Uzbekistan Expands Support for Entrepreneurs as Smaller Firms Grow into Major Businesses
Enterprises with a strong repayment record will see their loan guarantees increase
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Nearly 48,000 Small Businesses Registered in Uzbekistan in First Seven Months of 2025
Around 6,100 entrepreneurs established businesses in industry
Uzbek Cuisine and Culture Festival Showcases Food, Art and Tourism in Freiburg
Guests enjoyed traditional dishes
Uzbekistan Launches Cross-Border Tourist Circuit Featuring 15 UNESCO Sites
The route is designed for self-guided travel
Frank RG: Digitalisation, Open Banking and Privatisation to Propel Uzbekistan’s Banking Sector Over Next Five Years
Analysts, however, expect this rapid pace to ease during 2025–2026
Tashkent Air Quality on August 20: PM2.5 Levels Exceed Safety Limit
Daytime temperatures will range between 32 and 37°C
Exchange Rate of Foreign Currencies Rises Against UZS on August 20
USD strengthened after a period of stagnation
Tourism Growth in Uzbekistan Marked by New 12-Hotel Complex in Tashkent
Each hotel is named after Karakalpakstan or one of the country’s regions
Business Activity Index in Uzbekistan up 15.9% in July 2025
The exchange component of the index also posted strong results
Uzbekistan and UNESCAP Launch Space-based Drought Monitoring for Central Asia
Central Asia, and particularly Uzbekistan, is not immune to these threats
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Strengthen Partnership in Peaceful Nuclear Energy
Both sides reviewed seismic safety considerations for potential nuclear power plant sites
Uzbekistan Weather on August 19: Warm Temperatures and Stable Air Quality
Daytime temperatures will range between 32°C and 37°C
Foreign Currencies Decline Against UZS on August 19
Only KZT rose by a small amount of 0.01 UZS
Uzbekistan National Day at Expo 2025 Features Music and Dance
The opening ceremony was attended by Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs
Uzbekistan Unveils Olympic Village with World-Class Sports Facilities in Tashkent
One of the highlights is a state-of-the-art velodrome built with advanced engineering and an original design
Section of Kaaba’s Kiswa Arrives in Uzbekistan to Be Exhibited at Islamic Civilisation Centre
It measures 6.3 metres in height
Mirziyoyev and Putin Talk Russia–US Summit Outcomes and Ukraine Peace Efforts
The two sides also discussed the need for coordinated measures to maintain the current pace of trade
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan Sign $243 Mln Power Infrastructure Agreements
The projects will enable Afghanistan to import up to 1,000 MW of electricity
Dusty Winds and Local Rains Expected Across Uzbekistan on August 18
The capital will remain dry with winds at 3–8 m/s.
Best Currency Exchange Rates on August 18
Previous week ended with depreciation of most currencies against UZS
Russia Increases Halal Exports as Certification Gains Importance in Uzbekistan
In recent years Russia has placed greater emphasis on obtaining halal certification
Uzbekistan’s Ferghana and China’s Kashgar Sign Twin-City Pact
Chinese firms expressed interest in processing agricultural produce
Uzbekistan and Singapore Agree on New Investment and Trade Initiatives
It was also agreed to establish a pilot economic zone
Starlink Postpones Uzbekistan Launch Until 2026
The rollout will also extend to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan