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Kyrgyzstan's SMEs expand contract work, trade and cargo transport in 2025

Trump-Backed Trade Corridor Advances Despite Geopolitical Resistance

Armenian officials have commenced design work for the TRIPP trade corridor, even though an operating agreement with the United States remains to be finalized. US and Armenian officials announced in January a preliminary agreement outlining the establishment of an entity, TRIPP Development, that would manage the corrid…

US$17,000 in Cash Found Hidden at Uzbekistan Border

Customs officers at the Dustlik checkpoint in Andijan region found US$17,000 hidden behind the rear seat of a truck leaving Uzbekistan.

Iran stresses need to prevent further escalation – Araghchi

Kazakhstan, Tajikistan Expand Trade and Economic Cooperation

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Tajikistan reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic partnership and expanding economic ties during talks between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Astana o…

Uzbekistan Opens Product Showroom in the United States

Uzbek entrepreneurs have opened a showroom and logistics warehouse in the United States to promote Uzbek products and expand export opportunities.

US, Chevron Extend Initiative Bringing STEAM Education to Kazakh Youth

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – More than 54,000 young people in Kazakhstan have benefited from a U.S.-Chevron initiative offering free access to STEAM education, as the partners extended their Makerspace program for another three years on Nov. 5. Photo cre…

Kazakhstan’s Autumn Skies Come Alive with Migrating Birds

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Autumn brings one of nature’s most remarkable seasonal events to Kazakhstan, as migratory birds cross the country on their way to warmer wintering grounds. Its diverse landscapes serve as an important corridor for numerous sp…

Affinity Tanker Weekly, 6 November 2026

VLCCs have softened throughout the week as limited enquiry and increasingly competitive Suezmax alternatives have tempered owners’ Source: Affinity Research LLP

Oil Traders Want U.S. to Release Sanctioned Tankers as Freight Costs Soar

Some of the world's biggest oil traders are asking Washington for permission to put sanctioned tankers back to work, as a global vessel shortage pushes oil transportation costs to extraordinary levels. Trafigura, Vitol, Mercuria and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. are negotiating with U.S. officials for licenses to purchas…

UN outlines indicators of progress on Caspian agreements (Exclusive)

News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s AI Ambitions, Football, Global Trade and Water Challenges

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest explores the country’s ambitions to become a regional artificial intelligence hub, Kairat Almaty’s draw ag…

Azerbaijan's construction sector loan portfolio jumps 82% in nine months

Kazakhstan, UNODC Discuss Stronger Cooperation Against Transnational Crime

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have discussed expanding cooperation to combat cybercrime, drug trafficking, corruption and transnational organized crime during a meeting in Astana on Nov. …

Hazar Logistik, Gebrüder Weiss discuss cargo transit via Turkmenbashi port

Kazakhstan to Hold Biennial Symposia on Al-Farabi and Yasawi Heritage, Vice President Says

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan will hold an international symposium dedicated to the intellectual heritage of medieval philosopher Abu Nasr Al-Farabi (870-950) and theologian Khoja Ahmed Yasawi (1094-1166) on a rotating basis every two years, Vi…

November Weekend Highlights: From Giselle to Hollywood Soundtracks

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Enjoy the weekend with a mix of ballet, theater, exhibitions and live music. From classical performances to familiar film soundtracks, The Astana Times editorial team has curated a list of events you can attend with friends a…

Kazakhstan’s Cities Are Growing. Are Their Economies Keeping Pace?

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s accelerating urbanization is concentrating population growth in its largest cities, while smaller urban centers struggle to retain residents and attract investment. Experts say the challenge is to ensure that exp…

Kazakhstan Hosts Aqaba Process Summit on Artificial Intelligence Security

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan hosts an international summit on artificial intelligence security in Astana on Nov. 6, bringing together regional leaders and senior officials to discuss emerging security challenges associated with the development…

Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Sign $135 Million in Business Agreements at Astana Forum

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Tajikistan signed 11 agreements worth a combined $135.3 million during a bilateral business forum in Astana on Nov. 5, bringing together representatives of the two countries’ business communities to explore opp…

Turkish Artists Explore Tradition and Modernity Through Miniature Art in Kazakhstan

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Turkish artists Taner Alakuş and Yasemin Akyol presented their works at the “IZLEK” exhibition showcasing traditional miniature art through contemporary interpretations at the OzgeEpic center on Nov. 5 in Astana. Photo credit…

Kazakhstan Plans Capital Market Overhaul Under New Strategy Through 2030

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to modernize its capital market and expand access to stock market financing for businesses under a new development program through 2030 and a draft law designed to strengthen investor protection and align nat…

India’s HPCL Struggles to Secure Oil Tankers as Hormuz Risks Persist

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a major Indian state-owned refiner, is struggling to hire tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz and pick up cargoes in the Gulf, chairman Vikas Kaushal has told Bloomberg. Despite the recovery of crude oil flows from the Gulf via Hormuz to nearly pre-war levels, buyers…

Kazakhstan’s Data Center Valley Targets 1 GW Capacity by 2029

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to increase the capacity of its Data Center Valley in the Pavlodar Region to 1 gigawatt by 2029, as construction advances on the first three facilities and the government seeks investors for the project’s nex…

Uzbekistan Air Passenger Traffic Rises 1% to 6.9 Million

Uzbekistan’s airlines carried 6.9 million passengers in January–September 2026, up 1% year on year, while air cargo totalled 86,400 tonnes.

Uzbekistan seeks to deepen railway cooperation with US-based Wabtec

China’s Carbon Emissions Plunge 3.1% as Oil Demand Slumps

A decline in fuel use in China’s industrial sector has led to a 3.1% decline in carbon dioxide emissions in the third quarter of the year, the Finnish climate outlet Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air has reported, as cited by Reuters. The lower emissions from the world’s largest generator of CO2 resulted fro…

Uzbekistan to Automate Excise Tax Reporting from 2027

Uzbekistan is automating excise tax reporting for oil and gas products, with a transition to proactive tax return preparation planned for 2027.

Centrum Air and A-Quatro Discuss China-Poland Cargo Flights

Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air and Poland’s A-Quatro have discussed charter cargo flights from China to Poland and multimodal freight delivery options.

JanaPort Jet Enters Kazakhstan’s Aviation Fuel Market

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – A new player has entered the regional fuel market – JanaPort Jet. Kazakh businesspeople Rakhman Asambayev, Kanat Kopbayev and Orazkhan Karsybekov established the company with equal ownership, representing the Jupiter Jet and …