News and publications for 2026

Future Center to be Built in Nurafshan for $500 Million

The new complex will integrate artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, and high-tech equipment manufacturing

23 Jul 14:220

China's COVEC to Build Tashkent-Samarkand Toll Road for $2.2 Billion

One of Uzbekistan's largest road projects has found a contractor - the new highway is set to transform transport links between the two cities

23 Jul 14:210

Uzbekistanis sold a record $12.3 billion to banks - population's foreign currency supply sharply increased

The country's citizens became the main source of additional foreign currency in the market, helping to maintain a stable som exchange rate

23 Jul 14:200

Uzbekistan Received a Record $9.3 Billion in Transfers in Six Months - Currency Inflow Strengthened the Som's Exchange Rate

Money transfers remain one of the main sources of foreign currency receipts in the country and help maintain the stability of the domestic market

23 Jul 14:190

Tashkent Appears in New Digital Format - Yandex Updates 130,000 Street Panoramas of the City

The panorama car covered over 3400 km, and new images will help residents and tourists better navigate the capital of Uzbekistan

23 Jul 14:180

Uzbekistan's Economy Accelerates

Tashkent aims for 9-10% annual growth by increasing investments, exports, and production indicators

21 Jul 13:250

Uzbekistan and APSTAR Discuss Satellite Communications Development

Chinese company APSTAR proposed expanding the use of satellite technologies to develop Uzbekistan's telecom infrastructure

21 Jul 13:220

Uzbekistan Enters the Global AI Arena: Sherzod Shermatov Participates in Major Conference in Shanghai

WAIC 2026 gathered over 1400 experts and more than 1100 companies, presenting hundreds of new solutions in the field of artificial intelligence

21 Jul 13:210

Uzbekistan Seeks Hong Kong's Formula for Success: IT Park Explores How to Create a Global Technology and Financial Hub

A delegation from IT Park Uzbekistan and Enterprise Uzbekistan brought back experience from Hong Kong in fintech development, digital economy, and attracting international investors

21 Jul 13:200

Uzbekistan Proposed Ant Group to Create a Digital Hub and Develop AI Infrastructure

The Chinese company showed interest in the country's capabilities in data centers, fintech, and artificial intelligence

17 Jul 13:330

Uzbekistan bets on AI. The country has agreed with Alibaba Cloud on AI infrastructure development and specialist training

Cooperation with the Chinese cloud giant could accelerate the creation of data centers, the implementation of AI services, and the training of new IT personnel

17 Jul 13:330

IT Park Uzbekistan expands cooperation with Hong Kong

The parties discussed opening development offices, investments, and foreign companies entering the Central Asian market

17 Jul 13:320

Uzbekistan Digitalizes Control Over Power Grid Violators

The new E-dalolatnoma system is expected to accelerate inspections, reduce human factor influence, and increase transparency

17 Jul 13:300

Uzbekistan Studies Moscow's Healthcare Digitalization Experience

The country's delegation familiarized themselves with artificial intelligence, telemedicine, robotic laboratories, and digital patient routing.

17 Jul 13:290

Uzbekistan unexpectedly became the world leader in the growth rate of venture investments

The country's startups attracted the attention of international investors, surpassing Kenya, Austria, and other markets

17 Jul 13:280

Hackers attack CIS under the guise of "contracts" and payments: Uzbekistan becomes one of the main targets of a phishing campaign

The xplogs22 group sent over 2900 malicious emails in a year and started using a new remote access Trojan.

16 Jul 14:160

Uzbekistan's Senate Blocks "Digital Future Zone" Enterprise Uzbekistan Law, Sends It Back for Revision

Parliamentarians demanded stronger investor protection, enhanced management center powers, and improved information security standards

14 Jul 13:190

Uzbekistan to create a "digital core" of the state: by 2028, 5000 functions of state bodies will be transferred online

The new unified platform should reduce IT system costs, introduce AI into public services, and integrate key government services

14 Jul 13:140

Uzbekistan's Tax Committee explained whether personal P2P transfers of citizens will be controlled

The agency stated that transfers between individuals are not subject to taxation, and mass account control is not planned

14 Jul 13:130

Uzbekistan Ranks Among Top Five in Region for Sovereign Financing Attraction: Country Received $690 Million

In the first half of 2026, international financial institutions approved $7.8 billion for Eurasian states, a significant portion of which went to EDB member countries.

14 Jul 13:120

Over 2.5 million residents of Uzbekistan banned from taking out loans in their own name

Self-restriction has become a popular tool for protection against fraudsters: almost 83% of users formalized the restriction in 2026

14 Jul 13:110

Heat breaks records: Uzbekistan sets historic maximum for summer electricity consumption

The country used almost 279 million kWh per day, and energy workers warned of possible local outages

14 Jul 13:100

Cameras with sound become mandatory: Uzbekistan tightens requirements for private schools and kindergartens

For the absence of 24/7 video surveillance with record storage for up to six months, an educational institution may lose its license

14 Jul 13:090

Chinese Businesses Prepare New Projects in Uzbekistan: Investments in Textiles and Auto Components Discussed

Over 60 Chinese companies explored opportunities to work in Uzbekistan, and the parties agreed to expand business ties and organize new business missions.

13 Jul 13:540

Tashkent and Bekabad Connected by New Electric Train: 192 km of Track, Wi-Fi, and 300 Thousand Passengers Annually

The modern six-car train is designed for almost 600 people and is expected to relieve road congestion, making regional transportation faster and more environmentally friendly.

13 Jul 13:490

$839 Million and Single-Point Control: Uzbekistan Launches New Metallurgical Complex in Bekabad

Modern production will increase steel output to 2 million tons per year, and automation will reduce the number of operators and accelerate technological processes.

13 Jul 13:440

Andijan for the first time in history welcomed a giant Airbus A330 with 354 passengers

The airport reaches a new level

04 Jul 11:450

Visa Accelerates Digital Payments

New SDK will give banks access to Visa Pay in a couple of clicks

04 Jul 11:440

FESCO Launches New Rail Service to Uzbekistan

China - Kazakhstan - Uzbekistan: New Rail Route Launched with 14-Day Delivery

04 Jul 11:430

Uzbekistan and Georgia Sharply Boost Industrial Partnership

New Memorandum Signed