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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.
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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President Mirziyoyev outlines five major priorities for Uzbekistan–EAEU cooperation
POLITICS | 19:47
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China's Spring Airlines may launch direct flights to Uzbekistan
TOURISM | 16:21
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Saida Mirziyoyeva: Raising the VAT threshold provides vital relief for small businesses
BUSINESS | 16:10
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Uzbekistan's industrial output grows 7.8% in early 2026
BUSINESS | 12:25
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Gov’t to scrap bureaucratic hurdles in academic degree system from 2027
SOCIETY | 11:59
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Uzbekistan imports $508 million in natural gas over four months as domestic demand shifts
BUSINESS | 11:50
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IT Park service exports surge by over $38 million amid strong quarterly growth
BUSINESS | 11:50
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Uzbekistan finalizes WTO accession negotiations with India
BUSINESS | 11:40
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UzAuto Motors loses its majority grip on Uzbekistan's car market
BUSINESS | 17:29 / 28.05.2026
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New Tashkent airport negotiations begin as Uzbekistan targets 20 million passengers
SOCIETY | 16:12 / 28.05.2026
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Ten trucks and a trade house: Uzbekistan moves into the Syrian market, eyes $100–150 million in exports
BUSINESS | 15:18 / 28.05.2026
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Uzbekistan's foreign trade tops $26 billion in early 2026, but trade deficit widens
BUSINESS | 14:23 / 28.05.2026