Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international...

   Rising fuel and fertiliser import costs are placing growing pressure on economies across Asia and the Pacific, especially small island states that...

   At its annual meeting in Samarkand, the Bank outlined a programme focused on cross-border energy and digital infrastructure.

   The artefacts will be housed at the Centre of Islamic Civilisation as part of ongoing efforts to trace and recover cultural objects through...

   Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW.

   Emerging patterns of substance use are creating more complex and less predictable health risks. Experts warn that health systems are struggling to...

   High-level talks in the Uzbek ancient city of Bukhara aimed to double trade to 10 billion. Presidents of the two countries focused on transport,...

   The rise of synthetic drugs and digital trafficking methods is forcing a shift in global anti-narcotics strategies. Uzbekistan is advancing new...

   New academic research highlights the Timurid era as a structured system of scientific and cultural development. An international conference brought...

   More than 500 delegates from 32 countries met at the Space Technology Conference 2026, highlighting how satellite technologies are applied to...

   This new train cuts travel time between the Uzbek capital and Silk Road city from 14 hours to around seven and a half.

   Fresh data from the Central Eurasia Venture Forum in Tashkent points to rising startup funding, AI investment and cross-border activity as...

   This major cultural complex, designed by Tadao Ando, is taking shape in Tashkent, with intricate building work led by an international team and plans...

   The reform will introduce digital referrals, a national health insurance fund and a guaranteed package of medical services funded through the state...

   Uzbekistan has signed an agreement with South Korea’s ROBOTIS to launch humanoid robot production, marking a major step in its high-tech ambitions....

   A new cargo terminal, expanded fuel storage and a duty-free customs regime aim to cut transit times and costs. The strategy targets airlines and...

   A programme opening up major state-owned enterprises to ordinary citizens is set to reshape the country’s capital markets and mint a new generation...

   Rising geopolitical tensions are disrupting Central Asian agriculture, boosting global food prices, straining supply chains and pressuring exports....

   The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is expanding its investment programme in Uzbekistan, with total commitments approaching 5...

   The site includes a mosque, museum and structured visitor services designed to manage high daily attendance. Accommodation and transport...

   The complex brings together manuscripts, research facilities and interactive exhibitions, offering public access to Islamic heritage through...

   The facility is expected to raise daily copper concentrate output and expand processing capacity.

   Uzbekistan will open a new Centre for Contemporary Arts at a historic former diesel power plant. The exhibition space’s inaugural season includes...

   Reforms and support programs are gradually improving women’s access to education, internships and business. Women now make up 54% of university...

   Observations from a global network of telescopes helped verify that NASA’s DART spacecraft successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moon...

   The final day in Tashkent saw thrilling heavyweight action. Murad Fatiyev shocked Lasha Bekauri, Kaila Issoufi secured her first Grand Slam gold,...

   Day two of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 saw gold medals claimed by four different nations. Tanioka dominated at -63kg, Abdulloi stunned the...

   Day one of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 delivered thrilling action. Hui Xinran claimed -48kg gold, Abe Hifumi stunned with the throw of the...

   Once the world’s fourth-largest inland sea, the Aral has lost more than 90% of its volume since the 1960s and is now, largely a desert. At the Venice...

   Four years after the invasion, a poster exhibition presents Ukraine through symbols, colour and everyday life. Contemporary artists reinterpret...

   After signing the Board of Peace’s founding declaration in Davos, the plan for Gaza will now move to concrete implementation. Commitments include...

   Uzbekistan plans to launch a 6U CubeSat in 2028 while preparing the framework for a 10-14 day astronaut mission in cooperation with international...

   Ahead of the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev travelled to Washington to launch a joint investment mechanism and...

   Foreign reserves are well above IMF adequacy benchmarks, enough for 17 months of imports and four times short-term external debt. Authorities are...

   From the deserts of Khorezm in Uzbekistan to the grand stage of Salzburg, Lazgi makes its European return on Valentine’s Day, a date for lovers of...

   Expanded use of advanced procedures has reduced overseas referrals for children, lowered treatment costs for families and shifted pressure onto...

   The event brought together students, diplomats and academics to explore how Greek has shaped modern science, philosophy and education. With strong...

   During the World Economic Forum, Shavkat Mirziyoyev combined multilateral engagement with a series of political and economic meetings, focusing on...

   Official data shows that economic activities hidden from authorities accounted for 33% of GDP in 2025, down from 45-50% in 2019.

   New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South...

   Uzbekistan’s GDP exceeded 133bn in 2025, supported by higher investment, rising exports, and growing domestic demand, while employment and household...

   From green corridors and solar power to cultural hubs and 15-minute mobility, New Tashkent is shaping a sustainable future for Uzbekistan’s rapidly...

   Central Asia is entering a decisive demographic phase, with rapid population growth and a sharply expanding workforce, while Europe faces ageing...

   President Mirziyoyev says GDP reached a record high in the Central Asian country’s history as exports rose 23% and foreign investment reached 37...

   The US president is set to hold talks with Presidents Tokayev and Mirziyoyev on trade, peace and strategic initiatives.

   With the Airbus A321neo XLR, Qanot Sharq gains the ability to operate long-haul non-stop routes with narrow-body efficiency, enabling new direct...

   Central Asian cultural traditions have received international recognition as the ancient bowed instrument Kobyz and the traditional nomadic Yurt...

   Meeting in Tokyo for the first time at leaders’ level, Central Asian states and Japan set out a framework for deeper political, economic and sectoral...

   The Tokyo visit brought together political dialogue, business engagement and cooperation in education, science and culture, reflecting the...

   Arrivals in Uzbekistan are up to 73 per cent compared to 2019, exceeding national targets as investments, visa-free travel and global promotion fuel...