Economy
Economy
COVEC Selected to Build Tashkent-Samarkand Toll Highway
China's COVEC has been selected to build Uzbekistan's new Tashkent-Samarkand toll highway, with construction launched on 22 July 2026.
Metals Rise as Supply Risks Support Prices
Industrial and precious metals traded mixed over the past week as supply concerns, geopolitical tensions and US monetary policy expectations …
Uzbekistan Discusses Enterprise Greenhouse Gas Reporting
Uzbekistan held a seminar on introducing greenhouse gas monitoring, reporting and verification systems at enterprises with support from GIZ.
Uzbekneftegaz Dismisses Gulistan Oil Depot Director
Uzbekneftegaz dismissed the director of the Gulistan oil depot following a review of first-half 2026 performance and criticized shortcomings at …
President Reviews New Overpass Near Tashkent
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a new overpass near Tashkent designed to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and cut travel time …
Uzbek-Kyrgyz Business Forum Held in Osh
More than 200 entrepreneurs from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan took part in a business forum in Osh focused on trade and …
Uzbekistan Investment Fund Assets Rise 9.2% in First Half
Uzbekistan's National Investment Fund reported a 9.2% increase in net asset value in the first half of 2026, driven by …
Uzbekistan, FAO Discuss Expanding Agricultural Cooperation
Uzbekistan and the FAO discussed expanding cooperation in science, innovation and agricultural technologies, including plans for a Centre of Excellence …
Uzbekistan, CFES Discuss Local Production of Banking Equipment
Uzbekistan and China's CFES discussed localising the production of banking equipment, technology transfer and the development of joint investment projects.
Baosteel Europe, Uzmetkombinat Discuss Joint Projects
Baosteel Europe and Uzmetkombinat discussed expanding cooperation, investment projects and the introduction of modern technologies in Uzbekistan's metallurgical sector.