Economy
Economy
Uzbek Lawmakers Pass Bill to Strengthen Business Rights
Uzbekistan’s lower house has approved a bill to protect business rights, simplify tax procedures and speed up the restoration of operations.
Uzbekistan and China Expand Pharma Industry Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Chinese companies discussed expanding pharmaceutical cooperation, including production, biotech, vaccines, and development of a new BioPharma City cluster.
Feasibility study presented for Tashkent–Samarkand high-speed rail
Uzbekistan has received the final feasibility study for a high-speed railway between Tashkent and Samarkand, developed with South Korean partners.
Uzbekistan Competition Body Probes Gas Price Collusion
Uzbekistan’s competition authority has opened cases against multiple CNG stations in Samarkand region over suspected coordinated methane price hikes.
Uzbekistan and China Expand Pharma Industry Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Chinese companies discussed expanding pharmaceutical cooperation, including production, biotech, vaccines, and development of a new BioPharma City cluster.
Mirziyoyev reviews Fergana airport modernization project
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans to modernize Fergana International Airport, expanding capacity, services, and regional connectivity.
IFC: Energy, privatization, logistics drive investment
IFC regional director Lisa Kestner says energy, privatization, logistics, agriculture and industry will drive investment growth in Uzbekistan and Central …
Uzbekistan, Jiangsu discuss new investment projects
Uzbek officials and Jiangsu companies held talks in Nanjing on investment opportunities, industrial clusters, and healthcare cooperation projects.
Davron Vakhabov appointed as head of Employers Confederation
Davron Vakhabov has been appointed head of the Confederation of Employers following an extraordinary meeting in Tashkent focused on leadership.
Uzbekistan Economy Grows 8.7% in Q1 2026
Uzbekistan’s economy expanded 8.7% in Q1 2026, driven by industry, services, and construction, with strong growth across key sectors and …