The Bishkek Center for Testing, Certification and Metrology has received international accreditation from Uzbekistan’s national accreditation body for compliance with ISO 22000 (food safety management systems) and ISO 9001 (quality management systems) international standards. Aspira Kalieva, head of the Conformity Assessment Department at Kyrgyzstandart, announced at a press conference.
The ongoing escalation in the Middle East, with Iran at its epicenter, appears to be accelerating economic rapprochement between countries in the region and Central Asia. Kazakhstan’s diplomacy has emerged as a key driver of this process. In recent days, Kazakhstan’s foreign minister has visited sev
The positive operational dynamics in the reporting period contributed to increased fiscal contributions and reinforced the economic stability of KazTransOil’s asset in Georgia.
The railway project connecting northeastern Iranian provinces is facing significant funding challenges despite partial construction progress already being completed.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranked among the top five largest investors in Kazakhstan in 2025.
The level of gas infrastructure expansion in Kyrgyzstan reached 45 percent at year-end 2025. First Deputy Energy Minister Omurbek Zhenishbekov said at a parliamentary committee meeting.
The active phase of construction of one of largest infrastructure projects in recent decades — Barskoon—Bedel road — has started in Kyrgyzstan. The project, discussed for nearly 30 years, is now being implemented as part of the country’s new transport architecture.
The film Kara Kyzyl Sary had its European premiere in Germany as part of the main competition program of the International Film Festival goEast. The screening was personally presented by director Aktan Arym Kubat, the film’s creative team reported.
The international central securities depository Euroclear has begun implementing a project to include sovereign bonds of Kazakhstan in the list of securities.
The new school year 2026 in Kyrgyzstan will begin on September 15. Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva announced at a press conference.
The Dushanbe Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded citizens of the responsibility for disturbing the peace and quiet in public places and residential premises. As noted, according to Article 462 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Tajikistan, such violations include shouting, whistling, loud singing, playing musical instruments, using sound-amplifying […] Запись Dushanbe residents were reminded of their responsibilities for noise at night. впервые появи...
The European Union has removed three financial institutions in Tajikistan from its sanctions list. The decision was adopted on April 23, as part of the EU’s 20th sanctions package, according to the National Bank of Tajikistan. The move concerns Spitamen Bank, Dushanbe City Bank, and Commercebank of
The European Union has stepped up sanctions pressure on Kyrgyzstan by restricting supplies of sensitive technologies and imposing measures on the country’s financial institutions. The decision, adopted as part of the EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia, reflects growing concerns in Brussels t
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.
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has disrupted the activities of officials from the Interior Ministry’s anti-drug unit, the agency’s press service reported.
