Kazakhstan's services sector returned to growth in April, driven by an increase in new orders and stronger demand.

Uzbekistan's consumer prices rose by 0.6 percent in April compared with the previous month; annual inflation declined slightly.

Kazakhstan leads the market for green and sustainable bonds in Central Asia, while other countries in the region are catching up.

The average monthly wage in Uzbekistan is $568. The finance and IT sectors offer particularly high salaries.

Uzbekistan's economy grew by 8.7 percent in the first quarter, driven by the service sector, industry, and construction.

Germany is exploring alternative supply routes via Gdańsk with Poland, now that Kazakh oil is no longer scheduled to flow to Schwedt via the Druzhba pipeline.

For the first time in over 20 years, China has overtaken Russia as Tajikistan’s largest trading partner. Bilateral trade is projected to reach $4.3 billion in 2025.

Tashkent is relying more heavily on domestic bonds to finance its budget deficit and limit foreign debt.

Governments in Central Asia are working to make their education systems more reliant on solar and wind energy.

Central Asia and the EU intend to significantly expand their cooperation on water, energy, and climate adaptation.

Dispute over costs and strategy: Kazakhstan takes over a major gas project and is moving toward greater state control.

China and the G7 are increasingly competing for influence in Central Asia. Development banks play a key role in this.

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