Uzbekistan Opens $7 Mln Glass and Frames Plant in Khorezm
New IMZO GLASS KHOREZM factory in Hazorasp FEZ will produce tempered glass and window/door frames, create 100 jobs, and boost export potential
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Uzbekistan, Pakistan to Deepen Health Cooperation after Ministerial Talks
Uzbekistan and Pakistan plan a Tashkent State Medical University branch, joint training, and cooperation in digital health, telemedicine, and AI diagnostics
Uzbekistan, Japan Push Deeper Partnership in Silk and Agri-Tech
Tashkent and Tokyo plan joint sericulture projects, agri-tech transfers, and research exchanges as trade rises 54% and 108 Japanese firms operate in Uzbekistan
World Bank Approves $800 Mln Loan to Back Uzbekistan’s Reform Push
Uzbek Coach Timur Kapadze Among Candidates to Lead Indonesia’s National Football Team
A final decision on the appointment is expected in the coming days
Uzbekistan and EU to Sign Enhanced Partnership Agreement
The accord provides Brussels with access to Central Asia’s fast-growing market
Ulsan and Fergana Establish Sister City Partnership
The two cities will expand exchanges and cooperation in various fields
Gazprom Eyes Higher Gas Supplies and LNG Exports to Uzbekistan
Russia exported 233,500 tonnes of crude oil to Uzbekistan in 2024
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