Today, the Consultative Meetings of the Heads of State of Central Asia provide the region’s leaders with a regular platform to align their positions on issues that shape the future of Central Asia as a whole
September 22-24th, 2026, traditional Plastex Uzbekistan 2026 exhibition will be held in the capital of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is entering a period in which domestic transformation is becoming increasingly interconnected with global economic processes. The country has set ambitious goals: accelerating economic growth, advancing the technological modernization of industry, attracting large-scale investment, expanding exports and integrating into international value chains
The forthcoming state visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Kyrgyzstan on 30–31 July will mark a new milestone in the development of Uzbek–Kyrgyz relations, which have undergone a profound transformation in recent years — from overcoming accumulated disagreements to building a comprehensive model of strategic cooperation
Relocating an operational office to another country is always a challenge. A new jurisdiction, unfamiliar regulations, and concerns about maintaining control over teams and processes can create uncertainty
Uzbekistan continues to strengthen its position as one of the most active hubs of cooperation between Central and South Asia
The transition from the weekend to the start of the week on global markets occurred without any sudden upheavals, but in an atmosphere of growing caution. By early Tuesday morning, the price of Brent crude oil had stabilized near $88-$90 per barrel, down from $85-$86 on Friday
On March 26–27, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan
Are there perfect storms? Unlikely, in my opinion... However, the world entered the workweek of March 23, 2026, in what some experts have called a "perfect storm." This isn't just a crisis, but a fatal confluence of circumstances, where political will, economic chaos, and the physical destruction of supply routes collided
As of January 1, 2026, the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered the full implementation phase. This means that carbon-intensive production of cement, steel, and fertilizers will soon have to be paid for when imported into the EU
In early 2026, a development in global trade occurred that, at first glance, appears purely technical: the European Union announced plans to suspend import tariffs on ammonia and urea (carbamide). However, behind this bureaucratic decision lies a major price war and a redrawing of the global export map
The Law of Turkmenistan "On Virtual Assets," which came into force on January 1, 2026, has become the foundation for a legal crypto market in the country. Unlike many foreign counterparts, Turkmen legislation has created a comprehensive oversight system involving several key agencies.
Energy Transition Adjusts Routes. Despite political pressure and the advancement of the "green" agenda, natural gas is not only maintaining its position but is also poised for record growth. According to preliminary estimates for 2025, global consumption of the blue fuel has increased by another 25 billion cubic meters
Soybean trade between China and the United States is a typical example of the complementarity of their economies and the potential for mutually beneficial cooperation
PETRONAS was honoured to serve as Diamond Partner of the 30th Anniversary Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan (OGT 2025), a milestone event marking three decades of progress and partnership in the energy industry
