The countries of Central Asia will receive World Bank support to address one of the region’s most pressing challenges—water resources management. The funds will be used to modernize water management systems, develop digital metering systems, and prepare new transboundary projects.
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media Forum held in Kyrgyzstan, Tajik Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Nazirmad Alizoda emphasized the importance of developing cooperation between SCO member states in the fields of media, digital technologies, and information security.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed an order appointing Almaz Azhygulov as Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) and Director of the SCNS Cybersecurity Coordination Center. The presidential press service reported.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved amendments to current regulations governing desk tax audits and the refund of value-added tax (VAT) excess amounts.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree on measures to improve the tax system and tax administration, introducing relief for several sectors of the economy.
Delays of several international flights were reported at Manas International Airport due to disruptions in internet connectivity.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a new road safety law introducing several major changes for motorists, electric scooter users, and motorcycle owners. Among the most significant measures are restrictions for individuals with unpaid traffic fines, mandatory registration of scooters, and the introduction of special number plates for electric vehicles.
Kyrgyzstan has put a new system for organizing the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages up for public discussion. Authorities are proposing to fully digitalize the pilgrimage process, make the allocation of places more transparent, and strengthen control over the spending of pilgrims’ funds.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree establishing the National Agency for Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, officially launched the high-speed Starlink satellite internet service in Kyrgyzstan via videoconference.
In Barvoz village in the Western Pamirs, Zarifkhon Gulchinov watched a green forest near his home become a semi-desert during the 1990s. The collapse of the Soviet Union and Tajikistan’s civil war left the isolated region short of electricity and coal. Families cut trees to heat their homes and cook
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, took part in the Bishkek International Financial Forum dedicated to digital transformation, security, and innovative development.
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held a staff meeting at the Presidential Administration, where he announced new economic indicators and launched a series of reforms.
A training seminar on the implementation of modern information management systems in the energy sector was held in Dushanbe from April 21 to 24, 2026. The press service of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan reported this. The event was organized within the framework of the Sustainable Energy Support […] Запись Digitalization of the energy sector was discussed in Dushanbe. впервые появилась Tajikistan News in English.
At the end of May 2026, Eugene Kaspersky, one of the founders, principal owner, and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, visited Kumtor mine.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved new requirements for ensuring cybersecurity of critical information infrastructure facilities. The decree was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev.
Money transfer system operators will be required to notify the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan in advance of new services, update contact information, and submit quarterly performance reports. The relevant changes have been approved by a resolution of the bank.
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) announced the disruption of a transnational criminal group operating fraud schemes against foreign nationals.
In 2020, Turkmenistan’s schools banned the use of mobile phones during classes. Now the government has introduced new rules regulating the use of portable devices in academic settings, seeking to use them as learning tools while addressing concerns about distraction and other potentially negative ef