Uzbekistan
EBRD revises Uzbekistan’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 6.7% from earlier 6% estimate
The EBRD forecasts the wider Central Asian region—including Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—to grow by an average of 6.1% in 2025, with growth moderating to 5.2% in 2026, amid risks from commodity price volatility, reliance on remittances, and dependence on Russian and Chinese markets.
UAE’s Global South Utilities enters Uzbekistan with 51% acquisition of Yashil Energiya
Cyber Security Summit – Central Eurasia 2025 returns to Tashkent with expanded agenda and global support
Uzbekistan generates 8bn kWh from solar and wind
UN 80th anniversary: Behind the scenes of global diplomacy (Photo)
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World
U.S. Senator Daines urges stronger Central Asia ties, pushes to cut U.S. reliance on Russian minerals at Senate hearing
Sixty six Uzbekistan nationals die fighting on Russia's side in Ukraine, says BBC
Tokayev responds to U.S. tariffs on Kazakh imports, calls for constructive dialogue
Azerbaijan vs Russia: why a bilateral quarrel is reverberating across Central Asia
Uzbekistan professor bridges cultures and fosters innovation at University of Missouri
Laylo Yakhshiboeva, a professor from Uzbekistan’s Tashkent State University of Economics, completed a semester-long fellowship at the University of Missouri, where she shared her expertise in entrepreneurship, promoted cultural exchange, and launched a collaborative project empowering rural Uzbek women through sustainable design.
Daryo+
"The young man, feeling the breath of death, knelt down and kissed the shoes of the executioners" - the harrowing story of witnesses to the civil war in Tajikistan
The 1990s were a challenging and turbulent period for the countries of the former Soviet Union. The collapse of the “Red Empire” triggered severe ethnic, religious, and political conflicts in several nations. Newly independent states such as Tajikistan, Georgia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, and Armenia found themselves engulfed in civil wars and armed conflicts. “Daryo” presents the stories of individuals who witnessed and endured the atrocities of the Tajik civil war (1992–1997), a conflict that claimed thousands of lives.
From Ruble zone to global fintech leader: Kazakhstan’s financial revolution in focus
Trump’s foreign policy in Central Asia: balancing acts amid rising influence from China and Russia
The implication of Israel-Iran War for Central Asia
India’s Chabahar Port investment: navigating Eurasian trade through geopolitical tensions
Lifestyle and Culture
Chinese woman offers apartment in Shanghai as reward to whoever finds her son who was lost 26 years ago
Imam Al-Bukhari and Sukarno: A cross-cultural journey supported by global philanthropy
Imam Al-Bukhari and Sukarno, a theatrical-musical production celebrating the shared cultural heritage of Indonesia and Uzbekistan, had its world premiere in Samarkand in November 2024. Featuring over 60 performers, the play brings to life the journey of Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno, to Uzbekistan in 1956. "This project represents a cultural dialogue," says Restu Imansari Kusumaningrum, the play's Artistic Director. "The arts need to be supported, not just by the government, but by the community—by private donors and philanthropists. Without them, many of these stories would remain untold." With a production cost of over $100,000, the production showcases the crucial role of private sector support in making such cultural initiatives a reality.
Sport
Uzbekistan joins Asian Cricket Council, strengthening regional ties
Uzbekistan to introduce three-stage youth sports championship with Presidential Olympics final
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan aim to host FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027 with joint bid
Uzbekistan’s president reviews proposals to prepare for 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games
