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Uzbekistan

Mirziyoyev Meets UN General Assembly President in Tashkent

21:25 · 20.10.2026

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

Japan Deports Uzbek Citizen for Illegal Stay

Japan has deported an Uzbek citizen who overstayed a student visa, warning that illegal residence or employment can lead to detention and deportation.

22:15 · 20.10.2026

• Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Meets UN General Assembly President22:10 · 20.10
• Uzbekistan Proposes Nine Public Holidays as Non-Working Days22:00 · 20.10
• Uzbekistan to Install HIV Self-Testing Devices Nationwide by 202621:45 · 20.10
• Türkiye Hands Over Uzbek Citizen Wanted for Fraud21:35 · 20.10
• Uzbekistan to Suspend Maintenance Fees for Non-Reporting Management Companies21:30 · 20.10

Economy

Economy

Uzbekneftegaz and CNPC Discuss Expanding Partnership

Uzbekneftegaz and China’s CNPC discussed accelerating joint oil and gas projects, diversifying fuel supplies, drilling rescue wells and expanding cooperation.

21:55 · 20.10.2026

• Uzbekistan to Expand Fish Farming and Build Lemon Greenhouses20:50 · 20.10
• FAO Trains Local Experts in Climate-Smart Agriculture20:00 · 20.10
• TEXNOPARK and Schwank GmbH Discuss Cooperation Prospects19:40 · 20.10
• Andijan Region Discusses Projects with China CAMC Engineering18:30 · 20.10
• Uzbekistan Plans Microelectronics Training Centre18:10 · 20.10

Finance

Finance

Uzbekistan to Pilot Income and Expense Declarations in Two Cities

Uzbekistan will introduce a pilot income and expense declaration system for tax officials and residents of Navoi and Chirchik for the 2026–2027 reporting periods.

21:00 · 20.10.2026

• Alif Moliya Places US$10 Million Sukuk on AIX16:00 · 20.10
• Uzbek Banks Required to Provide Contracts in Uzbek Language15:10 · 20.10
• World Bank Group Mobilises US$1.2 Billion in Uzbekistan15:05 · 20.10
• Uzbekistan to Replace Pension Fund Offices with Smaller Units15:00 · 20.10
• Google Pay Officially Launches in Uzbekistan12:45 · 19.10

Technologies

Technologies

Uzbekistan Targets 500,000 More IT Jobs by 2030

Uzbekistan plans to train 5.5 million young people in digital skills and attract $100 million in grants by 2030 to expand IT employment.

20:55 · 20.10.2026

• Uzbekistan and Google Cloud Discuss Digital Transformation19:30 · 20.10
• Uzbekistan Extends Mobile Internet Coverage to 99.5% of Settlements17:40 · 20.10
• VEON to Acquire Perfectum in Uzbekistan for US$207 Million16:17 · 19.10
• Carry-on only, up to 100 Wh and the CCC mark. How to fly with a power bank in 202608:00 · 18.10
• Uzbekistan Prepares to Launch DataVolt Data Centre15:00 · 17.10

Culture

Culture

Future History Award Longlists 120 Science Fiction Works

The Future History international science fiction award has shortlisted 120 works from 1,060 entries submitted by authors in 27 countries for its 2026 season.

19:10 · 20.10.2026

• Tashkent Hosts International Russian Theatre Festival11:15 · 20.10
• Andijan Hosts International TURKSOY Cultural Events09:10 · 19.10
• Uzbekistan Culture Days in Russia Set for March 202709:10 · 18.10
• Bust of Kazakh Poet Abai Kunanbayev Unveiled in Tashkent21:46 · 17.10
• Tashkent Hosts International Russian Drama Theatre Festival19:00 · 16.10

Sports

Sports

Uzbekistan Wins Eight Medals at Asian Para Games

Uzbekistan’s athletes won eight more medals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan, including two golds, four silvers and two bronzes.

22:05 · 20.10.2026

• Polina Kudermetova Reaches Second Round of Ningbo Open21:50 · 20.10
• Uzbekistan Wins Three Golds and Two Bronzes at Asian Para Games19:20 · 20.10
• Uzbekistan Wins Three Bronze Medals in Para Taekwondo19:00 · 20.10
• Otabek Irisbekov Wins Bronze at Asian Para Games17:00 · 20.10
• Uzbekistan Wins Swimming Gold and Silver at Asian Para Games15:30 · 20.10

Tourism

Tourism

Kyrgyzstan Tops Destinations for Uzbek Citizens in 2026

Nearly 5.9 million Uzbek citizens travelled abroad for tourism in January–September 2026, with Kyrgyzstan attracting the largest number of visitors.

15:20 · 20.10.2026

• Uzbekistan to Promote Sports Tourism Through Cricket Events09:40 · 20.10
• Namangan Region and Latvia Discuss Investment and Tourism18:10 · 19.10
• Tashkent Hosts O! Mega-Fest Mintay! Fish Food Festival15:40 · 18.10
• Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia Seek to Expand Tourism Ties10:30 · 16.10
• Uzbekistan and Georgia Seek to Expand Tourism Cooperation19:30 · 15.10

World

World

World Bank Unveils First Digital Strategy for Developing Countries

The World Bank Group’s first digital strategy aims to expand internet access, make devices more affordable, improve services and prepare developing countries for AI adoption.

18:40 · 20.10.2026

• Uzbekistan’s Industrial Incumbents: From National Assets to Global Competitive Advantage21:00 · 18.10
• Airbus Sees Aviation Services Market Doubling by 204519:00 · 18.10
• IMF Warns AI Asset Correction Is a Major Market Risk17:10 · 18.10
• IATA: Corporate Buyers Could Support 1.9 Million Tonnes of SAF09:15 · 16.10
• IATA Calls for Standardized Electronic Visa Verification09:00 · 16.10