Kazakhstan records 41% real wage growth since 2017

Uzbekistan set for 7.9% growth in 2026 among world’s fastest economies says EDB forecast

Uzbekistan allocates $165mn annually for public transport development

President of Uzbekistan to skip May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow

Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover reaches $18bn in 1Q26, up 2.7% y/y

Central Asian youth convene in Tashkent for Model OSCE 2026 diplomacy programme

Uzbekistan opens Burkhoniddin Marginoni complex in Margilan as Fergana Valley tourism expands under Mirziyoyev

EDB’s green portfolio reaches $2bn as renewable energy investment expands across Central Asia

Uzbekistan’s tourism exports reach $1.1bn in 1Q26

Kyrgyzstan’s GDP grows 10.1% in 1Q26, nearing $5bn

Uzbekistan ranks 7th globally in warehouse development potential as CAWS 2026 highlights logistics boom in Tashkent

Uzbekistan’s airports handle nearly 4mn passengers in 1Q26

EDB targets Central Asia warehouse infrastructure expansion, cites Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan as key growth markets

Kazakhstan projects inflation below 10% and steady 5–5.5% growth in talks with S&P, Moody’s and Fitch

Uzbekistan targets 20mn tourists by 2030 alongside major culture and tourism development plans

Air Astana launches direct Almaty–Shanghai route to boost connectivity

World Bank projects Europe and Central Asia growth to slow to 2.1% amid geopolitical tensions

Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan step up cultural cooperation and trade agenda following Bukhara meeting

Uzbekistan among top performers as Central Asia outpaces ECA growth, World Bank reports

Uzbekistan’s Tashkent region economy to grow 9.1% with $6.2bn in investment in 2026

Afghanistan-Central Asia trade reaches $2.7bn in 2025 with goal to hit $10bn

Switzerland launches $200mn program for Central Asia projects

Uzbekistan, Switzerland trade turnover rises 84% to $591.4mn in 2025

Central Asia emerges as key destination for Asian and Gulf investments, Uzbekistan leads growth

Uzbekistan announces 200 driver vacancies in Japan with benefits

Uzbekistan job vacancies increase 15.3% in 4Q25

Uzbekistan’s car sales increase 6.4% in February 2026