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Hong Kong's growing interest in Uzbekistan: Building a new gateway to Central Asia

Kazakhstan advances in global digital transformation and innovation landscape, DCO Sec-Gen says (Exclusive interview)

Kazakhstan - China: Balancing joint projects and independent markets

Good neighborliness as the foundation of the South Caucasus’ future

Inside Turkmenistan’s investment cycle: How Turkish contractors anchor a new phase of economic expansion

PremiumAzerbaijan's economy augments in 5M2026

Azerbaijani Defense Minister pays official visit to Serbia (PHOTO)

CBA develops new recommendations for banks on minimum data indicators

CBA gears up for establishing centralized anti-fraud ecosystem in Azerbaijan

Kazakhstan targets 98 million tons of oil production in 2026

Kazakhstan explains budget revenue gap amid VAT refunds, oil income rules

PremiumKyrgyzstan approves agreement on EFSR loan for Kambar-Ata-2 HPP

Uzbekistan, Belarus strengthen bilateral co-op on migration

Turkmenistan, Georgia focus on legal framework for business cooperation

Georgia and Turkmenistan aim to boost bilateral business ties

Turkmenistan, Georgia discuss expanding trade and economic cooperation

PremiumUK leads foreign direct investment in Georgia in Q1 2026

Uzbekistan and Türkiye seek closer inter-parliamentary ties

PremiumADB greenlights major loan for Middle Corridor railway project in Türkiye

Number of digital banking customers in Türkiye surpasses 129 million

PremiumTürkiye's annual inflation accelerates to 32.61% in May 2026

PremiumGulf oil supply losses could reach 2 billion barrels by year-end – Rystad Energy

PremiumEnergy trade fragmentation to boost investment in new oil & gas frontiers, BMI says

PremiumGlobal oil demand peak delayed by policy uncertainty, rising energy costs – BMI

PremiumEIA expects resumed oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz in Q32026