Mexico’s presidential jet sold to Tajikistan for $92M
Mexico’s extravagant presidential jet finds a buyer in Tajikistan, as President López Obrador’s austerity campaign continues.
Kazakhstan protests: Unrest grows over political crackdown
Thousands protest in Kazakhstan, calling for release of opposition leader Zhanbolat Mamay and an end to government crackdowns.
Landmark domestic violence law passed in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s new law criminalizes domestic violence and provides protection for victims, marking a significant step for women’s rights.
World Bank announces funding for new project in Kyrgyzstan
The World Bank has announced that it will allocate $50 million for a new project in Kyrgyzstan aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of...
Kazakhstan sentences opposition leader to suspended jail term
A court in Kazakhstan has sentenced the leader of an unregistered opposition party to a suspended six-year prison term on charges ranging from the dissemination...
Debt trap diplomacy: how China’s BRI is trapping Central Asian countries
In recent years, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), spearheaded by the Chinese government, has become synonymous with the economic development of the Central Asian...
China makes progress on railway project linking Central Asian countries
China is finally making progress on a long-awaited railway project that would link two Central Asian countries, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, and boost trade and connectivity...
Islamic securities in Kyrgyzstan: an overview
Islamic securities, also known as sukuk, are unique financial instruments that provide holders with income derived from a specific business or asset. These securities differ...
Uzbekistan’s referendum: a step towards a ‘social state’ or a power grab by Mirziyoyev?
Uzbekistan is preparing to hold a referendum on a new constitution that could extend the rule of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev until 2040. The vote, scheduled...
Regional cooperation is key to unlocking Central Asia’s economic potential
Central Asia, a region of enormous untapped potential, stands at the precipice of a new era of economic growth and development. As global markets continue...