IMF Forecasts Uzbekistan’s GDP Growth at 6.8% in 2025
Consumer price growth is projected at 9.1% in 2025
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Oxford University Introduces Uzbek and Old Uzbek Language Courses
Saida Mirziyoyeva also toured Bodleian Library
Ferghana Valley GRP Reaches Almost $20 Bn
The region now contributes 17.2% of Uzbekistan’s total GDP
Uzbekistan Drops Ten Places in Henley Passport Index
Uzbek citizens can now travel visa-free to 61 countries
Tashkent’s Smart Transport Upgrades Double Passenger Throughput
$19.2 Mln revamp on Shota Rustaveli Street lifts capacity to 6,000 people per hour, raises speeds to 30 km/h, adds smart lights, bus lanes and bike paths
World Bank Approves $800 Mln Package to Back Uzbekistan’s Economic Reforms
World Bank will support a range of government policies
Incheon Airport to Lead Consulting and Management of Uzbekistan’s Key Airports
Incheon Airport will provide comprehensive consulting services
Uzbekistan Partners with Incheon Airport to Modernise and Manage Urgench International Airport
The project follows the Build-Operate-Transfer model
Kazakhstan Alleges Uzbekistan Introduced Hidden $300 Cement Pricing Rule Affecting Exports
In August imports of Kazakh cement to Uzbekistan dropped to zero
Uzbekistan Begins Construction of $2.5 Bn International Airport
The project is being implemented in partnership with a consortium
Uzbekistan Among Europe & Central Asia’s Fastest-Growing Economies in 2025
World Bank sees 6.2% GDP growth for Uzbekistan in 2025, fueled by remittances, record FDI, and reforms; Central Asia leads regional expansion
Krispy Kreme to Open First Shop in Uzbekistan
First shop launches in Tashkent in Oct 2025 with Food Town Logistics-Group LLC as the brand expands from Spain and Brazil
Uzbekistan Deepens Business Ties with the UK as British Interest Grows
During a London roundtable, Uzbekistan outlined reforms and WTO bid; the UK signalled support as British investment interest continues to grow
Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia Partnership Portfolio Reaches $27 Bn
Both sides discussed expanding cooperation further
Slovakia May Simplify Visa Process for Uzbek Citizens
Slovakia will attract Uzbek workers to a Volvo manufacturing plant
Mastercard Eyes Surge in Cashless Payments in Uzbekistan
GM Denis Filippov cites 43% cashless share, young demographics and fintech growth; new wallets, P2P, BNPL and SME tools set to expand adoption
China Hosts Talks with Leaders from Bulgaria, Iran and Uzbekistan on Women’s Agenda
State Councilor Shen Yiqin holds separate talks with Iliana Iotova, Zahra Behrouz Azar and Zulaykho Makhkamova to deepen ties and advance women’s development
Asian Development Bank Grants $500 Mln Loan to Support Uzbekistan’s Economic Reforms
The reforms aim to align national laws with international trade and investment norms
Bloomberg: Uzbekistan Emerging as New Investment Hub in the Region
Major global financial institutions are organising investment tours
Mirziyoyev Urges Promotion of Prenuptial Agreements to Protect Families
Around 32,000 families in Uzbekistan have divorced in 2025
Montenegro Ends Visa-Free Entry for Uzbek Citizens
As part of the 2024–2027 Reform Agenda, Montenegro restores visa requirements; Armenia and Egypt also impacted
Uzbekistan Busts Major Telegram-Based Drug Network Linked to “Deadpool” Marketplace
Customs raids in Andijan and Tashkent regions net suspects, kilos of synthetics, and a network of “zakladchiki,” as regional crackdowns intensify across Central Asia
Mirziyoyev and Putin Had Phone Call
the discussed growth of trade, economic and investment indicators
Russian Export Centre Highlights Uzbekistan’s Most Profitable Trade Opportunities
Russia already exports a wide range of goods to Uzbekistan