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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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China’s LinkWise plans cloud infrastructure development in Tashkent
BUSINESS | 16:32
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Abdukodir Khusanov ranks among fastest players in World Cup opening round
SPORT | 15:20
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Uzbekistan bags 11 medals, including four golds, at World Boxing Cup in China
SPORT | 15:04
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Uzhydromet issues flash flood warnings for mountainous areas across Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 15:02
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UAE extradites suspects wanted for large-scale fraud to Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 14:49
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Uzbekistan's pharmaceutical output rises 30% to UZS 1.9 trillion in early 2026
SOCIETY | 14:23
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Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan align water release schedules for peak summer months
SOCIETY | 13:19
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India’s Goldstar Group plans $20 million jewelry manufacturing plant in Uzbekistan
BUSINESS | 12:20
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Saida Mirziyoyeva visits Astana International Financial Center to study investment infrastructure
POLITICS | 11:58
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Uzbekistan imports third Hyundai Rotem high-speed train from South Korea
BUSINESS | 11:55
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Central Bank: Public reliance on formal salaries remains high in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 11:55
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Uzbekistan plans to buy back 30-year-old vehicles and penalize owners who keep them
SOCIETY | 11:43