Economy
Economy
President Approves Reforms to Boost Small Business Growth
Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals aimed at improving conditions for small businesses, including tax threshold increases and simplified administration.
Ferghana Region Expands Fruit Exports to Japan
Officials from Uzbekistan’s Ferghana region discussed expanding fruit and vegetable exports to Japan during talks in Tokyo.
Uzbekistan and China Discuss Pharma, Biotech Projects
Uzbekistan and Chinese companies discussed pharmaceutical investment projects, biotechnology cooperation, and production localization initiatives.
Uzbekistan and China Expand Green Energy Cooperation
Uzbekistan and China signed a memorandum on cooperation in green energy research and innovation during a regional forum in Xi’an.
Uzbekistan Gold Exports Reach US$1.5 Billion in April 2026
Uzbekistan exported US$1.503 billion in non-monetary gold in April 2026 after a seven-month pause, according to official statistics.
State Stake in UzChasys Sold for Nearly 333 Billion Soums
Uzbekistan sold a 70% state stake in automotive lighting producer UzChasys for 332.96 billion soums in an E-auksion tender.
Uzbekistan Industrial Output Rises 7.8% in January–April 2026
Industrial production in Uzbekistan grew 7.8% in January–April 2026 to 394.7 trillion soums, driven by manufacturing and energy sectors, official …
Uzbekistan Foreign Trade Reaches US$26.3 Billion in Jan–Apr 2026
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover totaled US$26.33 billion in January–April 2026, rising 5.8% year-on-year despite a widening trade deficit.
Uzbekistan Investment Fund IPO Signals Investor Trust
UzNIF IPO on the Tashkent and London exchanges raised US$691.5 million, was oversubscribed four times, and signals rising global investor …
Uzbekistan to Expand Digital Financial Support for SMEs
Uzbekistan will introduce a unified digital finance platform and AI-based credit scoring to improve SME access to loans, according to …