Economy

Uzbekistan may raise heating and hot water tariffs, Tashkent by 30%

Uzbekistan plans to raise heating and hot water supply tariffs for residents from 1 November 2026, according to a draft government resolution put up for discussion by the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services. The draft proposes new tariffs for heat supply companies nationwide. After the resolution is adopted, the Interdepartmental Tariff Commission under the Cabinet of Ministers must approve tariffs for legal entities within three days.

Gazeta.uzOctober 14, 2026, 20:53

Diplomacy

Asian Development Bank representative received at Turkmenistan's Foreign Ministry

Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met in Ashgabat with Lea Gutierrez, Director General of the Asian Development Bank's Department for Central and West Asia.

Turkmenistan.ruOctober 14, 2026, 20:08

Diplomacy

Turkmen Foreign Minister meets Asian Development Bank official on cooperation

Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met on October 13 with Lea Gutierrez, Director General of the Asian Development Bank's Central and West Asia Department.

TurkmeninformOctober 14, 2026, 19:53

Politics

Kazakhstan’s Government Considers Cutting Benefits

On October 14, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said the government is readying a social security reform that will eliminate a number of benefits for “well-off” citizens. Speaking at the Kurultai, Kazakhstan’s parliament, he said the measures will save 700 billion tenge ($1.6 billion) in 2027 alone.

Vlast.kzOctober 14, 2026, 18:38

Economy

Kazakhstan minister says minimum wage increase is a question of the near future

Kazakhstan's Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said at a briefing in the Kurultai that the country's minimum wage (MZP) could be raised. The remarks were reported by a NUR.KZ correspondent.

Nur.kzOctober 14, 2026, 17:38

Agriculture

Greenhouse farms in Uzbekistan to receive tax and subsidy benefits

The President of Uzbekistan has signed a decree on additional measures to develop greenhouse farms based on advanced green technologies and the efficient use of household plot land. The decree provides for a range of tax benefits and subsidies for greenhouse operations.

UzAOctober 14, 2026, 16:38

Economy

Kazakhstan's National Bank forms $700 million crypto reserve

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has formed a National Crypto Reserve with a total volume of $700 million, of which about $200 million has already been invested. First Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Yerulan Zhamaubayev announced this, according to 24KZ.

Khabar 24October 14, 2026, 16:23

Economy

Uzbekistan Sets Measures to Develop Transport-Logistics System

Uzbekistan has approved additional measures to develop its transport-logistics system under Presidential Decree PQ–368, dated 12 October 2026. For 2026–2030, the goal is to lift the annual capacity of transport-logistics centres to at least 40 million tonnes, raise exports of transport and logistics services to $3.5 billion, and increase transit cargo through Uzbekistan to 18.5 million tonnes.

Kun.uzOctober 14, 2026, 16:08

Energy

New gas-condensate field opens in Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya region

A new gas-condensate field, Burisoy, has been discovered in Guzar district of Kashkadarya region, on Shurtan territory, through geological exploration. The work aimed to strengthen the hydrocarbon raw material base, replenish existing reserves and search for new fields.

DaryoOctober 14, 2026, 15:38

Transport & Infrastructure

Uzbekistan to Expand Network of Transport-Logistics Centres and Dry Ports

A presidential decree on additional measures to develop the transport-logistics system was adopted on 12 October 2026. It sets key targets for 2026-2030: the annual capacity of transport-logistics centres will be raised to at least 40 million tonnes, exports of transport and logistics services to $3.5 billion, and transit cargo transport through the country to 18.5 million tonnes.

UzAOctober 14, 2026, 15:23

Economy

Where the 3.3 trillion tenge earmarked for Kazakhstan's security bloc in the budget will go

Kazakhstan has allocated 3.3 trillion tenge from its 2027 budget for the security bloc. Finance Minister Madi Takiyev and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin explained how the funds will be spent and why such spending does not undermine financing for the real sector.

KursivOctober 14, 2026, 15:08

Society

Around 522,000 Kazakhstanis could lose state benefits under new means-testing rules

Around 522,000 Kazakhstanis could lose state benefits because of means-testing criteria taking effect on 1 January 2027, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said.

KursivOctober 14, 2026, 13:41

Economy

Pensions and benefits to be indexed in Kazakhstan: how much money will come from the budget

Pensions and social payments in Kazakhstan will be indexed starting next year. This was announced at a briefing in the Kurultai by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin. The report is based on information from Tengrinews.kz correspondents.

TengrinewsOctober 14, 2026, 13:17

Energy

Kyrgyzstan plans to end electricity imports within 2–2.5 years, Japarov says

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said the country aims to eliminate its electricity shortage and stop importing power within two to two and a half years. He made the remarks at a meeting with residents of Kadamjai district and the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, explaining the reasons for temporary power supply restrictions.

Economist.kgOctober 14, 2026, 12:40

Economy

Uzbekistan proposes 5,000-soum propane price for households from 1 November

The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan proposes raising retail prices of liquefied gas (propane) for households and introducing targeted subsidies. The draft resolution, published on the SOVAZ portal for discussing regulatory acts, aims to introduce market mechanisms in gas supply, attract private businesses and increase subsidy efficiency.

