Uzbekistan, China adopt new agreements spanning economy, culture, and science

Uzbekistan’s public debt hits $43.3bn after $785mn rise in 2Q25

World Bank approves $50mn grant to advance Tajikistan’s economic reforms and market competitiveness 

Uzbekistan’s reserves climb to $48.74bn in July as gold holdings hit record $38.68bn 

Uzbekistan to cut social benefits, raise subsidies in 2026 fiscal plan 

Annual inflation in Uzbekistan rises to 8.9% in July 

Uzbekistan to nearly double external debt allocation for state programs by 2028

Azerbaijan–Turkmenistan transit cargo tops 1mn tons in 1H25 

Ekaterina Barabanova: Why the CIS needs to challenge talent strategy before 2027

Uzbekistan charts new course for culture and crafts to boost creative economy 

Uzbekistan cuts $440.8mn in ineffective spending in 1H25 

Uzbekistan’s economy grows 7.2% in 1H25 as services, industry, and construction drive expansion 

Afghanistan’s trade volume allegedly hits $13bn 

Uzbekistan adds over 1,800 foreign-invested firms in 1H25, total surpasses 16,600 

Kazakhstan’s metallurgy sector makes up 40% of manufacturing output  

Kazakhstan’s food industry grows 10% in 1H25, reaches $3.4bn  

Remittances to Uzbekistan jump 27% to $8.2bn in 1H25  

Kyrgyzstan’s economic confidence grows sharply as food insecurity, poverty drop, World Bank reports 

Kazakhstan aims to double GDP to $450bn by 2029 

Uzbekistan increases soum loan rates as deposit yields slip 

EDB projects 10.3% GDP growth for Kyrgyzstan; inflation remains high in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan 

Tokayev responds to U.S. tariffs on Kazakh imports, calls for constructive dialogue 

Uzbekistan’s total external debt exceeds $68bn in early 2025 

Kyrgyzstan tops Central Asia in per capita income growth  

Saida Mirziyoyeva hails Fitch upgrade of Uzbekistan’s credit rating as experts see major financial benefits

Fitch raises Uzbekistan’s rating to ‘BB’  

IMF warns Uzbekistan’s economic growth could mask mounting risks without deeper reforms