Uzbek Post expanding range of services
Since 2005, O’zbekiston Pochtasi company has been implementing the program of modernization of the postal network and introduction of new …
Uzbek security service foils attempt to smuggle heroin to Russia
Uzbek security officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle 10 kilograms of heroin of Afghan origin into Russia, a spokesman …
Russian car maker urges government to limit Uzbek cars imports
The AvtoVAZ open joint-stock company has urged the Russian government to limit the import of Korean Daewoo cars from Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan to spend over US$2bn to upgrade chemical industry in 2009-14
Uzkimyosanoat (Uzbek chemical industry) state joint-stock company will implement projects worth US$2.062 billion to upgrade the sector in 2009-14.
Uzbekistan starts fighting locusts from air
The air company SAR (Special Aviation Work) - a branch of the national airline Uzbekistan Havo Yollari (Uzbekistan Airways) has …
Uzbek border guards seize 24 kg of opium from Afghan national
An Afghan citizen, who illegally entered Uzbekistan with a large batch of drugs, has been detained in the country.
Silk Road to apply for World Heritage status in 2011
China and Central Asian countries are planning to apply for adding historical sites along the 2,000-year-old Silk Road to UNESCO’s …
Uzbekistan CU Association becomes WOCCU member
The credit union association of Uzbekistan has joined World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU). WOCCU’s board of directors approved application …
Uzbek, Turkmen presidents discuss regional problems over phone
On 8 April, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbangulu Berdimuhamedov and the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov discussed bilateral co-operation and …
Number of inspections of entrepreneurs to decrease
The private sector of Uzbekistan will receive various tax preferences, while the number of inspections will be reduced, the chairman …