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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 and Russia remain Uzbekistan’s top trading partners as FTT hits $26.3 billion in four months
BUSINESS | 15:22
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Gov’t rolls out new housing and healthcare benefits for cultural sector workers
CULTURE | 14:34
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Six suspects indicted in Andijan over UZS 35.1 billion tax cashback scam
SOCIETY | 14:11
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Saida Mirziyoyeva praises global contributions and patriotism of Uzbek experts abroad
SOCIETY | 13:52
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Uzbekistan grants tax exemptions to private theaters and cinematography sector
CULTURE | 12:29
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Energy Ministry urges power conservation, compares Uzbekistan's usage to developed nations
SOCIETY | 11:34
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Anti-Corruption Agency targets unjustified state spending on anti-bribery bonuses
SOCIETY | 10:53
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Saida Mirziyoyeva discusses cooperation with Austrian parliamentary leaders and UN officials
POLITICS | 10:41
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Uzbekistan suffers 2:0 defeat against Canada ahead of World Cup debut
SPORT | 10:29
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Tax Committee: Simplified VAT regime for catering and retail to take effect from July 1
BUSINESS | 19:50 / 01.06.2026
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Uzbekistan’s national currency registers low volatility compared to regional peers in May
BUSINESS | 19:46 / 01.06.2026
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Methane prices rise by 10 percent at fueling stations across Uzbekistan
BUSINESS | 14:42 / 01.06.2026