In 2025, the inflow of remittances from abroad to Uzbekistan reached $18.9 billion, marking an increase of $4.1 billion or 27.7 percent compared to 2024. According to the Central Bank, this growth was influenced by sustained demand for labor and relatively stable wage levels in countries where migrant workers are employed, alongside increased economic activity and strengthening national currencies in those nations.
The Tashkent Prosecutor's Office has presented a report on the state of law enforcement in the economic sphere for 2025. According to official data, 737 billion soums in damages were recovered for the state budget and citizens. Priority areas of work included combating shadow turnover in trade, preventing theft of energy resources, and monitoring the targeted use of budgetary funds.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan signed a decree on March 10 approving the Cybersecurity Strategy for 2026-2030. The document outlines several key directions for ensuring the country's digital development and information security. One of the strategy's primary objectives is achieving technological independence in the cybersecurity sphere.
In the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, new projects for expanding the metro system have been announced. According to information presented by the city administration, the construction of two new metro lines is planned over the next five years, which is expected to significantly improve the city's transport infrastructure.
According to Tashkent City Prosecutor Anvar Urmonov, 254 newborn deaths and 7 maternal deaths were registered in the capital in 2025. As a result of prosecutor's inspections, 57 medical workers have been held disciplinarily accountable in connection with these incidents.
In Tashkent, the activities of an organized crime group involved in selling rented apartments using forged documents have been halted. The criminals were apprehended red-handed while finalizing a transaction worth over $100,000.
A comprehensive inspection of trees in central Tashkent has concluded, revealing critical conditions among the city's green infrastructure. Specialists examined over 200 perennial trees along key streets, finding that a significant portion are in poor health. Specifically, more than 70 trees have been identified as having exhausted their biological resources, with severe infestations of pests and diseases.
Starting April 16, the Namangan region of Uzbekistan will implement an experimental mechanism to recover land and property tax debts from individuals. According to the State Tax Service, an automated information system called "Tax Billing" will target citizens with debts exceeding 1 million Uzbek soums, potentially restricting their ability to pay for electricity.
Uzbekistan's internet space is set to become a zone of strict accountability, as deputies in the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis have prepared a draft law for a second reading that introduces fines for swearing on social media, propaganda of war, and the popular practice among bloggers of 'hype' around their own illegal activities. The bill includes amendments aimed at strengthening legal order in the information environment, with refined norms based on proposals from deputies and relevant ministries.
The Center for Economic Research and Reforms has published an updated analysis of Uzbekistan's real estate market dynamics for February 2026. According to estimates, the number of residential property purchase-sale transactions across the republic increased by almost 4 percent last month, reaching 29.7 thousand. Compared to the same period in 2025, the number of concluded transactions grew by 7.2 thousand, with a growth rate of 32.4 percent.
A new payment method has emerged in Uzbekistan's online retail market. The Wildberries platform, with financial support from Octobank, has launched a buy now, pay later (BNPL) service called Rahmat nasiya. This service allows customers to receive goods immediately and pay in equal installments over 3, 6, 9, or 12 months. The maximum order amount reaches 10 million Uzbek soums, making online shopping more convenient and accessible for a broader consumer base.
Uzbekistan's real estate market, particularly in Tashkent, is undergoing significant transformation in recent years. New residential complexes are being actively constructed, replacing older housing and shifting buyer preferences. According to the Center for Economic Research and Reforms, approximately 136,5 thousand real estate transactions were concluded in the first half of 2025, a 10.6% increase compared to the previous year. Tashkent accounts for nearly 28% of the entire housing market, driven by expanded construction and the emergence of new projects.