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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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First Uzbek–Brazilian trading house opens in Rio de Janeiro
SOCIETY | 14:13
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Tax authorities to gain access to anonymous transaction data from digital marketplaces
SOCIETY | 12:55
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Over 700 foreign nationals relocated to Uzbekistan permanently in Q1 2026
TOURISM | 12:54
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Uzbekistan welcomes over four million foreign tourists in first four months of 2026
TOURISM | 12:52
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Presidents of Uzbekistan and Serbia discuss boosting bilateral trade volume
POLITICS | 11:52
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Uzbekistan moves to tax foreign digital vendors as e-commerce market expands twentyfold
SOCIETY | 11:44
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US firm to recruit Uzbek workers for ten-month agricultural programs
SOCIETY | 11:15
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Abdukodir Khusanov makes FA Cup best XI and short-list for Manchester City player of the year
SPORT | 11:02
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Saida Mirziyoyeva holds talks with prominent financial leaders and politicians in London
BUSINESS | 22:50 / 18.05.2026
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Uzbekistan aims to raise urbanization rate to 65% by 2040 – President Mirziyoyev
POLITICS | 20:48 / 18.05.2026
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Senate approves administrative penalties for odometer tampering in used car market
POLITICS | 20:22 / 18.05.2026
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Saida Mirziyoyeva views successful UzNIF debut as a testament to economic reforms
BUSINESS | 20:17 / 18.05.2026