During a government meeting on Tuesday, president Shavkat Mirziyoyev directed officials to expand the use of land lease rights as a financial instrument and to tighten oversight of land management.

Fast food chains in Tashkent—including Dodo Pizza, Bellissimo Pizza, Evos, Feed Up, KFC, and Papa Johns—have filed a joint appeal against the mass removal of storefront signage across the city.

Banks in Uzbekistan will no longer be allowed to drain bank accounts "to zero." A new mandatory minimum balance has been introduced to protect cardholders.

Uzbekistan is set to overhaul the regulations governing agricultural land leases for foreign investors. This reform was discussed during a presentation to the president Shavkat Mirziyoyev Tuesday.

A school principal in the Orta Chirchiq district has been handed an administrative sentence for sexually harassing a female student. 

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the Council of the Heads of State of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), the presidential press service said.

Uzbekistan is set to issue a new decree regarding the long-term leasing of agricultural land and the refinement of its allocation mechanisms. These plans were discussed during a presentation to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Tuesday.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana, where he delivered a sobering assessment of the climate crisis facing Central Asia. His remarks were released by the presidential press service.

On April 20, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a bill on simplified procedure for recovering utility debts, homeowner association fees, and minor liabilities under 5 BRVs (Base Reference Value) into law.

Between January and March, Uzbekistan’s airports handled 30,859 flights, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period last year. Of these, 22,885 were international flights, while 7,974 were domestic, the Uzbekistan Airports press service reported.

A high-ranking banking official in the Andijan province has been apprehended while accepting a substantial bribe. According to reports, the deputy head of an Andijan provincial branch of a major national bank abused his authority over the sale of properties held as loan collateral. Seeking personal gain, he allegedly engaged in a series of illegal maneuvers.

Fuel prices in Uzbekistan remain stable despite rising global oil markers, and domestic reserves are more than sufficient. This was the message from Uzbekneftegaz officials during a press conference Monday.

The government is currently considering another revision of utility tariffs for households, a source said. Similar reports have also begun circulating on social media.

Mobile subscribers can now transfer ownership of their phone numbers without visiting a service center, according to the Ministry of Digital Technologies.

The construction of the first two small modular reactors (SMRs) at Uzbekistan’s integrated nuclear power plant (NPP) is estimated to cost $1 billion. This figure was shared by, Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Uzbekistan Sukhrob Abdurakhmanov, during the INNOPROM. Central Asia exhibition in Tashkent today.

On April 21, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the establishment of a permanent presence in Tashkent, the opening of a new office, and preparations for the launch of the Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) system in Uzbekistan by the end of this year.

Uzbekistan has emerged as the top international flight destination for Russians during the upcoming May holidays. This is according to a study by the travel service "Tutu," as reported by TASS.

On April 20, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev hosted the Russian First Deputy PM Denis Manturov, who is leading a Russian delegation at the INNOPROM. Central Asia International Industrial Exhibition in Tashkent.

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, is set to launch regular Abu Dhabi to Tashkent flights starting August 17, the Ministry of Transport said.

A dedicated mining zone, Besqala Mining Valley, will be established across the entire territory of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, following a presidential decree signed on April 17.