Economy
Economy
Aksa Elektrik takes over Samarkand power grid
Türkiye’s Aksa Elektrik will manage Samarkand region’s distribution networks after an international tender, with investment commitments for upgrades.
Uzbekistan has 601,300 active enterprises and organizations
Uzbekistan had 601,300 active enterprises and organizations as of 1 August 2026, with small businesses and microfirms accounting for 73.3%.
Uzbekistan SEZ output rises 21% in first half
Industrial output at Uzbekistan’s special economic zones reached 32.06 trillion soums in January-June 2026, up 21% year on year.
Uzbekistan Begins Work to Shut Down Emergency M-25 Well
Uzbekneftegaz has begun work to shut down an emergency well at the M-25 gas field in Baysun district, with completion planned for 2027.
New Production Facilities Planned for Margilan Free Economic Zone
New investment projects including solar microchips and auto parts manufacturing are planned in the Margilan free economic zone.
Chinese Company Discusses Projects With Kokand University
Ferghana Region Governor Khayrullo Bozorov met with China's SFETCG to discuss joint projects with Kokand State University.
Navoiyuran Net Profit Increases 136 Percent in H1 2026
State enterprise Navoiyuran recorded a 136 percent net profit surge to nearly 4.3 trillion soums in the first half of 2026.
Uzbekistan and Malaysia Expand Biopharmaceutical Ties
Uzbekistan and Malaysia discussed producing insulin and HPV vaccines, localizing high-tech manufacturing, and joint investment projects.
Uzbekistan and South Korea Discuss Rice Farming Digitalization
Uzbekistan and South Korea discussed digitizing rice farming, applying artificial intelligence, and expanding agricultural research cooperation.
Uzbekistan and Tuoren Group Discuss Medical Device Production
Uzbekistan discussed localizing the production of medical devices and hemodialysis equipment with China's Tuoren Group.