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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
President Japarov meets Russia's FM Sergey Lavrov in Cholpon-Ata
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul, the president’s press service said. The sides discussed bilateral and multilateral cooperation, as well as...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sadyr Japarov participates in meeting of Supreme Eurasian Economic Council
24.kg
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June 28, 2025
09:27, 28 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA 09:27, 28 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov took part in the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council...
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...
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...
How Western Tech Powers Russia’s War Against Ukrainian Civilians
Hunterbrook - New York
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July 8, 2025
Hunterbrook Capital does not have positions related to this article at the time of publication. Positions may change at any time. Read the full report from The Independent Anti-Corruption Commission and the International Partnership for Human...
Healthcare sector budget reaches 49 billion soms - Cabinet Chairman
AKIpress News Agency
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June 30, 2025
AKIPRESS.COM - Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev took part in an event dedicated to the Day of Medical Worker of the Kyrgyz Republic, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers...
New KRSU campus planned to be built for $30 million by 2030
24.kg
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June 27, 2025
16:05, 27 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA 16:05, 27 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA A new campus for the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU) is planned to be built for $30 million by 2030....
Kamchybek Tashiev elected Chairman of Board of Trustees of KRSU
24.kg
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June 26, 2025
17:46, 26 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek ALYMBAEV 17:46, 26 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek ALYMBAEV Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS), Kamchybek Tashiev,...
Chinese investments in Tajikistan surpass US$5 billion
Asia Plus
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14:25, july 8Author: Asia-Plus From 2007 to the beginning of the second quarter of this year, China has invested US$5.1 billion in Tajikistan’s economy, Sadoi Mardum, a mouthpiece of Tajikistan’s parliament, reported, citing Sulton Rahimzoda,...
China Focus: SCO countries applaud China's city governance innovations
Xinhua News Agency
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TIANJIN, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Against the backdrop of cities' growing influence as political, economic and cultural hubs, representatives from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states convened this week in north China's Tianjin to...
Matin Audio agrees distribution deal for Central Asia
Installation
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June 30, 2025
AVAIL Distribution will make Martin Audio's solutions available to customers in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan AVAIL Distribution, an international distributor of professional AV technology, has added Martin Audio to its portfolio of AV...