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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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Dozens deceived, hundreds of thousands stolen: South Korea job scams uncovered across six regions of Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 17:53
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Seasonal tourist buses to run between Tashkent and Issyk-Kul from June 8
TOURISM | 15:23
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Central Bank reports explosive growth in Islamic microfinancing during first quarter of 2026
BUSINESS | 14:54
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Uzbekistan and U.S. discuss strengthening cooperation in education, culture, and media fields
POLITICS | 14:35
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Massive tax embezzlement uncovered involving Uzbekneftegaz and tax officials in UZS 643.2 billion fraud
SOCIETY | 14:08
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Asyad Group, Orient Group and UzOman Form Strategic Logistics Partnership in Uzbekistan
BUSINESS | 13:59
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Saida Mirziyoyeva discusses regional security and digital reforms with OSCE Chief
POLITICS | 11:51
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Central Bank: Pensioners and high-income earners express sharpest concerns over future price hikes
BUSINESS | 11:41
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev criticizes Uzkimyosanoat as chemical imports surge to $4.5 billion, demands shift to high-margin manufacturing
BUSINESS | 11:39
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Tashkent and Astana dismiss reports of hosting EU migrant deportation centers
POLITICS | 11:32
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President Mirziyoyev to visit Russia for St. Petersburg economic forum
POLITICS | 11:23
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First Uzbek Hajj pilgrims return to Tashkent
SOCIETY | 19:32 / 02.06.2026