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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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Tashkent’s rental market continues upward trend as demand increases
SOCIETY | 19:08
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Centrum Air to launch direct flights from Tashkent to Guangzhou starting in November
SOCIETY | 18:09
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Concerns grow over potential Umrah monopoly as licensing changes take effect
POLITICS | 16:04
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Ministry of Education condemns illegal involvement of teachers in cotton harvesting
POLITICS | 16:02
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Former Deputy Minister of Agriculture sentenced for corruption
POLITICS | 15:54
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Bukhara to get new international airport with increased capacity
POLITICS | 15:05
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Early voting in Uzbekistan’s parliamentary elections to kick off on October 16
POLITICS | 14:41
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Northern Aral Sea sees significant water supply growth, boosting fishing industry
POLITICS | 14:31
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Embassy of Uzbekistan issues alert for compatriots in Florida as Hurricane Milton hits
SOCIETY | 14:22
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Uzbekistan to face Iran in World Cup 2026 qualifiers
SPORT | 13:13
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Passenger traffic at Uzbekistan’s airports surges, exceeding pre-pandemic levels
TOURISM | 12:49
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Uzbekistan investigates forced labor claims in cotton harvest
SOCIETY | 12:41