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Digging Deeper: Kazakhmys Barlau’s Plan for Exploration, Talent, and Afghanistan’s Geology
The Astana Times
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July 11, 2025
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has set an ambitious national goal: to bring the level of Kazakhstan’s subsoil exploration to 2.2 million square kilometers. To put that in perspective, this is larger than the entire area of Saudi Arabia....
Turkmenistan customs officers participated in a regional meeting in Moldova
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 10, 2025
Representatives of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan took part in a regional event that was held recently in Chisinau. The event was organized within the framework of the "Ready4Trade Central Asia" project, which is implemented by the...
Cities key to building closer SCO community
China Daily Global
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Guests interact on Tuesday before the opening of the Global Mayors Dialogue · SCO Summit Cities event in Tianjin. WANG JING / CHINA DAILY Officials from major cities tied to summits of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization stressed heightened...
Study abroad smart: Top destinations where the rupee holds value and ROI is high
CNBC-TV18
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July 10, 2025
Countries that offer high ROI | "For students taking loans to study abroad, ROI is a smart way to plan long-term financial outcomes," says Ankit Mehra, CEO of GyanDhan. According to him, the United States continues to lead for high ROI. Indian...
Flying devastators: Central Asia faces surge in locust infestations
Asia Plus
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15:26, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus A triple threat of locust outbreaks is sweeping across Central Asia, including Tajikistan, posing a severe risk to agriculture in the region. In 2025, authorities have reported significant infestations of three...
Central Asian Countries Launch Regional Steering Committee to Accelerate Methane Reduction Efforts
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia
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Publication date: 11 July 2025 Tashkent, Uzbekistan – July 10, 2025 representatives from five Central Asian countries gathered in Tashkent for the first meeting of the Regional Steering Committee (RSC) under the Central Asia Capacity Building for...
Tokayev responds to U.S. tariffs on Kazakh imports, calls for constructive dialogue
Daryo
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July 10, 2025
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a response to the U.S. President Donald Trump following Washington’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Kazakhstan, effective August 1, according to Akorda. Source: Akorda Tokayev...
New World Bank Regional Director Takes Office In Uzbekistan
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 2. Nadji Benhacine has officially taken office as the World Bank Regional Director for Central Asia, overseeing projects and operations in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and...
Smart Cities Key To Driving SCO's International Influence
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) As China advances its modernization process, the vast experiences accumulated by Chinese cities in areas such as smart technologies, the green economy and sustainable development will provide valuable insights for future SCO...
Turkmen judokas won six medals at the Junior Asian Cup in Almaty
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 10, 2025
Three silver and three bronze medals were won by judokas from Turkmenistan at the Asian Junior Cup that ended in Almaty. On the first day of the competition, our compatriots won three medals. The silver medal was awarded to the athlete of the Judo...
Almaty to Issyk-Kul Flights Open Scenic Cross-Border Gateway
Times of Central Asia
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June 30, 2025
Regular passenger flights now link Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, to Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan’s premier tourist destination. The new air service was launched by Kyrgyzstan’s Asman Airlines on June 27, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of...
Kazakhstan has already exported 9 million tons of grain in the 2024/25 MY
APK Inform
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From September 2024 to June 2025, Kazakhstan exported 9 million tons of grain - 60% more than during the same period of the 2023/24 MY. This was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, citing data from JSC "NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy." The main...
Iran hosting and protecting Al Qaeda leadership, says UK
The National News
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Intelligence officials in the UK believe that Iran is hosting the headquarters of Al Qaeda, giving the terrorist leadership a lifeline after years of setbacks. “The transactional arrangement between Iran and the senior leadership of Al Qaeda is...
US chip restrictions backfiring
China Daily Global
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Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture. [Photo/Agencies] Despite the United States maintaining a significant lead in AI chip technology, China's rapid progress in AI chip production and...
China's Largest Gold Mine Expands In Central Asia With $1.2 Billion Acquisition
Benzinga
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Zijin Mining Group ZIJMF, China's largest gold and copper producer, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kazakhstan's Raygorodok Gold Mine for $1.2 billion. The deal, signed on June 29, will see Zijin acquire 100% of RG Gold LLP and RG...
Smart cities key to driving SCO's intl influence
China Daily Global
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Guests pose for a group photo before the opening ceremony of the Global Mayors Dialogue・SCO Summit Cities event in Tianjin on Tuesday. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY Officials and experts from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member countries emphasized...
Stock Market Live Updates 9th July 2025: Indian equities hold ground amid tariff jitters, TCS earnings awaited
The Hindu Business Line
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July 9, 2025
HCL Tech: Company announced a partnership with Workday to drive AI-led human capital management solutions & workforce transformation across enterprises. (Positive) KPI Green: Government approves incorporation of a special purpose vehicle, ‘KPIN...
The West’s Golden Opportunity to Split Russia’s ‘Deathbed Alliance’
CEPA
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July 1, 2025
While Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Russia are all members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), which the Kremlin sees as its uncontested sphere of influence, the authoritarian-leaning group lacks a...
Kazakhstan launches pioneering national crypto reserve to bolster financial stability
Technext
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June 30, 2025
Kazakhstan has announced plans to establish a state-managed cryptocurrency reserve. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Bank of Kazakhstan, aims to diversify the nation’s financial portfolio, enhance economic resilience, and leverage its...
Kazakhstan Sets Sights on Becoming Central Asia’s Blockchain Hub
Times of Central Asia
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July 9, 2025
Kazakhstan is accelerating its efforts to become a regional leader in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Among its latest initiatives is a proposal by the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) to establish a state crypto reserve. National Strategy and...