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 Senate Approves Law Strengthening Labor Rights
New legislation aligns Uzbekistan’s labor code with ILO standards, establishing legal frameworks for strikes and enhancing constitutional guarantees for workers.
Uzbekistan and US Discuss Expanding Trade Cooperation
Saida Mirziyoyeva and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discuss bilateral trade agreements and US support for Uzbekistan’s landmark WTO accession …
DFC to Support US Investment Influx into Uzbekistan
US International Development Finance Corporation to share risks and launch a joint investment platform following high-level talks in Tashkent.
Uzbekistan’s Reserves Decrease to US$69 Billion in March
Despite a record US$77.1 billion peak, Uzbekistan’s gold and foreign exchange reserves fell to US$69 billion in March 2026 due …
Major 2-Billion-Soum VAT Fraud Uncovered in Uzbekistan
Law enforcement dismantles a sophisticated tax scheme involving forged invoices for construction services, leading to criminal charges against four suspects.
Uzbekistan Enters “Moderately Free” Economies Category
Uzbekistan ranked 86th in the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, surpassing the global average and entering the “moderately free” category …
Uzbekistan Updates List of Banned Extremist Resources
Uzbekistan’s Supreme Court has expanded the list of prohibited extremist materials, adding over 240 new online sources in 2026.
EDB Names Biotech, Robotics, VR as Next Investment Wave
The Eurasian Development Bank highlights biotech, robotics, and virtual reality as key drivers of the next global investment cycle.
Legendary Football Coach Mircea Lucescu Dies at 80
Renowned Romanian coach Mircea Lucescu, one of football’s most decorated managers, has passed away at the age of 80 after …
Energy as a New Growth Constraint: Can Central Asia Sustain Economic Expansion?
Rising electricity demand, aging infrastructure, and massive investment needs are turning energy into a key constraint for Central Asia’s long-term …