In the first nine months of 2024, 949 large taxpayers in Uzbekistan paid a total of UZS 81.2 trillion ($6.35bn) in taxes. This reflects the significant contributions of both state-owned enterprises ...

The 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) has ranked Afghanistan 116th out of 127 countries, with a score of 30.8, marking a decline from its previous position of 114th last year, which had a score of 30.6.

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 ...

The term “sustainable” has become a buzzword as businesses and countries strive for stable growth and environmentally friendly practices. However, it has rarely been applied to the ...

The trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan remains low, reaching only about $20mn in 2023. During a working visit to Islamabad, Akylbek Zhaparov, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the ...

UNICEF launched a water management initiative at the UN House in Turkmenistan, focused on improving water use and incorporating practices into local management. Situated on a campus shared with ten ...

Kazakhstan is prepared to increase its exports to Pakistan, offering 85 different commodities worth over $490mn. This initiative comes as part of discussions between Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas ...

Several of Uzbekistan's ancient and rare trees have been added to an international list of Monumental Trees, a platform that highlights historically important trees worldwide. The inclusion of these ...

At a recent government meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin, the progress of dairy farm construction across Kazakhstan was reviewed. The meeting focused on replicating the ...

China has launched two new multimodal transport routes to Central Asia, enhancing its trade connections with the region. One route targets Kazakhstan's largest city, Almaty, while the other connects ...

Kazakhstan's government has expanded its open skies policy to include the airport in Oral, the regional hub of West Kazakhstan. The Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport announced that ...

The Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan has signed an investment agreement with Arnest Packaging Solutions for the construction of a state-of-the-art aluminum beverage can ...