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BUSINESS
EBRD projects Uzbekistan's GDP to expand by 6.5 percent in 2026
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) projects that Uzbekistan’s economy will expand by 6.5 percent in 2026, followed by a 6 percent growth rate in 2027. According to the bank’s latest regional report, a potential slowdown in the Russian economy and rising inflationary pressures driven by conflicts in the Middle East remain the primary risks to this outlook.
SOCIETY
Ticket shortages and poor sanitation – Transport Minister addresses systemic railway issues
The acute shortage of rolling stock remains the primary obstacle facing the national railway system, according to Minister of Transport Ilhom Mahkamov. Presenting a report to the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis on June 3, the minister stated that the network currently requires at least 120 additional passenger carriages to satisfy consumer demand.
POLITICS
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.
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Senate approves Tashkent International Financial Centre law after revisions
SOCIETY | 13:25
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Uzbekistan aims to halve child mortality by 2030
SOCIETY | 12:18
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Uzbekistan sees strong labor market recovery, but productivity lags behind wages – Central Bank
BUSINESS | 12:15
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Government drops controversial eco-fee on 30-year-old cars after backlash
SOCIETY | 12:10
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Central Bank says Uzbekistan's banks maintained strong financial stability in 2025
BUSINESS | 12:03
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Air China plans launching direct flights to Fergana Valley
TOURISM | 12:01
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Alexander Lukashenko hold informal meeting in Minsk
POLITICS | 11:57
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Uzbekistan waives import duties on modern trucks and trailers until end of 2027
BUSINESS | 19:45 / 08.07.2026
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Uzbekistan considers scrapping 1% tax cashback on purchase receipts
BUSINESS | 19:42 / 08.07.2026
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Uzbekistan posts $150 million budget surplus in H1 2026
BUSINESS | 16:50 / 08.07.2026
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Government approves E-bozor platform to digitize markets
SOCIETY | 16:47 / 08.07.2026
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Uzbekistan, Japan discuss $7.7 billion pipeline of new energy projects
BUSINESS | 16:42 / 08.07.2026