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Yandex Maps Adds Andijan and Namangan Street Panoramas
Yandex Maps has added its first street panoramas of Andijan and Namangan and updated images of Bukhara, with more than 146,000 panoramas available.
Uzbekistan and Seoul National University sign cooperation memorandum
Uzbekistan’s Digital Technologies Ministry and Seoul National University have agreed to cooperate on research, academic exchanges and an AI institute.
Uzbekistan pitches IT sector to US investors in Washington
Uzbekistan presented its IT sector opportunities to US investors in Washington, discussing potential investment and partnerships in technology and outsourcing.
Uzbek text costs up to 2.17 times more for AI models
The same text in Uzbek Latin script uses 1.55–2.17 times as many tokens as English across five major AI providers, increasing usage costs.
More than 550 School 21 students begin internships
More than 550 students from School 21’s Tashkent and Samarkand campuses have started internships, with 251 currently gaining work experience.
Uzbek startups pitch projects to investors in Hong Kong
Five Uzbek startups took part in Hong Kong FinTech Week and the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum, meeting investors and exploring international expansion.
Uzbekistan tops Asia for growth in website loading speeds
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan recorded a 13% rise in wired internet website loading speeds in January–October 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.
Uzbekistan and South Korea discuss support for startups
Uzbekistan’s parliamentary delegation met Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok representatives to discuss joint technology projects and support for startups.
Global Atomic Quiz 2026 explores everyday nuclear technology
Rosatom’s international quiz highlights the role of nuclear technology in everyday life, with winners eligible for a science trip to Russia.
Fitch raises Uzbektelecom’s standalone credit assessment to ‘bb’
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Uzbektelecom’s standalone credit profile from ‘bb-’ to ‘bb’, citing stronger cash flow prospects and a gradual reduction in debt.