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Caspian Escalation Raises Stakes for Central Asia
https://timesca.com/caspian-escalation-raises-stakes-for-central-asia/
Published: March 25, 2026 13:45
Central Asia, which has increasingly sought to present itself as a coordinated actor on the global political stage, has until
Monument to Human Chain Rescue Unveiled in Almaty
https://timesca.com/monument-to-human-chain-rescue-unveiled-in-almaty/
Published: March 25, 2026 13:28
In 2016, residents of Almaty formed a human chain to rescue a dog and its owner who had become trapped
Kyrgyzstan’s Domestic Debt Rises Amid Strong Demand for Government Bonds
https://timesca.com/kyrgyzstans-domestic-debt-rises-amid-strong-demand-for-government-bonds/
Published: March 25, 2026 13:04
Kyrgyzstan is experiencing a gradual increase in domestic public debt, driven by growing demand for government securities. According to the
Uzbekistan Launches First Concrete Works at Planned Nuclear Power Plant
https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-launches-first-concrete-works-at-planned-nuclear-power-plant/
Published: March 25, 2026 12:53
Construction of Uzbekistan’s first nuclear power plant has entered a new phase, with initial concrete works officially launched at the
Why More Students in Kazakhstan Choose to Study Abroad
https://timesca.com/why-more-students-in-kazakhstan-choose-to-study-abroad/
Published: March 25, 2026 12:42
An increasing number of students in Kazakhstan are considering education abroad. For some, it offers access to high-quality academic programs;
Kyrgyzstan Prioritizes Export Support as External Trade Declines
https://timesca.com/kyrgyzstan-prioritizes-export-support-as-external-trade-declines/
Published: March 25, 2026 12:39
Kyrgyzstan is intensifying efforts to support domestic exporters as the country faces a sustained decline in foreign trade. Authorities now
Turkmenistan and CNPC Sign Deal on New Phase of Galkynysh Gas Field Development
https://timesca.com/turkmenistan-and-cnpc-sign-deal-on-new-phase-of-galkynysh-gas-field-development/
Published: March 25, 2026 12:20
Turkmenistan has signed a new agreement with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to advance the fourth phase of development at
Kazakhstan Seeks to Expand Oil Exports Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-seeks-to-expand-oil-exports-amid-geopolitical-uncertainty/
Published: March 25, 2026 12:13
Kazakhstan is seeking to reinforce its status as a stable oil supplier while accelerating the diversification of export routes and
Asian Development Bank: Poverty in Tajikistan Declining, But Inequality Rising
https://timesca.com/asian-development-bank-poverty-in-tajikistan-declining-but-inequality-rising/
Published: March 25, 2026 12:08
Tajikistan is experiencing mixed socioeconomic trends. While the country’s poverty rate has declined markedly in recent years, inequality and structural
Games, Ambitions, and a New Industry: How Esports are Developing in Kazakhstan
https://timesca.com/games-ambitions-and-a-new-industry-how-esports-are-developing-in-kazakhstan/
Published: March 24, 2026 15:17
Just ten years ago, esports in Kazakhstan were widely seen as little more than a hobby for teenagers and university
Kyrgyzstan Establishes State-Owned Company to Implement Satellite Technologies in Agriculture
Published: March 24, 2026 14:48
The Kyrgyz authorities are taking a step towards the digitalization of agriculture and natural resource management. The country’s Cabinet of
Kazakhstan Navigates a Fragmented Global Space Race
https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-navigates-a-fragmented-global-space-race/
Published: March 24, 2026 14:27
The United States, China, Russia, and Europe are pursuing different models of space strategy, ranging from institutional leadership to technological
Cargo Spacecraft Docks at Space Station After Baikonur Lift-Off
https://timesca.com/cargo-spacecraft-docks-at-space-station-after-baikonur-lift-off/
Published: March 24, 2026 13:49
A Russian cosmonaut on the International Space Station conducted a manual docking of an arriving cargo spacecraft on Tuesday, two
World Bank Approves $200 Million for Road and Transport Reforms in Uzbekistan
https://timesca.com/world-bank-approves-200-million-for-road-and-transport-reforms-in-uzbekistan/
Published: March 24, 2026 13:18
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $200 million project to modernise transport infrastructure in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya
Tajikistan Loses Chance to Host the Asian Cup
https://timesca.com/tajikistan-loses-chance-to-host-the-asian-cup/
Published: March 24, 2026 12:55
