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Tajikistan has established three standard residential solar designs of 5 and 15 kW, while reporting 526 kg of psychotropic seizures (up 3.3-fold) and 2,963 kg of narcotic seizures (down 5%) in H1 2026.
15 Oct 2026
Uzbekistan's trade services hit nearly UZS 214 trillion over an eight-month period as UNCTAD projects 7.9% GDP growth in 2026. Metallurgical industry output reached UZS 243.6 trillion across trade networks spanning over 200 countries.
15 Oct 2026
Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Belgium grew by almost 10% since the beginning of the year, supported by cumulative Belgian FDI exceeding $15 billion.
15 Oct 2026
Kyrgyzstan received $386.7 million in FDI in Q1 2026, a 34% increase year-on-year. This comes after 2025 inflows reached $618.8 million in manufacturing and $246.3 million in mining, despite a 35% decline in Russian investment.
12 Oct 2026
Tajikistan plans an 800 MW hydropower station and AI traffic management across two Dushanbe intersections, following language policy shifts dating back to October 2009 and 2010.
12 Oct 2026
On October 2, 2026, Uzbekistan's Senate approved legal amendments introducing life imprisonment for child sexual crimes, following a rise in complaints from 56 in 2023 to 141 in 2025. Concurrently, health authorities placed services on high epidemiological alert.
12 Oct 2026
Kazakhstan's renewable energy output grew 20% YoY in Q3 to 7.8 billion kWh, while the National Bank set the USD rate at 453.65 tenge on October 7. Meanwhile, global chip sales passed $1 trillion YTD and Kazakhstan ratified a European legal assistance convention.
12 Oct 2026
Kazakhstan is raising spending on scientific research to 1% of GDP while introducing corporate incentives for university research. Meanwhile, international tech players adjust R&D and funding strategies.
30 Sept 2026
Tajikistan recorded 2.7% inflation for January–August 2026, while the EBRD committed 32 million euros to Khujand sewage infrastructure. Meanwhile, an August 28, 2026 decree mandates HIV testing for beauty salon employees.
30 Sept 2026
In December, Kazakhstan will auction 56 subsoil plots with investment obligations, while the AI Month event launches with a $1.1 million prize fund supported by OpenAI. Chinese logistics player YTO is also preparing to expand its investment presence in the country.
28 Sept 2026
Uzbekistan recorded UZS 61.6 trillion in communication services over 7 months, while 68.3% of construction works went to buildings and over 46,000 foreign nationals visited for medical care.
28 Sept 2026
Tajikistan fulfilled its cotton harvest plan by only 17.3%, while proposed tax changes advocate a 3 million somoni VAT threshold and a 3% online trade tax.
28 Sept 2026
In August, job listings on Kazakhstan's Electronic Labor Exchange grew by over 25%, with top salaries reaching 2M KZT on Enbek.kz. Meanwhile, Zhasyl Damu funded 10.8B KZT for a recycling plant in Pavlodar, and US PNTR advocacy took place on Sept 2.
11 Sept 2026
Over a seven-month period, Uzbekistan residents spent over UZS 27 trillion on educational services and produced over UZS 17 trillion in electrical equipment, alongside UZS 1.7 trillion in R&D.
11 Sept 2026
In 2025, Russia supplied approximately 84% of Tajikistan's petroleum imports. Meanwhile, Asia-Plus launched a Persian service on September 7, 2026, drawing on its 2 million monthly visitors, while Dushanbe drone flights remain banned until September 12.
9 Sept 2026
As of September 1, 2026, National Bank of Kazakhstan set its base rate at 16.75%, EUR/KZT at 536.09, and RUB/KZT at 5.34. Kurultai elected leadership on August 28, 2026, while Astana Hub reported higher H1 2026 residency applications versus H1 2025.
5 Sept 2026
In January-June, Russia accounted for 18.4% of Kazakhstan's foreign trade. On August 28, 2026, the unicameral Kurultai legislature elected its leadership during its first session, alongside ongoing employment growth and falling prices for key food items.
5 Sept 2026
Kazakhstan's Kurultai elected its leadership and eight standing committee heads during its first session on August 28, 2026. President Tokayev called on the legislature to modernize national laws and improve lawmaking quality.
5 Sept 2026
In January-June, Russia accounted for 18.4% of Kazakhstan's trade turnover as labor market employment grew. July recorded 169.1 thousand vehicle registrations, while 47.7% of citizens engage in physical culture and sports.
5 Sept 2026
In July, Kazakhstan registered 169.1 thousand motor vehicles, while prices for socially significant food products continued to decline. The official exchange rate was 462.31 KZT per USD as of September 1, 2026.
2 Sept 2026
Permanent residence relocations to Uzbekistan surged 2.5 times, while travel to Türkiye grew by 17.7%. Meanwhile, domestic paper production reached UZS 5.4 trillion over a six-month period.
2 Sept 2026
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