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Tashkent Airport suspends mobile phone customs clearance
Customs clearance of mobile devices at Tashkent International Airport has been temporarily suspended pending clarification of IMEI verification procedures.
Fitch assigns Andijan Region a ‘BB-’ rating
Fitch Ratings has assigned Andijan Region long-term foreign- and local-currency issuer default ratings of ‘BB-’ with a Stable Outlook.
UzPost receives silver-level UPU security certification
UzPost has received silver-level certification from the Universal Postal Union after meeting international security standards at its postal facilities.
Tashkent Region and Aichi discuss expanding cooperation
Tashkent Region and Japan’s Aichi Prefecture have discussed investment projects and closer ties in industry, agriculture, education and technology.
Tashkent region proposes furniture venture with Japan's Noritsuisu
Tashkent region has proposed a joint venture with Japan's Noritsuisu to assemble chairs and manufacture steel structures at the Angren Free Economic Zone.
Tashkent region proposes cable plant to Japanese company
Tashkent region has proposed a joint venture with Japan's Aichi Densen to manufacture electrical cables at the Angren Free Economic Zone.
Central Asia-Gulf trade nearly quadruples in five years
Trade between Central Asia and Gulf countries reached US$3.9 billion in 2025, while accumulated Gulf investments in the region rose to US$31.1 billion.
Kazakhstan extends ban on petrol and diesel exports
Kazakhstan has extended restrictions on petrol and diesel exports from 22 November 2026 to 22 May 2027, with several exemptions.
Uzbekistan and Singapore explore pharmaceutical cooperation
Uzbekistan and Singapore have discussed joint projects in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medicine and education, including research and specialist training.
Uzbekistan and Poland agree to expand rail freight links
Uzbekistan Railways and Poland’s PKP have signed a memorandum to expand freight and multimodal transport, attract cargo flows and develop regular container train services.