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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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Construction companies to face penalties for air pollution violations
POLITICS | 15:31
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Deadly explosion at Urta Chirchiq factory: 1 killed, 6 hospitalized
SOCIETY | 15:29
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Uzbekistan Railways refutes rumors on the launch of high-speed trains to Khiva from Tashkent
SOCIETY | 14:42
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50 tons of coal meant for low-income families illegally sold in Samarkand
SOCIETY | 14:20
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Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan finalizing agreement on delimitation of state border
POLITICS | 12:40
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No questions, no debate: Uzbekistan’s parliament approves massive budget hike in nine minutes
POLITICS | 12:38
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Illegal gas usage in Fergana causes $130,000 in damages
SOCIETY | 11:56
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Alisher Usmanov voluntarily suspends duties as FIE President shortly after being elected
SPORT | 11:54
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Winter break for students to begin on December 25
SOCIETY | 11:51
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Individuals who promised to formalize ownership of government-allocated housing detained
SOCIETY | 11:49
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Ulugbek Rashitov named best male taekwondo athlete of 2024
SPORT | 11:47
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Italy’s new ambassador to Uzbekistan assumes office
POLITICS | 11:45