Today, 14:30 Economy
Saida Mirziyoyeva meets US President Donald Trump
The Head of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration conveyed greetings and best wishes from Shavkat Mirziyoyev during the meeting.
Today, 11:50 Economy
Kyrgyzstan’s first satellite launched into orbit on SpaceX rocket
Satellite data will be used to monitor land, natural resources and environmental risks, as well as track pollution.
Today, 11:43 Economy
Uzbekistan and Oman to prepare agreements on preferential trade and investment protection
The sides discussed new projects in logistics, energy, raw material processing, manufacturing and data center development.
30 September 2026, 17:01 Economy
Uzbekistan’s total external debt rises by nearly $2 billion to $84.1 billion
The current account deficit reached $6.2 billion in the first half of 2026, increasing by about $410 million in the second quarter.
28 September 2026, 21:20 Economy
Uzbekistan may transfer pension savings to investment companies for management
From 2027, citizens' funded pension savings are proposed to be transferred from Xalq banki to the Pension Fund.
25 September 2026, 17:18 Economy
Marco Rubio to lead US business delegation of over 100 companies to Uzbekistan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the C5+1 Ministerial meeting in Samarkand in mid-October.
25 September 2026, 10:38 Economy
BlackRock is helping develop the structure of the Tashkent International Financial Centre — Saida Mirziyoyeva
The head of the Presidential Administration discussed plans to launch the TIFC with the company’s executives.
24 September 2026, 18:00 Economy
$140 million for Davr Bank: Why ABB acquired a controlling stake and what it means for the market?
Spot spoke with experts about how the deal can be valued, why ABB sought control of the Uzbek bank, and what changes the arrival of a foreign investor could bring to Uzbekistan’s banking market.
24 September 2026, 16:16 Economy
An “Engineering Valley” will be established in Asaka to develop new technologies in mechanical engineering
Shavkat Mirziyoyev called for attracting new investment into high-tech projects.
23 September 2026, 20:02 Economy
“Smart” water meter production launched in Andijan region with China’s Huawei
The new industrial zone will accommodate more than 50 enterprises and produce over $200 million worth of goods annually.
23 September 2026, 13:46 Economy
“There is a lot of work ahead”: Saida Mirziyoyeva discusses YouTube monetization with Google vice president
The meeting also covered the lifting of restrictions on international payment systems in Uzbekistan.
19 September 2026, 11:11 Economy
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank to diversify reserves beyond US government bonds
Alternatives include sovereign bonds, securities issued by supranational organizations and other fixed-income instruments.
19 September 2026, 05:53 Economy
Chinese investors to invest $2.3 billion in data centers and digital currency production in Karakalpakstan
The president also launched construction of a 1.5 GW wind farm by ACWA and other projects.
19 September 2026, 05:35 Economy
Two wind farms and a data center: Mirziyoyev launches $592 million projects in Karakalpakstan
A UAE-backed hospital and a medical academy have also opened in Nukus.
16 September 2026, 08:45 Economy
Uzbekistan and South Korea launch fund for critical minerals projects
The countries also plan to establish a joint center for developing semiconductors and new materials.
15 September 2026, 17:54 Economy
Uzbekistan plans to increase minimum pension qualifying period from 7 to 15 years
The salary cap used for pension calculations is proposed to increase from 6.04 million to 7.05 million soums after six months and to 7.56 million soums after one year.
15 September 2026, 17:48 Economy
Uzbekistan proposes raising the retirement age by three years
Starting in 2028, the authorities plan to raise the retirement age from 60 to 63 for men and from 55 to 58 for women.
15 September 2026, 14:02 Economy
“Construction should develop Tashkent, not overload it” — Saida Mirziyoyeva
The head of the Presidential Administration met with the initiators of major projects and experts.
15 September 2026, 12:55 Economy
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan plan to introduce “seamless transit”
The countries also plan to launch an electronic permit system for irregular passenger road transport.
14 September 2026, 20:15 Economy
“If some arrogant rich man appears, I will not forgive him!” — Mirziyoyev
The president said that until crime is brought under control, entrepreneurship will not develop and investors will not come to Uzbekistan.
