Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan trains over 700 Afghan citizens under EU-funded $2mn program
More than 700 Afghan citizens received higher education and vocational training in Uzbekistan under a €2mn ($2.3mn) EU-funded project that also supported entrepreneurship, upgraded educational infrastructure, and strengthened regional cooperation.
Uzbekistan hosts first international forum on monetary policy and digitalization
Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan discuss regional agenda ahead of Central Asia-Azerbaijan summit
Uzbekistan to tighten gas station safety rules with new monitoring and licensing measures
Uzbekistan's non-performing loans rise to $1.84bn in May
World
Kyrgyzstan to receive $305mn loan for China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway project
ADB plans $70bn in energy and digital initiatives to boost regional connectivity by 2035
Power play or status quo: The discussion about CPC is resumed in Russia
Sergio Gor and Saida Mirziyoyeva launch U.S.-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council
Gaza Peace Council fund reports no donor contributions four months after launch
The Gaza Peace Council launched in January with Uzbekistan among its signatories has reportedly not received any donor funding after four months, according to the Financial Times, while reconstruction efforts in the enclave remain stalled.
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 players reflect on historic World Cup debut after group-stage exit
Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shomurodov and forward Igor Sergeev described the country's first FIFA World Cup as a valuable learning experience, saying the team will use the lessons from three group-stage defeats to prepare for future World Cups and the upcoming Asian Cup.
FIFA appoints Uzbek refereeing team for Algeria vs Austria World Cup match
Uzbekistan targets strong start in first-ever World Cup match
Fabio Cannavaro aims to join exclusive World Cup-winning coach club with Uzbekistan