Spot.uzOctober 14, 2026, 12:14

Politics

Aliyev: Goal is to strengthen Karabakh and East Zangezur as new economic growth centre

President Ilham Aliyev said the main goal of the next, second stage of the State Programme of Great Return is to further increase private investment, expand permanent employment and export-oriented production, and strengthen the positions of Karabakh and East Zangezur as a new centre of economic growth. The remarks were made in an address to participants of the 6th Azerbaijan International Exhibition “Reconstruction, Restoration and Development of Karabakh” – Rebuild Garabagh, according to Day.Az, citing AZERTAC.

Day.azOctober 14, 2026, 12:11

Economy

Kazakhstan Reports Economic Results for First Nine Months

Kazakhstan's economy grew 4.2% in January–September 2026, according to figures reviewed at a government meeting. Other indicators of the country's socio-economic development were also considered at the session.

KazinformOctober 14, 2026, 12:11

Transport & Infrastructure

Construction of airports in Osh and Jalal-Abad underway

Manasbek Samidinov, Chairman of the Board of “Manas International Airport” OJSC, made a working visit to the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions on October 14, 2026, to review construction progress on new airport projects. He toured the sites, assessed the pace of work, verified compliance with quality standards, and heard reports from responsible specialists and representatives of contracting organizations.

KabarOctober 14, 2026, 12:04

Energy

AKSA Energy to raise Kalecik Power Plant capacity to 223 megawatts

AKSA Energy has announced that it will increase the installed capacity of the Kalecik Power Plant, which operates in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, to 223 megawatts through a 35-megawatt additional investment. According to a report by the Anadolu Agency, the company stated in its announcement that the plant meets about half of the TRNC's electricity needs and that a capacity increase will be carried out.

DiyalogOctober 14, 2026, 12:02

Economy

Kazakhstan identifies 20 promising sites for rare earth metal exploration

Kazakhstan has identified about 20 promising areas for the search for rare and rare earth metals, Industry and Construction Minister Yersain Nagaspayev said. Speaking at a plenary session of the Kurultai on Wednesday, he said the country has begun detailed study of its subsoil at a scale of 1:50,000 for the first time in 30 years, describing the work as near-prospecting. Twenty projects have been developed across 100,000 square kilometres.

KnewsOctober 14, 2026, 11:59

Economy

Kyrgyzstan's producer prices up 26.7%, highest in EAEU

Producer prices for industrial goods in Kyrgyzstan rose 26.7% in January–August 2026 compared with the same period of 2025, the highest increase among Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries, according to data from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). The average increase across the union was 3.9%.

Economist.kgOctober 14, 2026, 11:59

Energy

Kazakhstan Failed to Produce 6 Million Tonnes of Oil Due to CPC Attacks and Tengiz Accident

Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy, Serik Zhumangarin, said at a 13 October briefing that the country lost about 6 million tonnes of oil output in 2026 due to problems with the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) and an accident at the Tengiz field, according to TASS. He said the oil was not produced and remains in the ground, not participating in the economy.

AKIpressOctober 14, 2026, 11:58

Energy

Uzbekistan to cover 50% of electricity costs for energy-saving greenhouses

Uzbekistan will partially cover electricity costs for greenhouse farms that use energy-saving technologies, under a presidential decree. According to the document, from 1 November 2026 to 1 April 2030, greenhouses using a special heat-saving covering or energy-efficient “green” heating devices will receive a subsidy equal to 50% of the electricity consumed in October–March.

DaryoOctober 14, 2026, 11:57

Transport & Infrastructure

Uzbekistan to exempt transport and logistics centres from taxes until 2040

Uzbekistan's president has adopted a decree on additional measures to develop the transport and logistics system, the Ministry of Justice reported. It sets key targets for 2026–2030, including raising the annual capacity of logistics centres to at least 40 million tonnes, lifting service exports to $3.5 billion and transit cargo to 18.5 million tonnes.

DaryoOctober 14, 2026, 11:56

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Uzbekistan may raise heating and hot water tariffs, Tashkent by 30%

Asian Development Bank representative received at Turkmenistan's Foreign Ministry

Turkmen Foreign Minister meets Asian Development Bank official on cooperation

Kazakhstan’s Government Considers Cutting Benefits

Kazakhstan minister says minimum wage increase is a question of the near future

Greenhouse farms in Uzbekistan to receive tax and subsidy benefits

Kazakhstan's National Bank forms $700 million crypto reserve

Uzbekistan Sets Measures to Develop Transport-Logistics System

New gas-condensate field opens in Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya region

Uzbekistan to Expand Network of Transport-Logistics Centres and Dry Ports

Where the 3.3 trillion tenge earmarked for Kazakhstan's security bloc in the budget will go

Around 522,000 Kazakhstanis could lose state benefits under new means-testing rules

Pensions and benefits to be indexed in Kazakhstan: how much money will come from the budget

Kyrgyzstan plans to end electricity imports within 2–2.5 years, Japarov says

Uzbekistan proposes 5,000-soum propane price for households from 1 November

Aliyev: Goal is to strengthen Karabakh and East Zangezur as new economic growth centre

Kazakhstan Reports Economic Results for First Nine Months

Construction of airports in Osh and Jalal-Abad underway

AKSA Energy to raise Kalecik Power Plant capacity to 223 megawatts

Kazakhstan identifies 20 promising sites for rare earth metal exploration

Kyrgyzstan's producer prices up 26.7%, highest in EAEU

Kazakhstan Failed to Produce 6 Million Tonnes of Oil Due to CPC Attacks and Tengiz Accident

Uzbekistan to cover 50% of electricity costs for energy-saving greenhouses

Uzbekistan to exempt transport and logistics centres from taxes until 2040