China-Central Asia relations demonstrate strong stability amid global uncertainty

On the afternoon of June 17 local time, the second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana, Kazakhstan. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the summit and delivered a keynote speech, where he proposed for the first time a China-Central Asia Spirit. …

ASIA/KAZAKHSTAN - Bishops of Central Asia in a letter to the Pope: "We want to fish with Peter!"

Astana - "Although we are only a small flock, we feel like living members of the Body of Christ and are ready to participate with zeal in the mission of evangelization entrusted to us by the Lord: We want to fish with Peter!", wrote the Catholic …

Iran–Israel War Highlights Central Asia as Zone of Strategic Stability

The explosive conflict between Iran and Israel, including coordinated U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure, has drawn global attention to the Persian Gulf and Levant. The escalatory spectacle, however, has blinded most observers to a quieter …

Malaysia eyes Central Asia expansion via Uzbekistan as gateway

TASHKENT: Malaysia is poised to expand its market presence in Central Asia by leveraging Uzbekistan as a strategic gateway, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Speaking at the conclusion of his four-day working visit, Fadillah …

EU and Central Asia launched new dialogue format in Brussels

At the initiative of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the first meeting in a new format between the ambassadors of Central Asian countries and the permanent representatives of the EU member states to the Political and Security …

Central Asia through the lens of… Kamila Rustambekova

With “Central Asia through the lens of…” Novastan presents Central Asian photographers and their work. Kamila Rustambekova is a photographer and filmmaker based in Tashkent and Amsterdam. In her work, Kamila studies the imagery and untold stories of modern …

China adds new partners to its ¥175 trillion CIPS system in Central Asia

China is expanding the geographical coverage of its yuan-based international payment system, adding banks in Central Asia and other regions. The growing reach is likely to boost its annual business volume beyond the 175 trillion yuan (over $24 trillion) …

Business : Malaysia Has Strong Potential To Expand In Central Asia, With Uzbekistan As Gateway

From Siti Radziah Hamzah TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has great potential to expand its market in Central Asia by further strengthening bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan, which could serve as the best platform and gateway into the region, …

World Bank: Over 65,000 Premature Deaths a Year in Central Asia Linked To Air Pollution

Air pollution remains one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges in Central Asia, with significant consequences for human life and regional economies. A new World Bank assessment highlights the scale of the crisis, linking poor air …

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