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Criminal investigation launched into child torture allegations at Tashkent private kindergarten
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (171+ words) Kun. uz Your privacy matters to us! " Criminal investigation launched into child torture allegations at Tashkent private kindergarten The Ministry of Preschool and School Education has initiated legal proceedings to revoke the operating license of Rayyan Kids Land, a private…...
Kyrgyzstan seeks fuel supplies from Uzbekistan and five other countries amid market pressures
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (275+ words) Kyrgyzstan has formally asked Uzbekistan and five other countries to help secure fuel supplies as mounting global market pressures raise concerns over the stability of its domestic petroleum market. The Kyrgyz Ministry of Energy noted that fuel deliveries under existing…...
Gold export slump drives Uzbekistan's overall exports lower
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (260+ words) Uzbekistan suspended its gold exports in May 2026, leading to a broader decline in the country's overall export volumes during the first five months of the year, according to data from the National Statistics Committee. Between January'May 2026, Uzbekistan's total exports reached…...
Tashkent region jumps from seventh to third in population after census revision
10+ hour, 30+ min ago (397+ words) Kun. uz Your privacy matters to us! " Tashkent region jumps from seventh to third in population after census revision The latest census results in Uzbekistan have revealed a discrepancy of 810, 000 people between the registered population figures and current demographic statistics....
Businesses in Uzbekistan accelerate AI and cybersecurity investment to gain competitive edge
10+ hour, 10+ min ago (285+ words) Businesses in Uzbekistan and neighboring countries are ramping up investments in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, shifting from a cautious approach to aggressively scaling innovations. According to the Tech Report 2026 by the international consulting firm KPMG, regional enterprises are heavily prioritizing…...
Uzbekistan's trade deficit widens to $7. 5 billion as exports fall and imports surge
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (619+ words) Uzbekistan's foreign trade turnover reached $32. 8 billion during the first five months of 2026, marking a 3. 7 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. Data from the National Statistics Committee reveals that this growth was entirely driven by a surge in imports,…...
Competition Committee classifies VFS Global and Vizametric as dominant in Uzbekistan's visa services market
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (179+ words) The Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee has officially recognized VFS Global Services UBKN LLC and Vizametric LLC as holding dominant positions in the country's outbound visa services market. The determination follows a comprehensive market analysis conducted by the anti-monopoly…...
Uzbekistan to subsidize cotton clusters and accelerate VAT refunds
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (256+ words) Kun. uz Your privacy matters to us! " Uzbekistan to subsidize cotton clusters and accelerate VAT refunds President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree introducing additional support measures for the national cotton-textile industry, aimed at easing financial burdens and encouraging high-value…...
World Bank approves $100 million to upgrade primary education in Uzbekistan
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (436+ words) Kun. uz Your privacy matters to us! " World Bank approves $100 million to upgrade primary education in Uzbekistan The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a major financial package for the government of Uzbekistan aimed at elevating learning outcomes…...
AI-92 gasoline prices hit record high as exchange supply dwindles
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (297+ words) The price of AI-92 gasoline traded on the Uzbekistan Republican Commodity Exchange has climbed to a record high. At the close of trading on June 29, a ton of AI-92 fuel was sold for UZS 13, 919, 000. This marks a 1. 1% increase compared to…...