7 May 2026, 11:46 Economy
Uzbekistan must become a full member of the WTO in 2026 — Mirziyoyev
The President reviewed new laws on food safety and trade protection measures.
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.
7 April 2026, 18:14 Economy
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.
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.
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.
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.
