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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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China opens market to Uzbek dried produce following bilateral trade talks
BUSINESS | 14:08
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Over 2,500 pharmacies in Uzbekistan penalized for inflating medicine prices
SOCIETY | 12:42
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Volkswagen models manufactured in Uzbekistan to target regional and CIS export markets
POLITICS | 12:25
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Uzbekistan and Belarus target $2 billion bilateral trade by 2030
POLITICS | 12:01
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Government introduces new performance and seniority bonuses for tax officers
SOCIETY | 11:58
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Uzbekistan to celebrate Eid al-Adha on May 27
SOCIETY | 11:27
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Algerian ambassador concludes diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 21:29 / 20.05.2026
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Imam Al-Bukhari complex welcomes over one million visitors in first month since reopening
TOURISM | 21:25 / 20.05.2026
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Tax Committee to expand large taxpayer oversight based on revenue and workforce size
BUSINESS | 20:08 / 20.05.2026
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No payment made to Dutch side for friendly match – Uzbekistan Football Association
SPORT | 20:04 / 20.05.2026
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How to buy a gold bar from a bank in Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 17:58 / 20.05.2026
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Uzbekistan ramps up participation in Kambarata-1 hydropower project
BUSINESS | 17:48 / 20.05.2026