IMF Praises Uzbekistan’s Strong Economic Growth
Growth was supported by increased investment and strong consumer demand
Uzbekistan
Wildberries’ Uzbek Subsidiary Launches WB Taxi
WB Int Export holds 99% of the shares
Renewable Energy Sources Supply 23% of Uzbekistan’s Electricity
The country currently operates 13 solar plants
Uzbekistan Projects $43 Bn Budget Revenue for 2026
Value added tax will provide the largest share of income
Uzbekistan to Introduce Excise Tax on Potato Chips
Alcohol taxes will also rise
Tashkent Rolls Out Comprehensive Plan to Cut Air Pollution
At least three artificial lakes will be created in four parts of the city
Wenzhou-Tashkent Cargo Flights Launched Ahead of Black Friday and Christmas
Wenzhou airport now operates 11 international cargo flights
Uzbek Citizens Spend $24.4 Mln on Veterinary Services in Ten Months
Tashkent residents accounted for the majority of spending
EU Pledges €12 Bn Investment in Central Asia at Tashkent Economic Forum
The EU remains Central Asia’s second largest trading partner
Uzbekistan To Reach $200 Bn GDP by 2030
GDP is expected to grow by 7% this year
Uzbek Mosques to Hold Special Prayer for Rain Amid Drought
Animals will be sacrificed in central mosques
Afghanistan Diverts Coal Exports to Uzbekistan
The changecomes amid heightened tensions between Pakistan
Tashkent to Build 33-Kilometre Green Corridor by 2026
Plans include 700 modern public spaces
ASEAN Approves Uzbekistan’s Entry into Treaty
The ASEAN region currently consists of 11 countries
Uzbekistan Welcomes 9.7 Mln Tourists in 10M 2025
The total number of visitors grew by 50%
Uzbekistan Introduces Trade-In Program for Cars Over 15 Years Old
Vehicle owners can exchange their old vehicles for new ones
Uzbekistan Exempts Air Purifiers from Customs Duties
Purifiers previously faced a 20% customs duty
Uzbekistan Creates Special Commission to Improve Tashkent’s Air Quality
Air quality in Tashkent is currently very unhealthy
Uzbekistan One Step Away from Joining WTO
Russia will finalise the discussions by the end of the year
Tashkent to Relocate Polluting Enterprises Outside the Capital City
Other initiatives include reviewing the issuance of environmental permits
Uzbekistan Joins UNESCO Convention on Mutual Recognition of Diplomas
The country became first in Central Asia to do so
New York Mayor Eric Adams Visits Tashkent’s Islamic Civilisation Centre
The mayor also viewed sections dedicated to the pre-Islamic era
SCAT Airlines Adds Turkestan Routes to Uzbekistan
The Turkestan to Urgench service begins on December 1
Saida Mirziyoyeva Pushes New Air Quality Measures Amid Severe Pollution in Tashkent
Officials outlined the key factors driving the current pollution levels