Kazakhstan and China have launched a pilot project using autonomous freight trucks at the Bakhty-Pokitu crossing, aiming to speed up customs procedures, reduce transport costs, and modernise cross-border logistics under a new "Smart Customs" initiative.
Kazakhstan is set to launch a large-scale industrial expansion in 2025, with the government committing $3 billion to implement 190 new projects nationwide. These initiatives are expected to create around 23 000 permanent jobs and boost long-term economic development.
Kazakhstan is weighing cryptocurrency-related investments as part of its strategy to diversify national reserves and modernise financial management, according to the chairman of the National Bank.
Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining is set to acquire Kazakhstan’s Raihorodok gold deposit for $1.2 billion, a move that will transfer control of RG Gold and could significantly boost Kazakhstan’s annual gold production, pending regulatory approval.
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has announced a major reform initiative aimed at strengthening national sovereignty in the country’s space sector.
Kazakhstan is looking to learn from China’s experience in nuclear and water-environmental safety. This was a major topic during talks about Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant.
Kazakhstan is set to develop a world-class high-altitude resort just outside Almaty, aiming to transform the city into a year-round tourist destination. The ambitious master plan for the Almaty Mountain Cluster was recently presented to Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, promising to boost tourism.
Termez, the southern gateway to Uzbekistan, has made history by hosting the first-ever Termez Dialogue, focusing on the growing connections between Central and South Asia.
Kazakhstan’s state-owned uranium giant Kazatomprom is negotiating a ten-year uranium supply contract with Romania, in a move to strengthen bilateral energy ties and deepen cooperation in nuclear and high-tech sectors.
Uzbekistan has proposed a new law requiring bloggers and influencers with over 10,000 followers to pay taxes and follow strict rules on content verification, moderation, and advertising. The draft aims to regulate growing online influence amid rapid internet use growth in the country.
Uzbekistan is preparing to bring its companies to global markets. The country is one step away from joining the World Trade Organization.
Uzbekistan’s sharp increase in recycling fees for imported electric vehicles signals a shift toward local production and battery recycling, but consumers and dealers are feeling the strain.
Kazakhstan and Russia are set to launch 27 new joint projects worth $8 billion, signalling a notable expansion in bilateral economic cooperation.
Member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have agreed to create a unified communication system for their armed forces, aiming to enhance military coordination and regional security.
During the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held productive discussions with the heads of parliaments from several Arab nations.
Leaders from Central Asia and the European Union will meet in Samarkand on April 4 for the first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit, aimed at deepening ties. Talks will focus on trade, investment, green energy, and security — marking a new era of cooperation.
President Trump’s new tariffs hit 185 countries, with Kazakhstan facing the highest rate at 27%. Kazakhstan now seeks talks with U.S. officials to ease the impact.
As the world shifts toward clean energy at an ever-accelerating pace, large economies are scrambling to secure reliable supply chains for rare earth minerals. These minerals, once seen as mere industrial components, have become a political tool in the global power struggle
Uzbekistan and the European Union have successfully completed negotiations on the services aspect of Uzbekistan's long-awaited accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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