Uzbekistan plans to invest $463mn in livestock development and $432mn in poultry projects as part of a broader strategy to increase meat and dairy production, modernize farms and strengthen domestic food supply amid growing demand.

Uzbekistan's economy expanded by 8.5% in the first half of 2026, with GDP reaching UZS 1.1 quadrillion ($89.9bn), driven by strong growth in transport, information and communication, construction, and services, while the share of the non-observed economy declined to 22.9% of GDP.

Kazakhstan has proposed introducing paid electronic entry permits for certain foreign nationals as part of broader efforts to modernize and digitalize migration controls, although the cost and categories of travelers affected have not yet been specified.

Uzbekistan’s Competition Committee received 2,070 consumer complaints related to education over the past three years, with 96% involving private education providers, prompting proposals for voluntary certification and clearer rules for paid educational services.

Tajikistan and the IMF discussed expanding cooperation in professional training, macroeconomic expertise, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy, while seeking to increase the country's participation in the JISPA scholarship program.

Uzbekistan recorded monthly deflation of 0.1% in July 2026 as lower food prices outweighed increases in non-food goods and services, while annual inflation slowed to 6.4%, down from 8.9% a year earlier.

Kazakhstan's cancer mortality has fallen by 26.6% over the past three years, while early-stage diagnosis increased to 36.8% and five-year patient survival reached 65%.

A court has added Humans Lab and Humans Trading as third parties in a copyright dispute over the Humans Super App, with the next hearing set to examine their legal relationship to the software and rights to use it.

Uzbekistan processed 34,341 property and vehicle transactions through escrow accounts in July 2026, with vehicle sales accounting for more than half of all deals and Tashkent recording the highest transaction volume.

Kazakhstan has recorded the lowest neonatal mortality rate in Central Asia, with 3.04 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, as improvements in perinatal care, intensive care technologies, and specialized medical services have boosted the survival rates of premature and critically ill newborns.

The Samarkand-2028 hyperspectral satellite has been launched from China with an AI module developed by Uzbek engineers, marking the first integration of Uzbekistan-created artificial intelligence technology into a STAR.VISION international satellite project.

Uzbekistan is prepared to supply Kyrgyzstan with nearly 20,000 tons of petroleum products per month after processing imported crude oil at its refineries, as Bishkek seeks to diversify fuel imports.

Kyrgyzstan's debt to China has declined to $1.4bn from $1.7bn, while total public debt stands at 42% of GDP as the government continues repaying existing loans and maintaining its debt below the 50% target.

Uzbekneftegaz has ordered the development of measures to curb declining natural gas production at fields operated by the Mubarek Oil and Gas Production Department while accelerating infrastructure projects and preparations for the autumn-winter season.

Uzbekistan and Russia’s Bauman Moscow State Technical University discussed preparations for the launch of the university’s branch, the 2026/27 admissions process and the construction of a new campus in New Tashkent.

Uzbekistan has approved new measures to expand inclusive education, introducing assistive devices through a voucher system from 2027, per-student subsidies for non-state schools, and additional support for children and teachers with disabilities.