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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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Uzbekistan, South Korea to establish $100 million biotechnology cluster in Tashkent region
BUSINESS | 20:28
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Tashkent records 47 vehicle fires in five months as officials warn over unsafe modifications and poor maintenance
SOCIETY | 19:57
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Uzbekistan pitches special economic zone to US firms, eyes critical minerals investment
BUSINESS | 19:12
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Islamic financing in Uzbekistan hits UZS 22 billion in early 2026 as Central Bank advances Islamic banking reforms
BUSINESS | 18:54
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Tashkent among world's top three fastest-changing cities in BCG ranking
SOCIETY | 18:49
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President Mirziyoyev holds talks with leaders of major US companies ahead of investment forum
BUSINESS | 18:37
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Tashkent police official caught accepting bribe to drop fraud and workplace accident cases
SOCIETY | 15:32
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Uzbekistan and Albania outline joint programs in green energy, trade, and tourism
POLITICS | 15:04
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Parliament passes draft law to tighten penalties for selling expired goods
SOCIETY | 14:58
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Bus driver sentenced to 10 years in prison over fatal crash in Navoi region
SOCIETY | 14:55
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Uzbekistan welcomes over 5.3 million foreign tourists in five months
TOURISM | 14:50
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Japan approves nearly $230 million in loans to support energy efficiency in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 14:09