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Uzbekistan–China: 35 Years of Partnership

Since 1991, bilateral trade has expanded dramatically, with China now Uzbekistan's largest trading partner and a key investor in infrastructure and industrial projects.

Shahobjon Rakhmonovich Kubatov · August 29, 2026

Pakistan’s Textile Industry: From Compliance Pressure to Global Competitiveness

With 33% of international buyers planning to increase sourcing from Pakistan, compliance with labour and environmental standards is becoming a key competitive factor for the country's textile industry.

Saima Afzal · August 22, 2026

Germany-France Rivalry Deepens

Germany and France, the EU's twin engines, are locked in intensifying rivalry over investment appeal, industrial jobs, and political vision. Foreign investment is declining, layoffs continue in autos and banking, and disputes over Ukraine and MERCOSUR are deepening the rift between Berlin and Paris.

Botakoz Unbayeva · July 1, 2026

TIIF-2026: Shaping a New Investment Architecture for Central Asia

From June 16th to 19th, the capital will host the 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum, the country's primary investment platform and one of the region's largest business forums.

EUReflect News · June 10, 2026

TIIF 2026: Uzbekistan Opens Doors to Global Investors

Tashkent International Investment Forum 2026 will bring together global investors, governments, and financial institutions in Uzbekistan’s capital. The event highlights the country’s rapid economic reforms, strategic location, and ambition to become Central Asia’s leading investment hub.

İsmail Polat · May 20, 2026

ESPRESSODAY: A Kazakhstan-based global coffee chain

Espressoday is a rapidly growing coffee chain in Kazakhstan with 95+ locations, aiming for global expansion through a strong franchise model and operational infrastructure. It offers a scalable, technology-driven, and training-focused system with a goal of 1,000 branches in 10 years.

Alvara Merrick · May 15, 2026

Almalyk and the Industrial Mining in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is transforming into a major mining hub with vast gold, copper, and rare metal reserves. Through Almalyk Complex and modernization programs, it is shifting from raw material exporter to industrial producer with growing global strategic importance.

Botakoz Unbayeva · April 26, 2026

Nepal and the European Union: A New Chapter in Investment, Tourism and Strategic Engagement

For decades, Nepal has been known in Europe primarily through the image of the Himalayas, Mount Everest, spiritual heritage, cultural depth and adventure tourism. Today, however, Nepal’s importance to the European Union goes far beyond tourism. Located between India and China, Nepal occupies a strategic position in South Asia and holds strong potential in renewable energy, hydropower, sustainable tourism, agriculture, digital services and climate-resilient development.

EUReflect News · April 24, 2026

Lithuania and Azerbaijan strengthen economic ties in energy, trade and EU connectivity.

By Dmytro Melnyk, 11 April 2026 Lithuania and Azerbaijan are advancing their business relationship with emphasis on energy cooperation, trade growth and improved EU transport links. These efforts reflect both nations' interest in new economic prospects amid evolving geopolitics

Dmytro Melnyk · April 16, 2026

Turkmenistan 2026: High-Stakes Opportunities in a Closed Economy

Turkmenistan, rich in natural gas and cultural assets like the Akhal-Teke horse, is gradually opening its state-led economy to foreign investors. While energy and niche exports offer opportunities, dual exchange rates, internet restrictions, and limited legal independence pose significant investment risks.

Hashim Aslam Khan · April 7, 2026

Greece's Political Crisis Deepens: Ministers Resign Over EU Farm Subsidy Fraud

6 April 2026 Greece faces one of its most serious political scandals in years after three senior ministers resigned on April 3, 2026, amid a widening European Union investigation into agricultural subsidy fraud. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis responded immediately with a cabinet reshuffle, appointing high profile replacements in a bid to contain the

Dmytro Melnyk · April 6, 2026

A New Phase in UAE–Turkey Relations: Opportunities for Growth and Economic Development

Relations between the UAE and Turkey are entering a new phase of cooperation. Combining Turkey’s industrial capacity with the UAE’s investment power could boost trade, infrastructure development, technology collaboration, and cultural exchange, strengthening economic growth and regional stability.

