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Astana Times · Kazakhstan · 2026-09-25T12:00:54+00:00
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to increase the combined capacity of its three existing oil refineries from 17.5 million to 28.8 million tonnes per year as the government moves to meet growing domestic demand for petroleum products and considers construction of a fourth refinery. The plans were discussed at a Sept. 23 government meeting chaired by… The post Kazakhstan Plans to Raise Oil Refining Capacity to Nearly 30 Million Tonnes by 2031 appeared first on The Astana Times .
Kun.uz · Uzbekistan · 2026-09-25T11:09:37+00:00
Uzbekistan advanced to the semifinals of the men’s football tournament at the Asian Games in Japan after beating Saudi Arabia 3–0 in the quarterfinals..
Astana Times · Kazakhstan · 2026-09-25T10:50:17+00:00
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – Kazakhstan and Chinese robotics manufacturer UBTech Robotics are advancing a $440 million project to localize robotics production in Kazakhstan, with plans covering manufacturing, research and development, programming and the creation of new jobs. The project was announced on the sidelines of the Kazakhstan–China Investment Forum, which opened Sept. 25 at Koktobe Hall in… The post Kazakhstan, China Advance $440 Million Robotics Localization Project appeared first on The Astana Times .
Kun.uz · Uzbekistan · 2026-09-25T10:40:12+00:00
Hong Kong-based JDB Group plans to expand its activities in Uzbekistan, with urban, transport and industrial infrastructure, as well as geology, identified as its main areas of focus..
Kun.uz · Uzbekistan · 2026-09-25T10:18:33+00:00
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit Samarkand in mid-October, leading a business delegation of more than 100 American companies, according to Sergio Gor, the US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia. The visit is expected to focus on expanding trade and investment ties between the United States and Uzbekistan and strengthening US engagement with Central Asia..
Astana Times · Kazakhstan · 2026-09-25T09:44:06+00:00
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – Kazakhstan and China should move from individual investment projects toward integrated production ecosystems, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Sept. 25 at the Kazakhstan-China Investment Forum in Almaty, outlining transport, industry, critical minerals, digitalization and agriculture as key areas for deeper cooperation. More than 600 delegates, including Chinese corporations, Kazakh businesses, government bodies and development… The post Tokayev Calls for New Investment Model as Kazakhstan, China Deepen Economic Partnership appeared first on The Astana Times .
Astana Times · Kazakhstan · 2026-09-25T09:15:27+00:00
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s low-cost airline FlyArystan has launched regular flights on a new route connecting Almaty with Chongqing, expanding Kazakhstan’s air connectivity with China. The new service began on Sept. 23 and will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, using Airbus A320neo aircraft, according to the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of… The post Kazakhstan Launches Direct Flights From Almaty to Chongqing appeared first on The Astana Times .
Astana Times · Kazakhstan · 2026-09-25T08:31:45+00:00
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers constitutional reform, the country’s drive to become a regional AI hub, nuclear energy cooperation, investment opportunities and Astana’s new airport project. Kazakhstan’s new political era: Constitutional reform EU Reporter published an article examining Kazakhstan’s post-referendum… The post News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Political Reform, AI Push and Investment Potential appeared first on The Astana Times .
Astana Times · Kazakhstan · 2026-09-25T07:21:55+00:00
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – India and Kazakhstan should translate their strong political partnership into deeper trade, investment, digital and energy cooperation, participants said at the India-Kazakhstan Strategic Dialogue on Sept. 24. During the India-Kazakhstan: Anchoring Regional Stability and Economic Integration in a Multilateral World session, speakers highlighted the gap between close political ties and relatively modest bilateral… The post India, Kazakhstan Seek to Turn Strategic Partnership Into Deeper Trade and Investment Ties appeared first on The Astana Times .
Kun.uz · Uzbekistan · 2026-09-25T07:09:07+00:00
Presidential Administration head Saida Mirziyoyeva met with World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala during her visit to the United States..
Kun.uz · Uzbekistan · 2026-09-25T07:04:21+00:00
Uzbekistan and China plan to reduce administrative barriers for international road transport and create more favorable conditions for carriers from both countries..
Kun.uz · Uzbekistan · 2026-09-25T06:53:20+00:00
Uzbekistan plans to introduce compensation payments for consumers if electricity supply disruptions are not resolved within the prescribed time limits..
Kun.uz · Uzbekistan · 2026-09-25T06:45:39+00:00
A total of 29,548 foreign citizens came to Uzbekistan to study in January–August 2026..
Astana Times · Kazakhstan · 2026-09-25T06:25:30+00:00
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s search-and-rescue operation in the Caspian Sea has officially ended after the bodies of two service officers who had been missing following a military exercise were found on Sept. 25, bringing the death toll from the incident to 14. The bodies were found at around 9:15 a.m. on Sept. 25 during continuous search… The post Search Operation Ends After Bodies of Two Missing Service Officers Found In Caspian Sea appeared first on The Astana Times .
Kun.uz · Uzbekistan · 2026-09-25T06:24:03+00:00
Uzbekistan is preparing to launch the Tashkent International Financial Centre in 2027, with global investment firm BlackRock assisting in the development of the center’s concept and structure..
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