Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines may enter Uzbekistan’s aviation market..

Uzbekistan produced UZS 394.7 trillion worth of industrial goods in the first four months of 2026, up 7.8% on the same period last year, according to data published by the National Statistics Committee on 26 May. The figures point to broad-based growth across the country's regions and major sectors, with manufacturing leading the way..

Uzbekistan is set to overhaul its academic qualification system by eliminating a wide range of bureaucratic requirements for awarding advanced degrees. Under a presidential decree signed on May 26, titled "On perfecting the system of training and attestation of the new generation of scientific personnel," several long-standing administrative procedures will be abolished starting January 1, 2027..

Uzbekistan continued to be a net importer of natural gas during the first four months of 2026, with import volumes comfortably outstripping exports. Data from the National Statistical Committee reveals that between January and April, gas imports from Turkmenistan and Russia rose by 53.6% to reach $508.3 million. .

Uzbekistan’s technology sector recorded robust growth during the first three months of the year, driven by a substantial rise in both foreign sales and domestic market activity. According to data released by the National Statistical Committee, service exports by IT Park member companies reached $191.8 million between January and March 2026..

Uzbekistan has successfully wrapped up its bilateral market access negotiations with India, marking another step forward in its bid to join the World Trade Organization..

Uzbekistan will raise the threshold for small businesses to transition to VAT and corporate income tax from 1 billion soums (about $83,400) to 5 billion soums (nearly $417,000) starting from 1 June. The proposal was approved by president Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

President of Uzbekistan approved proposals to reduce the burden on businesses. These include automatic refund of negative VAT balances for low-risk entrepreneurs, removal of temporary suspension of VAT payer certificates and the right to correct reporting errors.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Astana on 29 May at the invitation of the president of Kazakhstan. He will attend the next meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council.

For the first time, UzAuto Motors has fallen below a 50% share of Uzbekistan's car market. Data covering January–April 2026 shows the company held a 47.8% share of total sales – a striking reversal for a brand that commanded around 90% of the market just two years ago..

Negotiations with design and contracting organizations for the New Tashkent international airport are currently under way, according to information presented to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on 26 May at a briefing on transport infrastructure development..

Uzbekistan is preparing to dispatch its first consignment of goods to the Syrian market, with ten truckloads of products set to be shipped following an agreement reached between Uzbek and Syrian companies..

Uzbekistan's total foreign trade turnover reached $26.3 billion in the first four months of 2026, up 5.8% compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary data published by the National Statistics Committee. The headline figure, however, masks a deepening trade imbalance: imports surged while gold-driven export revenues fell sharply, pushing the trade deficit to .

Uzbekistan's National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP) has revoked the operating license of UzNEX, one of the country's most prominent cryptocurrency exchanges, following a request from its parent company, Kobea Group..

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on 26 May reviewed a presentation on introducing market mechanisms, scaling up production, and launching new investment projects in Uzbekistan's coal industry..