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From oil wells to programming code: Can Central Asia become the next technology hub?

In large parts of the post-Soviet era, the economic development of Central Asia was primarily characterized by raw materials. Kazakhstan exported oil, uranium and metals. Uzbekistan relied on gol…

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ICEYE closes billion-euro financing round and becomes …

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Kazakhstan's service sector continues to grow, employm…

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Hong Kong and Uzbekistan strengthen their cooperation as regional economic hubs

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Poland's energy plan: Renewable energies to dominate the electricity sector by 2040

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Serbia does not want to block sale of Gazprom stake in NIS

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Kazakhstan's service sector continues to grow, employment remains under pressure

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Fitch lowers forecast for Poland's GDP growth in 2026 to 3.3%

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