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Education and healthcare sectors recorded the most corruption convictions in Uzbekistan in 2024
Every fifth person convicted of corruption in Uzbekistan last year received a real prison term. The number of such verdicts grew only slightly, while more than 40% of offenders continued to receive corrective labor sentences. The share of freedom restriction verdicts declined, while the proportion of fines increased.
SOCIETY
“Guangzhou” clinic doctors penalized for defrauding around 100 patients in Tashkent
A court has issued its ruling in the long-running “Guangzhou” clinic fraud case, which began 3.5 years ago.
BUSINESS
Uzbekistan’s housing market grows 13% despite August slowdown
In August, approximately 25,000 real estate transactions were completed across Uzbekistan, down 4.6% from July. However, year-on-year, the market recorded growth of 13%. In Tashkent, housing prices rose slightly by 0.2% over the month but fell by 2.3% compared with the previous year. The rental market remained stable.
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JSC “Paynet” and W Straits Sign Strategic Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Fintech Innovations in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 20:00
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Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover exceeds $51 billion in eight months
BUSINESS | 19:59
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Uzbekistan cuts social tax for textile companies to 1%
BUSINESS | 19:58
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China’s CITIC Construction begins $246 million reconstruction of Pungan–Namangan highway
SOCIETY | 19:55
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Uzbekistan boosts gas exports to China by 40% since the start of the year
SOCIETY | 17:34
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Central Bank reports easing inflation but sharp rise in service costs
SOCIETY | 17:24
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Uzbekistan expands university admission opportunities for applicants who failed entrance exams
SOCIETY | 15:40
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Tashkent customs seize undeclared iPhone 17 Pro Max units worth UZS 230 million
SOCIETY | 15:36
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Uzbekistan’s gold exports hit record high
SOCIETY | 15:14
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Business Ombudsman defends entrepreneur facing pressure after exposing corruption in construction
SOCIETY | 13:37
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Four major Western nations recognize Palestinian state
SOCIETY | 13:03
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Uzbekistan abolishes environmental certification for imported passenger and freight vehicles
SOCIETY | 12:17

14:52 / 19.09.2025
Uzbekistan awards world championship medalists in boxing, weightlifting, and canoe sprint
POLITICS | 14:51 / 19.09.2025
SOCIETY | 15:58 / 12.09.2025