Kazakhstan enhances its global media presence. Uzbekistan sees a rise in tourists and plans a new Smart City. Kyrgyzstan looks at starting direct flights to the USA, while Tajikistan strengthens economic ties with the UAE and the EU. These updates show Central Asia's growing connections and development.
Kazakhstan
Euronews opens regional office in Astana
The inauguration of Euronews' regional office in Astana marks a significant opportunity for comprehensive media coverage and increased awareness of Kazakhstan's economic, political, social, and cultural developments among the channel's international audience.
Source: gov.kz
Maserati opens first official showroom in Kazakhstan
The first official Maserati showroom in Kazakhstan has opened in Almaty. This milestone signifies a new phase in the brand's development in the country, offering exclusive sales and service opportunities for luxury cars to Kazakhstani clients.
Source: zakon.kz
Kazakhstan ratifies trade and investment agreement with Singapore
The agreement aims to expand trade and economic cooperation, ensuring access for Kazakhstani service exporters to the Singapore market, creating conditions for the establishment of enterprises with Kazakhstani capital, and attracting and protecting mutual investments.
Source: zakon.kz
Uzbekistan
Over 3.5 million foreign tourists visited Uzbekistan in the first half of the year
Compared to 2023, the number of visitors increased by 415 000, or 13%. In June alone, nearly 700 000 foreign visitors came to the country.
Source: spot.uz
Smart City to be built in Nurafshon with $10-15 billion investment
American company C&N Associates plans to build a Smart City in Nurafshon. The district will host government and business institutions, medical facilities, and educational institutions, along with industrial zones and tech parks to provide local employment. The project will cover an area of 1600 hectares and is estimated to cost between $10-15 billion.
Source: spot.uz
Uzbekistan's Strategic Reforms Agency launches unified electronic registry of foreign consultants and experts
Through this platform, organizers can transparently attract foreign experts and contract with them. The site will allow tracking of key performance indicators as outlined in the contracts.
Source: spot.uz
Kyrgyzstan
Manas Airport considers direct flights to the USA
Cooperation between the USA and Kyrgyzstan in aviation is a strategic initiative that could significantly enhance aviation safety, infrastructure, and economic development in Kyrgyzstan, as well as strengthen political and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Source: 24.kg
Tajikistan
Tajikistan to export software to UAE
The Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The document initiates the development of software for the emirate based on the National AI Development Strategy until 2040.
Source: tj.sputniknews.ru
Chery opens 4S center in Tajikistan
One of China's largest automakers, Chery, is entering the Tajikistani market. The new center in Dushanbe will offer a full range of services.
Source: www.asiaplustj.info
European Union grants $141 million to Tajikistan for priority economic sectors
The EU will provide Tajikistan with grants and concessional loans totaling $141 million, of which $101 million will be grants. Priority areas include trade and economic development, industry and investment, healthcare, education, energy, rural development, border security, the "green" economy, tech park creation, digitalization, and participation in financing the construction of the Rogun HPP.
Source: www.asiaplustj.info
