Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have formalized a major action plan to boost their trade and investment relations during a high-level diplomatic gathering in Astana..

A four-person family living in Tashkent needs approximately UZS 23,512,000 per month to live comfortably without accounting for rent, according to estimates by Numbeo, one of the world's largest online databases on living conditions. For a single individual, the monthly cost of a comfortable lifestyle in the capital is estimated at around UZS 6,343,000..

A newly issued presidential decree, titled “On creating more favorable economic and administrative conditions for the growth of small business entities,” has introduced sweeping tax reliefs and structural changes aimed at easing the burden on entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan. .

Uzbekistan has significantly increased its imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Russia during the first four months of this year. Out of the 537,000 tons of liquefied gas exported by Russia to Central Asian countries between January and April 2026, Uzbekistan accounted for 231,000 tons. This represents a 3.5–fold increase compared to the same period last year..

Expanding practical cooperation with the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) remains one of the core priorities of Uzbekistan’s foreign economic policy, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated during his address at the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting held in Astana..

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..

A Chinese company has been selected through a tender process to build the Tashkent–Samarkand toll motorway, the Minister of Transport Ilhom Mahkamov announced in an interview with Uzbekistan 24 TV channel. Contract negotiations are currently under way, with construction scheduled to begin in July 2026..

Tashkent has secured investment and export agreements worth more than $3.5 billion at the Third Uzbek-Chinese Interregional Forum, held in Xi'an, China..

Uzbekistan will construct five mudflow reservoirs starting in 2027, according to a presidential decree on measures to ensure the effective use of mudflow and floodwaters. The initiative aims to make better use of seasonal floodwaters, improve irrigation coverage, and open up additional agricultural land..

After halting shipments in the aftermath of September 2025, Uzbekistan has resumed exports of non-monetary gold, earning $1.5 billion in the first four months of 2026, with the bulk of sales concentrated in April..

From 1 June 2026, small businesses in Uzbekistan will be able to operate under the simplified tax regime until their annual turnover reaches UZS 5 billion – up from the current threshold of UZS 1 billion..

Uzbekistan is set to abandon state-regulated coal pricing from 1 June 2026, following a presentation to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on introducing market mechanisms in the coal industry, scaling up production, and advancing investment projects..

More than 795,000 children are expected to enroll in first grade across Uzbekistan's schools for the 2026/2027 academic year..

Uzbekistan is raising its gas and electricity tariffs from 1 June 2026, but households that pay in advance before the new rates take effect will continue to benefit from current prices for up to two months, while businesses will retain the old rates for one month..

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has put forward a proposal to relax restrictions on capital outflows for investment purposes, releasing a draft resolution on the portal for discussion of draft normative legal acts..

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has addressed the nation on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, extending his congratulations to Muslims and all citizens of Uzbekistan. In his message, he described the holiday as a celebration of peace, compassion, and generosity – values he said resonate with the spirit of the country's ongoing reforms..

In the early morning of 27 May, Muslims across Uzbekistan gathered in mosques to perform the Kurban Hayit (Eid al-Adha) prayer. Gazeta correspondents visited two mosques in Tashkent, Islamabad and Sheykh Muhammad Sodiq Muhammad Yusuf, and prepared a photo report.

Businesses in public catering, retail and services in Uzbekistan will be able to choose a 6% VAT rate with exemption from corporate income tax or remain under the current general tax system. The measure is expected to reduce the administrative burden and lower incentives to conceal turnover.

Kazakhstan is exploring the possibility of exporting its own crude oil and petroleum products to Uzbekistan, the country's energy minister said on the sidelines of the RES 2026 regional environmental summit in Astana..

Perceived annual inflation among Uzbekistan's population held steady at 11.6% in April 2026, unchanged from March, according to the Central Bank. The finding is based on a survey of nearly 3,500 respondents..

Diplomats from Uzbekistan's Consulate General in Vladivostok have visited 11 Uzbek nationals held at Correctional Facility No. 1 in Sakhalin region, where the men are serving sentences handed down under various articles of Russia's Criminal Code..

A delegation from Andijan region, led by governor Shuhrat Abdurakhmonov, has paid a working visit to China's Hainan province, culminating in a sister-region agreement and a series of business deals..

Over 2.2 million Uzbek citizens traveled abroad for tourism purposes in the first four months of 2026, according to data from the National Statistics Committee..

At Google I/O 2026, the company unveiled its biggest AI update in recent years: new models, an AI agent service, a redesigned Search experience, smart glasses, and tools for online shopping.We reviewed all the announcements and separated what is already available, what will launch later, and what still exists only on slides..

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has reviewed a set of proposals aimed at broadening financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises and making financial services more accessible across the country..

A former investigator with the Bukhara City Police Department has been placed on a wanted list, while the man he helped convict is appealing to the Supreme Court – and both say the real wrongdoing lies elsewhere..

The Competition Committee has formally requested the Civil Aviation Agency to investigate private carriers Centrum Air and Qanot Sharq following a surge in passenger complaints about flight delays, denied boarding, and poor service quality..

Criminal charges have been filed against the heads of two Samarkand-based companies accused of collecting large sums of money from citizens by promising to arrange overseas employment, then failing to secure visas or jobs – and refusing to issue refunds..

Uzbekistan has delivered another batch of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, with a handover ceremony held on May 25 in Hairatan, Balkh province, to mark the Eid al-Adha holiday..

The analytics platform Opta has released its supercomputer predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, placing Uzbekistan among the tournament’s biggest outsiders..

Uzbekistan national football team departed for New York early Tuesday morning for the final stage of preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gazeta photojournalist Evgeniy Sorochin captured the team’s send-off at Tashkent Airport in an exclusive report.

Tashkent is set to develop a network of toll highways, including a ring road stretching roughly 100 kilometers, as city authorities explore deeper infrastructure cooperation with Chinese companies..

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has sent a letter of condolence to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following a devastating terrorist attack in the city of Quetta, which resulted in numerous casualties and injuries..

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev extended condolences to Pakistan’s leadership following the terrorist attack in Quetta, where at least 20 people were killed and 70 others injured in a train bombing.

The National Investment Fund of Uzbekistan (UzNIF) has posted a technical loss for the first quarter of 2026, according to its financial statements prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and published on the Single Portal of Corporate Information..

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is considering 20 new projects in Uzbekistan with a total value of $3 billion, according to the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade..