The second stage of mandatory digital marking for water and soft drinks in Uzbekistan has been officially pushed back by one year. According to a Cabinet of Ministers resolution issued on May 19, the launch of the finished product aggregation system has been rescheduled from April 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027. .

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..