Saudi Arabia Brings Energy Investment to Uzbekistan
Since Uzbekistan initiated a series of reforms in 2017 to transition to an open economy, these efforts have yielded positive…
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Breaking the “Communication Deadlock” as a Way to Facilitate Economic Development in Tajikistan
As one of the most isolated countries in Central Asia, Tajikistan is in dire need of investment in its roads and highways. With no ports and…
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STEM Education in Central Asia a Key Measure for Building a Resilient Future
While there are few sectors that has not been adversely affected by the COVID-19 virus, the ongoing pandemic has also…
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Barriers and Opportunities for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Kazakhstan Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to pose significant hardships to people and businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been…
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Japan to Help Kazakhstan Develop Its Health and Finance Sectors
Despite major economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, newly signed investment projects between Japan and Kazakhstan to develop the…
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A New Kind of Mining: Kazakhstan Stakes Its Claim in the Cryptocurrency Industry
Long hailed for its extensive mineral wealth, Kazakhstan is now pursuing a different sort of mining investment. Not gold, copper,…
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KazAID Offers a Way for Kazakhstan to Promote Its Foreign Policy Objectives
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced plans August 19 to create the Kazakhstan International Development Agency, or KazAID, to establish a systematic approach…
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EU Allocates Funding to Assist Central Asia In Tackling COVID Pandemic
On July 15, the European Union announced a €3 million ($3.52 million) Central Asia COVID-19 Crisis Response (CACCR) program directed at tackling the ongoing health crisis and…
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Tajikistan Experiences A Decrease in Water Levels Causing it to Suspend Electricity Delivery to Uzbekistan
On July 28, Tajikistan announced that it would put restrictions on domestic electricity supply due to a decrease in power generation at the Soviet-built Nurek Hydro-electric…
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COVID-19 Pandemic Distresses Job Market in the Caspian Region’s Oil Countries
As with other sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic has slammed the global oil and gas industry. At the end of May,…
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