According to the latest data from the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the country's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025. This figure is 0.5 percentage points higher than in the same period last year, indicating stable economic development.
A naturally occurring molecule discovered using artificial intelligence, named BRP (brain-regulating peptide), appears to act directly on the brain's appetite center in the hypothalamus. Scientists believe it could lead to more refined obesity treatments with fewer side effects.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced at a meeting on April 24 that the Uzbekistan National Investment Fund (UzNIF) will place 30% of its portfolio shares through an initial public offering (IPO). This became possible due to the establishment of the fund and the transfer of management of 13 strategic enterprises to Franklin Templeton.
A group of individuals who allegedly disturbed public order and exerted psychological and physical pressure on citizens has been detained in Chirchiq, Tashkent region. The State Security Service (SSS) announced the operation.
On April 24, the Criminal Court of Uzbekistan district began hearing a criminal case against Anvarjon Otakhodjayev, the former mayor of Namangan city, and other individuals detained on suspicion of bribery. The Fergana regional courts reported this.
Tashkent city plans to purchase 240 buses and establish 16 new routes to improve the public transport system, according to a decision by the standing commission on construction, utilities, water management, ecology, industry, and transport of the Tashkent City Council of People's Deputies dated April 23.
Starting July 1, Uzbekistan will launch a two-year legal experiment allowing the creation of a new type of bonded warehouse. These warehouses are designed for temporary storage of imported goods, which will be sold to individuals for personal use exclusively through online marketplaces.
US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran on Wednesday, but did not set a deadline for resuming talks, saying the US would continue its blockade of Tehran and wait for Iran's 'proposal' for further negotiations.
In New York, Uzbekistan's Permanent Representative to the UN Ulugbek Lapasov and the head of Guinea-Bissau's UN mission Samba Sane signed a joint communiqué on establishing diplomatic relations, reported the Dunyo news agency.
China's DeepSeek has unveiled the latest versions of its signature artificial intelligence-powered chatbot, a year after its flagship model sent shockwaves through the global tech scene.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. In March 2026, Uzbekistan's housing market experienced a sharp surge in activity, with the number of transactions increasing by nearly half compared to the previous month. Experts attribute this spike to the transition to a new settlement system and also note rising prices for housing and rent, especially in Tashkent, where demand remains consistently high.
The European Union has imposed sanctions on two Uzbek companies involved in the production of cotton cellulose as part of its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia. The blacklist includes the Fergana Chemical Plant and Raw Materials Cellulose LLC, based in the Jizzakh region.