20 April 2026, 17:54 Business
South Korean Shinhan Bank plans to open a subsidiary bank in Uzbekistan
The actions have been coordinated with the local regulator, and most of the preparations have been completed.
17 April 2026, 16:22 Transport
Direct flights from Tashkent to Yerevan may start in May — Uzbekistan Airports
Shirak Avia plans to organize weekly air service with Armenia.
10 April 2026, 17:40 Economy
Uzbekistan plans to privatize an additional 67 large state-owned companies
The President ordered the sale of state assets worth 35 trillion soums and the provision of revenues of 13.5 trillion soums by the end of the year.
8 April 2026, 17:43 Legislation
Umid Shadiev has become the new Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the UAE
In December 2025, he resigned as head of the Tourism Committee, handing over the post to the previous ambassador to the UAE, Abdulaziz Akkulov.
7 April 2026, 18:14 Business
The US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council has opened in Washington
The new structure will strengthen business ties between the two countries “for joint business ambitions.”
6 April 2026, 16:22 Economy
The Deputy Prime Minister ordered a reduction in overall customs duties in Uzbekistan by over 30%.
Businesses have complained about increased customs duties on exported goods starting in 2026 after rates were equalized with import duties.
3 April 2026, 18:15 Business
What will the Tashkent International Commercial Court do?
It will be able to consider cases involving foreign companies and investors, among other things.
31 March 2026, 09:57 Economy
Rothschild & Co to Advise on IPOs of Uzbekistan’s Largest Enterprises
Training seminars on corporate governance and attracting investment can be organized for local businesses.
25 March 2026, 18:55 Business
Oson received a license from the Dubai regulator to open a neobank.
The holding plans to launch a “completely new wallet” and new cash withdrawal terminals this year.
24 March 2026, 17:57 Energetics
Uzbekistan and Russia signed a supplementary agreement to the contract for the construction of an integrated nuclear power plant.
Permission has also been received to use the site for the placement of two power units with Russian reactors.
19 March 2026, 13:31 Transport
The Tashkent-Khiva high-speed train will begin operating on May 2
Travel time will be cut almost in half, from 14 to 7 hours. The seven-car Hyundai Rotem train reaches speeds of 260 km/h.
17 March 2026, 15:24 Business
BYD Plant in Uzbekistan Plans to Launch Around 10 New Models by 2030
This year, the company plans to double production to 40,000 vehicles, 25,000 of which will be the Yuan Up model.
16 March 2026, 17:52 Economy
The copper and gold reserves at the Yoshlik-1 and Kalmakyr deposits will last for 100 years
Copper reserves are estimated at 45 million tons, gold reserves at more than 5 thousand tons.
13 March 2026, 17:03 Economy
Banks and payment institutions will be held liable for damages caused by cybercrimes
Administrative penalties will be established for businesses for failure to comply with cybersecurity requirements.
12 March 2026, 17:44 Energetics
Uzbekistan to Engage France’s Framatome in Nuclear Power Plant Projects
Uzatom is interested in automated process control systems at nuclear power plants.
11 March 2026, 17:56 Transport
The Tashkent-Samarkand toll road starts in Sergeli and takes 2−2.5 hours to travel
Major Chinese companies are showing interest in the project. The highway could open in stages, without waiting for construction to be completed.
6 March 2026, 14:26 Fintech
Uzbekistan to Experiment with Targeted Mortgage Deposits
Citizens will be able to save money for a down payment on a mortgage in special accounts throughout the year.
5 March 2026, 10:36 Fintech
The AI Development Center under the Ministry of Digital Technologies will collaborate with CAFA
The parties will implement pilot projects and develop digital finance infrastructure.
4 March 2026, 10:50 Entrepreneurship
MIIT launches mechanism to support exporters in connection with the situation in the Middle East
Businesses will receive assistance in resolving payment, transport, and customs difficulties.
27 February 2026, 16:35 Economy
Chinese investors may invest $1 billion in coal mining in Surkhandarya
There are plans to establish coal processing in cooperation with Sasol and develop a plan for a $200 million industrial cluster.
26 February 2026, 16:29 Economy
Uzbekistan’s public debt increased by $6.6 billion in 2025, exceeding $46 billion
The external debt has approached the $40 billion mark, half of which is used to finance budget expenditures.
5 January 2026, 21:00 Economy
“UzNIF plans an IPO in the first half of 2026 with listings in London and Tashkent” — Franklin Templeton
Spot spoke with Marius Dan, CEO for Central Asia at Templeton Global Investments, about the changes to UzNIF’s portfolio, the transformation of its 15 portfolio companies, the inclusion of Uzpromstroybank, and plans for the fund’s IPO with a dual listing.
29 May 2025, 21:05 Business
“The National Investment Fund represents a gateway into the country for foreign institutional investors” — Franklin Templeton
Spot spoke with Marius Dan, CEO for Central Asia at Templeton Global Investments, about the establishment of the National Investment Fund, the transformation plans for the 18 state-owned companies within its portfolio, and the upcoming plans for listing on local and international stock exchanges.
