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Uzbekistan opens higher education to more global partners
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Uzbekistan is expanding its higher education system, adding foreign university partnerships, updated curricula and new research funding as it seeks to become a regional hub for students and academics.
Visa, Ipak Yuli Bank name She’s Next winners in Uzbekistan
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Visa and Ipak Yuli Bank said seven women entrepreneurs won a combined $22,000 in grants in the first Uzbekistan wave of She’s Next. More than 5,000 women joined the program, which aims to pair training and mentoring with funding for business…
Uzbekistan pushes digital economy to drive diversification
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Uzbekistan is using its fast-growing digital sector to diversify beyond commodities, with new tax, legal and infrastructure reforms aimed at attracting fintech, AI and global tech investment.
Uzbekistan pushes to become Central Asia’s financial and logistics hub
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The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum in 2026 highlighted Uzbekistan’s bid to attract capital with new financial rules, major infrastructure projects and deeper ties to global investors.
Li Auto launches all-new L9 in Uzbekistan
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Li Auto has launched the all-new Li L9 in Tashkent, expanding its flagship SUV push in Uzbekistan and completing the brand’s presence across Central Asia. The rollout pairs a localized vehicle and smart-cockpit setup with new sales, service and…
Uzbekistan Bets on Reforms to Win More Foreign Investment
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Uzbekistan is using the Tashkent International Investment Forum 2026 to court foreign capital with privatization, digitalization and market reforms.
Chinese investment in Uzbekistan tops $8 billion as Central Asia rivalry intensifies
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China’s economic footprint in Uzbekistan has surged past $8 billion this year, alongside more than $6 billion in bilateral trade and nearly 6,000 Chinese-linked companies.
Proposal calls for Uzbekistan lifestyle stores to showcase trade, tourism and culture
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A new proposal outlines a global retail and cultural network built around Uzbekistan’s products, heritage, tourism and investment story.
NEQSOL signs Uzbekistan critical minerals cooperation deal
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NEQSOL Holding has signed a cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology to pursue joint development of critical minerals, including titanium, during the TIIF 2026 investment forum in Tashkent.
EU deepens Central Asia push with EIB office in Tashkent
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The European Investment Bank’s new regional office in Tashkent signals a shift from EU statements to on-the-ground financing in Central Asia. The move could accelerate infrastructure, energy and digital projects in Uzbekistan and strengthen the…
Golden Gate Ventures opens Uzbekistan office with UzOman partnership
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Golden Gate Ventures has launched a Central Asia office in Uzbekistan through a partnership with Uzbek-Oman Investment Company, giving the MENA-focused fund a new base to back startups and help portfolio companies expand across the region.
Education Vibes sees Uzbekistan gaining ground for MBBS abroad in 2026
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Education Vibes says demand for MBBS programs in Uzbekistan is rising among Indian students in 2026, driven by lower costs, English-medium instruction and NMC-approved universities.
Alyona Lebedeva says Central Asia must turn transit routes into production links
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At a Tashkent conference on Oct. 20-21, Alyona Lebedeva argued that Central Asia should use new transport corridors to grow manufacturing, not just transit.
Tickets on sale for Rumble in Miami boxing card Nov. 7
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Tickets are now on sale for Rumble in Miami, a professional boxing event set for Nov. 7 at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida.
Five Chinese mobile crushing station makers vie for aggregate and recycling demand
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China’s mobile crushing station market is expanding as quarrying, infrastructure work and construction-waste recycling favor equipment that can move between sites without major civil works.
Ten cotton harvester makers to watch in 2026
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Cotton growers facing higher labor costs and tighter lint-quality demands are turning to mechanization, and buyers now want machines matched to row spacing, field size and service support.
UZEX and PhillipCapital launch joint venture for global futures access
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UZEX and PhillipCapital have launched UZEX Global in Singapore to give Uzbek corporate clients access to international commodity futures markets.
Investopia Bridge 2026 ends with seven investment agreements
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Investopia Bridge 2026 wrapped up in Abu Dhabi with more than 800 investors, entrepreneurs and economic experts, plus seven signed agreements and memoranda of understanding.
Investopia Bridge 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi with focus on resilient investment
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Investopia Bridge 2026 convened in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 7 with more than 30 speakers and over 800 participants to examine how investment, capital and finance are shifting across new and sustainable economy sectors.
Samarkand set to host record 398-team Chess Olympiad
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Samarkand will stage the 46th World Chess Olympiad from Sept. 15-27, with a record 398 teams entering alongside the 3rd Chess Paralympiad and the 97th FIDE Congress.
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