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China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan rail line moves into construction
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The long-discussed China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway has entered actual construction, with tunnel excavation underway on the Kyrgyz section and major work already spanning tunnels, bridges and subgrade sections.
Safaryar Holidays opens Russian-language channel for Central Asia travel agents
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Safaryar Holidays has launched a Russian-language partner program for travel agencies in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
San Francisco Turkish Festival returns to Embarcadero Plaza with artisans, dogs and food
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The 3rd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival takes over Embarcadero Plaza on Sept. 12–13 with free admission, 48 vendors and performers representing Türkiye and the wider Turkic world.
Chinese ambassador reposts Rio the panda cub's New Year greeting
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A PandaWandering clip of Rio, the first giant panda cub born in Indonesia, was reposted by the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia and Ambassador Wang Lutong after a February 2026 livestream drew more than 100,000 overseas viewers.
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan deepen Middle Corridor ties
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Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan used a high-level meeting in Tashkent on Aug. 23 to expand trade, investment and transport cooperation around the Middle Corridor.
Uzbekistan raises growth target as economy accelerates
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Uzbekistan has lifted its 2026 GDP forecast to 8.1% and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is now aiming for 9% to 10% annual growth, a pace well above international projections.
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