Uzbekistan Approves New Procedure for Developing Regional ‘Driver Projects’
Regional administrations will now submit annual driver project proposals, with evaluation and implementation overseen by the Ministry of Economy and Finance
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Section of Road in Tashkent’s Mirzo-Ulugbek District to Close for One Day
The road will be closed for 24 hours due to maintenance work; authorities urge motorists to plan detours in advance
Three Tour Operators Fined in Uzbekistan for Illegal Umrah Advertising
Authorities also penalized eight social media accounts for promoting unlicensed pilgrimage packages
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
Von der Leyen Faces Fierce Criticism Over Trump Trade Deal at Turnberry
European leaders slam Turnberry agreement as “asymmetrical” and damaging to EU’s long-term interests