Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan and the U.S. signed 54 economic agreements worth $12 billion in Samarkand, ranging from GE Aerospace to BlackRock, with critical raw materials at the core.
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During government-level talks in Tashkent, Germany pledged 71 million euros to Uzbekistan for vocational training, power grids, and social protection; in 2024, that figure had risen to as much as 176 million euros.
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Uzbekistan's gold exports fell by 66.3% to $2.8 billion from January through August. In the same period last year, they totaled $8.3 billion. This was reported by the National…
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As of September 1, Uzbekistan’s Statistics Agency counted 21,490 foreign companies, 6,436 of which are Chinese-owned: With year-over-year growth of 44.5%, the People’s Republic is growing faster than any other investor.
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The German company Hyper Partners GmbH has completed its solar farm in the Pap district of Uzbekistan: 500 MW of capacity, a $350 million investment, and a 25-year power purchase agreement.
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Uzbekistan's imports rose by 17.8%, while exports fell by 3.6%: After the first seven months of 2026, the trade deficit stood at 9.7 billion U.S. dollars, more than double the amount from the previous year.
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Uzbekistan's inflation rate has fallen to 6.4%; Central Bank Governor Ishmetov believes an interest rate cut is still possible in 2026; and Goldman Sachs and BlackRock are reportedly advising on how to invest the country's record reserves of $77.1 billion.
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Remittances to Uzbekistan rose by 13% to $9.3 billion in the first half of the year: Russia's share fell to 72.4%, while remittances from the United Kingdom increased by 62%.
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After three losses at the World Cup in North America, Uzbekistan was eliminated as the last-place team in its group.
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Uzbekistan's admission to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) marks an important turning point for economic integration in Central Asia.
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The expansion of solar and wind power is making the country a pioneer in renewable energy in Central Asia.
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Uzbekistan is investing in the modernization of its building materials industry, promoting energy-efficient construction, and placing greater emphasis on local production.
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Digital identity, open banking, and AI are driving the next phase of development in Uzbekistan’s fintech sector. TIIF 2026 offers new insights.
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The Uzbek government increasingly views tourism as one of the most important drivers of economic growth, investment, and employment. Backed by infrastructure investments worth billions, comprehensive visa reforms, and…
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Tashkent Airport could compete with Istanbul in the future. Experts see enormous potential for Uzbekistan to become Central Asia's air transportation hub.