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Employee stock ownership plans set to transform state-linked companies in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is set to implement Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) in companies with a state stake of over 50%, following the approval of regulations by the National Agency of Prospective Projects. The Ministry of Justice confirmed the new guidelines on October 8.
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Uzbekistan to join WTO with 2-3 year transition period to ease economic shift
Uzbekistan will undergo a transition period of two to three years as it joins the World Trade Organization (WTO), according to Mubin Mirzaev, Deputy Head of the State Tax Committee. This phase is intended to mitigate potential negative effects on large enterprises as the country aligns its trade and tax regulations with WTO standards.
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Energy Ministry addresses surge in public complaints over mandatory solar panel installations
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy has increased the number of phone lines dedicated to handling public inquiries about solar panel installations. The move comes after an overwhelming number of unanswered calls to the Ministry’s hotline.
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Police officer in Samarkand imprisoned for facilitating illegal gold operations
SOCIETY | 20:25
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Week-long autumn break in schools to start on Nov 4 – Ministry
SOCIETY | 19:20
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Customs officers intercept attempted smuggling of gold and Chinese coins at Tashkent airport
SOCIETY | 19:00
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Uzbekistan’s birth rate decline linked to generational population changes
SOCIETY | 18:16
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Four suspects now in custody over assassination attempt on Komil Allamjonov
SOCIETY | 17:01
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WHO provides new diagnostic cameras to Syrdarya for early detection of diabetic retinopathy
SOCIETY | 17:00
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Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan relieved of duties
POLITICS | 15:50
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Uzbekistan plans to boost textile exports to India
SOCIETY | 15:48
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Foreign Affairs Minister Saidov meets ECO Secretary-General, discusses strengthening economic cooperation
POLITICS | 15:17
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Three dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in Karakalpakstan
SOCIETY | 13:20
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Uzbekistan warns citizens in Kazakhstan of adverse weather, urges caution on roads
SOCIETY | 12:57
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Uzbekistan appoints new ambassador to Afghanistan
POLITICS | 12:56