Analysis-With Uzbekistan open for business, investors watch reform staying power

By Felix Light and Karin Strohecker TASHKENT/LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) – When Nika Kurdiani began to plot London-listed Georgian lender TBC Bank’s expansion into Uzbekistan around 2018, he had to bring plastic bags full of banknotes to pay restaurant …

With Uzbekistan open for business, investors watch reform staying power

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – When Nika Kurdiani began to plot London-listed Georgian lender TBC Bank’s expansion into Uzbekistan around 2018, he had to bring plastic bags full of banknotes to pay restaurant bills. The country of nearly 40 million people — …

Uzbekistan Identifies 10 Natural Sites for Speleotourism Development

Uzbekistan has identified 10 natural sites with high potential for developing speleotourism. The list includes nine caves and one salt mine located in the Jizzakh, Samarkand, Surkhandarya and Kashkadarya regions, according to a list approved by the Cabinet …

Fruit and vegetable export value in Uzbekistan falls 6.6%

Uzbekistan exported 1.4377 million tons of fruits and vegetables worth US$1.18 billion in January-August 2026, according to preliminary data from the National Statistics Committee. Export volume fell 1.4%, or 20,800 tons, while value declined 6.6% compared …

Unplanned Adventures in Uzbekistan: Why Flexibility Unlocks Deeper Travel

Uzbekistan is rapidly emerging as a top-tier destination for international travelers, shifting from a challenging trip to an accessible experience thanks to improved logistics and evolving infrastructure. Official statistics highlight this surge, with …

Uzbekistan, Oman Explore Cooperation on Critical Minerals

An Uzbek delegation held a series of business meetings in Oman, during which the sides discussed expanding cooperation in geology, mining, geological exploration and attracting investment. Deputy Minister of Mining Industry and Geology Rustam Yusupov met …

Chess: 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Team Seychelles with First Lady Veronique Herminie (Photo: contributed) Two new Candidate Masters headline Seychelles’ historic chess Olympiad campaign Jessee Eulentin and Rachelle Hoareau have secured the prestigious Fédération Internationale des Échecs …

Hanifi on working visit to Uzbekistan

Moreno Faces Test Against Uzbekistan Amid Korea's Worst Slump

Interim manager Roberto Moreno directs his players during a friendly against Venezuela at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on Feb. 2. Yonhap News Kim Min-jae (right) defends during the match against Venezuela at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on Feb. 2. Yonhap …

Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, UAE plan rail route to Pakistan through Afghanistan

AKIPRESS.COM - Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to jointly develop a railway project that would connect Central Asia with Pakistan’s seaports via Afghanistan, Kun.uz reported. The transport ministries of the three countries …