Central Asia
Moody's: Middle Corridor Accelerates Growth in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia
Moody's notes that investment in transport, logistics and energy in Central Asia and the Caucasus supports economic diversification and medium-term growth.
Turkmen Customs Officials Discuss Speeding Up Procedures on Trans-Caspian Route in Warsaw
Representatives of Turkmenistan's customs service took part in a Warsaw seminar on 7–9 September on customs administration and EU connectivity with Central Asia, the Black Sea region and the South Caucasus.
EDB: Nearly $350 Billion to Be Invested in Eurasia's Transport Framework
The Eurasian Development Bank values Eurasia's transport project portfolio at $345 billion and identifies Central Asia as one of the most dynamic segments of the new logistics framework.
Azerbaijan becomes central transport hub for Central Asia
At a forum in Baku, Emil Mammadov, advisor to Azerbaijan Railways, announced large-scale integration with Central Asia and the creation of a new association 'Eurasian Transport Route'.
Azerbaijan to Launch Two Green Energy Corridors from 2032
Azerbaijan's Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov announced plans to commission two new green energy corridors from 2032, including the Caspian-Black Sea-Europe route.
How Turkey attracts workers from Central Asia amid tightening in Russia
Labor migration from Central Asia to Russia fell by 15% in 2026. Turkey is creating institutional conditions to attract workers from Turkic states, offering an alternative to the Russian labor market.
Tajikistan Restores Power System to Normal Operation After Blackout
Tajikistan's Energy Ministry denies accident at Nurek HPP and says power system will be restored soon after mass outage.
Uzbekistan Power Grid Accident Causes Outages Across Central Asia
A power grid accident in Uzbekistan led to electricity outages in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. Energy workers are restoring power supply.
Azerbaijan and Central Asia: Cholpon-Ata Summit Unites the Region
Azerbaijan's ambassador to the US, Khazar Ibrahim, stated that the summit in Cholpon-Ata symbolized the unity of Azerbaijan and Central Asian countries, opening new opportunities for trans-Caspian cooperation.
ADB Develops Digital Corridor Master Plan for Central Asia
The Asian Development Bank has unveiled a master plan for a CAREC digital corridor that will give Central Asian countries access to global submarine cable routes via a southern path.
Azerbaijan Adopts Law on Crypto Assets: What It Means for the Market
The adoption of Azerbaijan's first comprehensive law on crypto assets could boost the development of the crypto market in the country and the region, increasing trust among users and institutional players.
Tajikistan Proposes Construction of Major Oil Refinery in Central Asia
President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan has proposed studying the construction of a large oil refinery in Central Asia using cutting-edge technologies.
Aliyev: Azerbaijan and Central Asia have become a single geopolitical region
President Ilham Aliyev said relations with Central Asian countries are a foreign policy priority, citing a rise in mutual visits.
Russia's Fuel Problems Spill Beyond Domestic Market
Russia's fuel problems, caused by reduced refining after strikes on refineries, are spreading beyond its borders and affecting Central Asian countries.
TMTM Is Not Just a Corridor, but a Strategic Development Direction – Kazakhstan Deputy Minister
The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route has become one of the most important tools for regional integration, and Kazakhstan views its development as a strategic priority.
Tokayev Calls for Developing Middle Corridor to Link Europe with Central Asia
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged viewing the Middle Corridor as the foundation of an emerging economic connection system between Europe and Central Asia.