Economy
Number of free economic zones to be increased
New free economic zones are planned to be opened in Urgut, Gijduvan, Kokand and Khazarasp.
GM Uzbekistan launches production of Ravon R4 for CIS markets
GM Uzbekistan’s plant in Asaka started production of Ravon R4 model for CIS markets.
Russian X5 Retail Group to buy fruits and vegetables in Uzbekistan
X5 Retail Group, which runs supermarket chains in Russia, will buy fruits and vegetables in Uzbekistan.
Water supply to be improved in Tashkent region
ADB approved a USD 120 million loan to improve water supply in Kibray and Zangiota districts.
New power transmission line to be built in north-west Uzbekistan
Construction of new high-voltage power transmission line started in the north-west Uzbekistan.
Tashkent apartment prices decrease 2% in October
Average offer price on secondary housing market in Tashkent decreased by 2% in October.
Uzbekistan Airways receives second Dreamliner, three more planed (photos)
Second Boeing 787−8 Dreamliner of National Air Company of Uzbekistan landed in Tashkent on Saturday morning.
New train to link Andijan and Urgench
New train route Andijan-Urgench will begin operating from 10 November.
Uzbekistan, Russia aim to solve labour migration issues
Delegation of Ministry of Labour of Uzbekistan arrived in Russia to discuss issues of labour migration.
New private bank registered in Uzbekistan
New private bank, Madad Invest Bank, has been registered in Uzbekistan.
Head of Uzbektelecom changes
Shuhrat Kadirov became new director-general of Uzbektelecom, national telecoms operator.
2,000 enterprises participate in 10th Industrial Fair in Tashkent
2,000 domestic producers are participating in the 10th International Industrial Fair and Cooperation Exchange.
Inflation rate makes up 2.2% in nine months of 2016
Inflation rate in Uzbekistan in the first nine month made up 2.2%, according to official statistics.
GDP of Uzbekistan increases 7.8% in 9 months
In the first nine month of 2016, GDP of Uzbekistan increased by 7.8%, the government said.
Japanese businessmen to hold talks in Uzbekistan
Delegation of business people from Japan will consider investment climate and market potential of Uzbekistan.
New economic zone to open in Uzbekistan
New free economic zone will be launched in Urgut district of Samarkand region.
45 countries to participate in Tashkent cotton fair
Around 2000 representatives from 45 countries will participate in annual Uzbek International Cotton and Textile Fair.
Uzbekistan to increase exports to Turkmenistan
Uzbek-Turkmen joint commission on economic, scientific, technological and cultural cooperation held a session in Tashkent.
Number of internet users in Uzbekistan exceeds 13 million
The number of internet users in Uzbekistan exceeded 13 million, while mobile subscribers have reached 20.8 million.
Kungrad soda plant doubles capacity
Second phase of Kungrad soda plant was launched into operation.
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