Archive for October 2025
Nvidia Shares Hit Record as CEO Bets on China Comeback
Nvidia’s stock surges as CEO Jensen Huang backs Trump’s potential deal with Xi on lifting U.S. chip export curbs to China
Belgium’s Defence Minister Says NATO Would “Wipe Moscow Off the Map” if Russia Attacked Brussels
Francken cautioned against underestimating Russia’s military strength
Christopher Landau Shares Enthusiasm for Uzbekistan’s Food, Culture and Markets
“I would be morbidly obese if I lived here,” he said
Uzbekistan Rises to 81st Place in Global Rule of Law Index
Within Central Asia, Kazakhstan remains the regional leader
Uzbekistan Partners with Oracle to Expand Digital Skills and Education Programmes
The agreement outlines plans to launch Oracle Academy programmes in universities
OpenAI Converts to For-Profit Firm and Microsoft Secures 27% Stake
CEO Sam Altman will not hold equity in the company.
EBRD Backs $142 Mln Financing for Uzbekistan’s Largest Solar and Battery Project
It will be the largest renewable installation of its kind in Central Asia
Green Climate Fund Approves $250 Mln for ADB’s ‘Glaciers to Farms’ Programme
The GCF funds will complement $3.25 bn in ADB investments
Tashkent Airport Unveils Expanded Arrival Hall, New Terrace and VIP Lounge
The arrival hall has been enlarged by 2,200 square metres
Cameron Norrie Stuns Carlos Alcaraz to End World Number One’s 17-Match Masters Streak in Paris
Alcaraz looked uncharacteristically out of rhythm
Uzbekistan and Serbia Sign 11 Cooperation Agreements
The agreements cover a wide range of areas
Pakistan–Afghan Talks in Istanbul Stall as Taliban Reject Key Demands
Pakistan–Afghan talks in Istanbul stall after the Taliban refuse to accept Islamabad’s security and border demands, leaving negotiations at a standstill
China Outlines Priorities for UN Structural Reform at UN80 Briefing
Emphasising development priorities, balanced representation, and tangible results
Fawlty Towers Star Prunella Scales Dies at 93
Scales was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2013
Uzbek MPs Approve Border Junction Agreement with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
The treaty was signed on March 31 2025 in Khujand
Uzum Launches Second Bond Issue Worth $33.2 Mln
The placement will take place on the Republican Stock Exchange “Toshkent”
FIA Clears All Formula 1 Teams of Overspending Except One
The FIA’s final statement dismissed rumours
UN Women Warns Funding Cuts Are Undermining Efforts to End Violence Against Women
UN Women’s new report warns that global aid cuts have forced a third of women’s anti-violence programmes to shut down, threatening decades of progress on gender equality
Donations for Hualien Flood Victims Reach Nearly NT$1.4 Bn
The disaster claimed 19 lives
Zeekr Unveils 7X Electric SUV with 900V Architecture and 10-Minute Ultra-Fast Charging
Three configurations of battery are available
Serbian President Vucic Arrives in Uzbekistan for Official Talks and UNESCO Conference
High-level talks in Tashkent will focus on expanding Uzbekistan–Serbia cooperation
Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto Reflects on Complete Game Heroics in World Series Win
Japanese ace admits he doubted he could go the distance after a high early pitch count but finished strong to lead the Dodgers to a crucial Game 2 World Series win
India and Japan Deepen Naval Cooperation as INS Sahyadri Arrives at Sasebo
INS Sahyadri’s port call in Sasebo marks a new phase in India–Japan maritime cooperation, reinforcing shared security goals and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific