Business
What will be the benefits of Uzbekistan's new labour strategy?
The country is now focusing on equipping workers with the right skills, rather than simply creating jobs. New training centres, digital tools, and vocational vouchers aim to boost employment, cut poverty, and close the skills gap in a changing economy.
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Uzbekistan’s New Urban Development
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan breaks ground on “New Tashkent,” a visionary urban project designed to house 2 million people and become a regional hub for innovation, sustainability, and smart infrastructure.
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Silk Road Adventures
The colours of Uzbekistan’s bazaars are not just about commerce
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Bazaars are living symbols of the country’s historical role as a crossroads of civilizations and its vibrant present-day culture.
Changemakers of Uzbekistan
Behzod Abduraimov: a childhood dream hits the world’s stage
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov describes his musical journey, from humble beginnings in Tashkent to performing in storied venues around the world.
Silk Road Adventures
Surkhandarya: A journey of discovery in Uzbekistan’s untouched South
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Framed as a story of discovery, this episode of Silk Road Adventures is a unique journey across a lesser-travelled land where nature, history, and tradition blend seamlessly.
Culture news
Kurash kombat: An ancient sport lands a blow in the heart of France
For three days, the centre of Paris turned into a celebration of an ancient Central Asian tradition as more than a hundred athletes from 25 countries stepped onto the gilam for the International Kurash Tournament for the Prize of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Silk Road Adventures
Get to know the alpine wonders of Uzbekistan
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In this episode we head to the north-eastern tip of Uzbekistan to uncover the alpine wonders surrounding of the country, where soaring peaks, emerald slopes, and deep-blue reservoirs form a natural escape just two hours from Tashkent.
Changemakers of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s driver testing goes digital in push for road safety
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic 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.
Changemakers of Uzbekistan
Pushing the limits: Life advice from Uzbekistan’s Paralympic Champions
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic 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.
Silk Road Adventures
Tashkent blends ancient roots with digital ambition on the Silk Road
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic 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.
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Uzbekistan expands pharma production with €1.2bn investment
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic 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.
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Uzbekistan secures €26bn in deals at Tashkent Investment Forum
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic 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.