Uzbekistan has a total population of around 37mn, with 16.3mn people (52% of the population) classified as available military manpower and 13.7mn (43.7%) fit for service. The country maintains an ...

Paynet has acquired a 100% stake in the National Interbank Processing Center (HUMO) for $65 mn, announced UzSAMA. The deal, finalized through a competitive privatization process, positions Paynet as a ...

The Kazakh-Chinese joint venture, Ulba-TVS LLP, has successfully reached its target production capacity of 200 tons of low-enriched uranium fuel assemblies by the end of 2024. This is enough nuclear ...

In response to the complex global processes unfolding worldwide, Uzbekistan is set to further enhance the power of its Armed Forces, aiming to boost its defense capabilities and military potential.

Expected to manufacture 70,000 vehicles annually, focusing on Korean models. Together, these projects will create 3,700 new jobs and strengthen Kazakhstan’s position as a growing hub for automotive ...

Uzbekistan’s electrical engineering sector is gearing up for a transformative year in 2025, with ambitious plans to implement 290 new projects valued at $4 bn. The sector also aims to attract $600 mn ...

The leaders of the governments of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan will hold a trilateral meeting, announced the government of Kyrgyzstan through the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers.

Russian military intelligence is said to have paid Afghan terrorist groups, including the Taliban, to target and kill soldiers from the international coalition in Afghanistan up until mid-2021. An ...

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has updated its world rankings at the end of December 2024, with five Uzbek grandmasters securing spots in the top 100. Nodirbek Abdusattorov, who holds a ...

Uzbekistan is accelerating its efforts to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), which will mark a turning point for the country’s e-commerce sector. A key part of WTO membership involves adopting ...

The year 2024 was a critical juncture for Uzbekistan’s economy, leaving a profound impact across various sectors. Experts have described the year as particularly challenging, marked by sharp increases ...

Uzbekistan is planning to deepen its strategic partnership with the United States under a draft state program for 2025, currently open for public discussion. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will lead ...