Economy
Economy
Uzbekistan Orders 8 Hyundai Rotem High-Speed Trains for New Routes
Uzbekistan's railways and Hyundai Rotem discussed delivery of 8 high-speed trains for Tashkent–Andijan and Tashkent–Termez routes during talks held in South Korea.
World Bank Lifts Uzbekistan Growth Forecast as Central Asia Outperforms Slowing Global Economy
The World Bank projects Uzbekistan's GDP growth at 6.4% in 2026 in its June 2026 Global Economic Prospects report — …
Uzbekistan Plans to More Than Double Fish Output to 500,000 Tons
President Mirziyoyev approved plans to scale Uzbekistan's fish production from 206,000 to over 500,000 tons, backed by intensive aquaculture technology …
Fitch Upgrades Uzbekhydroenergo Outlook to Positive at BB-
Fitch Ratings affirmed Uzbekhydroenergo's BB- credit rating and revised its outlook to Positive, citing Uzbekistan's macro reforms and the firm's …
FlyArystan Launches Urgench–Almaty Route Starting September 2026
Kazakhstan's low-cost carrier FlyArystan will launch twice-weekly direct flights between Urgench, Uzbekistan, and Almaty from September 3, 2026, boosting Central …
Fitch Upgrades Outlook on Three Uzbekistan State Utilities
Fitch revised outlooks on three Uzbekistan state utilities to Positive from Stable, following Uzbekistan's sovereign outlook upgrade on June 3, …
Uzbekistan Eyes 70% Jump in Russian Gas Imports to 11 BCM
Uzbekistan may increase Russian gas imports to 11 billion cubic meters — up 70% from 2025 levels — as Kazakhstan …
UzAuto Motors Net Profit Rises 7.8% Despite Revenue Dip
UzAuto Motors grew net profit to $339.6M in 2025 despite a 3.7% revenue decline, driven by financial income and a …
Uzbekistan, Japan Sign JICA Energy Efficiency Deals
Uzbekistan and Japan formalized two JICA-backed projects on energy efficiency in a high-level meeting, while expanding ties in agriculture, healthcare, …
Uzbekistan Fines Nika Farm for Using Historical Figures in Drug Ad
Uzbekistan's competition authority fined Nika Farm for a nasal spray ad depicting Amir Temur, Avicenna, Napoleon, and others as supposed …