Uzbekistan Among Europe & Central Asia’s Fastest-Growing Economies in 2025
World Bank sees 6.2% GDP growth for Uzbekistan in 2025, fueled by remittances, record FDI, and reforms; Central Asia leads regional expansion
Archive for October 15, 2025
Krispy Kreme to Open First Shop in Uzbekistan
First shop launches in Tashkent in Oct 2025 with Food Town Logistics-Group LLC as the brand expands from Spain and Brazil
Uzbekistan Deepens Business Ties with the UK as British Interest Grows
During a London roundtable, Uzbekistan outlined reforms and WTO bid; the UK signalled support as British investment interest continues to grow
Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia Partnership Portfolio Reaches $27 Bn
Both sides discussed expanding cooperation further
International conference “KEY TECH: AI in Retail & E-commerce” to be held in Tashkent
Slovakia May Simplify Visa Process for Uzbek Citizens
Slovakia will attract Uzbek workers to a Volvo manufacturing plant
Mastercard Eyes Surge in Cashless Payments in Uzbekistan
GM Denis Filippov cites 43% cashless share, young demographics and fintech growth; new wallets, P2P, BNPL and SME tools set to expand adoption
China Hosts Talks with Leaders from Bulgaria, Iran and Uzbekistan on Women’s Agenda
State Councilor Shen Yiqin holds separate talks with Iliana Iotova, Zahra Behrouz Azar and Zulaykho Makhkamova to deepen ties and advance women’s development
Gold Price Rises By Over $100 In A Day Reaching $4,200
Gold’s Relative Strength Index stands at 85
Electric Vehicle Sales Surge 26% to Record 2.1 Mln Worldwide
China remained the dominant market
World Cup 2026 draw set for Dec 5 at Washington’s Kennedy Center
Pantaleo Dell’Orco to Lead Giorgio Armani Foundation
The foundation currently holds 30% of the company’s voting rights
Asian Development Bank Grants $500 Mln Loan to Support Uzbekistan’s Economic Reforms
The reforms aim to align national laws with international trade and investment norms
Bloomberg: Uzbekistan Emerging as New Investment Hub in the Region
Major global financial institutions are organising investment tours
Taliban Bans 679 University Textbooks Deemed Contrary to Islamic Principles
The group has not yet identified which substitute books should be used
Mirziyoyev Urges Promotion of Prenuptial Agreements to Protect Families
Around 32,000 families in Uzbekistan have divorced in 2025
Telegram’s Pavel Durov Condemns France for Leading EU Push to Scan Private Messages
He blamed French politicians
Shakira Shines in Bold “La Fuerte” Editorial for TUSH Magazine
She was photographed by Nicolas Gerardin