Expert views: Addressing water-management challenges in Central Asia

The problem of water scarcity is becoming one of the main challenges for the sustainable development of Central Asia. American experts shared their opinions on the lack of regulation of water resources in Central Asia and how the United States can help …

China Eyes $2 Billion Uzbek Mining Bet as Central Asia Courtship Accelerates

The head of China’s National Energy Administration, Wang Hongzhi, visited Kazakhstan to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Kazakhstan-China Joint Working Group on Cooperation in Civil Nuclear Energy. Participants approved a protocol that defines …

VinFast-backed taxi service enters Kazakhstan in Central Asia push

Electric vehicles Move highlights corporate Vietnam's recognition of Kazakhstan's growth potential Taxis from VinFast-backed Green SM roll through Almaty, Kazakhstan. Green SM accounts for about 13% of VinFast's electric vehicle sales. (VinFast …

Tahawol: Central Asia, European Union and Afghanistan discussed

EDB Forecasts Central Asia’s Economy to Top $600 Billion in 2026

ASTANA – The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) on June 15 released its macroeconomic outlook for 2026-2028, forecasting that Central Asia’s economy will expand by more than 6.5% in 2026 and exceed $600 billion in gross domestic product for the first time. …

Thai central bank raises economic outlook, holds rates as expected

BANGKOK, June 24 : Thailand's central bank upgraded its economic growth forecasts on Wednesday, signalling a modest improvement in the outlook after it held interest rates steady for a second straight meeting.    The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said it …

Thai central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged, as expected

BANGKOK, June 24 : Thailand's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged for a second straight meeting on Wednesday, as it lifted its growth forecasts and said inflation would fall next year as supply-side pressures ease. The Bank of Thailand…

TIIF 2026: Uzbekistan sees tourism as the next engine of growth as it seeks to become Central Asia's travel hub

The great cities of the Silk Road have captivated travellers’ imaginations for centuries. Today, however, Uzbekistan is pursuing a far more ambitious goal than simply preserving its historic heritage. Backed by billions of dollars of investment, sweeping …

The AI skills divide in Europe and Central Asia: Who benefits and who gets left behind

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly enters classrooms across the Balkans and Türkiye, the policy conversation often focuses on tools—chatbots, adaptive platforms, automated grading systems. Yet, emerging evidence from the World Bank-led …

The EU launches new Connectivity Agenda platform focusing on Europe–Asia transport corridors

The European Commission has launched the Connectivity Agenda Platform and the first regional dialogue on Europe–Asia transport corridors, aimed at strengthening links in transport, trade, energy, and digital infrastructure along the Trans-Caspian Corridor …