia tightens economic pressure while Strong Armenia faces new legal trouble
Mirziyoyev Launches Central Asia's Largest Airport Project
A $4.5 billion consortium of Saudi, Japanese and Korean investors breaks ground on a new Tashkent hub with a 20 million passenger target
EAEU Summit Convenes: Armenia in the Room, Pashinyan Not
The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meets today to discuss, for the first time, a member state's EU trajectory — with the Armenian elections nine days away
Tokayev and China's Zhao Leji Discuss Expanding Partnership — With Middle Corridor in Focus
The call follows Kazakhstan's record $48.7bn trade with China in 2025 and comes as Beijing seeks to deepen its position in Kazakh infrastructure
IAEA Chief: Kazakhstan Is a Key Partner in Nuclear Safety — and in the West's Uranium Strategy
Grossi's Almaty visit underlines Kazatomprom's central role as Western buyers reduce exposure to Russian supply chains
Kobakhidze Meets US State Department Delegation — Again
Second visit in May signals Washington is not ready to abandon Tbilisi, despite the diplomatic freeze
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Open New Rail Terminal at Hairatan
Port No. 5 received its first freight train on 21 May — a small step in a large corridor ambition
Kazakhstan's National Railway Eyes Triple Listing as Middle Corridor Bet
KTZ plans simultaneous IPO in London, Hong Kong and Astana — framing $10.4bn debt burden as a growth story
Armenia Advances EU Civilian Mission Cooperation as CSTO Participation Remains Suspended
Yerevan's foreign policy reorientation accelerates with new security partnership frameworks outside Russian alliance structures
Uzbekistan's Reform Track Attracts South Korean and Turkish Manufacturing Interest
Tashkent's special economic zones drawing foreign investors as labour costs and regulatory environment improve
Delays And Rising Costs: Central Asia Feels Fallout From Iran War
As expected, the launching of US and Israeli air strikes on Iran -- and retaliatory strikes by Tehran on targets in the Mideast -- has hit the economies of the region. But the shockwaves are arguably being felt just as much in Central Asian nations who rely on goods flowing through Iran.
Trade and Economic Park Planned at Border of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan
On May 6, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov visited the Dostuk Stele (Friendship) in the country’s southwestern Batken region, erected at the junction point of the state borders of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, where he reviewed the concept and master plan for the proposed Dostuk International Trade and Economic Park.
Regional Ecological Summit to Open in Astana Amid Pressure on Water, Trade, and Regional Cooperation
The Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026) opens this Wednesday in Astana, officially framed by a "Shared Vision for a Resilient Future" incorporating practical regional solutions, a Joint Declaration, and a 2026-2030 Program of Action. This
Water tariffs in Bishkek may rise by 50 percent
Bishkek City Hall has proposed a substantial increase in tariffs for water supply and wastewater services, submitting a draft resolution to the City Council. The move, reported by 24.kg, suggests a potential rise of up to 50 percent for con
Kazakhstan and China’s Snow Valley Agree to Build $100-200 Million Potato Processing Complex
Kazakhstan's Pavlodar regional administration has signed a memorandum of cooperation with China's Snow Valley Agricultural Group Co. Ltd. This agreement facilitates a major potato processing investment project, estimated at between $100 mil
Tajikistan to Gain Access to Emergency Financing Under New World Bank Project
The World Bank Group has approved a Contingent Emergency Response Project (CERP) for Tajikistan. This provides Dushanbe with a financial instrument designed to enable the rapid reallocation of resources during crises and emergencies, bolste
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