6+ hour, 4+ min ago  (134+ words) Uzbek diplomats have held talks with Dr. Nadir Assad bin Taher, acting chief executive officer of the Emirati company TAQA Water Solutions, to discuss potential cooperation on modernizing Uzbekistan's water infrastructure. The discussions focused on prospective projects aimed at upgrading…...

6+ hour, 6+ min ago  (147+ words) Uzbekistan's pharmaceutical output topped UZS 2.3 trillion in January-May 2026, marking a 29.4% increase compared with the same period last year. According to the National Statistics Committee, Tashkent accounted for the largest share of production, with pharmaceutical output totaling UZS 1.4 trillion. Among the…...

11+ hour, 45+ min ago  (132+ words) The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has established an Islamic Finance Council tasked with coordinating the development of the country's Islamic finance sector and drafting unified standards for banks, microfinance organizations, and other financial institutions operating in line with Islamic principles....

12+ hour, 46+ min ago  (541+ words) Uzbekistan is preparing to overhaul oversight of the construction rebar market by introducing digital product marking, establishing a nationwide traceability system, and tightening penalties for violations. The proposals were presented to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his visit to the city…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (390+ words) Uzbekistan plans to begin importing 700,000 tonnes of iron ore a year from Tajikistan as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country's steel industry and secure stable supplies of raw materials. The initiative was announced during a meeting chaired…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (103+ words) Kun.uz Your privacy matters to us! 🛡 Uzbekistan imports $19.7 million worth of air conditioners in five months Uzbekistan imported 132,691 air conditioners worth $19.7 million during the first five months of 2026. According to the National Statistics Committee, the import volume increased by…...

1+ week, 54+ min ago  (226+ words) Uzbekistan and France are developing six energy projects worth a combined $1.8 billion as the two countries seek to expand cooperation in power generation, electricity networks, gas infrastructure, and digital technologies, according to the Ministry of Energy. The projects were discussed…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (136+ words) Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is discussing plans with the Uzbek government to expand electric vehicle production, increase localization, and develop a nationwide network of fast-charging stations, according to the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade. The plans were discussed…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (206+ words) President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree introducing customs incentives for the import of modern freight vehicles, exempting eligible trucks and semi-trailers from customs duties and recycling fees through the end of 2027. The measure is set out in presidential decree…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (200+ words) Uzbekistan and Japan have discussed expanding cooperation in the energy sector, including the construction of high-voltage transmission lines and substations, as Japanese companies explore new projects worth a combined $7.7 billion. The discussions took place during a meeting between Uzbekistan's Minister…...