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Askar Yakubov

Askar Yakubov

Askar Yakubov is a professional photojournalist with extensive experience in news and reportage photography. He specializes in fast-paced coverage of social, political, cultural, international, business, and community events, with a sharp eye for capturing expressive shots and conveying the atmosphere of an event under tight time constraints. His skill set spans reportage, portrait, and documentary photography, along with image editing and color correction, and preparing photo materials for media and digital platforms. He is known for his professionalism, adherence to editorial standards, and ability to work both independently and as part of a shooting team.

Uzbekistan & Templeton Talk Privatization, SOE Reform
Uzbekistan & Templeton Talk Privatization, SOE Reform
Uzbekistan's top economic officials met Templeton Global Investments CIO Manraj Sekhon in Tashkent to accelerate privatization and state-owned enterprise transformation.
12:30 · 18/06/2026
Uzbekistan, NDB's Rousseff Eye Deeper Investment Ties
Uzbekistan, NDB's Rousseff Eye Deeper Investment Ties
Uzbekistan's Deputy PM Kuchkarov met NDB President Dilma Rousseff in Tashkent to advance energy and infrastructure investment under the BRICS-founded …
12:15 · 18/06/2026
Fergana and China's Runking Automotive Plan Joint Projects
Fergana and China's Runking Automotive Plan Joint Projects
Fergana Governor Bozorov met Runking Automotive Group Director Zheng Guochuan at TIIF 2026, agreeing on concrete steps to advance joint …
11:45 · 18/06/2026
World Bank VP and Uzbekistan Discuss AI and Semiconductors
World Bank VP and Uzbekistan Discuss AI and Semiconductors
World Bank Digital VP Sangbu Kim met Uzbekistan Deputy PM Kuchkarov on June 17 to advance AI, digital transformation, startup …
11:30 · 18/06/2026
World Bank Approves $150M for Uzbekistan Rural Upgrade
World Bank Approves $150M for Uzbekistan Rural Upgrade
The World Bank approved $150M for Phase 2 of Uzbekistan's Rural Infrastructure Development program, targeting 296 mahallas across six regions …
11:17 · 18/06/2026
Uzbekistan and Romania Eye Constanța Port as Trade Gateway
Uzbekistan and Romania Eye Constanța Port as Trade Gateway
Uzbekistan's Deputy FM Azimov met Romanian officials at TIIF 2026 to advance logistics, trade, and investment ties, with Constanța port …
11:15 · 18/06/2026
Fergana and Iraq Eye Oil, Textiles, and Sister-Region Ties
Fergana and Iraq Eye Oil, Textiles, and Sister-Region Ties
Fergana Governor Bozorov met Iraq's Trade Minister at TIIF 2026, advancing proposals in oil and gas, textiles, and agriculture, plus …
10:45 · 18/06/2026
Fergana and Afghanistan Build Cross-Border Trade Ties
Fergana and Afghanistan Build Cross-Border Trade Ties
Fergana Governor Bozorov and Afghanistan's Trade Chamber chief discuss a Fergana Trade House in Afghanistan, joint ventures, and agri-processing cooperation …
10:30 · 18/06/2026
Fergana Courts US Investment in Finance, Fuel, and Industry
Fergana Courts US Investment in Finance, Fuel, and Industry
Fergana Governor Bozorov met Oppenheimer, GULF, and SNB Group at TIIF 5, discussing infrastructure financing, a modern fuel station network, …
10:00 · 18/06/2026
Fergana Valley to Pilot US Gravity Energy Storage Tech
Fergana Valley to Pilot US Gravity Energy Storage Tech
Uzbekistan's Fergana region signs MOU with US firm PRAK Energy Inc. to pilot GRAVIENT gravity-based energy storage technology, boosting grid …
09:45 · 18/06/2026