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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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From fixed rates to free markets: Uzbekistan to liberalize coal prices and target 11 million tons of output this year
BUSINESS | 11:37
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Uzbekistan prepares to welcome over 795,000 first-graders in 2026/2027 school year
SOCIETY | 11:34
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Advance payments lock in current energy prices ahead of June rate increase
SOCIETY | 11:31
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Uzbekistan moves to ease capital outflow rules for overseas investments
BUSINESS | 11:27
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President Mirziyoyev congratulates people of Uzbekistan on Eid al-Adha
SOCIETY | 11:23
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Kazakhstan weighs oil exports to Uzbekistan as energy demand surges
SOCIETY | 16:54 / 26.05.2026
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Central Bank: Uzbekistan’s perceived inflation holds at 11.6% in April
SOCIETY | 16:49 / 26.05.2026
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Uzbek consul visits Sakhalin prison, warns nationals against joining Russian military
SOCIETY | 16:37 / 26.05.2026
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From agriculture to logistics: Andijan and Hainan chart course for joint investment
BUSINESS | 16:31 / 26.05.2026
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Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan top the list of destinations for Uzbek travelers in early 2026
TOURISM | 15:57 / 26.05.2026
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Google changes Search for the first time in 25 years
TECH | 15:09 / 26.05.2026
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Uzbekistan to digitize small business lending with new AI-based platform
BUSINESS | 10:50 / 26.05.2026