Uzbekistan Becomes Second-Largest Global Gold Buyer in Q1 2026
This state-level buying spree contributed to a broader upward trend
Energy
United Arab Emirates to Exit OPEC in Strategic Shift
Abu Dhabi signals strategy change as it seeks to expand output beyond cartel limits
Heavy Rainfall Triggers Oil Spill in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya Region
Following the breach the ERIELL Group immediately launched emergency repair work
Uzbekistan Advances Uranium Production with Innovative In-Situ Recovery Technology
Navoiyuran’s new extraction methods improve efficiency while reducing environmental impact
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Elected Head of Aral Sea Fund
He stressed the need for a fundamental cultural shift regarding resource conservation
Uzbekistan’s Telecom Market Surges by 18% to Outpace CA States
Experts highlighted that digital IT services are experiencing aggressive growth
Uzbekistan’s First Small Nuclear Reactors to Cost $1 Bn
Uzbekistan aims to significantly reduce its reliance on traditional electricity sources
India Factory Blast: 25 Killed in Tamil Nadu Firecracker Explosion
The sheer force of the explosion reduced parts of the building to rubble
Trump Administration Renews Russian Oil Waiver to Combat Global Energy Crisis
This replaces a previous 30-day grace period that expired on April 11
Strait of Hormuz Reopens to Shipping as U.S. and Iran Inch Towards Historic Deal
Shipping companies have cautiously welcomed the news
E-Commerce Drives 35% of New Warehouse Demand in Central Asia
The delivery requirements of traditional brick-and-mortar shops accounted for a further 18%
Australian Refinery Blaze Amplifies National Fuel Supply Fears
Diesel prices in Australia have skyrocketed in recent weeks
South Korea Eyes Kazakh Oil to Bypass Middle East Instability
The volumes will be disclosed this week
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to Launch Joint “Clean Air” Programme
Tokayev highlighted that severe air pollution is a pressing issue
Mitsubishi Consortium Builds 650 MW Gas Turbine at Uzbekistan’s Navoi TPP
The new equipment will generate up to 4.8 bn kWh of electricity
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan sign $400 Mln Trade Deals
The deals cover a range of sectors
Uzbekistan Airways Seeks to Limit Ticket Price Increases
The global average price of jet fuel stood at $209 per barrel as of April 3
India Begins World’s Largest Census Since 2011 to Update Population and Housing Data
Staff will visit households across 36 states and territories
Uzbekistan Plans “Green Ticket” Scheme to Offset Carbon Emissions
The system will enable users to calculate the carbon footprint of journeys
ADB: Middle East Conflict Could Hit Asia Growth and Drive Up Inflation
Tourism and remittance flows may also be affected
Rosatom Plans Summer Launch Of NPP Construction In Uzbekistan
Initial groundwork began on March 24
Iran Says “Non-Hostile” Ships Can Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz
Vessels not involved in actions against Iran may pass safely
Uzbekistan Launches Construction Of Nuclear Power Plant With Rosatom
Preparations are currently focused on laying the foundation for the reactor building
China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Railway Targeted For 2030 Launch
Construction of the railway began in 2023