Asian football is set for a major overhaul of its schedule. Under pressure from FIFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Over 100,000 Uzbek Workers Recruited to Work in Russia in 2025
https://timesca.com/over-100000-uzbek-workers-recruited-to-work-in-russia-in-2025/
Published: March 24, 2026 12:45
Around 106,000 citizens of Uzbekistan went to work in Russia in 2025 through organised recruitment programs, according to a report
Kazakhstan to Invest Over $15.5 Billion in Coal-Fired Power Generation
https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-to-invest-over-15-5-billion-in-coal-fired-power-generation/
Published: March 24, 2026 12:38
Kazakhstan is launching a large-scale investment programme in the energy sector. By 2030, the country plans to attract at least
Kyrgyz Citizens Are Spending More and Saving Less
https://timesca.com/kyrgyz-citizens-are-spending-more-and-saving-less/
Published: March 24, 2026 12:26
The financial habits of Kyrgyz citizens has changed significantly in recent years: people are spending more and saving less. This
Alatau: Inside Kazakhstan’s $20 Billion “City of the Future”
https://timesca.com/alatau-inside-kazakhstans-20-billion-city-of-the-future/
Published: March 24, 2026 04:22
Details about the ambitious plans for Alatau city were presented to a joint session of Kazakhstan’s parliament on March 20.
Central Asia’s Airspace Is Growing in Value as the Iran Conflict Reshapes Routes
https://timesca.com/central-asias-airspace-is-growing-in-value-as-the-iran-conflict-reshapes-routes/
Published: March 24, 2026 04:22
The war involving Iran has made Central Asia’s skies more important, but it has not made them a replacement for
Kazakhstani Cinema at a Turning Point: Screenwriter Sergey Litovchenko Discusses the Industry
Published: March 23, 2026 13:20
Kazakhstani cinema may be entering a “golden age.” Kazakh films are increasingly appearing at international festivals, while television series are
Tokayev Proposes Turkestan as Venue for Middle East Talks
https://timesca.com/tokayev-proposes-turkestan-as-venue-for-middle-east-talks/
Published: March 23, 2026 12:18
Kazakhstan’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has called for immediate negotiations to resolve the conflict in the Middle East and proposed the
How Kazakhstan’s Southern Cities Celebrated Nauryz
https://timesca.com/how-kazakhstans-southern-cities-celebrated-nauryz/
Published: March 23, 2026 11:59
Across southern Kazakhstan, cities welcomed the arrival of spring with vibrant Nauryz celebrations that combined centuries-old traditions with modern cultural
How Nauryz Was Celebrated in Astana: Traditions, Sports, and the Spirit of Spring
https://timesca.com/how-nauryz-was-celebrated-in-astana-traditions-sports-and-the-spirit-of-spring/
Published: March 23, 2026 11:51
Spring in Astana traditionally begins with one of the country’s most beloved holidays, Nauryz. In 2026, citywide celebrations once again
Kazakhstan’s Trade with China Is Growing, but the Deficit Is Widening
https://timesca.com/kazakhstans-trade-with-china-is-growing-but-the-deficit-is-widening/
Published: March 23, 2026 11:49
Kazakhstan’s trade and economic ties with China continue to deepen, yet the expansion in bilateral trade is accompanied by a
Prototype Driverless Taxi Unveiled in Astana
https://timesca.com/prototype-driverless-taxi-unveiled-in-astana/
Published: March 23, 2026 11:29
As part of the Nauryz celebrations in Astana, a demonstration run of a driverless vehicle developed at the Daulet Serikbayev
Tajikistan’s Reliance on External Funding for State Investment Projects Is Growing
Published: March 23, 2026 11:20
Tajikistan continues to implement a large-scale state investment programme. International financial institutions play a key role in financing these projects,
Over Half of People in Kyrgyzstan Use Russian Information Sources – New Survey
https://timesca.com/over-half-of-people-in-kyrgyzstan-use-russian-information-sources-new-survey/
Published: March 23, 2026 11:15
The Russian Eurasian Center for Sociology and Analytics has conducted a survey examining which information sources are used by citizens
How the Container Hub in Aktau Is Changing the Game on the Trans-Caspian Route
https://timesca.com/how-the-container-hub-in-aktau-is-changing-the-game-on-the-trans-caspian-route/
Published: March 23, 2026 11:10
The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) is experiencing rapid growth. Against the backdrop of geopolitical shifts and the restructuring of
Kyrgyzstan Braces for Showdown Between President Japarov and Former Security Chief Tashiyev
Published: March 23, 2026 04:30
When Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov suddenly dismissed his long-time friend Kamchybek Tashiyev as head of the country’s State Committee for
