AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUzbekistan’s Finance Push: Uzbekistan authorizes 14 international financial institutions to issue local-currency bonds, aiming to deepen the national capital market and pull in long-term investment. Housing & Jobs Governance: President Mirziyoyev reviewed a digitalized civil-service talent system, including an electronic database of 87,700 officials and AI-based identification of staffing needs across energy, green tech, construction, agriculture, water, and digital services. Tourism Policy: A VAT “Tax Free” refund system for foreign tourists starts at Uzbekistan’s international airports from April 1, offering 85% VAT back (cash or card transfer) and expanding later to rail and border checkpoints. Regional Connectivity: Pakistan plans a five-year economic cooperation roadmap with Uzbekistan during a July 20–21 visit, with a business forum covering agriculture, medicine, transport, logistics, and industry. Cross-border Transport Digitalization: Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan-linked “Single Window” digital logistics efforts are expanding toward cross-border document exchange, including talks with Türkiye and Russia. Energy & Industry Dealmaking: Topsoe and Sasol sign a licensing agreement for an eSAF and bio-based SAF facility in Khorezm, Uzbekistan—technology transfer for aviation fuel production. International Context: Japan moves to strengthen counterintelligence after reports of Russian espionage networks using Japanese-made dual-use components.
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