Uzbekistan’s Public Debt Rises $6.6 Bn in 2025
International financial institutions remain the largest creditors
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Uzbekistan Steps onto the Global Stage: What WTO Accession Means for Citizens and Businesses
Uzbekistan’s accession to the WTO could reshape the economy, affecting prices, jobs, and businesses
Uzbek Central Bank Adds Three Firms to Microfinance Register
Uzbekistan’s microfinance market expanded to $8.57 bn in 9M 2025
Uzbekistan Microfinance and Pawnshop Loans Reach $2.62 bn in 2025
MFOs accounted for 28.9 trln soums ($2.38 bn)
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Trade Reaches $1.5 Bn in 2025
The number of people crossing the border has increased 1.5 times
Uzbekistan Surges 43 Places in World Bank’s 2026 “Women, Business and the Law” Index
Uzbekistan achieved the maximum score of 100 points across five indicators
Uzbekistan and Canada Explore Strategic Partnership in Mining and Geology
Tashkent highlights reforms and ESG standards as both countries explore deeper cooperation across mining, energy and infrastructure
Uzbekistan Launches Geological Exploration Project in Afghanistan
Uzbek Overseas Geology Company launches resource exploration across multiple Afghan blocks under a new bilateral mining agreement
UK to Host First Ministerial Summit with Central Asian Nations
The gathering will be hosted by British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper
Tashkent and Samarkand to Host Major International Youth Events in Uzbekistan
The country will also welcome the international “Take Off” startup summit
Uzbek Man Awarded Jasorat Medal for Saving Child in St Petersburg
The Jasorat medal is presented for acts of bravery
Uzbekistan Business Confidence Rises Sharply in January 2026
The improvement was driven by better assessments of current conditions
Uzbekistan to Host International Lazgi Dance Festival 2026 in Historic Khiva
Global performers to gather in historic Khiva for a celebration of traditional Uzbek dance and international cultural exchange
Traxys Announces $1 Bn Investment Plan in Uzbekistan’s Critical Minerals Sector
Proposed tungsten and molybdenum projects signal growing Western interest in Uzbekistan’s resource potential
Uzbekistan Prepares Expanded Participation in SPIEF 2026
Tashkent prepares a larger delegation for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum amid growing economic ties with Russia
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Signal Support for Gaza Reconstruction at Peace Summit
Central Asian nations signal humanitarian commitments while seeking stronger ties with Washington
Uzbekistan Strengthens Crypto Mining Rules as Regulatory Framework Evolves
New mining regulations and compliance requirements highlight Uzbekistan’s structured approach to cryptocurrency oversight
Uzbekistan Detains Officials in Anti-Corruption Crackdown
Two local officials detained in Surkhandarya and Namangan regions on bribery and fraud charges tied to land allocation schemes
Mazandaran Exports Handicrafts to Uzbekistan and Germany
A $250,000 shipment of traditional wooden handicrafts marks the first phase of Mazandaran’s efforts to expand exports to international markets
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Set $2 bn Bilateral Trade Target
Leaders aim to deepen economic cooperation as trade between the neighbours continues to grow
Uzbekistan’s AMMC Considers London Bond Debut Amid UK Cooperation Talks
Mining giant explores potential bond placement as Uzbekistan deepens financial cooperation with the UK
“I Wouldn’t Refuse a Rematch with Crawford”: Israil Madrimov on Fights, recovery and goals
Uzbek boxer discusses recovery, future title plans, and potential rematch following his return victory in Las Vegas
Uzbekistan Airways Expands Cargo Delivery Options to Pakistan
Expanded flights between Tashkent and Lahore aim to improve logistics and support rising bilateral trade
Uzbekistan, U.S. Launch Project to Develop Nationwide Fuel Station Network
Joint initiative aims to build up to 100 gas stations and modernize roadside infrastructure across Uzbekistan