News and publications for 2026

Money transfers to Uzbekistan increased

Almost to $3.8 billion.

24 Apr 13:560

Cryptocurrency Goes Offline: Uzbekistan Launches Payment for Cafes and Airline Tickets via Asterium

The project connects crypto payments with the real economy and retail

24 Apr 13:530

Green14 explores projects in Uzbekistan

A focus on "green" technologies and critical minerals extraction

24 Apr 13:520

Chinese Set Their Sights on Fergana: a New Technopark May Appear in the Region

Xinjiang Weijie proposed an investment project with a focus on exports and technology

24 Apr 13:510

Visa launches infrastructure for AI commerce: digital agents will be able to make purchases

The new platform will combine payments, security, and integration with AI systems

23 Apr 15:250

Uzbekistan broke into the global top 5 for startup ecosystem growth

A record inflow of investment and a sharp surge in the venture market propelled the country into the ranks of global leaders

23 Apr 15:240

Uzbekistan's telecom sector accelerates: the market is growing many times faster than the world and is preparing for a 5G leap

Internet, digital services, and operator investments have become the industry's main drivers

23 Apr 15:230

Uzbekistan is preparing a digital special regime: the country will create an International IT Center with benefits until 2100

The project promises simplified rules for companies and the attraction of global technology players

23 Apr 15:210

Uzbekistan launches online SIM card re-registration: a number can now be transferred without visiting an office

The public service has fully moved the process of changing a number's owner into a digital format

23 Apr 15:180

Uzbekistan is creating a crypto center: the Besqala Mining Valley mining zone will appear in Karakalpakstan

The project, with tax incentives until 2035, will cover the entire territory of the region

23 Apr 15:180

"Uzbekneftegaz" to Start Deep Drilling with New Technologies

The project until 2028 should strengthen exploration and increase the resource base of the oil and gas industry in Uzbekistan

18 Apr 09:280

Future Technologies from Huawei Showcased in Tashkent

The company presented solutions for digital transformation, cybersecurity, and smart infrastructure

18 Apr 09:250

Business inspections in Uzbekistan go digital: QR code will decide whether to allow an inspector

The new procedure through the "Unified State Control" system should protect entrepreneurs from illegal inspections

18 Apr 09:240

Uzbekistan and South Korea Discuss Digital Finance and Chips

The parties are strengthening their partnership, focusing on technology, industry, and public finance reform

18 Apr 09:230

Uzbekistan and Japan agree on cooperation in microelectronics and semiconductor industry

Tokyo will help with digitalization and "green" technologies

18 Apr 09:220

Uzbekistan and Samara Oblast Prepare Joint Projects

Construction, metallurgy, and IT await investment

18 Apr 09:210

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Strengthen Cooperation

A Powerful Breakthrough in Trade is Being Prepared

18 Apr 09:200

Electric Buses from China to Conquer Tashkent

Uzbekistan Launches Green Transportation Revolution

18 Apr 09:190

Uzbekistan Striving to Become an AI Leader in Central Asia

High-Profile Initiatives Presented in Astana

18 Apr 09:170

Uzbekistan Airports Goes to Wall Street: Memorandum with JPMorgan and Interest from Global Investors

The company presented its aviation infrastructure development plans in the United States and is preparing to enter capital markets through Eurobonds

17 Apr 13:010

Leapmotor Enters Bukhara: Uzbekistan Prepares Car Production with a Plan for Up to 200,000 Cars per Year

The Chinese auto project in the region promises large-scale localization, thousands of jobs, and the transformation of Bukhara into a new industrial hub of Central Asia

17 Apr 13:000

Uzbekistan Airways Resumes Flights to Tel Aviv: Flights Resume After Pause

Air service between Tashkent and Israel is back, flight frequency is planned to increase

16 Apr 14:020

Uzbekistan and Japan launch the cultural bridge Japanistan: tourism and media reach a new level

The parties discussed joint projects in the creative industry and the promotion of countries through television

16 Apr 14:010

Uzbekistan and UAE are preparing projects worth tens of billions

Agreements are reaching a new level

15 Apr 12:530

Online replacement of license plates without visiting departments: a digital service has been launched in Uzbekistan

You can now apply online

15 Apr 12:510

Tashkent and Yerevan to be Reconnected with Direct Flights Again

The new route will simplify travel and strengthen business and tourism ties between the countries

15 Apr 12:390

Uzbekistan sets its sights on the Afghan car market: targeting 100,000 used cars per year

The CCI believes that Afghanistan could become a major new destination for the export of cars and spare parts

15 Apr 12:380

Uzbekistan Enters the Afghan Market: Seeking Demand for Electrical Equipment in Herat

B2B negotiations and market analysis should open up new export opportunities for Uzbek companies

15 Apr 12:370

Uzbekistan has moved embassy appointments online: queues are a thing of the past

Consular services are now available through a single public services portal

14 Apr 13:340

SGB Warns of New Wave of Telephone Fraud: Number Spoofing and AI Deception

Attackers use foreign calls and digital technologies to steal data

14 Apr 13:330