China adds new partners to its ¥175 trillion CIPS system in Central Asia

China is expanding the geographical coverage of its yuan-based international payment system, adding banks in Central Asia and other regions. The growing reach is likely to boost its annual business volume beyond the 175 trillion yuan (over $24 trillion) …

Southeast Asia Wealth Management: Priorities, Pressures & Pathways Forward

Following the June 12 Hubbis Digital Dialogue – Trends and Developments in Southeast Asian Wealth Management – Hubbis conducted a mini-survey to gather industry sentiment across private banks, independent asset managers, family offices, and technology …

Business : Malaysia Has Strong Potential To Expand In Central Asia, With Uzbekistan As Gateway

From Siti Radziah Hamzah TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has great potential to expand its market in Central Asia by further strengthening bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan, which could serve as the best platform and gateway into the region, …

World Bank: Over 65,000 Premature Deaths a Year in Central Asia Linked To Air Pollution

Air pollution remains one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges in Central Asia, with significant consequences for human life and regional economies. A new World Bank assessment highlights the scale of the crisis, linking poor air …

Central Focus: Professor publishes book about Vietnam antiwar movement

Below is a transcript of our conversation with CMU History Professor Mitchell Hall:   David Nicholas: I'm David Nicholas and this is Central Focus, a weekly look at research activity and innovative work from Central Michigan University students and …

Forums on China-Central Asia cooperation development, Silk Road int'l communication held in Astana

“An Eternal Partnership”: What China offers to Central Asia

China reinforced its regional influence during the second China–Central Asia summit in Kazakhstan, where leaders from six countries signed a historic Treaty of Eternal Friendship and Cooperation. Have you already subscribed? Log in

In Their Words: Western Students On The Realities Of Getting An MBA In Asia

The Bangkok Business Challenge, hosted by the Sasin School of Management, is Asia’s longest-running student startup competition. Now in its 23rd year, the 2025 edition took place from May 22 to 24 in Bangkok under the theme “Growing Impactful Ventures.” …

Asia Warming at Twice the Global Average: WMO Report

A farmer harvests tea in Phú Thọ province in northern Vietnam. World Meteorological Organization Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing quality, science-based …

Lavrov: Turkmenistan’s Role in the New Security Architecture as a Neutral State and Member of the Central Asian “Five” ...

On 25 June 2025, during his visit to Ashgabat, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered an address at the Yyldyz Hotel to the leadership and staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, as well as faculty members and students of the …