Abbas Al-Zuhairy · March 11, 2026

Uzbekistan Financial Transformation and Investment Report

Uzbekistan is transforming its “double landlocked” disadvantage into an advantage through multi-directional logistics corridors, green energy, digitalization, and investor-friendly reforms. Its 2030 vision aims to position the country as Eurasia’s new trade and investment hub, driven by strong growth, legal security, low costs, and broad regional access.

Abdullah Yakup Üner · February 1, 2026

Kazakhstan’s SEZ Strategy and the Road to Eurasian Leadership

Kazakhstan is increasingly positioned as a strategic economic hub in Eurasia through a development model centered on fifteen Special Economic Zones. Located at the core of the China–Europe overland trade corridors, the country aims to transform its role from a transit territory into a center of production, investment, and logistics. These Special Economic Zones are thematically designed to support industry, petrochemicals, logistics, technology, tourism, and processing sectors. Among them, the TURAN Special Economic Zone stands out due to its large territorial scale, multi-sectoral structure, and comprehensive incentive framework. Established in the Turkistan Region, TURAN SEZ combines tourism development with manufacturing, food processing, textiles, and logistics. Expanded activity classifications, long-term tax exemptions, and free land allocation have strengthened investor interest. Between 2019 and 2025, the zone attracted significant investment volumes, generated employment, and completed a large number of projects. Overall, current trends indicate that Kazakhstan is emerging as one of the most promising economic actors in the Eurasian region, with Special Economic Zones serving as the backbone of this transformation.

Aigerim Absamatova · December 27, 2025

Kazakhstan in China–Europe Connectivity

Kazakhstan has emerged as a key hub in Eurasian trade due to its strategic location between China and Europe, advanced logistics infrastructure, broad market access, and investor-friendly policies.

Zhansaya Nurlanovna · December 25, 2025

Mongolia Launches a Historic Wave of Privatizations via the Stock Exchange

the privatization of 18 state-owned enterprises through the issuance of additional common shares and their public offering or expanded listing on the stock exchange.

Kadir Duran · December 17, 2025

Sephora Finally Lands in Belgium: A Luxury Beauty Revolution?

Behind the scenes, whispers spoke of secret negotiations, tacit agreements, even non-aggression pacts with local giants such as ICI Paris XL or Planet Parfum (now April). But this time, it’s official: Sephora is coming to Belgium.

Kadir Duran · December 3, 2025

Belgium, 30th Edition of “Entreprise de l’Année”

On stage, they celebrate: 7 finalists: 4 for Entreprise de l’Année: Eloy, Louyet, Stanley/Stella, Trasis 3 for Scale-up of the Year: GoVocal, Lizy, Insight and 30 former winners that have marked the history of the award since its creation. VIDEO FULL https://youtu.be/z7WtyVC0rLg

Kadir Duran · December 2, 2025

Belgian Retail in Mourning: Leen Bakker Disappears, 270 Lives Shattered

The news lands like a hammer blow: Leen Bakker is disappearing from the Belgian market.

Kadir Duran · November 27, 2025

The Strategic Nature of Export Restrictions: A Repeated-Game Analysis of the Japan–South Korea Case

Doniyor Abdullayev · November 23, 2025

Agroeconomics and Influence: China’s Strategic Food Partnership in Central Asia

Central Asia is increasingly emerging as a theater for the construction of a new geoeconomic architecture.

Batma Iskandarova · November 11, 2025

Belgium Isn’t Raising Taxes… But It’s Quietly Cutting More and More Ways to Reduce Them

Belgium Freezes Most Tax Breaks Until 2030 Belgium is not increasing taxes, but it is sharply restricting the mechanisms that allow taxpayers to reduce them. The Arizona government has decided to freeze nearly all tax-advantaged ceilings from 2025 to 2030, reversing the brief indexation window introduced under the previous Vivaldi coalition. Key Measures Pension savings, long-term savings, and savings-account exemptions remain fixed at 2024 levels for the next five years. Regional tax advantages (service vouchers, ALE cheques, childcare deductions) continue to diverge significantly between Wallonia, Brussels and Flanders. Donations see their federal tax deduction cut from 45% to 30%. Several deductions are abolished entirely, including: Household employee tax credit Adoption-related tax reduction Legal expenses insurance deduction Incentives for light electric vehicles Reduction for losses in private PRICAF structures.....

Kadir Duran · November 9, 2025