Meloni hails EU-Central Asia cooperation at Astana International Forum

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivered a keynote speech at the Astana International Forum 2025 on May 30, during a special session co-hosted with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In her address, she emphasized the importance of courageous …

Uzbekistan’s Connectivity Outreach: Will India Re-Connect With Its Central Asia Policy?

The objective of connecting the Central Asian economies with those of South Asia has, for a very long time, been a much sought-after, and yet unattained, goal. Both regions see immense potential in connectivity projects that can contribute significantly to …

Indigenous leader pulls out of B.C. trade mission to Asia over Bills 14, 15

B.C. Premier David Eby said Saturday that he is confident that recent opposition from First Nations to infrastructure fast-track legislation will not affect his ability to attract investment from Asia. Eby's remarks came a day after B.C. Assembly of …

Navigating Paranoia, Opportunity, and Legacy: Dr. Nick Xiao on Annum Capital’s Vision for Asia’s Ultra-Wealthy

Amid geopolitical rifts, shifting capital flows, and multi-generational transitions, Annum Capital is charting its own path. Founded in 2013 and evolving with time, the firm has established itself as a bespoke, Asia-focused family office and alternative …

Asia week ahead: South Korean election and key data from Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan

South Korea: Presidential election, with export and inflation data Beyond the data calendar, South Korea’s presidential election will be held on 3 June, a key determinant of future economic policy. According to the latest polls, opposition party candidate …

VinFast India bookings to open in June; aim to ramp up production to 1,50,000 EVs annually: Asia CEO

VinFast, the electric vehicle (EV) unit of Vingroup -- a leading conglomerate in Vietnam -- is gearing up to introduce its lineup in India with bookings all set to open this month, a top company official said. The company is eyeing a launch in India with …

First Central Asia–Italy Summit Held in Astana

On May 30, the first Central Asia–Italy Summit took place in Astana. The Summit, chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was attended by the Prime Minister of the Italian Republic Giorgia Meloni, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr …

Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the First Central Asia–Italy Summit

Dear Madam Prime Minister of the Italian Republic Giorgia Meloni, Dear Heads of State of Central Asia, members of the delegations! Ladies and gentlemen, First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, …

Joint Declaration by the Heads of State of Central Asia and the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian ...

Tensions, mistakes, and diplomacy: Abdulaziz Kamilov on Central Asia’s turning point.

Abdulaziz Kamilov, Special Representative of the President of Uzbekistan, recalled a time when tensions with neighboring countries escalated to the point where military conflict seemed inevitable. “Had the situation continued in that direction, military …