News and publications for 2026 - Page 2

Uzbekistan and South Korea to Accelerate Creation of Innovative Chemical Technology Center

"Uzkimyosanoat", KOICA, and KRICT discussed further steps for the UzCCT project, which aims to integrate scientific research and the development of new chemical technologies.

Uzbekistan to build almost 3,000 small HPPs and increase their capacity to 205 MW by 2030

The country expects to generate 620 million kWh of "green" electricity annually from small hydropower, providing it to 350,000 households and reducing gas consumption.

Laboratory aircraft to fly over Tashkent for several days

Avion's Diamond DA62 MPP aircraft will check the air navigation systems of the capital's airports, making repeated flights at an altitude of about 1000 meters.

Uzbekistan Prepares to Build Second Nuclear Power Plant - Mirziyoyev Reveals Plans

The President announced the imminent start of preparations

Technopark with Chinese Investments to be Established in Rishtan

The project is focused on modern production, import substitution, and export-oriented products

Registration in Banking Apps Simplified in Uzbekistan

A relative's phone number can now be used to link a bank card, and banks will strengthen the protection of transfers and accounts.

Uzbekistan and the Philippines prepare for direct flights

The countries also intend to increase trade, investment, and tourist exchanges

Production in Uzbekistan's SEZs Grew by 21% in Six Months

Enterprises in special economic zones produced industrial goods worth 32 trillion soums, and investments in fixed capital exceeded 5.1 trillion soums

The number of enterprises in Uzbekistan reached 601.3 thousand

Small businesses and micro-enterprises account for 73.3% of the total, while the number of companies with foreign investments increased by 26.3% over the year

Turkey's Aksa Elektrik takes over regional power grids in Uzbekistan for the first time

Aksa Elektrik CEO Alper Erbaş called the project an important milestone for the company

Financial Boom in Uzbekistan: Services Grew by Almost 17%, and Banks Showed Record Rates

The financial sector proved to be the main growth driver, significantly outperforming education, IT, communications, and even the real estate market

Uzbekistanis sharply increased currency exchange: turnover reached $19 billion in six months

The population sold almost twice as much currency to banks as it bought, and the share of digital operations continues to grow

AI to Monitor Rice Fields in Uzbekistan

The new platform will be able to identify crop problems in advance, monitor their condition, and forecast future harvests.

Uzbekistan and South Korea to unite efforts for "smart" hospitals: medicine is being elevated to a new level

The parties agreed to implement digital clinic management systems and study Korean Smart Hospital standards

Russia and Uzbekistan Create a "Digital Bridge": IT Companies Prepare Joint Projects

Russian developers will enter the Uzbek market, and negotiations should result not only in presentations but also in real contracts

Uzbekistan Gains New Status in Global Electrical Engineering: The Country Will Join the IEC as a Full Member

Starting from 2027, Uzbek specialists will be able to participate in the development of international standards - this opens up new opportunities for IT, AI, cybersecurity, and energy sectors

Uzbekistan Achieves a Real Breakthrough at IOI 2026: All National Team Members Win Medals

Historic Result in Tashkent: Students Win Silver and Three Bronzes, Plus One Participant Receives "Honorable Mention"

Uzbekistan to elevate energy sector: problems to be identified before outages

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Yandex Maps Launches "Green" Routes for Pedestrians in Tashkent

The new feature selects paths through greener and potentially cooler areas of the city, considering tree density and temperature.

Uzbekistan and China Prepare New Investment Projects

Representatives of the two countries discussed cooperation in resource extraction, the chemical industry, food production, and raw material processing

Uzbekistan Prepares Large-Scale Capital Market Reform with New Financial Instruments

New bill provides for the introduction of derivatives, development of stock market infrastructure, and attraction of foreign investors

Uzbekistan's Car Market Declined, But Chinese Brands Continue to Rapidly Gain Ground

Car sales for seven months decreased by 3.6%, while the share of Chinese manufacturers grew to almost 18% due to the growth of BYD, Kia, Haval, and Changan

Belarus and Uzbekistan to Strengthen Cooperation in IT, Medicine, and Industry

The countries discussed new joint projects in manufacturing, education, tourism, and digital technologies

China to Help Build New 150 MW Thermal Power Plant

"Uzmetkombinat" Prepares Its Own Energy System

"Uzmetkombinat" Prepares New Blast Furnace

Uzbekistan is considering the construction of a new metallurgical facility and the development of three deposits simultaneously, which should strengthen the enterprise's raw material base.

Uzbekistan and China Prepare for a Major Breakthrough in Metallurgy: "Uzmetkombinat" Agrees on New Projects

The parties intend to jointly develop iron ore deposits, build a modern metallurgical complex, and attract advanced engineering technologies.

Etihad Airways связала Ташкент с миром: первый рейс в Абу-Даби ушёл полностью заполненным

Central Bank of Uzbekistan closed a loophole with biometrics: MCO client data can no longer be stored abroad

In addition, the regulator brought the terminology of the document in line with legislation

Uzbekistan Reaches New Heights: Its Bonds to Enter Key Emerging Markets Index

The GBI-EM index tracks emerging market government bonds in local currencies