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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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Coal prices in Uzbekistan double after end of state price controls
SOCIETY | 12:39
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World Bank: Uzbekistan could attract up to $6.4 billion in private investment through sector reforms
BUSINESS | 12:28
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China remains Uzbekistan's largest trading partner in Jan–May 2026
BUSINESS | 12:19
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Japanese company proposes energy-efficient heating upgrade for Uzbekistan's greenhouses
BUSINESS | 11:52
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Three suspected cyber fraudsters arrested in Navoi over UZS 336 million theft scheme
SOCIETY | 11:47
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Uzbekistan introduces tax incentives to attract foreign talent to creative industry projects
TECH | 11:43
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Uzbekistan, Belarus approve $164 million pipeline of new joint industrial projects
BUSINESS | 11:41
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Saida Mirziyoyeva meets with leaders of major French companies
POLITICS | 23:11 / 09.07.2026
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Uzbekistan and France discuss $1.8 billion in new energy projects
SOCIETY | 19:17 / 09.07.2026
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When will drivers in Uzbekistan be free from carrying physical documents?
SOCIETY | 19:03 / 09.07.2026
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Strategic partnership opens new chapter in ties with Belarus
POLITICS | 18:56 / 09.07.2026
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Uzbekistan U-20 internationals Khasanov and Sodikov join Braga
SPORT | 18:43 / 09.07.2026