Dilbar Primova
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New aviation deals raise flight limits between China and Central Asia
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agreed to higher weekly flight limits with Beijing, while a separate agreement allows more services between Tashkent, Almaty and Astana. Airlines are also exploring new regional routes, although rising operating costs remain a concern.
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Uzbekistan invests in higher-yield farming and food security
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From higher-yield orchards to modern irrigation and digital farming, Uzbekistan is changing how its farms operate. Business Line examines the investment and support behind these developments, and the challenge of increasing exports while securing domestic food supplies.
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Central Asia's first wind-and-battery project nears completion
Twenty-five of the 26 turbines are already supplying the national grid, while the storage system undergoes safety checks. The €232m investment includes international financing and a 25-year electricity purchase agreement, as large-scale storage installations in Europe more than doubled in 2025.
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Uzbekistan expands key highway on China-Europe trade route
Freight operators report faster journeys and lower transport costs as infrastructure improvements strengthen regional trade links. But border delays remain a significant obstacle, prompting further investment in modernising cross-border procedures.
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Central Asian mineral trade moves beyond investment discussions
At a forum in Tashkent, participants examined technology transfer, financing and transport routes. A recent German-Kazakh industrial roadmap and preliminary financing terms with a French bank illustrate the different stages of cooperation.
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Uzbekistan targets jobs and investment as visitor numbers rise
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
As international visitor numbers grow, Uzbekistan is introducing financial incentives for tourism businesses, expanding air and rail connections, and easing travel requirements. The reforms aim to attract investment, increase tourism revenue and create new economic opportunities across the country.
Tech News
Uzbekistan’s young engineers build talking gloves and drone hunters
At an engineering competition in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 90 finalists were selected from 1,925 applications. The award-winning projects range from early prototypes to devices already in use at clinics and industrial sites, according to their creators.
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Europe and Central Asia target faster Trans-Caspian trade
Transit along the Trans-Caspian Corridor currently takes around 35 days, with a target of cutting this to between 15 and 20. Officials say customs, digital systems and predictable border procedures are as important as new railways and ports.
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Enterprise Uzbekistan targets global tech firms with special regime
A new business framework is intended to let foreign companies test innovative products, recruit international specialists and expand across regional markets. Investors see opportunities, while authorities finalise the rules ahead of a planned launch in early 2027.
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'Silk Road spirit' meets supply chains at Korea-Central Asia summit
The leaders of the six nations agreed to deepen cooperation in manufacturing, technology and transport, with a stronger focus on regional value chains. The new format will meet again at the leaders’ level in Kazakhstan in 2028.
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A 1912 tram depot becomes a new centre for contemporary art
A former industrial site now houses Uzbekistan's first permanent centre dedicated to contemporary art. Its opening exhibition brings together local and international artists, while partnerships with major museums extend its reach abroad.
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The rise of local brands in Uzbekistan
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From fashion and traditional crafts to electronics and manufactured goods, Uzbek companies are increasingly looking beyond production to build brands that can compete at home and reach consumers abroad.
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Nearly €1bn earmarked as five-part plan targets AI and exports
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the measures at annual dialogue with entrepreneurs in Khiva. They include lower energy prepayments, new credit guarantees and easier access to capital markets, alongside regulatory changes that will limit inspections and shift the burden of proof to the state.
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Critical minerals drive industrial expansion
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
More than 30 critical minerals have been identified across Uzbekistan, with 76 investment projects worth around €2.4 billion underway. New mining and processing facilities are targeting materials used in electric vehicles, semiconductors and renewable energy systems.
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