Fake bank calls, online loans and $8 million transferred abroad in crypto: SSS uncovers Tashkent fraud scheme

A fraud scheme in which suspects allegedly posed as bank employees to steal money from customers and take out online loans in their names has been uncovered in Tashkent. A cybersecurity employee at a bank’s head office is among those suspected of involvement.

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Uzbekistan plans joint driving school with German companies to train truck and bus drivers

Uzbekistan is discussing plans to establish a joint driving school with German companies to train truck and bus drivers for employment in Germany, alongside efforts to secure recognition of Uzbek driving licenses in the country.

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Kazakhstan to roll out new electronic entry system for visa-free travelers, including those from Uzbekistan

Kazakhstan will introduce a new electronic entry authorization system for visa-free travelers, including Uzbek citizens, with the requirement becoming mandatory on July 1, 2027. The QazETA system will be rolled out in stages from November 2026, initially on a trial basis, during which travelers will not be refused entry solely for lacking authorization.

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Competition Committee recalculates nearly UZS 22 billion in unjustified utility charges for 800,000 people

Nearly 800,000 people in Uzbekistan have had a total of about UZS 22 billion in unjustified utility charges recalculated after being billed for services while temporarily away from their registered homes.

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Uzbekistan warns citizens in Turkey of possible flooding, urges precautions

Uzbek citizens living in or visiting Istanbul, Yalova and Kocaeli have been urged to take precautions as heavy rain and strong winds could cause flooding, disrupt road traffic and create other hazards.

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President Mirziyoyev proposes new CICA framework for trust and cooperation across Asia

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed developing a concept for building trust across Asia, with practical measures to expand transport and energy links, trade, digital connectivity and cultural exchanges among countries.

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Wildberries affiliate secures five seats on UzPost supervisory board

WB INT EXPORT, a wholly owned subsidiary of Russian e-commerce marketplace Wildberries, has been appointed to manage the state’s stake in Uzbekistan’s national postal operator UzPost under a trust management agreement.

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Saida Mirziyoyeva visits Turkish defense technology company Baykar

Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration, has visited the facilities of Turkish defense technology company Baykar to learn about its advanced technologies and projects in the defense industry.

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US judge orders Trump administration to reopen 2027 Green Card lottery

A federal judge has ordered the US Department of State to reopen registration for the 2027 Diversity Visa program, commonly known as the Green Card lottery, after the government failed to launch the annual entry process on schedule.

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Uzbekistan and Rhenus discuss expanding logistics infrastructure and freight links

Uzbekistan and German logistics company Rhenus have discussed accelerating the reconstruction of a freight terminal in Andijan, establishing faster cargo routes and expanding cooperation on logistics infrastructure.

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev meets Qatar’s emir in Baku to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani have discussed expanding trade and investment ties and advancing joint projects during a meeting in Baku.

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Saida Mirziyoyeva holds talks with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration, met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss the results of bilateral cooperation and measures to further strengthen ties between the two countries.

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Uzbekistan’s banks increase net profit by 52.5% to UZS 13.8 trillion

Uzbekistan’s commercial banks earned UZS 13.8 trillion in net profit as of September 1, 2026, up 52.5% from a year earlier, as both interest and non-interest income increased.

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Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan discuss transport and energy cooperation in Baku

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov met with his Azerbaijani and Turkmen counterparts in Baku to discuss strengthening political ties and expanding cooperation in trade, transport and energy.

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Competition Committee investigates taxi aggregators over surge pricing and driver payment issues

The Competition Committee has launched a review of taxi aggregators after fares on competing platforms surged several times during peak hours, seeking explanations for the increases and checking for possible violations of competition law.

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ADB signs $200 million loan agreement to modernize Uzbekistan’s power distribution network

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $200 million loan agreement with Uzbekistan to modernize the country’s electricity distribution networks, reduce power losses and improve the reliability of supply amid growing demand.

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Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan conclude bilateral WTO accession talks

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to conclude bilateral negotiations on mutual market access as part of Uzbekistan’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The agreement is expected to be formalized in a protocol to be signed in the coming weeks.

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Uzbekistan extends university tuition payment deadline to November 1

Uzbekistan has extended the deadline for paying tuition fees and completing enrollment formalities for the 2026/2027 academic year at higher education institutions to November 1.

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Gov’t abolishes advertising placement passport requirement for business signs

Businesses in Uzbekistan will no longer need advertising permits for signs displaying their names and types of activity at the entrances to their premises. New rules also establish procedures for dismantling outdoor advertising structures, simplify the placement of advertisements on company vehicles and require public consultation before new design codes take effect.

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Uzbekistan approves agreement with Pakistan to combat drug trafficking

Uzbekistan has approved an agreement with Pakistan to cooperate in combating the illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors.

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