New Russian Trade Controls Add Friction to Central Asian Trade
https://timesca.com/new-russian-trade-controls-add-friction-to-central-asian-trade/
Published: March 23, 2026 04:28
Russia is tightening trade procedures in ways that could reshape how goods move across Central Asia. The changes are technical,
Russian Spacecraft Lifts Off from Repaired Launch Pad at Baikonur
https://timesca.com/russian-spacecraft-lifts-off-from-repaired-launch-pad-at-baikonur/
Published: March 22, 2026 20:25
An unmanned spacecraft has launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, marking the first take-off from a key launch pad
War Reaches the Caspian: Central Asia Faces Growing Regional Risk
https://timesca.com/war-reaches-the-caspian-central-asia-faces-growing-regional-risk/
Published: March 20, 2026 15:01
The United States and Israel’s war with Iran began on February 28, 2026. The intensity of the conflict has fluctuated,
Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Reform and the Logic of Modernization
https://timesca.com/kazakhstans-constitutional-reform-and-the-logic-of-modernization/
Published: March 20, 2026 14:44
As The Times of Central Asia has noted throughout its special coverage, Kazakhstan’s new constitutional model is presented as modernization,
The History of Nauryz: An Ancient Festival That Continues to Unite Central Asia
https://timesca.com/the-history-of-nauryz-an-ancient-festival-that-continues-to-unite-central-asia/
Published: March 20, 2026 13:28
Ahead of the Nauryz holiday, The Times of Central Asia looks at the origins and enduring significance of one of
Kazakhstan Senator Proposes Restoring State Oversight of Driving Schools
https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-senator-proposes-restoring-state-oversight-of-driving-schools/
Published: March 20, 2026 13:05
Gennady Shipovskikh, a member of Kazakhstan’s Senate, has proposed restoring state oversight of driving schools, linking the initiative to a
Uzbekistan Explores Gas-Chemical Cooperation with South Africa’s Sasol
https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-explores-gas-chemical-cooperation-with-south-africas-sasol/
Published: March 20, 2026 12:45
Uzbekistan is considering involving South Africa’s Sasol Limited in the development of its gas-chemical sector following talks held in Tashkent
Kyrgyz Retailers Prepare for Gradual Phase-Out of Plastic
https://timesca.com/kyrgyz-retailers-prepare-for-gradual-phase-out-of-plastic/
Published: March 20, 2026 12:35
Pressure is increasing on businesses in Kyrgyzstan to reduce their use of plastic. However, judging by the government’s latest initiatives,
How Kazakhstan Is Seeking to Attract Global Capital to Critical Mineral Extraction
Published: March 20, 2026 12:29
In March 2026, Kazakhstan moved into the spotlight of the global mining industry. Against the backdrop of an accelerating energy
Kyrgyzstan Sees No Grounds for Restricting Potato Imports from China
https://timesca.com/kyrgyzstan-sees-no-grounds-for-restricting-potato-imports-from-china/
Published: March 20, 2026 12:17
Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has stated that there are no grounds for restricting potato imports
Internet Outages Reported Across Turkmenistan Since February
https://timesca.com/internet-outages-reported-across-turkmenistan-since-february/
Published: March 20, 2026 12:13
Since February, widespread internet disruptions across Turkmenistan have affected both business operations and daily life. According to reports by the
Almaty Launches Startup Program to Attract Investment
https://timesca.com/almaty-launches-startup-program-to-attract-investment/
Published: March 20, 2026 12:00
Almaty has hosted the Almaty Investment Initiative, where city officials and private-sector representatives unveiled a new program aimed at fostering
Xi Jinping and Berdymuhamedov Sr. Discuss Expansion of China-Turkmenistan Partnership
Published: March 19, 2026 13:41
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, Turkmenistan’s former president and leader of its People’s Council, during the
Environmental Pressures Affect Up to 80% of Irrigated Land in Turkmenistan
https://timesca.com/environmental-pressures-affect-up-to-80-of-irrigated-land-in-turkmenistan/
Published: March 19, 2026 13:11
Environmental pressures in Turkmenistan are intensifying, with desertification, water scarcity, and ecological degradation posing increasing risks to agriculture and public
TotalEnergies Launches Wind Farm Project in Southern Kazakhstan
https://timesca.com/totalenergies-launches-wind-farm-project-in-southern-kazakhstan/
Published: March 19, 2026 12:46
French energy company TotalEnergies has launched construction of the Mirny wind farm, a 1-gigawatt renewable energy project in Kazakhstan’s Moyinkum
