Uzbekistan is advancing its WTO membership with key reforms, successful negotiations, and a focus on fostering economic growth, creating jobs, and ali...
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In 12M24, Uzbekistan imported 74,700 passenger cars worth $1.28bn, with a rise in electric vehicle imports, as China remained the leading supplier, ac...
Poland is turning to Uzbekistan to address its labor shortage, as Polish employers seek skilled workers from Central Asia for industries like construc...
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan have renewed their agreement on the Hairaton-Mazar-i-Sharif railway, reinforcing their transport cooperation and strengthen...
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan discussed potential joint tourism projects at the Amirsoy resort, focusing on leveraging both countries' unique landscapes t...
This initiative is spearheaded by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the UK, in collaboration with the "El-yurt Umidi" Foundation, IT-Park Uzbekistan, and t...
Uzbekistan and Finland explore new avenues for investment and cooperation, focusing on housing construction, electrical manufacturing, and public-priv...
Uzbekistan's non-performing loans (NPLs) reached UZS 21.2 trillion ($1.6bn) as of January 1, 2025, increasing by 27.5% over the year, with state-owned...
By 2028, the country's population is expected to reach 40mn, with further growth to over 50mn by 2050.
Uzbekistan is strengthening its fruit and vegetable export potential by improving packaging standards, with a recent roundtable bringing together prod...
The law sets clear guidelines to guarantee that the food supply is both nutritious and safe for consumption, while also establishing efficient market
This move is expected to boost the sector’s contribution to the national economy, with a target of $5bn in exports by 2026 and $7bn by 2027, with fini...
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a videoconference to discuss Uzbekistan's housing initiatives, with plans to construct 100 "New Uzbekistan" estat...
Since the start of its engagement in Uzbekistan, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has facilitated projects worth $3.7bn in critical a...
The rate has remained unchanged since its last reduction on July 25, 2024, when the Central Bank lowered the policy rate by 0.5 percentage points from...
Uzbekistan’s economy is projected to grow by 5.8% in 2025 and 5.9% in 2026, driven by consistent growth, strategic investments, and structural reforms...
Last year, over 1,200 educational programs were updated to align with international standards, and fields such as renewable energy sources, environmen...
In Uzbekistan, US dollars are often the go-to choice for saving and making significant purchases, from homes to cars. While the soum has gained more t...
Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis has approved a bill to join the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), aiming to enhance the country’s investment opportunities in
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation outlining plans to boost poultry production, expand exports, and develop livestock projects to st...
South Korea and Uzbekistan are collaborating to establish a "smart medical cluster" in the Yukorichirchik district, featuring advanced medical facilit...
President Mirziyoyev congratulated Donald Trump on assuming office, expressing hope for stronger US-Uzbekistan ties and inviting him to visit Uzbekist...
Uzbekistan's exports totaled $26.95bn in 2024, reflecting an 8.4% increase from 2023, while imports amounted to $38.99bn, marking a modest 0.8% increa...
Uzbekistan proposes relocating industrial operations outside urban centers to reduce pollution, improve public health, and align with the “Uzbekistan-...
The projects, carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change and the United Nations Development
The 20-year-old joins the Premier League champions on a four-and-a-half-year deal, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029.
As part of ongoing efforts, this year, the government has increased the budget allocation to UZS 200bn ($15.4mn), with $370mn in foreign investment ex...
Russia continued to be the leading source of remittances, contributing 77% of the total at $11.5bn, followed by Kazakhstan with $795mn and the United
eBay joins a growing list of global companies, including Netflix, Amazon, Google, Apple, and Zoom, that have registered with Uzbekistan's special tax
Uzbekistan's tax authorities have started sending VAT notifications to international e-commerce, IT, and entertainment companies, requiring them to pa...
Chorsu Real-Estate Development, established in May 2024, has an authorized capital of UZS 102.6bn ($7.9mn).
Five Petroleum, a Malaysian company, has announced plans to establish a network of filling stations in Uzbekistan, aiming to introduce modern technolo...
Samarkand International Airport set a new record for passenger growth, marking the third consecutive year of such growth and confirming the effectiven...
A video allegedly showing a Russian citizen comparing Uzbeks to dogs has reignited discussions on interethnic relations and the responsibilities of Uz...
The 2024 potato harvest in Kazakhstan totaled 2.9mn tons, with 56,000 tons imported and 620,000 tons exported between August and December.
The satellite will support research and data collection for various scientific, socio-economic, and environmental purpose
Gold prices in Uzbekistan have reached their highest levels since November, with a 1% increase on January 17, bringing the price per gram to UZS1,166,...
In December 2024, ChatGPT ranked as the fourth most popular website in Uzbekistan, with traffic surging by over 6.26 mn % to 42.73 mn visits, driven b...
The strategy includes a mix of infrastructure development, renewable energy projects, and business support initiatives aimed at empowering low-income
Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, is gearing up to launch its services in Uzbekistan in collaboration with the licensed l...
Uzbekistan’s economy grew by 6.5% in 2024, reaching a GDP of $115 bn, with foreign investment increasing 1.6 times to $34.9 bn, highlighting the succe...
On January 16, 2025, the Uzbek-Chinese Business Forum held in Tashkent marked a major step forward in strengthening economic ties between Uzbekistan a...
The assassination attempt on Komil Allamjonov, a key architect of Uzbekistan’s reform agenda, has exposed deep political divisions and jeopardized the...
At his Senate confirmation hearing, Marco Rubio emphasized the importance of strengthening U.S. ties with Central Asia through trade normalization, en...
Paynet’s $65 mn acquisition of HUMO highlights growth in Uzbekistan’s fintech sector, focusing on leveraging infrastructure and regional partnerships
Rubio emphasized the urgency of diversifying supply chains, especially for minerals critical to green technologies and defense systems, such as lithiu...
During a meeting in Abu Dhabi, the Presidents of Uzbekistan and the UAE announced the declaration of 2025-2027 as “A New Era of Economic Partnership,”...
The 22-year-old Uzbekistani player has reportedly agreed to a contract with Manchester City until 2029.