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Tokayev signs law on opening customs service offices of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Airways and SQB Prepare for IPOs in 2027–2028

Uzbekistan plans to list shares in five companies, including Uzbekistan Airways and SQB, from the National Investment Fund’s portfolio in 2027–2028.

Kyrgyzstan secures up to $50 million from World Bank for clean energy transition

USTR urged to permanently suspend China-linked ship fees

Stakeholders such as the World Shipping Council and the National Retail Federation are concerned fees will “add another cost layer to an already strained transportation system.”

Karshi to Develop Recreation Areas for 25,000 Residents

Karshi plans to concrete the Chap Tarmoq canal and develop nearby public spaces, improving irrigation for 1,400 hectares and creating recreation areas for local residents.

Karshi to Build 360-Seat Kindergarten and Renovate School

Karshi plans to build a new kindergarten for 360 children and fully renovate School No. 43, including upgrades to heating, classrooms and laboratories.

Can ‘BattMan’ secure the US battery manufacturing supply chain?

The Energy Department’s Battery Manufacturing Accelerator aims to plug gaps in domestic material and component supplies over the next few years as U.S. battery demand looks set to quadruple.

Defense tech company aims to build US supply chain for new laptop line

Anduril is assembling the circuit board and partnering with Qualcomm for the chip that powers the BlueChip line while looking for domestic suppliers for other parts.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan launch new railway line, first coal train dispatched in October

AD Ports Group and HYT Capital Target Uzbekistan Logistics Hub

AD Ports Group and HYT Capital plan to develop Uzbekistan into a regional trade and logistics hub through transport corridors, terminals and digital services.

Is warehouse demand shifting toward inland markets?

Uncertainty has led shippers to move an increased amount of inventory across inland markets versus port markets, according to experts, but it may not necessarily translate to a shift in demand.

Tashkent Hosts Central Asia-China Civil Aviation Cooperation Conference

Tashkent is hosting the third Central Asia-China civil aviation conference, focusing on regional cooperation, air transport liberalisation and the Air Silk Road initiative.

Şanlıurfa light rail construction contract awarded

TURKEY: Şanlıurfa municipality has let a contract to construct the first phase of the city’s future light rail system to a consortium of Sigma İnşaat, Emreray Enerji and Vestan İnşaat. The consortium submitted a winning bid of TL3.39bn, the lowest of seven bids received. Phase 1 involves construction of a 14 km north-…

Why more inventory won’t fix your supply chain’s fill rate

Record inventory but still missing fill rate targets? The problem isn't supply or forecasting; it's your supply chain decision layer. Here's how to fix it.

Context changes everything: what supplier contracts reveal about supply chain performance

Clarity across supplier contracts helps procurement teams uncover savings, risk and performance insights.

Non-Performing Loans Account for 3.8% of Uzbekistan Bank Lending

Uzbekistan’s banks reported 25.04 trillion soums in non-performing loans as of 1 October 2026, equal to 3.8% of their total loan portfolio.

Industrial Lending in Uzbekistan Falls 8.8% Year on Year

Bank loans to Uzbekistan’s industrial sector fell to 133.4 trillion soums by 1 October 2026, despite 13.2% growth in the overall loan portfolio.

Uzbekistan’s Bank Loan Portfolio Grows 13.2% in a Year

Uzbekistan’s commercial bank loans reached 659.1 trillion soums by 1 October 2026, driven by 19% growth in lending to individuals.

Kazakh PM identifies military exercise shortcomings, outlines measures to strengthen troop safety after Caspian Sea tragedies

What Changes in Uzbekistan’s Legislation from 1 November 2026

Uzbekistan introduces changes to customs fees, pension services, LPG supplies, public security, business prepayments and mobile advertising from 1 November.

Dispatch – October 30: Rehabilitation

It’s after 10 pm, and about a hundred meters from the parliament building, in a place once covered with asphalt, there is a large, deep, dark hole. Inside the hole lies a massive concrete box, the outer frame of the underground passage, and over that large box runs a pipe, a newly installed one, but dirty. Over the pi…

Uzbekistan Airports Handle 12.66m Passengers in Nine Months

Uzbekistan’s airports handled 12.66 million passengers in January-September 2026, up 13% year on year, while cargo and mail volumes rose 27%.

Georgia, Azerbaijan Hold Intergovernmental Meeting, Talk ‘Speeding Up’ Border Process

Georgia and Azerbaijan signed documents, discussed cooperation, and agreed to speed up the border demarcation and delimitation process as officials from the two countries held the 11th meeting of the Georgia-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation on October 30 in Tbilisi. The meeting, co-chair…

Man Arrested As Tourist From Belarus Alleges Attack Over Russian Speech in Tbilisi

The Interior Ministry confirmed that one person has been arrested, as Russian sources cited a tourist from Belarus alleging that a man physically attacked her at Tbilisi railway station because she was speaking Russian. The alleged assailant reportedly claimed that he hit her after she rejected his attempt to introduc…

International Reactions to Georgia’s Opposition Party Ban Proceedings

Georgia’s Constitutional Court has begun hearings in a lawsuit filed by 88 lawmakers from the ruling Georgian Dream-led majority seeking to ban five major opposition political groups. The lawsuit targets the United National Movement (UNM), Coalition for Change, Lelo/Strong Georgia, Federalists, and former Prime Minist…

Kyrgyzstan receives first rail shipment of Chinese gasoline to boost energy security

Railway shipments of gasoline from China to Kyrgyzstan launched

Kroger accelerates direct sourcing efforts for better cost control, visibility

The grocery chain seeks to boost first-party procurement volumes to more than 10% while working toward a fully owned import and distribution model.

FedEx drawing parcel-focused shippers to its air freight services

Air freight demand from traditionally parcel-centric customers is rising as the carrier pushes for more business in high-value segments like AI and data centers.

OPI, Nioxin owner appoints chief supply chain officer

Javier Huerta will oversee The Wella Company’s sourcing, manufacturing and logistics capabilities, effective Dec. 1