Latvia publishes a list of 170 companies still trading with Russia and Belarus amid the Ukraine war, affecting startups and investor confidence in the region.
The EU and Mercosur bloc launch a provisional free trade agreement expected to boost automotive, machinery, and pharmaceutical startups while facing regulatory scrutiny in Europe.
Uzbekistan accelerates Asakabank's privatization, reallocating assets and injecting capital to boost venture-backed startups and modernize its banking sector.
Uzbek and Afghan entrepreneurs signed $300M contracts during a Herat forum, boosting cross-border startup collaboration, trade, and investment opportunities.