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Employee stock ownership plans set to transform state-linked companies in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is set to implement Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) in companies with a state stake of over 50%, following the approval of regulations by the National Agency of Prospective Projects. The Ministry of Justice confirmed the new guidelines on October 8.
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Uzbekistan to join WTO with 2-3 year transition period to ease economic shift
Uzbekistan will undergo a transition period of two to three years as it joins the World Trade Organization (WTO), according to Mubin Mirzaev, Deputy Head of the State Tax Committee. This phase is intended to mitigate potential negative effects on large enterprises as the country aligns its trade and tax regulations with WTO standards.
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Energy Ministry addresses surge in public complaints over mandatory solar panel installations
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy has increased the number of phone lines dedicated to handling public inquiries about solar panel installations. The move comes after an overwhelming number of unanswered calls to the Ministry’s hotline.
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Gov’t identifies 177 billion UZS in budget overspending and misuse
SOCIETY | 18:31
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Central Bank chief comments on sanctions risks and efforts to recover $4.6 million in frozen funds
POLITICS | 17:28
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OSCE discusses outcomes of Uzbekistan's parliamentary elections
SOCIETY | 16:32
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Demographic report: Uzbekistan records nearly 694,000 births over nine months
SOCIETY | 15:48
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Tashkent to host third round of Uzbekistan-Afghanistan talks on the Koshtepa Canal
SOCIETY | 15:47
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Uzbekistan’s pharmaceutical spending tops 15.5 trillion UZS in nine months
SOCIETY | 15:06
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Russian gas exports to Uzbekistan exceed 5 billion cubic meters
SOCIETY | 14:19
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Heating season in Tashkent to start on November 7
SOCIETY | 13:21
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Kazakhstan introduces Neo Nomad visa for remote workers earning $3,000+
SOCIETY | 13:20
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U.S. supports Uzbekistan’s bid for WTO membership after 14-month negotiations
POLITICS | 12:56
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Government to raise wages, pensions, and benefits in line with inflation for 2025
SOCIETY | 12:09
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Uzbekistan appoints new ambassador to Indonesia
SOCIETY | 11:50