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Uzbekistan
Akmal Saidov Attends Global Dialogue on International Humanitarian Law in Geneva
Uzbekistan’s Akmal Saidov took part in a Geneva forum focused on strengthening compliance with international humanitarian law and protecting civilians during armed conflicts.
- Uzbekistan Tightens Penalties for Extremism-Related Offences
- Uzbekistan to Outsource Some Public Healthcare Services to Private Sector
- Uzbekistan Seizes 301,462 Pyrotechnic Items in Namangan Region
- Tajikistan Delegation Visits Historic Sites in Bukhara
- Yandex Uzbekistan Completes Testing of Delivery Robots in Tashkent
Economy
Uzbekistan Falls to 19th Place in Global EV Development Ranking
Uzbekistan dropped five positions to 19th in Kept’s 2026 electric vehicle ranking, with limited charging infrastructure cited as a key constraint.
- Uzbekistan’s Copper Plant-3 Processes 10 Million Tonnes of Ore
- Uzbekistan Recalculates 2.3 Billion Soums in Heating Charges in Kashkadarya
- Uzbekneftegaz Says It Has Not Received Assets from Saneg
- Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Discuss Cooperation in Oil and Gas Sector
- Uzbekistan Airways and SQB Prepare for IPOs in 2027–2028
Finance
Kapitalbank to Issue US$50 Million in Dollar-Denominated Bonds
Kapitalbank will issue 500,000 corporate bonds with a 7% annual coupon rate, payable quarterly, and a maturity of 731 days.
- IFC to Provide Up to US$33 Million for Agricultural Services in Central Asia
- Uzbekistan Buys 7 Tonnes of Gold in September 2026
- Uzbekistan’s Central Bank Says Dollar’s Influence on Inflation Expectations Is Easing
- Uzbekistan’s Central Bank Explains Why Bank Lending Rates Remain High
- Uzbekistan’s Central Bank Raises 2026 Inflation Forecast to 7%
Technologies
Shermatov Warns of Rising Risks of Personal Data Leaks
Uzbekistan’s digital technologies minister warned of growing cyber threats after reports of a possible personal data leak affecting 27 million citizens.
- MIT Study Assesses AI Readiness in Uzbekistan and Central Asia
- BUTTERFLY claims to have found flaws in Uzbekistan's state systems
- Uzbekistan to Launch US$5 Million International Startup Competition
- Uzbekistan and US Discuss Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence
- Uzbek Startup Delever Raises US$380,000 in Investment Round
Culture
Uzbek Artists Perform at Gala Concert in Beijing
Uzbek artists performed classical music, songs and traditional dances at a gala concert in Beijing as part of Uzbekistan Culture Days in China.
- Kokand’s Mandalaki House to Be Restored from 2027
- Uzbekistan and St Petersburg Museums Sign Cooperation Deal
- Uzbek Artists Sevara Nazarkhan and Komoliddin Urinbayev Receive Kazakhstan Orders
- Mirziyoyev Visits Film Set About Ibn Sina’s Childhood
- Uzbekistan to Abolish Film Agency and Restructure Uzbekfilm
World
Democrats Win Control of Both Chambers of US Congress
Democrats have secured majorities in the House and Senate, limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to advance his legislative agenda.
- Rosatom Develops Zero-Waste Lithium Processing Technology in Uzbekistan
- Alex Matrsson on Super Intelligence (SI) and the World Bank’s Strategy
- IATA Calls for Changes to Denied Passenger Rules
- Global Air Passenger Demand Falls 0.5% in September
- Alex Matrsson Leads the Higher Education Agenda in Central Asia