The Times of Central Asia

11/05/2024

Tokayev Arrives on State Visit to France

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited France on November 4-5, at the invitation of his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.

11/04/2024

As Conflict Rages, Kazakhstan Evacuates Citizens from Lebanon

Kazakhstan has evacuated several dozen Kazakh citizens and their family members from Lebanon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. It cited

11/04/2024

Mixed Picture: Perceptions of China in Central Asia

China’s growing presence in Central Asia is seen as an economic opportunity by many in the region, but is also viewed with concern by others who fear

11/04/2024

WTO Momentum: Uzbekistan Wraps up Talks with U.S.

Uzbekistan has taken another big stride in its march toward membership in the World Trade Organization, a goal that it hopes to finalize ahead of the WTO

11/04/2024

Kazakhstan’s Return to Nuclear Power: TCA in Association with American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC) Hosts Inaugural Burgut Expert Talk full article here https://ow.ly/UbSH50TZKna

11/01/2024

GTA and Counter-Strike Games Banned in Tajikistan https://ow.ly/sVb450TYiE3

11/01/2024

Kumys, Beshbarmak, and Other Wonders of the Kazakh Feast

Autumn in Kazakhstan is traditionally a time of abundant treats. Today, local chefs and experts are trying to break the stereotype of Kazakhstan having a

11/01/2024

U.S. Sanctions Uzbek Companies Supplying Russia with Equipment

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo emphasized that the U.S. and its allies are committed to halting the flow of essential tools and technologies

11/01/2024

American Chamber of Commerce in Kyrgyzstan: Future Development and Investment Climate https://timesca.com/american-chamber-of-commerce-in-kyrgyzstan-future-development-and-investment-climate/

As Central Asia continues to become a regional hub for trade and innovation, The Times of Central Asia spoke with Altynai Asanova, the Executive Director of

11/01/2024

How Can Central Asian Countries Advance Democratization Efforts Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty? https://ow.ly/fUNe50TY8IE

On October 27, Uzbekistan held parliamentary elections, which, along with the referendum in Kazakhstan and upcoming local council elections in Kyrgyzstan,

10/31/2024

Report Addresses Air Pollution in Almaty https://ow.ly/rPH350TXAOH

On October 30, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan, together with the Urban Center of Almaty Management University, presented the

10/31/2024

Halloween in Kazakhstan: A Creative Celebration of Global Culture https://ow.ly/NjrW50TXw4F

Halloween is an ancient pagan festival firmly rooted in the West, but despite being alien to the country's indigenous culture, it is becoming ever more

10/31/2024

New Era of Mining Starts in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan will soon be issuing licenses for mining critical raw materials (CRM), which would have almost unthinkable five years ago.

10/31/2024

Rahmon Calls To End Persecution For Social Media ‘Likes’ https://ow.ly/lSFB50TWOR9

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has called on law enforcement agencies to stop prosecuting citizens for their activity on social media, particularly for likes

10/30/2024

Diplomatic Renaissance: How Tokayev’s Visit to Mongolia Went https://ow.ly/zcyQ50TWNXs

The recent state visit by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Mongolia, the first by a Kazakh president in 16 years, demonstrated an excellent approach to expanding

10/29/2024

Turkmengaz Ends Gas Supply Contract with Gazprom Over Pricing Dispute https://ow.ly/PKuJ50TVSfE

10/29/2024

Uzbekistan: Suspects Arrested in Attack, Media on Notice

Several suspects have been arrested in Uzbekistan following a shooting attack on a vehicle in a case that is being treated as attempted murder, according to

10/28/2024

Very Nice? Sacha Baron Cohen Reprises Borat Role on U.S. Talk Show

Borat is back.

10/28/2024

Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry Discusses Nuclear Plant Construction With South Korea

The key topics of the talks were cooperation issues in the nuclear power industry. In addition, at the meeting with the South Korean Minister of Trade,

10/28/2024

Uzbekistan President’s Party Wins Landmark Election Held Under New Voting System

On October 27, Uzbekistan held elections for deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (Lower House of Parliament) and local councils. This marks

10/28/2024

How Central Asia Is Shifting From Russia Towards Turkey

For Turkey, a NATO member and EU hopeful, the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is an instrument that helps Ankara increase its presence in the

10/26/2024

Big Security Sweep After Attack in Tashkent Region; No Casualties

Authorities in Uzbekistan are searching for suspects who opened fire on a vehicle in the Tashkent region early Saturday, the prosecutor general’s office said.

10/26/2024

Two Lost Silk Road Cities Unearthed in Uzbekistan

Aided by laser-based technology, archaeologists in south-east Uzbekistan, have discovered two lost cities that once thrived along the Silk Road from the 6th

10/26/2024

Uzbekistan’s Cricket Team: We’re Ready For International Matches

But next year Uzbekistan wants to enter the world stage in a more surprising sport: cricket.

10/26/2024

What does Kazakhstan’s return to nuclear energy mean for energy security, geopolitics, and new business opportunities? Join the TCA and the American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC) for a Burgut Expert Talk on October 30, 2024. See details: https://ow.ly/kS5f50TTRvh