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Uzbekistan moves to strengthen intellectual property protection
Uzbekistan’s parliament has approved a bill in its first reading to improve intellectual property protection, simplify administrative procedures and expand legal safeguards for rights holders.
Uzbekistan to revise public procurement bill after MPs' comments
The Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis is reviewing amendments to public procurement legislation aimed at improving transparency, competition and business participation.
Tashkent appoints new head of urban canals department
Doniyor Yusupov has been appointed Deputy Hokim of Tashkent and head of the department responsible for urban canals and the improvement of adjacent areas.
Turdimov receives powers to coordinate education, science and healthcare
Uzbekistan has assigned First Deputy Prime Minister Erkinjon Turdimov responsibility for coordinating government agencies in education, science and healthcare under a new presidential decree.
Cameras Installed to Monitor Bus Lanes on Ferghana Highway
Tashkent has installed cameras to monitor dedicated bus lanes along a six-kilometre section of Ferghana Highway in both directions as part of efforts to prioritise public transport.
Tashkent Region and South Korea’s Gyeongsangnam-do Discuss Cooperation
Delegations from Tashkent Region and South Korea’s Gyeongsangnam-do discussed local governance, economic ties, digitalisation and a proposed friendship and cooperation statement.
More Than 1,600 Uzbeks Travelled to South Korea to Study
More than 24,200 Uzbek citizens visited South Korea in January–August 2026, including 1,642 for study, according to Uzbekistan’s Statistics Committee.
Uzbekistan holds special forces drills with Azerbaijan, Türkiye
Uzbekistan hosted the Eternal Brotherhood V joint special forces exercise with Azerbaijan and Türkiye, focusing on counterterrorism, joint operations and regional security.
Tashkent discusses support for people with rare diseases
International experts met in Tashkent to discuss support for people with rare diseases, Uzbekistan’s healthcare progress and the role of women in patient advocacy.
EU and Central Asia to discuss skills for transport corridor
EU and Central Asian officials will meet in Ashgabat on 13–14 October to discuss workforce training and skills development for the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor.