Focus Global delegates gather in Samarkand as Uzbekistan outlines reforms In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Samarkand hosted UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference outside Paris for the first time in forty years. The gathering showcased global debates on education, culture and technology, and underscored Uzbekistan’s reform priorities. 07/11/2025
USA Trump and leaders of Central Asian countries meet in Washington Trump hosted the leaders of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan in the White House as he looks for ways to diversify Washington’s supply of critical minerals needed for the production of high-technology. 07/11/2025
Travel News Gastro Forum Tashkent 2025: From kitchens to culture At Gastro Forum 2025 in Tashkent, local and international chefs discussed service, training, and the digital tools shaping Central Asia’s growing restaurant industry. 07/11/2025
Business Uzbekistan strengthens labour rights through union-led reforms Uzbekistan’s trade unions mark 120 years of operation, by taking the lead in labour reform, pushing for equal pay, safer workplaces, and stronger employee rights. 06/11/2025
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan’s social justice agenda takes stage at Doha Summit At the World Summit in Qatar, Uzbekistan showcases its social development vision, advancing global cooperation, justice, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth. 05/11/2025
Silk Road Adventures Khiva, Samarkand and Bukhara preserve a living Silk Road legacy In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan’s artisans preserve centuries-old Silk Road traditions, weaving wool and silk into carpets that reflect history, culture and craftsmanship. 04/11/2025
Travel News Central Asian countries strengthen cooperation in hospitality At HORECA Expo 2025 in Tashkent, representatives from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan discussed digital tools, service culture, and how cross-border cooperation is shaping Central Asia’s fast-developing hospitality industry. 03/11/2025
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan unveils initiatives at UNESCO conference in Samarkand UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay called the moment 'historic', noting that Samarkand is often described in literature as one of the world's most luminous cultural crossroads. 31/10/2025
Business Line How Uzbekistan is unlocking foreign investment opportunities In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Foreign direct investment in Uzbekistan has reached €111.8 billion, doubling GDP and fueling growth across nearly all sectors of the economy, from manufacturing and energy to IT and finance. 28/10/2025
Europe News EU lawmakers plead UN body to go hard on wildlife trafficking by 2030 More data, better traceability schemes and stepping up enforcement are some of the measures backed by lawmakers to tackle wildlife trafficking ahead of the UN convention in Uzbekistan. 24/10/2025
Uzbekistan EU and Uzbekistan deepen ties with new partnership agreement On Friday, the EU and Tashkent signed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement in Brussels to strengthen ties between the two partners. 24/10/2025
Business Uzbekistan hosts international forum on fair business Officials, entrepreneurs and experts from ten countries met in Tashkent to discuss business integrity, transparent regulation and the protection of entrepreneurs’ rights. 24/10/2025
Silk Road Adventures Who was Amir Temur? The empire builder of Central Asia In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan From conqueror to cultural icon, Amir Temur built cities, fostered knowledge, and left a timeless mark on Central Asia. 21/10/2025
Focus Preserving the past: The return of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan is reclaiming and preserving its rich cultural heritage through the work of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent. 20/10/2025
Culture news Diverse issues: How Uzbekistan is uniting its multi-ethnic population The personal story of the Korean Cultural Centres Association in Uzbekistan chairman, Viktor Pak, who was raised by an Uzbek family, is the best example of how the country of around 38 million people tries to unite its diverse population 19/10/2025
Europe News EU and Uzbekistan deepen cooperation under EPCA Uzbekistan’s President will visit Brussels on 24 October 2025 to sign the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) with the EU. The deal marks a new phase in political, trade, and security cooperation, strengthening ties and supporting reforms and sustainable development. 17/10/2025
Changemakers of Uzbekistan Meet Uzbekistan’s leading female chess player In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Women’s Grandmaster Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova reflects on her journey from childhood tournaments to global success and why she sees her return to Uzbekistan as a responsibility and honour. 14/10/2025
Tech News What to know from InnoWeek 2025 forum in Uzbekistan: With more than 400 innovations and participants from about 30 countries this annual event has become a universal platform to exchange scientific progress. 11/10/2025
Space Uzbekistan to create a ‘Space City’ in 2028 amid space ambitions Uzbekistan will host the world’s largest space industry gathering in 2028 as it seeks to strengthen its space ambitions 10/10/2025
Business Europe looks East: Uzbekistan builds a new manufacturing bridge As Europe seeks closer supply chains, Uzbekistan is drawing investors and brands to the heart of Eurasia. Customs reforms, new partnerships, and surging investment are helping the country move from importer to producer. 09/10/2025