Gazprom Eyes Higher Gas Supplies and LNG Exports to Uzbekistan
Russia exported 233,500 tonnes of crude oil to Uzbekistan in 2024
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Uzbekistan’s Business Climate Index Rises to 57 Points in September
Business expectations index remained at 62 points
Uzbekistan and Russia Explore Joint Development of Hard-to-Recover Oil and Gas Reserves
Russia supplied 233,500 tonnes of crude oil to Uzbekistan last year
Foreign Commercial Tourism to Uzbekistan Nearly Triples in 2025
The majority of visitors came from Afghanistan
Tashkent Airport Introduces Online Customs Declaration for Arriving Passengers
Full rollout across all border points in the country is planned for November 1
Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia Sign Ten Agreements Worth $27.2 Bn
At present, 27 companies with Saudi capital operate in the country
AirAsia Launches Direct Flights Between Kuala Lumpur and Tashkent
Passenger check-in for the first flight took place in a festive atmosphere
Uzbekistan Records 155 Child Marriages Since Start of Year
The country has also seen cases of consanguineous marriage
IMF Forecasts Uzbekistan’s GDP Growth at 6.8% in 2025
Consumer price growth is projected at 9.1% in 2025
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