Kaspi.kz has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 65.41% stake in Hepsiburada, Türkiye’s leading e-commerce platform. This move will see Kaspi.kz, Kazakhstan’s largest company by market ...

A Russian MP has called for the introduction of a visa regime between Russia and Uzbekistan following a diplomatic dispute over the recruitment of Uzbek citizens into the Russian army. Sergey Mironov, ...

Qanot Sharq, a privately-run passenger airline based in Uzbekistan, has received the CCAR-129 certificate from Chinese aviation authorities, allowing it to operate scheduled flights to China. The ...

Kazakhstan’s trade turnover with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states grew by 6% last year, amounting to $66.7bn. The SCO countries now account for 30% of global GDP, with trade ...

Over the past five years, Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover with member countries of the Organization of Turkic States increased by 25%, reaching $10bn in 2023. This growth was highlighted during ...

Uzbekistan’s startup ecosystem has experienced significant growth in 2024, jumping 88 spots in the global rankings to secure the 110th position, surpassing Ethiopia. With a population of 37 mn and ...

Uz500, a wealth advisory and private sector development organization has initiated an analysis of foreign direct investments in Uzbekistan, focusing on the involvement of global billionaires, ...

During the Week of International Partnership Initiatives in Tashkent, Transport Minister Ilhom Mahkamov announced that a complete agreement has been reached for the construction of the Trans-Afghan ...

Uzbekistan has launched the second phase of its Integrated Rural Development project, continuing efforts to improve socio-economic conditions in remote areas. The project, implemented by the Ministry ...

“Uzbekistan’s abundant renewable energy resources make it an ideal location for green hydrogen production,” said Matteo Patrone, Vice President of Banking at the European Bank for Reconstruction and ...

Kazakhstan is taking steps to enhance air connectivity with European countries, with plans to introduce non-stop flights to Austria, Hungary, Germany, and Latvia. This initiative follows a recent ...

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev recently announced that Kazakhstan has successfully attracted $400bn in foreign direct investment (FDI), with plans to bring in an additional $150bn by 2029. This new ...