Bishkek summit puts regional security and cooperation on the SCO agenda
The leaders approved 28 documents at a summit hosted by Kyrgyzstan, including the Bishkek Declaration and changes to the organisation’s charter.
How Fintech is going institutional
For most of its short history, fintech was synonymous with disruption aimed at consumers: slicker mobile apps, lower fees, faster peer-to-peer transfers. That era is...
Kyrgyzstan enters global bond market with $700 million debut
The debut five-year bonds, priced with a coupon rate of 7.75%, were met with strong investor appetite, signalling growing confidence in the Central Asian nation’s financial trajectory.
UNESCO raises alarm over threats to Bukhara’s historic integrity
The controversy stems from the Uzbek government’s recent construction and demolition work near Bukhara’s historic zones.
Debate rages in Kyrgyzstan over contentious flag redesign
The initiative has drawn criticism from opposition parties, civil society groups and ordinary citizens, who accuse the president and his allies of trying to impose their personal preferences on the nation and distract from more pressing issues.
How has Central Asia reacted to the Israel-Hamas war?
The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, which began on October 7, 2023, has drawn mixed reactions from the countries of Central Asia, a region that shares historical, cultural and religious ties with the Middle East.
Turkmenistan seeks private investment in gas sector
Turkmenistan, a Central Asian country with vast reserves of natural gas, has announced a new policy to attract private investors to its energy sector for...