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Kyrgyzstan Lifts Restrictions on Imports of Construction Materials from Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan lifted temporary import restrictions on 14 categories of construction materials, opening new export opportunities for Uzbek producers.
ITOCHU and Deutsche Bank Join Uzbekistan’s Foreign Investors Council
Japan’s ITOCHU and Germany’s Deutsche Bank have joined Uzbekistan’s Foreign Investors Council, which brings together more than 40 companies and financial institutions.
United Airlines Considers Direct Flights to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
United Airlines is exploring potential routes to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, but restrictions on Russian airspace remain a major obstacle to launching flights.
Uzbekistan Harvests More Than 5 Million Tonnes of Cotton, Mirziyoyev Says
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated farmers on a record cotton harvest, with average yields rising to 56 centners per hectare and mechanisation reaching 85%.
Uzbekistan Plans to Expand Civilian Drone Market and Local Production
Mirziyoyev has ordered proposals to update drone regulations, encourage domestic manufacturing and expand the use of unmanned aircraft across the economy.
Uzbekistan Harvests 5 Million Tonnes of Cotton for First Time Since 1991
Uzbekistan has harvested a record 5 million tonnes of cotton for the first time since 1991, strengthening the raw material base for its textile industry.
Samarkand to Host International Metallurgy Forum on 12 December
Samarkand will host an international metallurgy forum on 12 December, bringing together industry representatives from Uzbekistan and several other countries.
Uzbekistan’s Automotive Imports Rise 26.4% to US$3.23 Billion
Uzbekistan’s automotive imports reached US$3.23 billion in January–September 2026, while exports increased by 4.4% to US$229.2 million.
Kuvasay to Expand Solar-Powered Streetlight Production
Blue Carbon plans to increase output, expand its product range and introduce new technologies at its solar-powered streetlight plant in Kuvasay.
Chinese Companies Explore Investment Opportunities in Uzbekistan’s Cosmetics Industry
Xi’an Giant Biogene Technology is considering cooperation with Uzbekistan, including local manufacturing and investment in the cosmetics industry.