Kyrgyzstan Urges EAEU to Remove Import Duties on Key Goods
https://timesca.com/kyrgyzstan-urges-eaeu-to-remove-import-duties-on-key-goods/
Published: March 19, 2026 12:27
Kyrgyzstan has appealed to its partners in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to eliminate import duties on a range of
Report Reveals Persistently High Air Pollution Levels in Bishkek and Osh
https://timesca.com/report-reveals-persistently-high-air-pollution-levels-in-bishkek-and-osh/
Published: March 19, 2026 12:16
Air pollution remains one of Kyrgyzstan’s most serious environmental challenges, particularly in the cities of Bishkek and Osh, where coal-based
Kazatomprom Negotiates Long-Term Uranium Supply Deal with India
https://timesca.com/kazatomprom-negotiates-long-term-uranium-supply-deal-with-india/
Published: March 19, 2026 12:15
Kazakhstan’s national nuclear company Kazatomprom is negotiating a long-term uranium supply agreement with India as part of efforts to expand
Turkmenistan Steps Up Preparations for WTO Membership Amid Economic Growth
https://timesca.com/turkmenistan-steps-up-preparations-for-wto-membership-amid-economic-growth/
Published: March 19, 2026 12:12
Turkmenistan is intensifying efforts to integrate into the global trading system, with officials reaffirming the country’s intention to move towards
Trump Invites Tokayev to Miami G20 Summit
https://timesca.com/trump-invites-tokayev-to-miami-g20-summit/
Published: March 19, 2026 11:48
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to visit Miami for the G20 Summit later this year,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Send Humanitarian Aid to Iran
https://timesca.com/tajikistan-turkmenistan-and-uzbekistan-send-humanitarian-aid-to-iran/
Published: March 19, 2026 10:59
Tajikistan is sending a convoy of 110 trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Iran, which has been targeted by heavy U.S.
Kazakhstan Celebrates as Paralympic Champion Yerbol Khamitov Returns Home
https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-celebrates-as-paralympic-champion-yerbol-khamitov-returns-home/
Published: March 18, 2026 14:48
Dozens of fans, some carrying balloons and bouquets, gathered at Astana’s international airport on Tuesday to welcome Paralympic champion Yerbol
European Investment Fund Commits Over $200 Million to Tajik Airline
https://timesca.com/european-investment-fund-commits-over-200-million-to-tajik-airline/
Published: March 17, 2026 13:52
The European investment fund CFC s.r.o. plans to invest more than $200 million in the development of Tajikistan’s private carrier
Italy’s Eni Expands Energy Projects in Kazakhstan with Hybrid Power Plant
https://timesca.com/italys-eni-expands-energy-projects-in-kazakhstan-with-hybrid-power-plant/
Published: March 17, 2026 13:35
The Italian energy company Eni is accelerating the expansion of its projects in Kazakhstan. By the end of the year,
Why Central Asia Cares About the Middle Corridor–South Caucasus TRIPP Route
https://timesca.com/why-central-asia-cares-about-the-middle-corridor-south-caucasus-tripp-route/
Published: March 17, 2026 13:32
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on March 11 and said he has no
Kazakhstan’s Domestic Trade Growth Slows as Consumer Demand Weakens
https://timesca.com/kazakhstans-domestic-trade-growth-slows-as-consumer-demand-weakens/
Published: March 17, 2026 13:03
The growth of domestic trade in Kazakhstan slowed markedly in early 2026, reinforcing signs of weakening consumer activity and increased
Kyrgyzstan Moves to Expand Organic Farming but Certification Barriers Limit Exports
Published: March 17, 2026 12:46
Kyrgyzstan is stepping up efforts to expand organic agriculture, but limited access to international certification continues to pose a major
Ecotourism Revenues More Than Double as Visitor Numbers Rise in Kyrgyzstan
https://timesca.com/ecotourism-revenues-more-than-double-as-visitor-numbers-rise-in-kyrgyzstan/
Published: March 17, 2026 12:41
Ecotourism in Kyrgyzstan is gaining momentum, with revenues from visits to specially protected natural areas more than doubling in 2025,
Jet Fuel Shortages Threaten Kazakhstan’s Aviation Growth Despite Expansion Plans
https://timesca.com/jet-fuel-shortages-threaten-kazakhstans-aviation-growth-despite-expansion-plans/
Published: March 17, 2026 12:36
Kazakhstan’s aviation industry is demonstrating steady growth. By the end of 2025, the country’s airports had served 31.8 million passengers,
Kazakhstan Plans First Legal Saiga Antler Exports
https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-plans-first-legal-saiga-antler-exports/
Published: March 17, 2026 12:20
In 2026, Kazakhstan plans to begin officially exporting the antlers of saiga antelopes for the first time in its history.
