Economy
Economy
Uzbekistan imports nearly 7,000 passenger cars in Q1 2025
From January to March 2025, Uzbekistan imported 6,950 passenger cars with a total value of US$115.1 million, National Statistics Committee said.
Uzbekistan’s industry grows 1.5 Times in 2017–2024: IMRI study
A recent analysis by the Institute for Macroeconomic and Regional Studies (IMRI) under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan highlights …
Mirziyoyev orders overhaul of Syrdarya region’s agriculture using new approaches
On 5 May, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting focused on the development of agriculture in the Syrdarya …
Silk Avia to launch regular flights on the Tashkent — Sariosiyo — Tashkent route
Silk Avia airline will begin regular flights on the Tashkent — Sariosiyo — Tashkent route starting from 30 May 2025, …
Gas blowout with hydrogen sulfide recurs at Mustaqillik-25 well
On 5 May 2025 at 06:10, a gas blowout with a high concentration of hydrogen sulfide under high pressure occurred …
Air Samarkand launches direct flights between Samarkand and Tel Aviv
On 4 May 2025, Air Samarkand successfully operated its inaugural direct flight on a new international route connecting Samarkand and …
Urgench Airport to get new terminal and runway capable of handling all aircraft types
Urgench Airport is set for major infrastructure upgrades, including the construction of a new 3,300-meter runway that will accommodate all …
IMF recommends Uzbekistan raise retirement age amid demographic challenges
Uzbekistan may need to raise its retirement age to ease the burden on the state budget and address demographic challenges, …
IMF raises Uzbekistan’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 5.9%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its forecast for Uzbekistan’s GDP growth in 2025, increasing it to 5.9% due …
IMF warns of potential GDP slowdown in Central Asia due to U.S. tariffs
Countries in Central Asia may face a slowdown in GDP growth due to newly imposed U.S. tariffs and rising trade …