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Uzbekistan cuts gas exports to China amid rising domestic demand and imports
22+ hour, 13+ min ago (250+ words) Recent data from the National Statistical Committee reveals a significant shift in Uzbekistan's energy trade balance during the first two months of 2026. The country has substantially increased its reliance on foreign gas while its exports to China have dwindled to…...
Over 885 cases of illegal energy use detected across Uzbekistan
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (326+ words) Uzbekistan has identified numerous instances of illegal use of fuel and energy resources during the first three months of 2026. According to the Inspectorate for Control over the Use of Electric Energy, Petroleum Products, and Gas under the Cabinet of Ministers,…...
Uzbekistan calls for Permanent Council on Economic Partnership within Turkic States
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (370+ words) Uzbekistan calls for Permanent Council on Economic Partnership within Turkic States'Kun.uz Your privacy matters to us! " Uzbekistan calls for Permanent Council on Economic Partnership within Turkic States Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov has proposed the establishment of a…...
Uzbekistan plans $350 million EV plant in Bukhara region as industrial push gathers pace
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (261+ words) Uzbekistan plans $350 million EV plant in Bukhara region as industrial push gathers pace'Kun.uz Your privacy matters to us! " Uzbekistan plans $350 million EV plant in Bukhara region as industrial push gathers pace Uzbekistan plans to launch the production of up…...
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan step up sustainable agricultural cooperation
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (138+ words) Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are seeking to expand cooperation in sustainable agriculture and new technologies following talks held on the sidelines of an agribusiness forum in Tashkent bringing together Italy, Central Asia and Azerbaijan. The talks focused on the introduction of…...
Uzbekistan issues record low-rate local-currency bonds amounting to $1 billion
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (346+ words) Uzbekistan on April 1 issued its largest-ever local-currency sovereign bonds, raising $1 billion in international markets at a record-low interest rate of 12.25%. For comparison, interest rates on the country's previous three-year international bonds denominated in the national currency stood at 16.625% (UZS 3 trillion)…...
Bukhara targets $3.3 billion in foreign investment – aims to slash poverty to 2 percent
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (619+ words) President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has set out ambitious targets for Bukhara as Uzbekistan moves to boost jobs, industry, and tourism. The plans were outlined on April 2, when the president chaired a meeting to review reforms and define priorities for the region,…...
Uzbekistan targets $5 billion in foreign investment for Namangan with focus on IT and industry
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (396+ words) President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has outlined an ambitious roadmap for the socio-economic transformation of Namangan region. During a high-level meeting to review regional reforms, the president set bold targets for 2026, aiming to leverage digital technology, green energy, and industrial expansion to…...
Uzbekistan and IAEA discuss prospects for peaceful nuclear energy cooperation
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (445+ words) Uzbekistan and IAEA discuss prospects for peaceful nuclear energy cooperation'Kun.uz Your privacy matters to us! " Uzbekistan and IAEA discuss prospects for peaceful nuclear energy cooperation The Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Iboragimov, held a high-level meeting with the Director General…...
Middle East tensions may push up food prices in Uzbekistan, Central Bank official says
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (294+ words) The US-Israel attacks on Iran are continuing to affect parts of the Middle East and may have broader economic implications, including for Uzbekistan, according to Samigjon Inogamov, a senior Central Bank official. Inogamov, Director of the Monetary Policy Department at…...