Between East and West: Education in Central Asia can shift the geopolitical balance

The geopolitical landscape has rarely been more precarious. President Trump has quickly inserted himself into seemingly intractable conflicts where Western interests are at stake, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and Israel’s deadly conflicts on …

Central Asia connect

Listen to article Pakistan's focus on expanding ties with Central Asian Republics is an outcome of geo-economics. The graduation of CPEC into its second phase has thrown open new opportunities for the landlocked former Soviet states, as well as …

Central Asia, Australia eye focal point of new AFC rights cycle

China to build longest bridge in Central Asia

DUSHANBE: A Chinese company will help construct a road bridge in Tajikistan set to become Central Asia’s longest, an official said Wednesday, as Beijing expands its influence in the ex-Soviet region. The bridge across the Surkhob river in central …

Central Asia advised to raise irrigation water tariffs

In the region, there is a widespread perception of water as an unlimited resource, but this is not the case; and if we do not change our attitude, we will have to pay significantly more. Have you already subscribed? Log in

EU, UK include companies from Central Asia on the anti-Russian sanctions lists by the UK and the EU

14:31, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus On February 24, the European Union and the United Kingdom announced an expansion of anti-Russian sanctions.  Companies from Central Asia were also included on the updated lists, Fergana news agency says. The UK government says …

Central Asia’s longest road bridge to be built in Tajikistan

The bridge will be built as part of the Obigarm – Nurobod road construction project. It is planned to be 920 meters long and will be located in the Nurabad region, crossing the Surkhab river. Under the terms of the agreement, the bridge is expected to be …

U.S.–China–Southeast Asia Relations in a Second Trump Administration

Observers of ties between the United States and Southeast Asia witnessed a unique sight in November 2017: President Donald Trump attending an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit. At the multilateral meeting held in the Philippines, Trump …

Thailand central bank cuts rate amid US tariff worries

The Thai central bank has lowered its interest rate by a quarter percentage point in the face of US President Donald Trump's trade tariff measures. The Bank of Thailand said on Wednesday it cut the rate to 2 percent in its first reduction in four …

Why are Asia’s affluent obsessed with Cuban cigars?

Luxury cigars have found an eager market in Asia, particularly among the region’s ultra-wealthy. Cuba’s premier cigar manufacturer, Habanos SA, reported record-breaking sales of $827 million in 2024, marking a 16 per cent increase from the previous year. …