Crops under threat as surprise March heatwave hits Central Asia: study

A surprise heatwave hit Central Asia in March, a new study published Friday showed, putting in danger crops and water supply in a largely rural region already heavily affected by the impacts of climate change.  Temperatures across the month were up to 10 …

On Defense, Trump’s Early Moves in Asia Have Been Notably Normal

Throughout the Joe Biden presidency, it became a common refrain amongst policy analysts that his administration’s approach to foreign policy could be characterized as “America First, with a smile.”  It reflected what many saw as a “strange continuity” in …

Economists cut growth forecasts for Asia after Trump tariffs

The Trump administration’s tariffs come at a time when Asian economies are already grappling with tepid growth, with sticky inflation keeping some central banks on high alert. PHOTO: REUTERS Sydney – Asia is bearing the brunt of new US tariffs that will …

President Japarov arrives at Congress Center in Samarkand for First Central Asia-EU Summit

President Japarov arrives at Congress Center in Samarkand for First Central Asia-EU Summit AKIPRESS.COM - President Sadyr Japarov has arrived at the Congress Center in Samarkand for participation in the inaugural Central Asia-European Union Summit on April …

EU Strives To Broaden Its Engagement With Central Asia

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 4. The EU is considering new areas of engagement with Central Asia , the President of the European Council António Costa said at the EU-Central Asia summit in Samarkand, Trend reports. "In recent …

Asia Pacific Construction Industry Report 2025 With 10 Year Cost Structure Analysis

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Dublin, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Asia Pacific Construction Industry Databook Series - Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume, Q1 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com…

Made in Asia: athletia, Bioré and more news from Asia’s beauty brands

Japanese beauty brand athletia has launched a new hair serum that claims to enable easy restyling on the go, targeting consumers with active lifestyles. In addition to daily skin care, athletia’s product line-up aims to support both moments of activity and …

Speech by President von der Leyen at the plenary session of the first EU-Central Asia Summit

European Commission Speech Samarkand, 04 Apr 2025 “Check against delivery” President Mirziyoyev, President Costa, Presidents, It was a great explorer of the past who said ‘travel leaves you speechless'. That w...

Central Asia – Agriculture Afresh – Part Seven

How and Why Poverty May Increase in Asia

1 Projections of the effects that climate change, demographic shifts and digitalization will have on poverty levels in Asia by 2040 show stark divergences between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios. 2 Under a positive scenario — a global temperature rise …