Three Tour Operators Fined in Uzbekistan for Illegal Umrah Advertising
Authorities also penalized eight social media accounts for promoting unlicensed pilgrimage packages
Archive for August 2025
Shavkat Mirziyoyev Receives Turkmenistan State Honor for Advancing Cooperation
Uzbek president honored for his contribution to cooperation during UN conference in Ashgabat
Uzbekistan Eyes US Market Access Through Amazon and Walmart
The delegation also met with officials from the US Department of Commerce
Grand Mir Hotel in Tashkent Set for Demolition
The demolition is planned for September
Justin Bieber Sparks Merch Frenzy With Viral Hoodie Post
Uzbekistan Sets Green Power Record in July with Over 1.2 Bn kWh Generated
This amount represents 17% of the country’s total energy production for the month
Everything You Need to Know About J.Lo Concert in Tashkent
Jennifer Lopez’s Tashkent concert will take place at the National Stadium
Kazakh Farm to Grow Special Potatoes for Lays Crisps
The quality of the crops is closely monitored by agronomists and technical experts
Israeli GCI to Open Gem Certification Centre in Tashkent
Uzbek President Meets Turkmen Leader Ahead of Regional Talks
Trade between the two countries has reached $600 mln since the start of the year
Russian Court Dismisses Telemarket Case Against Uzbekistan’s Payme
Telemarket had claimed exclusive rights to the Рауmе brand
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Accepts Corporate Bonds in Repo Deals
Mortgage bonds are accepted at 90% of their market value
Dry Weather Continues Through Uzbekistan as Pollution Levels Rise
Mountainous areas will mostly stay dry as well
Trump Says Sweeney’s Ad Is “the Hottest Out There” Amid Online Controversy
Currencies Show Mixed Exchange Rates on August 5
USD rate shows a noticeable decrease
Uzbekistan Stock Market Posts Mixed Results Amid Index Dip
While Uzbektelecom and Ipak Yuli Bank led the gains, Kokand Mechanical Plant and Biokimyo shares saw sharp declines on the Tashkent exchange
Tesla Awards Elon Musk $30 Bn in Stock Amid Leadership Pressure
Tesla has awarded Elon Musk 96 million shares worth $29 bn as part of an interim 2025 package
Uzbekistan to Seek Loans for Sea Breeze Resort Infrastructure Development
The government plans to raise funds from international lenders and private investors to build roads, bridges, and utilities for the Sea Breeze Uzbekistan project
Youth Make Up Over a Quarter of Uzbekistan’s Population
With 9.6 mln people aged 14–30, Samarkand, Fergana, and Kashkadarya lead in youth population, according to official statistics
Uzbekistan Expresses Interest in Importing U.S. Cotton
Tashkent explores cotton imports from the U.S. and discusses the “Made from U.S. Cotton” initiative while eyeing entry into American e-commerce platforms
Tashkent Residents Can Now Track Emergency Ambulances Online
Residents in Uzbekistan’s capital can now follow the route of emergency medical teams via a browser link, with future integration into the Yandex Go app
TBC Bank Acquires Stake in Billz
TBC Bank Group PLC has been authorised to acquire a 46.67% share in Shoppe Group
ADB Issues First Uzbek Soum-Denominated Bonds Worth $24.7 Mln
The $24.7 mln issuance carries a 14.5% coupon and was arranged by Merrill Lynch; proceeds will go toward supporting female entrepreneurs outside Tashkent
Foreign IT Companies Paid $6.1 Mln in Taxes to Uzbekistan in H1 2025
Meta, Apple and Google top the list of international tech firms paying over 78 billion UZS in taxes to Uzbekistan as the value of digital services nears 657 bn UZS.