International relations
Japan PM cancels Central Asia and Mongolia trip over megaquake advisory
Nation's weather agency made warning after magnitude-7.1 quake on Thursday
International relations
Japan to offer $2bn in trade support for Central Asia projects
Green and digital technology among areas of 200-plus deals due out at summit
Energy
Uzbekistan wind farms planned by Japan's Toyota Tsusho, Sojitz
Russia and China vie for Central Asia power projects, stoking competition
International relations
Japan builds ties in Russia's backyard with Central Asia summit
Tokyo to offer support for decarbonization and logistics in resource-rich region
Transportation
Central Asian railway to offer new link between China, Europe
New rail network would bypass problematic routes through Russia and Red Sea
Opinion
Kazakhstan leverages middle power status with West, China, Russia
Europe, U.S. need to enhance engagement with Astana
Politics
15 years after Xinjiang unrest, China fends off criticism of hardline rule
Beijing cements support from like-minded states, cushioning West's condemnation
International relations
China and Russia's security bloc tightens bonds as it expands
Belarus the latest to join SCO as group aims to counterbalance the West
International relations
Xi Jinping meets Russia's Putin, backs Kazakhstan joining BRICS
Chinese president in Astana for regional SCO summit as tensions with West simmer
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Materials
Komatsu opens Central Asia hub to tap mining rush for EV metals
Region's reserves of lithium and more draw attention as China curbs exports
International relations
South Korea's Yoon seeks deals in Central Asian resource push
Visit to Kazakhstan and other countries aimed at mineral access, less reliance on China
International relations
Uzbekistan's tech ambitions draw corporate Japan's interest
Tashkent looks to leverage Japanese e-learning to educate and employ youth
Climate Change
COP29 host urges funding and transparency for 1.5-degree target
Azerbaijan's chief negotiator says 'false perception of risks' hinders investments
Crime
Murder trial of Kazakh ex-minister leads to reforms on domestic violence
Kuandyk Bishimbayev sentenced to 24 years in prison for torturing, killing his partner
Asia Insight
Uzbek farmers battle to save cotton, wheat crops from mortal enemy: salt
Growing salinization crisis bites as cotton exports to Bangladesh skid 80% in 5 years
Arts
Uzbekistan's traditional carpets make a comeback
British adventurer helps to revive skills lost during communist rule
Comment
The ghost of Soviet Union returns to haunt Central Asia, Caucasus
Fear of Russian political meddling grows as its troops regain footing in Ukraine
Economy
Uzbekistan chases chemical hub dream with Chinese polymer tech
Nation aims to export value-added products made from its natural gas
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Terrorism
Moscow attack reveals ISIS-K's widening strategy of deadly disruption
Afghanistan IS-offshoot blamed for Russia's deadliest terror attack in two decades
Politics
Kyrgyzstan takes page from Russia in pushing 'foreign agents' law
Critics urge President Japarov not to sign bill that would squeeze NGOs and media
Arts
Russian war refugees boost Kazakhstan's theater scene
New plays bring diversity and cater to all ages in different languages
International relations
Russia-India trade route through Central Asia moves forward
Azerbaijan's role in shipping corridor turns into military advantage
Energy
Turkmenistan signs gas deal with Turkey, eyeing European sales
If finalized, Turkmenistan can reduce reliance on China as dominant customer
Politics
Kazakhstan aims for tricky economic reboot after cabinet shuffle
President Tokayev tasks new PM with spurring growth and trimming budget