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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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Uzbek embassy confirms no citizens harmed in deadly New Delhi hotel fire
SOCIETY | 18:34
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Uzbekistan and Hong Kong eye fintech, green energy, and direct flights in new partnership
POLITICS | 18:30
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Technical fault at Tashkent TPS triggers temporary blackout and subway disruptions
SOCIETY | 18:23
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Ticket shortages and poor sanitation – Transport Minister addresses systemic railway issues
SOCIETY | 14:47
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President Mirziyoyev congratulates Kyrgyzstan on election to UN Security Council
POLITICS | 14:44
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Tashkent health authorities debunk rumors of pneumonia and allergy spike among children
SOCIETY | 14:42
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Healthcare spending in Uzbekistan surpasses UZS 7.2 trillion during January–April
SOCIETY | 14:30
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Malaysian ambassador to Uzbekistan concludes his diplomatic mission
POLITICS | 14:27
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SSS detains man for attempting to sell 1.5 hectares of government land for $750,000 in Tashkent region
SOCIETY | 14:11
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Central Asia faces unusually heavy summer rainfall driven by El Nino, UN WMO warns
SOCIETY | 14:02
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US consortium acquires Uzbek mobile operator MobiUz for $351 million
BUSINESS | 13:50
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Tax Committee suspends over UZS 100 billion in social cashback amid fraud investigation
SOCIETY | 11:55