Threats to Regional Security: Why Escalation Around Iran Matters for Central Asia
https://timesca.com/regional-security-central-asia-and-the-escalation-of-war-in-iran/
Published: March 17, 2026 10:37
For Central Asia, the central question is not simply whether a wider conflict involving Iran would destabilize the Middle East,
Foreign Leaders Congratulate Tokayev After Kazakhstan Approves New Constitution
https://timesca.com/foreign-leaders-congratulate-tokayev-after-kazakhstan-approves-new-constitution/
Published: March 16, 2026 20:14
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev began receiving congratulations from foreign leaders on March 16 after Kazakhstan announced that voters had approved a
Opening the Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent: A New Landmark of Memory, Scholarship, and National Identity
Published: March 16, 2026 17:12
With its public opening scheduled for March 17, 2026, the Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent is emerging as one of
Kazakhstan Maintains Meat Exports to the UAE and Plans to Increase Shipments
https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-maintains-meat-exports-to-the-uae-and-plans-to-increase-shipments/
Published: March 16, 2026 14:44
Kazakhstani producers continue to export meat products to the United Arab Emirates despite logistical complications caused by the conflict in
New Constitution Backed by Majority as Kazakhstan Reports Record Referendum Turnout
Published: March 16, 2026 14:26
Kazakhstan’s Central Referendum Commission has announced the official results of the nationwide vote on the draft of a new constitution.
Tokayev Criticizes Banks Over Slow Adoption of Kazakhstan’s Digital Financial Infrastructure
Published: March 16, 2026 14:22
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has criticized the country’s banks for their slow adoption of state-developed digital financial infrastructure. He made
How a Family-Run Mini-Factory in Almaty Ships Chocolate to Belgium and Switzerland
Published: March 16, 2026 14:04
Nurlan and Zhaniya Orynbayev are Kazakhstani chocolatiers known for creating distinctive desserts inspired by national traditions. Their creations include sweet
Uzbekistan to Borrow $400 Million to Accelerate Agricultural Mechanization
https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-to-borrow-400-million-to-accelerate-agricultural-mechanization/
Published: March 16, 2026 13:29
Uzbekistan has approved a plan to attract up to $400 million in foreign loans to finance the purchase of agricultural
Turkmenistan’s Army Facing a Growing Exodus of Personnel
https://timesca.com/turkmenistans-army-facing-a-growing-exodus-of-personnel/
Published: March 16, 2026 13:20
Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Defense is attempting to halt mass resignations among officers. Military personnel who have left their units without
Kyrgyzstan Seeks Climate Finance and Carbon Market Funding to Cut Emissions
https://timesca.com/kyrgyzstan-seeks-climate-finance-and-carbon-market-funding-to-cut-emissions/
Published: March 16, 2026 13:06
Kyrgyzstan is preparing to sign a carbon project aimed at supporting the country’s transition to sustainable energy. The announcement was
Kazakhstan Plans to Introduce Social Media Monitoring
https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-plans-to-introduce-social-media-monitoring/
Published: March 16, 2026 12:46
Kazakhstan plans to introduce a system for monitoring the information space in order to identify illegal online content. This was