Contingency Planning to Dominate Uzbekistan’s 2027 Economic Agenda
Think tanks will have a say in preparing the economy for global uncertanty
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Threading the Silk Road: What Research Says About Linking Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva
Independent Courts and English Common Law: What Uzbekistan Must Do to Win Investors’ Trust
Uzbekistan Unveils $600 Mln Plan to Modernise Water Infrastructure
Tashkent also plans to restructure how utility tariffs are calculated
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan Seek Deeper Pharmaceutical Cooperation
The two countries aim to deepen collaboration through knowledge exchange, joint programmes and stronger healthcare industry ties
Uzbekistan Lowers VAT Refund Limits for Foreign Tourists
The government wants foreign shoppers to spend ten times more by the end of 2027
Foreign Investment in Uzbekistan Surges With Over 20K Active Firms
China currently leads the national registry with 6,000 active enterprises
Uzbekistan Proposes Summer Siesta Schedule for Tourism Industry
The initiative aims to adapt the local hospitality sector to extreme seasonal heat
Uzbekistan, Germany Prepare for New Round of Development Cooperation Talks
Officials reviewed ongoing bilateral projects and discussed priorities for expanding economic and development cooperation between the two countries
Uzbekistan Leads Global Venture Capital Growth With 540% Surge
These transactions helped the country attract more than $123 mln in venture capital
Uzbekistan Unveils Ambitious Global Cultural Programme for 2026
The cultural export also extends to the performing arts
Tajikistan’s Foreign Trade Tops $6.8 Bn in First Half of 2026
Official figures show Tajikistan's trade volume exceeded $6.8 bn in January–June 2026, reflecting robust growth in external commerce
New Data Highlights Significant NEET Crisis Among Uzbekistan Youth Population
Across the broader youth population, 36.1% are currently employed
Tashkent Unveils 2045 Green Belt Reforestation Strategy
Planners are prioritising drought-resistant species
EU and UNDP Strengthen Digital Urban Planning Capacity in Uzbekistan
The initiative supports Uzbekistan’s digital transformation by promoting data-driven, transparent and sustainable city planning
Uzbekistan Advances Bill to Penalise Unauthorised Foreign Workers
Officials attribute the legislative update to a recent influx of foreign citizens
Mirziyoyev Attends Funeral for Former Qatari Emir Hamad Al Thani
During the visit, Mirziyoyev met with the current ruler, Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
Uzbekistan Imposes $10 Mln Fines for Tashkent Financial Centre Rule Breaches
The hub will feature an independent commercial court
USDA Boosts Uzbekistan Cotton Production Forecast for 2026/27 Season
The USDA estimates that Uzbekistan's cotton fibre production will increase by 3%
Uzbekistan Creates Project Office to Tackle Shadow Metal Trade
The project office will conduct daily analyses of the metal sector
S&P Global Ratings Upgrades Navoiuran Credit Rating to BB Status
Navoiuran increased its uranium oxide production by 35% in 2025
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Ratify Joint Transboundary Water Agreement
The agreement primarily targets the Syr Darya river
Uzbekistan Cuts Water Stress, but Major Challenges Persist: UN
The UN praised improvements in water management while warning that Uzbekistan remains highly dependent on transboundary water resources
Kerala Medical Student Killed in Uzbekistan; Family Alleges Forced Conversion Pressure
Uzbek authorities have arrested a fellow student, as the victim’s family calls for a thorough investigation and legal action