
Tencent and Kaspi.kz Leadership Acquire Significant Shares, Signaling Strategic Expansion
Tencent, Kaspi.kz’s CEO, and key investors acquired six million shares, signaling confidence in the fintech’s growth and expanding global partnerships.

Tencent, Kaspi.kz’s CEO, and key investors acquired six million shares, signaling confidence in the fintech’s growth and expanding global partnerships.

Tashkent’s markets saw significant profit growth in 2025, led by Askiya farmers market's surge and Sergeli auto market’s strong performance, highlighting shifting economic dynamics.

France and Poland announce a joint military satellite project aimed at secure communications and reducing European reliance on non-European systems by 2030.

Former President Rumen Radev’s coalition leads Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections, reflecting widespread demand for anti-corruption reforms and institutional change amid political instability.

US President Trump rejects NATO's offer to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz, while Europe plans a peaceful multinational mission amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

Former chairman of Uzbekistan's O‘zmetkombinat, Dilshod Ahmedov, is internationally wanted over large-scale embezzlement amid ongoing investigations into state asset misappropriation.

Russian drone attacks on Chernihiv’s energy infrastructure have caused widespread blackouts, underscoring the conflict’s ongoing strain on Ukraine’s economic stability and infrastructure resilience.

Uzbekistan’s leading banks report strong Q1 2026 profits driven by asset growth, income diversification, and rising operational costs, signaling structural shifts in the banking sector.

A business forum in Herat led to $300 million in trade agreements between Uzbek and Afghan entrepreneurs, highlighting evolving economic cooperation and integration.

BBC plans to cut 10% of its staff over two years amid declining license fee revenues and rising competition from global streaming services.

The EU's new biometric Entry/Exit System has caused multi-hour queues at airports, threatening economic disruption to travel and tourism during peak season.