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Uzbekistan moves to legalize informal brokers and digitize real estate deals.

Kun.uz · July 3, 2025

Uzbekistan is set to modernize its real estate sector by introducing an electronic settlement system and formally recognizing informal brokers as “real estate agents,” according to a new draft law passed by the Legislative Chamber on July 1....

Government tightens rules on private university licensing.

Kun.uz · July 3, 2025

POLITICS | 12:24 164 3 min read According to a resolution adopted by the government on June 30 of this year, additional licensing conditions have been established for private higher education institutions in Uzbekistan. Under the new regulations,...

Uzbekistan to enable paid government services via banking and payment apps.

Kun.uz · July 3, 2025

Uzbekistan is set to expand digital access to public services by integrating paid government services into banking and payment applications, according to Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technologies. Sherzod Shermatov Photo: Oʻzbekiston 24...

Giorgio Parola appointed Chairman of the Management Board at IMON International

Asia Plus ·

10:30, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Microcredit deposit organization IMON International has announced the appointment of Giorgio Parola as Chairman of the Management Board. Mr. Parola is recognized as one of the leading international experts in...

Two citizens of Uzbekistan sentenced for fighting in Russian army against Ukraine.

Kun.uz · July 7, 2025

Two Uzbek nationals who traveled to Russia for work joined its armed forces and took part in combat operations. Both were found guilty of mercenarism. The Romitan District Criminal Court in Bukhara region heard the case of 32-year-old A.R., who...

Businesses in Uzbekistan protest certification delays holding up freezers at customs.

Kun.uz · July 7, 2025

Despite President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s directive to abolish mandatory state registration for certain goods, entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan say they continue to face serious delays due to certification issues — including freezers and refrigerators...

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan submit joint bid to host 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup

APA ·

The football federations of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 U-20 World Cup, APA reports. FIFA has begun evaluating bids to host the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Taking into account the active reforms in football,...

At BRICS summit, Tinubu seeks reevaluation of global governance structure

Nigerian Current · July 7, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has called for a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, urging greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly in Africa. At the 17th...

China beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in CFA U16 event in Shenyang

CGTN ·

Zhou Yunuo #14 celebrates after scoring a winner for Team China in their second round match against Uzbekistan at the CFA Team China Shenyang Peace Cup International Tournament 2025 in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 7, 2025....

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan present unified bid for 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup

News.Az ·

Photo: Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA) The football federations of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. FIFA has begun evaluating bids to host the 2027 FIFA...

Uzbekistan-themed cultural park to be established in Baku.

Kun.uz · July 3, 2025

Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev laid a symbolic capsule together, officially launching the construction of this significant project. Photo: Presidential press service As part of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Azerbaijan, a...

Incheon International Airport to operate Urgench Airport in Uzbekistan

International Airport Review · July 7, 2025

For the first time since its opening, Incheon International Airport is entering the Central Asian airport development and operation market. On April 22, Incheon International Airport Corporation (CEO: Hag-Jae Lee) announced that it has been...

President Of Uzbekistan Arrives In Azerbaijan's Fuzuli District (PHOTO)

MENAFN · July 3, 2025

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, arrived in the Fuzuli district to attend the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Trend reports. A guard of...

Baku, Tashkent announced their joint bid to host FIFA U-20 World Cup

AzerNews · July 7, 2025

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have jointly submitted their bid to host the 2027 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, Azernews reports. The evaluation process for the bids to host the U-20 World Cup in 2027 has begun. Considering the active reforms in the football...

President Ilham Aliyev and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev view activities of sewing factory in Khankendi

AzerNews · July 3, 2025

On July 3, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, visited the Businesstex JV sewing factory, a joint Azerbaijani-Uzbek enterprise in Khankendi, to review its...

Uzbekistan’s new embassy building opens in Baku.

Kun.uz · July 3, 2025

A ceremonial opening of the new building of Uzbekistan's Embassy in Baku took place with the participation of Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev. Photo: Presidential press service The two leaders cut a symbolic ribbon and officially...

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrives in Fuzuli district

APA ·

Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, arrived in the Fuzuli district to attend the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), APA reports. A guard of honor was lined up at Fuzuli International Airport in...

Tashkent bank employee helped fraudsters steal $90K in elaborate scam.

Kun.uz · July 3, 2025

A criminal group has been arrested for stealing $90,000 from a bank in Tashkent using fraudulent point-of-sale (POS) transactions, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. On June 18, the Head of the Retail Services Department at Tenge Bank...

Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan target $1bn trade by 2030 as leaders seal broad cooperation agreements in Baku

Daryo · July 3, 2025

Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan target $1bn trade by 2030 as leaders seal broad cooperation agreements in Baku Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have set a target to increase bilateral trade to $1bn by 2030, as Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev...

President of Uzbekistan visits Victory Park in Baku [PHOTOS]

AzerNews · July 3, 2025

On July 3, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, visited Victory Park in Baku, Azernews reports. A guard of honor was lined up in honor of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the park. The Uzbek President laid a wreath at the...