The head of the State Tax Service estimates the shadow economy in Kyrgyzstan as currently standing at approximately 12%. https://www.eurasianstar.com/shadow-economy-declines-in-kyrgyzstan/

Construction of a world-class film studio, Dala Stage, has begun in the town of Kaskelen in the Almaty region. https://www.eurasianstar.com/construction-of-world-class-film-studio-launched-in-kazakhstan/

On April 7, Tashkent hosted the official launch of the "100 Products Accelerator" Program, designed to facilitate the entry of domestic goods into global markets https://www.eurasianstar.com/100-products-accelerator-program-launched-to-bring-uzbek-products-to-global-markets/

In the year marking the 690th anniversary of Amir Timur, born on 9 April 1336, it feels especially meaningful to reflect not only on the great commander and empire builder himself, but also on how his image continues to live on in world literature, translation, and publishing. https://www.eurasianstar.com/english-renaissance-play-about-amir-timur-has-found-a-second-life-in-uzbek-translation/

Kazakhstan continues to increase grain exports, confirming the strong demand for Kazakh agricultural products in foreign markets https://www.eurasianstar.com/kazakhstans-grain-exports-continue-to-grow/

Uzbekistan's solar and wind power plants generated a total of 911.7 million kWh of electricity in March 2026, up 9.7 percent year on year, Xinhua reported citing Uzbek media. https://www.eurasianstar.com/green-energy-generation-grows-in-uzbekistan/

On April 9, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals aimed at developing e-commerce and establishing bonded warehouse operations in Uzbekistan https://www.eurasianstar.com/uzbekistan-to-develop-e-commerce-and-bonded-warehouses/

Economic growth in Kyrgyzstan is projected to moderate from an estimated 11.1% in 2025, but remain strong at 8.9% in 2026 and 8.4% in 2027, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026, the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) flagship economic publication. https://www.eurasianstar.com/adb-projects-kyrgyzstans-growth-at-8-9-in-2026-with-rising-inflation/

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has announced that a new resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers has significantly increased fines for harming wildlife in Kyrgyzstan https://www.eurasianstar.com/fines-for-killing-wild-animals-raised-in-kyrgyzstan/

At the invitation of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 11 arrived in Uzbekistan on a working visit. https://www.eurasianstar.com/uzbekistan-and-kazakhstan-reiterate-commitment-to-strategic-partnership/

Tajikistan’s economic growth is expected to remain strong in 2026 and 2027, driven mainly by industry and services, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) latest forecast https://www.eurasianstar.com/adb-forecasts-7-3-growth-for-tajikistan-in-2026/

Uzbekistan’s economic growth is projected to remain robust at 6.7% in 2026 and edge up to 6.8% in 2027, following an exceptionally strong expansion of 7.7% in 2025, according to the latest forecasts from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026. https://www.eurasianstar.com/adb-report-uzbekistans-economic-growth-to-remain-strong-in-2026-2027-supported-by-reforms-and-investment/

Valmont Industries, a leading global irrigation machinery manufacturer, plans to localize production of precision irrigation equipment (Valley brand) in Kazakhstan https://www.eurasianstar.com/valmont-industries-to-produce-irrigation-machines-in-kazakhstan/

The first Destination Forum of Karakalpakstan will be held on April 23 in Nukus https://www.eurasianstar.com/uzbekistan-to-hold-first-destination-forum-of-karakalpakstan/

As of the end of 2025, Kazakhstan's external debt reached a record high of almost $182 billion, ranking.kz reported citing data from the National Bank. https://www.eurasianstar.com/kazakhstans-foreign-debt-rises-to-historic-high/

In March, as part of a tour of Latin America, Marat Akhmedjanov, the founder of the British publishing house Hertfordshire Press and the Eurasian Creative Guild (London), had an important meeting in Montevideo with the Ambassador of Armenia to Uruguay, Mariam Gevorgyan. https://www.eurasianstar.com/hertfordshire-press-founder-meets-with-armenian-ambassador-in-uruguay/

In recent years, investors from the Eurasian region have shown growing interest in Afghanistan with a focus on transport and energy infrastructure https://www.eurasianstar.com/turkmenistan-and-uzbekistan-are-major-investors-in-afghanistan/

Tajikistan has set a quota for recruiting migrant workers from Afghanistan, TOLOnews reports with reference to Tajik media. https://www.eurasianstar.com/tajikistan-approves-quota-for-afghan-migrant-workers/

Kazakhstan’s economic growth is expected to moderate in 2026 and 2027 as oil output nears peak production capacity and private demand softens, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026, released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). https://www.eurasianstar.com/adb-kazakhstans-economic-growth-to-moderate-but-stay-resilient/

Uzbekistan’s Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution on the relocation of greenhouse farms from Tashkent and the Tashkent region to the Surkhandarya region https://www.eurasianstar.com/tashkent-to-improve-environmental-situation-by-relocating-greenhouses-to-surkhandarya-region/