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Economy

Uzbekistan economy news: GDP, investment, trade, industry. Analysis and statistics.

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WB Taxi designated as a dominant digital platform operator

WB Taxi designated as a dominant digital platform operator

Uzbekistan’s Competition Committee has recognised WB Taxi as a dominant operator in the market for taxi aggregation services and will monitor its activities.

Uzbekistan introduces tax incentives for New Tashkent projects

Uzbekistan introduces tax incentives for New Tashkent projects

A presidential decree creates a regulatory sandbox for major projects in New Tashkent and Samarkand, offering tax and customs incentives and establishing a local administration.

Uzbekistan tops list of Russian airlines' foreign routes

Uzbekistan tops list of Russian airlines' foreign routes

Uzbekistan leads all foreign destinations served by Russian airlines this winter, with 70 routes, ahead of China with 63 and Türkiye with 46.

Pegasus Airlines to launch flights to three Uzbek cities

Pegasus Airlines to launch flights to three Uzbek cities

Pegasus Airlines will launch direct flights from Istanbul to Bukhara and Andijan in December 2026, followed by services to Termez in March 2027.

Russian IT investment in Uzbekistan triples to US$320m

Russian IT investment in Uzbekistan triples to US$320m

Russian direct investment in Uzbekistan's IT sector has tripled to US$320 million in two years, with 47 Russian IT companies now represented in the country.

Solar and wind plants generate 9.4% of Uzbekistan's power

Solar and wind plants generate 9.4% of Uzbekistan's power

Solar and wind plants generated 9.4% of Uzbekistan's electricity in the first 10 days of November, saving 63 million cubic metres of gas.

Uzbekistan and China discuss cooperation in footwear industry

Uzbekistan and China discuss cooperation in footwear industry

Uzbekistan and China's Guangzhou Footwear Association discussed investment, production expansion and opportunities to promote Uzbek leather and footwear products in China.

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan discuss investment in agriculture

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan discuss investment in agriculture

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan discussed expanding agricultural investment, joint projects, potato production, livestock farming and modern farming technologies.

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan to expand food security cooperation

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan to expand food security cooperation

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan discussed expanding agricultural trade, veterinary cooperation and food safety, as Uzbekistan's food exports reached US$429.9 million.

Uzbekistan showcases export potential at CIIE in Shanghai

Uzbekistan showcases export potential at CIIE in Shanghai

Uzbekistan presented its industrial and export potential at the ninth CIIE in Shanghai, focusing on access to China's market and business ties.