Economy

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  Economy

  2018-01-01

  Surge in economic activity points to prosperous 2018 for Central Asia

  A number of regional and international agreements helped Central Asian states attain substantial GDP growth in 2017.

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  Economy

  2017-12-22

  Trade between Kazakhstan, United States sees growth

  Bilateral trade this year will exceed last year's indicators, reaching almost $1.7 billion (549.5 billion KZT), according to trade officials.

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  Economy

  2017-12-21

  Kazakhstan, EBRD identify key areas of co-operation

  Global competitiveness, a green economy, privatisation and infrastructure are among top priorities Kazakhstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development agreed upon.

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  Economy

  2017-11-23

  World Bank loans help Uzbekistani farmers sell fruits and vegetables

  Loans to farmers and agro-firms are creating 2,500 job opportunities across Uzbekistan.

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  Economy

  2017-11-13

  Expanding agricultural exports, Uzbekistan starts shipping melons to the US

  Uzbekistan prides itself on its diverse melons and other agricultural products, and hopes to make inroads into a new American market.

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  Economy

  2017-11-02

  Tourists express amazement during visit to Central Asia's ancient cities

  'I love the people' was a common sentiment among a group of American tourists on a recent multi-country tour of the region's oldest cities.

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  Economy

  2017-09-07

  World Bank project to transform access to water in Uzbekistani province

  The project aims to improve the situation in Syrdarya Province and provide access to safe drinking water for its approximately 280,000 residents.

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  Economy

  2017-08-03

  Uzbekistan launches 'Samarkand City' project

  Officials want to double the number of tourists in Samarkand by 2021.

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  Economy

  2017-07-25

  Uzbekistani banking reforms could stimulate business, ease citizens' lives

  Uzbekistani citizens unwilling to buy hard currency -- dollars, euros, etc. -- on the black market experience various hardships and inconveniences stemming from official policies.

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  Economy

  2017-07-20

  Businesses in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan taking advantage of thawing relations

  Trade between the two countries is flourishing as the two sides seek warmer and more-lucrative ties.