Uzbekistan
Kursiv Guide: Tashkent During the Festive Winter Season
Where to go and what to do in December
Uzbekistan Bans Sale of E-Cigarettes and Related Liquids
Penalties can reach $17,307
Uzbekistan to Launch Open Banking and New Fintech Measures in 2025
The reforms also include a special regime for using tokens as a means of payment
Uzbekistan Receives Credentials from First Somali Ambassador
Somalia recognised Uzbekistan’s independence on 17 February 2004
Uzbekistan Establishes Uzbek-French University Offering Dual Degrees
Graduates will receive two diplomas
EBRD Allocates $2.26 Bn to Central Asia in 2024
Trade between the European Union and Central Asia reached €54 bn
Uzbekistan Joins Four CAWLN Projects Worth Over $18 Mln
The initiatives are focused on water and land management
Uzbekistan Revises Customs Code with New Rules on Preferential Tariffs
The law will come into force three months after its official publication
Bloody Wolf Hackers Expand NetSupport RAT Attacks to Uzbekistan
Bloody Wolf has been active since at least late 2023
Uzbekistan Revises 2024 GDP Up to $121.4 Bn After Data Expansion
Shadow economy has dropped from 50% in 2017 to 35% this year
Aziz Gafurov: Uzbekistan Becomes Central Asia’s Top Investment Magnet
EBRD Offers $40 Mln Facility to Boost Uzbekistan’s Mortgage Market
The project is expected to help consolidate high-quality mortgage portfolios
World Bank Expert Calls for Flexible Exchange Rate in Uzbekistan
Interventions should focus on market functioning
Uzbekistan Advised by IMF to Strengthen Banking Oversight
The fund also praised Uzbekistan’s progress towards joining the WTO
Uzbekistan Launches “Enterprise Uzbekistan” Digital Hub
The centre will operate as a separate territory under an English legal framework
IMF Praises Uzbekistan’s Strong Economic Growth
Growth was supported by increased investment and strong consumer demand
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