Economy
Economy
Uzbekistan, South Korea Advance Tashkent–Samarkand High-Speed Rail
Uzbekistan and South Korea's Saman Corporation agreed on a feasibility study timeline for a Tashkent–Samarkand high-speed rail line, with KEXIM guiding the process.
Uzbekistan, Sweden Sign Mining MOU to Boost Ties
Uzbekistan and Sweden signed a mining cooperation memorandum on June 10, advancing joint projects with Epiroc, Volvo CE, ABB and …
Uzbekistan Floats Tax Residency Perks to Attract Foreign Talent
Uzbekistan's parliament approved in first reading a bill offering foreigners special tax residency status, crypto account options, and halved social …
Uzbekistan Bets $30B on AI to Transform Mining Sector
Uzbekistan's president orders a sweeping AI and digital overhaul of mining and geology, targeting $30B in investment and halving the …
China's Si Jie Stone Eyes Battery & Lighting Plants in Uzbekistan
Chinese firm Si Jie Stone presented plans to build a battery recycling facility and export-oriented lighting plant in Uzbekistan during …
Uzbekistan & US DFC Plan Joint Investment Platform
Uzbekistan and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation discussed a Joint Investment Platform and new project financing to deepen strategic …
Uzbek Court Bans "Samsyng" Counterfeit Electronics Sales
An Uzbek court ruled on June 4 that "Samsyng"-branded electronics violate Samsung's intellectual property rights, banning sales and ordering cost …
Tashkent Investment Forum 2026: 8,000 Guests, 99 Countries
Uzbekistan's fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum opens June 16–18, drawing 8,000 participants from 99 countries to sign deals across energy, …
Uzbekistan Green Energy Output Surges 28% in 2026
Uzbekistan's solar and wind plants generated 5 billion kWh since January 2026 — up 28% year-on-year — saving 1.3 billion …
Tashkent Rent Holds at $550 But Supply Drops 21%
Tashkent's median rent stayed flat at $550/month in May 2026, but listings fell 21% from April as district-level price gaps …