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2026.08.04

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Zelenskyy picks Uzbekistan-born top Russia negotiator as next intelligence chief

Tim James

August 4, 2026

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More than pricing: Uzbekistan’s ride-hailing market gets crowded

Vadim Erzikov

August 3, 2026

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Apple iPhone 20 to adopt ultra-thin Air form factor

Nigora Umarova

August 4, 2026

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Actress Mary Rivera from Spider-Man: No Way Home dies at 82

Nigora Umarova

August 4, 2026

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Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan start land swaps, ending decades of border disputes

Oleg Son

August 4, 2026

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BP profits double to $5.7bn as Middle East conflict drives up oil prices

Nigora Umarova

August 4, 2026

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Russian oil refining falls to lowest level since 2002 — media

Oleg Son

August 4, 2026

News

2026.08.04

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FIFA Sells World Cup Final Memorabilia as Fans Face Premium Prices

Margarita Baskakova

July 20, 2026

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Kylian Mbappe Wins Historic Second World Cup Golden Boot

Margarita Baskakova

July 20, 2026

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Spain Beat Argentina in Extra Time to Win 2026 World Cup

Margarita Baskakova

July 20, 2026

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Madonna Revives Signature Corset Style at Historic FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Margarita Baskakova

July 20, 2026

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Torres Fires Spain to 2026 World Cup Glory with Extra-Time Winner

Margarita Baskakova

July 20, 2026

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Trump Presents World Cup Trophy to Spain After Historic Final Victory

Margarita Baskakova

July 20, 2026

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First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show Debuts With All-Star Cast

Nigora Umarova

July 20, 2026

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Donald Trump Granted Private World Cup Trophy Viewing After Final

Nigora Umarova

July 20, 2026

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CENTCOM Confirms U.S. Troops Killed and Missing After Iranian Gulf Attacks

Tim James

July 20, 2026

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Tom Cruise Champions Global Unity in World Cup Final Address

Nigora Umarova

July 20, 2026

Opinions

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Deposit boom in Uzbekistan: Drivers and prospects

Pavel Kaptel

Country Head for Uzbekistan’s Banking Sector at Fitch Ratings

August 4, 2026

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Reputation vs reach: PR is changing across Central Asia, and here is how

Valentina Butnik

International expert in corporate communications and executive reputation, ex-Beeline Uzbekistan (VEON Group) and MegaFon Tajikistan

July 28, 2026

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English law, state courts and arbitration: How Uzbekistan builds modern dispute resolution hub

Diana Bayzakova

Director of the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC) at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan

July 24, 2026

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Threading the Silk Road: What research says about linking Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva

Deniza Alieva

July 22, 2026

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How to build a culture of accountability before the cost of employee mistakes becomes critical

Alexander Visotsky

Founder of the international accelerator and IT platform for business management Business Booster, venture investor, and specialist in mergers and acquisitions of companies.

July 14, 2026

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How Foreign Investors Council is transforming Uzbekistan’s business climate

Aziz Gafurov

Head of the Foreign Investors Council Secretariat

July 13, 2026

Banks & Finance

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Dollar tumbles vs yen after first US-Japan currency intervention in 15 years

Oleg Son

August 3, 2026

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EU sanctions money transfers out of Russia. Will Uzbeks feel the pinch?

Oleg Son

July 29, 2026

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Swiss court fines Lombard Odier bank $3.6 mln, drops Gulnara Karimova case

Nigora Umarova

July 28, 2026

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Uzbekistan Central Bank updates regulations to support Islamic banking

Nigora Umarova

July 21, 2026

Investment

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Tashkent RSE Head On How Mortgage Bonds Reshape Housing and Capital Markets

Vadim Erzikov

July 23, 2026

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Independent courts and English common law: What Uzbekistan must do to win investors’ trust

Svyatoslav Polyakov

July 22, 2026

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Foreign Investment in Uzbekistan Surges With Over 20K Active Firms

Nigora Umarova

July 20, 2026

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Uzbekistan, Germany Prepare for New Round of Development Cooperation Talks

Margarita Baskakova

July 19, 2026

Lifestyle

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Henry Cavill to produce Warhammer 40,000 animated Event Series

Nigora Umarova

August 4, 2026

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First images of Lenovo’s Googlebook laptops surface online

Nigora Umarova

August 4, 2026

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Singer Monetochka faces backlash over AI video for “Monopoly”

Nigora Umarova

August 4, 2026

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia emerges as surprise Ballon d’Or contender

Oleg Son

August 4, 2026

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