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The Latest Breaking News from Uzbekistan

Central Asia posts growth above 6% in 2025, beating advanced economies

Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025. Azerbaijan, while outside Central Asia, remained closely linked through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.

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Central Asia is in a boom phase — with some caveats

Headline GDP is strong, but per-capita gaps, inflation and borrowing costs complicate the picture.

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Six European countries lose measles-free status as cases surge across the continent

Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan are no longer recognised as measles-free following a spike in cases in 2024.

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Uzbekistan hosts major international sports meetings, strengthens regional role

More than 360 senior sports officials visited Tashkent as Asia’s Olympic leadership changed hands, new cooperation agreements were signed, and international federations inspected cutting-edge facilities, signalling rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s sporting infrastructure and organisation.

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Uzbek President Mirziyoyev signs Board of Peace charter and holds talks in Davos

During the World Economic Forum, Shavkat Mirziyoyev combined multilateral engagement with a series of political and economic meetings, focusing on peace initiatives, investment cooperation and Uzbekistan’s participation in international diplomatic frameworks.

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Uzbekistan sees lower shadow economy share as cashless payments rise

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

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Uzbekistan develops new rail links to strengthen Eurasian transit role

New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South Asia, while modernisation and electrification aim to improve passenger and freight services.

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Uzbekistan economy grows in 2025, driven by investment and exports

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

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New Tashkent: Building a sustainable city from scratch

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

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Uzbekistan GDP hits record €123 billion as Mirziyoyev hails reforms

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

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Fresh ‘manty’ and cheap figs: a post-Soviet supermarket becomes a must-visit spot in NYC

Tashkent Supermarket’s new West Village location offers staples like plov and samsas hot and fresh – a taste of Central Asia for everyone

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Trump extends invitations to Kazakh and Uzbek presidents for Miami G20 summit

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

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Uzbekistan’s Qanot Sharq receives first Airbus A321neo XLR

With the Airbus A321neo XLR, Qanot Sharq gains the ability to operate long-haul non-stop routes with narrow-body efficiency, enabling new direct connections between Central Asia, Europe and Asia-Pacific destinations.

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Kobyz and the yurt: Central Asia’s living knowledge enters UNESCO’s intangible heritage lists

Central Asian cultural traditions have received international recognition as the ancient bowed instrument Kobyz and the traditional nomadic Yurt shared across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have been added to UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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Central Asia and Japan discuss new cooperation formats at inaugural Tokyo summit

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 cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges.

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Uzbekistan and Japan announce new cooperation projects worth over €11 billion

The Tokyo visit brought together political dialogue, business engagement and cooperation in education, science and culture, reflecting the increasingly wide-ranging nature of relations between Uzbekistan and Japan.

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UNWTO: Uzbekistan ranks among world’s fastest-growing tourism destinations in 2025

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

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Transport, energy and raw materials drive EU-Central Asia cooperation

The European Union is expanding its engagement with Central Asia through transport connectivity, energy investments and cooperation on critical raw materials.

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Lando Norris receives F1 world championship trophy at FIA gala in Uzbekistan

The 26-year-old McLaren driver won his maiden title in Abu Dhabi, finishing two points clear of Max Verstappen

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2025 FIA Awards Ceremony: When and how to watch live, free streaming

The 2025 FIA Awards Ceremony in Tashkent, Uzbekistan will honour world champions including newly crowned F1 title winner Lando Norris

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Fabio Cannavaro: ‘Uzbeks are tough, never give up. Playing them is a pain in the arse’

In an exclusive interview, the former World Cup winner talks about taking Uzbekistan to the 2026 World Cup and a project close to his heart in Naples

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s Route to the 2026 World Cup Final

We may finally get a Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi World Cup matchup after all.

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2026 World Cup groups announced by FIFA in ceremony in Washington

A record 48 teams will take part next year with Cape Verde, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Curaçao all appearing in football's premier event for the first time.

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Uzbekistan launches €9.46 billion green energy push, covering nation’s power needs

At the "Powering the Future" forum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan unveiled 42 renewable, storage, and grid projects, with international partners supporting a nationwide energy transformation.

The Independent UK

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

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