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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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Customs Committee issues compliance alert for cargo carriers transiting through Poland
BUSINESS | 18:38
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Russia’s jet fuel export ban will not disrupt supplies to Uzbekistan – Energy Ministry
BUSINESS | 18:05
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Border checkpoints enforce medical screening as Uzbekistan guards against Ebola entry
SOCIETY | 17:29
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Uzbekcoal and nine other enterprises penalized for bypassing mandatory exchange trades
BUSINESS | 16:56
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Fabio Cannavaro announces Uzbekistan's final 26–man squad for historic World Cup debut
SPORT | 16:46
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Uzbekistan expands local polymer production via $5.4 million joint venture with Russia
BUSINESS | 16:40
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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