Government Support for Trade in Kazakhstan: Who Will Receive Up to 3 Billion Tenge

15 September 2026

In 2026, Kazakhstan has allocated 10 billion tenge to support domestic trade.

The New Economics of the Restaurant Business in Central Asia

11 September 2026

Good food and a stylish interior are no longer enough to give restaurants in Kazakhstan a competitive advantage.

A major retailer has leased a warehouse for a distribution center in Kazakhstan

10 September 2026

A major retailer has leased 6,400 sq. m. at the Eurasian Logistics Park (ELP) warehouse complex in Kazakhstan’s Almaty Region.

The Number of Food Service Establishments in Kazakhstan Increased by 17.5%

9 September 2026

In 2025, Kazakhstan had 19,588 food service establishments, an increase of 17.5% compared with the previous year.

Kyrgyzstan Purchases Nine Hectares of Land in Xi’an for a Cargo Center

7 September 2026

The new logistics facility is planned to facilitate cargo transportation between China and Kyrgyzstan.

In Azerbaijan, excise goods with labeling violations were seized at 57 retail outlets

4 September 2026

At wholesale and retail outlets and catering establishments, authorities seized 6,192 units of alcoholic beverages with a total volume of 4,300 liters, 132 beer barrels with a total volume of 4,980 liters, and 99 boxes of tobacco products.

Stores are gearing up for new inspections and possible fines

3 September 2026

Businesses are required to issue receipts to customers for both cash and bank card payments. Violations are subject to fines, which in 2026 may reach KZT 216,300.

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.