Uzbekistan’s Foreign Trade Turnover Rises to $49.5 Billion

2 September 2026

Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover reached $49.5 billion in January–July 2026, increasing by $3.7 billion, or 8.1%, compared with the same period last year.

Hotel and Restaurant Services in Kyrgyzstan Increased by 9.3%

1 September 2026

The volume of services provided by hotels and restaurants in Kyrgyzstan reached 34.2 billion soms in January–July 2026.

Uzbekistan to Launch Logistics Center in Poti in 2027

28 August 2026

Uzbekistan plans to launch a logistics center with a capacity of 500,000 tonnes at Georgia’s Port of Poti in 2027.

Kazakhstan Records a Sharp Increase in Investment in the Retail Sector

27 August 2026

According to the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, investment in these areas amounted to KZT 637.2 billion in January–July 2026, representing a 22.3% increase compared to the same period last year.

Retail in Central Asia: Growth in Sales No Longer Guarantees Profit Growth

26 August 2026

Retail in Central Asia continues to develop amid growing consumer demand, the spread of new retail formats, digital channels and payment services.

Cafes and Restaurants in Uzbekistan Receive UZS 100 Billion in VAT Cashback

25 August 2026

According to the president, Uzbekistan has implemented a number of measures in 2026 aimed at improving the business environment and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Danila Petrov

24 August 2026

In 2026, Kazakhstan’s retail market continues to grow in quantitative terms; however, this growth is accompanied by weakening consumer purchasing power.

Almost two cashless transactions are made by every Kazakhstani each day

21 August 2026

In the first half of 2026, the volume of cashless payments in Kazakhstan increased by 5.4% year-on-year, reaching KZT 91.2 trillion.

Retail Is Changing Its Strategy: Why Simply Opening New Stores Is No Longer Enough

20 August 2026

Modern FMCG retail is gradually shifting from extensive growth to competing for customer loyalty.

Record Vacancy Rate in Kazakhstan’s Warehouse Market

19 August 2026

As of the end of the first half of 2026, the vacancy rate in Kazakhstan’s warehouse real estate market reached its highest level in the past five years — 11.1%, or 234,000 sq. m.

Fewer Shoppers, Higher Revenue: The Paradox of Kazakhstan’s Retail Market

18 August 2026

The turnover of Kazakhstan’s small and medium-sized retail businesses increased by 17% in January–July 2026, while the number of transactions declined by 5.1% over the same period.

Demand for warehouse real estate in Almaty doubled in the first half of the year

18 August 2026

Demand for warehouse real estate in Almaty and the Almaty Region reached 136.3 thousand sq. m in the first half of 2026, doubling compared with the same period last year.