News and publications for 2026

Uzbekistan's Gold and Foreign Exchange Reserves Exceed $70.8 Billion: Gold and Foreign Currency Assets Drive Growth

The Central Bank recorded an increase in reserves of more than $1.9 billion in a month

09 May 09:500

Uzbekistan Sharply Increased Gas Imports: Supplies Grew 2.2 Times, Exports to China Almost Collapsed

The gap between imports and exports widens amidst unstable supplies and statistical discrepancies

09 May 09:490

Uzbekistan Prepares Aviation for a "Green" Future: SAF and e-SAF Fuels to Arrive in the Country

A $6.1 billion project could transform the region into a hub for sustainable aviation fuel

08 May 12:240

Uzbekistan brought electrical engineering to the Kyrgyzstan market: Electroline showroom opened in Osh

The new trade format should strengthen exports and directly connect manufacturers with buyers in Central Asia

08 May 12:230

Uzbekistan and Gotion Accelerate "Green" Energy: Energy Storage Systems to be Deployed in the Country

Chinese Battery Giant and Uzbekistan Move to Practical Phase of Joint Energy Projects

08 May 12:220

Uzbekistan wants to generate energy from medical waste: project discussed with American company

Fergana region could become a new center for converting medical waste into thermal energy

08 May 12:210

Uzbekistan Prepares for Major Standards Reform: Hundreds of International Norms to Be Introduced in Electrical Engineering

The country plans to adopt almost 8,000 international standards and transition the industry to new quality control rules

08 May 12:200

Apple, Google, and OpenAI Paid Billions: Uzbekistan Sharply Increased Collections from Foreign IT Companies

Tax revenues from foreign digital services grew by 81% in just one year

08 May 12:190

AI-powered lending to launch in Uzbekistan: Xalq Bank and Mastercard prepare new financial system

Artificial intelligence will make credit decisions in seconds, and users will be offered next-generation cards

08 May 12:190

Uzbekistan Shifts Defense to AI, Drones, and Satellite Communications

Mirziyoyev Approves Army Digitalization and Military Education Reforms

07 May 13:530

Uzum Market Opens Path Abroad

Uzbek sellers will be able to enter Central Asian markets

07 May 13:510

Uzbekistan Initiates Environmental Review of Nuclear Power Plant Project

Belarusian specialists involved in the expert review

07 May 13:500

Uzbekistan and ADB to Allocate $200 Million for Power Grid Modernization

The program focuses on improving electricity distribution reliability and integrating new capacities

06 May 14:110

Uzbekistan to build 300 MW wind farm: ADB and ACWA to invest $116 million

"Bash-2" project to strengthen energy system and accelerate transition to clean energy

06 May 14:100

"Green" Energy Soars in Uzbekistan: Solar and Wind Stations Break Records

Increased generation saved almost 1 billion cubic meters of gas and reduced emissions

06 May 14:090

TBC Uzbekistan Earned 93 Billion Sums in a Quarter: Ecosystem Grows at Double-Digit Rates

Payments Exceeded 31.8 Trillion Sums, and Audience Reached 24.2 Million Users

06 May 14:080

Central Bank of Uzbekistan and Standard Chartered Discuss FinTech and Digital Currency

The parties focused on reserves, CBDC, and the development of digital banking

06 May 14:070

Inflation in Uzbekistan Slows to 7%: Price Growth Declines, But Food Still Getting More Expensive

Food, especially meat and sugar, continues to be the main contributor to inflation

06 May 14:060

Georgia Enters Top 5 Used Car Suppliers to Russia: Market Grows by 21%

Japan and China Lead, but Georgia's Share Remains Significant Despite Restrictions

06 May 14:040

Uzbekistan tightens rules for charging stations: land to be sold at half price, but with strict control

The country is preparing for an explosive growth of electric vehicles to 2 million by 2035

04 May 13:400

Tax Revenues in Uzbekistan Soar by 24%: Budget Receives 63.6 Trillion Sums in Just Three Months

The country's economy demonstrates strong revenue growth

04 May 13:390

Uzbekistan Airways launched a modern pilot simulator: now training is closer to real flights

The national carrier is seriously strengthening personnel training

04 May 13:380

Uzbekistan to introduce subsidies for electric vehicle charging: the state will pay an additional 700 soums for each kilowatt

Electric vehicle drivers will receive real financial support starting in May 2026

04 May 13:370

Uzbekistan Airways received its 10th IOSA "quality mark": the national carrier is once again among the elite of world aviation

This is the tenth successful confirmation of the highest level of safety.

04 May 13:340

IATA Launches BSP in Uzbekistan: Foreign Airlines Already Lining Up

This will open the country to new international flights and save millions of dollars for local carriers.

04 May 13:320

Uzbekistan and Japan Agree: Japanese Technologies for Every School in Remote Areas

Tokyo will help Tashkent bridge the digital divide between the capital and the regions.

04 May 13:310

Uzbekistan Presented Digital Reform Experience at ADB Forum in Samarkand

The country, surrounded on all sides only by landlocked neighbors, suddenly became the prime example of Asia's technological miracle.

04 May 13:300

The number of foreign students in Uzbekistan has increased 2.3 times

Over three months, more than 15,000 students from abroad arrived in the country

03 May 09:350

Uzbekistan Suspends Preparation for Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine IPO

Government reviews terms and conditions of placement

03 May 09:340

Uzbekistan to Start Supplying Passenger Cars to Russia

Tashkent Plant Prepares First Batch for Russian Market