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Space

Uzbekistan-developed AI module launches aboard Earth satellite

The Samarkand-2028 Earth observation satellite has entered orbit carrying an AI module developed by Uzbek engineers, processing data in orbit before transmission to improve efficiency in fields including agriculture and environmental monitoring.

Design

UNESCO recognises Tashkent’s modernist architectural legacy

The listing covers ten buildings and complexes from the 1960s to the early 1990s, recognising how modernist design was adapted to Central Asian traditions, climate and urban life.

Focus

How economic growth is changing everyday life

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

A decade of economic reforms has reshaped investment, employment and finance in Uzbekistan. As growth continues, policymakers and international organisations are increasingly focused on whether its benefits are reaching businesses, workers and households.

Uzbekistan

Uzbek economy grows 8.5% in first half of 2026

Official figures presented at a presidential review showed investment reaching €24.6 billion and exports €12.7 billion in the first half of 2026, as Moody's upgraded Uzbekistan's sovereign credit rating and Fitch shifted its outlook to positive.

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Uzbekistan

Rare 48C heatwave forces Uzbekistan to adapt to extreme temperatures

Authorities slowed metro trains, restricted heavy vehicles and closed kindergartens as temperatures climbed to 48C in parts of the country during an unusually intense heatwave.

Business Line

Small businesses drive poverty reduction efforts

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Farmers, livestock breeders and family-run businesses are expanding through loans, subsidies and local support programmes. According to the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction, in Uzbekistan say millions of people have moved out of poverty over the past decade.

Business

EBRD backs young entrepreneurs as Uzbek small firms seek credit

The financing comes as small businesses account for more than half of Uzbekistan’s GDP, but many still lack the records, collateral and support needed for loans.

Business

From payments to lending: How digital finance is evolving

As digital payments become mainstream in Uzbekistan, banks are expanding into lending, insurance and investment products to meet rising consumer demand.

Business

Europe outlines priorities for investment in Central Asia

European officials and financial institutions attending the Tashkent International Investment Forum highlighted regulatory stability, project preparation and cross-border connectivity as essential conditions for future investment.

Business

Foreign investors help shape Tashkent's economic reforms

Recommendations submitted by international investors during meetings held alongside the Tashkent International Investment Forum will be incorporated into a government reform roadmap covering banking, energy, artificial intelligence, capital markets and corporate governance.

Business Line

Industrial zones attract manufacturers and logistics investment

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Industrial production in special economic zones rose 42.7% in the first nine months of 2025 in Uzbekistan. From Navoi’s logistics ambitions to expanding trade through Termez, new projects are drawing manufacturers and investors from across the region.

Business

€75bn investment pipeline takes centre stage at TIIF 2026

Bringing together policymakers, investors and business leaders from more than 100 countries, this year's Tashkent International Investment Forum explores investment opportunities and regional cooperation across Central Asia. Discussions are set to focus on infrastructure, energy, critical minerals,

Business Line

From raw materials to value-added exports: A structural trade transformation

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is broadening its export base through market diversification, industrial growth, and trade reforms, targeting higher value-added products and new international markets.

Economy

Could Central Asia help Europe address labour shortage concerns?

European labour shortages and legal migration systems were central topics at the Tashkent International Migration Forum, where officials came together for discussions and solutions.

Culture news

Rare traditional sounds are being digitised for a new generation

Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform. The archive aims to reconnect contemporary creators with sounds that had remained outside global audio libraries for decades.

Economy

How solar and wind projects are accelerating the energy transition

Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international partnerships. New investments now focus on energy storage, AI infrastructure, and large-scale data centres linked to the energy transition.

Economy

Pacific economies face slower growth amid energy market pressure

Rising fuel and fertiliser import costs are placing growing pressure on economies across Asia and the Pacific, especially small island states that rely heavily on imports. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says governments are accelerating energy transition and resilience measures in response.

Economy

ADB unveils €65bn plan for energy and digital connectivity

At its annual meeting in Samarkand, the Bank outlined a programme focused on cross-border energy and digital infrastructure.

Art

Artefacts returned to Centre of Islamic Civilisation after UK probe

The artefacts will be housed at the Centre of Islamic Civilisation as part of ongoing efforts to trace and recover cultural objects through cooperation with museums and the art market. The handover took place during an international cultural event marking the anniversary programme of Amir Temur.

Culture news

Scholars revisit Amir Temur beyond military legacy

New academic research highlights the Timurid era as a structured system of scientific and cultural development. An international conference brought together global experts to reassess primary sources and expand cooperation on historical research and preservation.

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