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Uzbekistan aims to raise urbanization rate to 65% by 2040 – President Mirziyoyev
Uzbekistan plans to increase its urbanization level from the current 51% to 65% by the end of 2040, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced during his address at the Leaders' Summit of the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku.
BUSINESS
Uzbekistan integrates into global financial system with major UzNIF debut in London
Uzbekistan opened a new chapter in its economic history on 18 May 2026, with the successful initial public offering (IPO) of the Uzbekistan National Investment Fund (UzNIF) on the London Stock Exchange. The landmark debut serves as a pivotal step toward the country’s integration into the global financial system.
SOCIETY
“Dear customer: your tariff is rising again” – why we’re paying for data we don’t even use
Another SMS. Another tariff increase. Another explanation that sounds generous on paper but feels quite different in reality.
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UzAuto Motors loses its majority grip on Uzbekistan's car market
BUSINESS | 17:29 / 28.05.2026
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New Tashkent airport negotiations begin as Uzbekistan targets 20 million passengers
SOCIETY | 16:12 / 28.05.2026
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Ten trucks and a trade house: Uzbekistan moves into the Syrian market, eyes $100–150 million in exports
BUSINESS | 15:18 / 28.05.2026
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Uzbekistan's foreign trade tops $26 billion in early 2026, but trade deficit widens
BUSINESS | 14:23 / 28.05.2026
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UzNEX loses operating license as Uzbekistan pulls the plug on crypto exchange
TECH | 14:05 / 28.05.2026
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Uzbekistan eyes 1.4 GW coal power plant in Angren
BUSINESS | 13:52 / 28.05.2026
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Chinese firm wins $2.18 billion tender to build Tashkent–Samarkand toll road
SOCIETY | 13:48 / 28.05.2026
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Chinese partners to fund Tashkent infrastructure push under $3.5 billion agreement
BUSINESS | 13:22 / 28.05.2026
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Uzbekistan plans five new reservoirs to harness floodwaters and expand farmland
SOCIETY | 12:58 / 28.05.2026
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Uzbekistan resumes gold exports after six-month pause
BUSINESS | 12:55 / 28.05.2026
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Uzbekistan raises VAT threshold for small businesses fivefold and eases tax burden
BUSINESS | 11:40 / 27.05.2026
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From fixed rates to free markets: Uzbekistan to liberalize coal prices and target 11 million tons of output this year
BUSINESS | 11:37 / 27.05.2026