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Silk Road Adventures
Inside the workshops keeping Uzbekistan’s traditional crafts alive
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Traditional workshops in Uzbekistan are teaching younger generations the skills behind woodcarving, embroidery and ceramics, while adapting their work to contemporary tastes and new opportunities.
Business
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.
USA
Uzbekistan calls for more effective UN at General Assembly
Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration, used her UN address to focus on regional cooperation, Afghanistan and reform of the organisation. She also covered domestic reforms, AI, human rights and environmental challenges.
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Earth Series
How countries are making waste management more circular
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From advanced sorting in Sharjah to new waste infrastructure in Uzbekistan, efforts to recover materials and generate energy are changing what happens to rubbish.
Business
City of London expertise moves closer to Tashkent’s investment reforms
The Tashkent International Financial Centre will operate under a separate legal framework as officials seek closer links with British counterparts. The wider push also includes international listings and efforts to attract more private capital.
Business
A new wave of listings: Tashkent prepares companies for global markets
Uzbekistan’s investment fund (UzNIF) is preparing major companies in telecoms, aviation, banking and energy for potential listings. Uztelecom is currently the most advanced candidate as governance reforms advance and efforts to attract new capital gather pace.
South Korea
'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.
Silk Road Adventures
How wedding customs bring families together 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
Civil registration, wedding plov, family blessings and ‘Kelin Salom’ are among the customs that accompany couples as they begin married life in Uzbekistan.
Art
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.
Business Line
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.