Business Central Asian countries unite for a Green Corridor to Europe In a move aiming to reshape the regional energy landscape and bring Central Asia closer to Europe, the three countries have launched a joint venture, seeking to develop a new transcontinental green energy corridor. 15/07/2025
Changemakers of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan’s driver testing goes digital in push for road safety In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan is overhauling its driver licensing system with AI-driven testing centers aimed at boosting transparency, road safety, and public trust in one of Central Asia’s most traffic-challenged nations. 08/07/2025
Tech News Youth of a new era: how Uzbekistan is building the future from within Uzbekistan now ranks among the fastest climbers on the Youth Development Index, and is one of the top 10 countries implementing the UN Youth 2030 Strategy. 06/07/2025
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan reinforce ties ahead of ECO Summit Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits Azerbaijan, discussing trade, energy, and regional connectivity with President Ilham Aliyev. They also laid the foundation stone for a new park. 03/07/2025
Changemakers of Uzbekistan Pushing the limits: Life advice from Uzbekistan’s Paralympic Champions In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet Paralympic Champions Khusniddin Norbekov and Asila Mirzayorova, who both took home Gold medals at the Paris 2024 Games. 02/07/2025
Silk Road Adventures Tashkent blends ancient roots with digital ambition on the Silk Road In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan From historic mosques to cutting-edge startups, Tashkent is fast becoming a capital of contrasts — where centuries-old tradition sits alongside modern tech and architecture in Central Asia’s rising star. 01/07/2025
Business Line Uzbekistan expands pharma production with €1.2bn investment In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan is rapidly scaling up its pharmaceutical sector with the launch of Tashkent Pharma Park — a €1.2 billion project uniting research, logistics, manufacturing and training. 24/06/2025
Tech News Digital inclusion, not illusion: How govts transform public sector UN Public Service Forum 2025 in Samarkand is about reshaping the relationship between citizens and institutions, as digital transformation is no longer a side project, for reshaping of public sector all over the world. 24/06/2025
Green News The solutions shaping Central Asia’s unexpected green revolution As climate pressures mount, Eco Expo Central Asia highlighted a shift from pledges to partnerships, with countries across the region aligning on green action. 23/06/2025
Focus Uzbekistan secures €26bn in deals at Tashkent Investment Forum In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan hosted the Tashkent International Investment Forum, attracting 7,500 delegates and €26 billion in signed deals. The event highlighted new reforms, strategic partnerships, and major sectoral investments. 20/06/2025
Green News Uzbekistan steps up Aral Sea recovery and support for green business With representatives from over 30 countries and 20 international organisations, the Eco Expo Central Asia 2025 served as a platform showcasing technologies and setting new policy directions. 20/06/2025
Silk Road Adventures Stihia Festival draws global crowds to Aral Sea’s vanished shoreline In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan Stihia Festival attracts thousands to Muynak, Uzbekistan, spotlighting the Aral Sea’s environmental crisis while blending electronic music, art, and local culture on the site of a vanished sea. 17/06/2025
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan celebrates debut World Cup qualification with Qatar victory After seven failed attempts, Uzbekistan's national football team has made history in Central Asia by qualifiying for next year's World Cup. 11/06/2025
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan bolsters Slovakia and Bulgaria ties in high-level visits Uzbekistan hosted Slovak and Bulgarian leaders at the Tashkent International Investment Forum, signing agreements to boost trade, technology, and cultural ties, aiming to enhance economic and diplomatic relations. 10/06/2025
Silk Road Adventures Jizzakh: Soviet history and alpine escapes in Uzbekistan’s highlands In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan From Soviet-era legacies and literary icons to adrenaline-filled trails and glacial springs, Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region is rich in cultural landmarks and natural escapes. 10/06/2025
Europe News Deals worth €7bn signed in Meloni visits to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan The Italian prime minister travelled to Kazakhstan's capital of Astana after first visiting Samarkand in Uzbekistan. 30/05/2025
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan and Slovenia strengthen ties with new cooperation deals Uzbekistan is Slovenia's second-largest foreign trade partner in Central Asia, and the two plan to increase trade turnover to €500 million by further expanding the exchange of goods and services. 29/05/2025
Business Line Uzbekistan’s electrical engineering sector has global ambitions In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan In this episode of Business Line Uzbekistan, we examine the country’s electrical engineering industry, taking stock of its remarkable progress and growth potential. 27/05/2025
Economy Tashkent hosts GSMA M360 as Eurasia’s digital economy grows The capital of Uzbekistan hosted the GSMA M360 Eurasia 2025 summit for the first time, bringing together regional policymakers, global tech leaders, and industry innovators to explore the future of mobile connectivity and digital transformation in Eurasia. 23/05/2025
Uzbekistan Euroviews. Termez Dialogue seeks new model for Central and South Asian relations Strengthening connectivity will create a true win-win scenario. Most importantly, it will provide a powerful impetus for building a unified regional space, laying the foundation for lasting peace, sustainable development, and long-term stability across the region, Dr Eldor Aripov writes. 21/05/2025