Ukrainian tennis player Nikita Belozertsev has changed his sporting nationality. He will now compete under the flag of Uzbekistan, the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation announced.
Uzbekistan's economy grew at a slower pace than expected in 2024. According to official data, gross domestic product (GDP) growth reached 5.5%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the government's initial forecasts.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced plans to lay off approximately 8,000 employees, or 10% of its workforce, as it accelerates the development of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. According to an internal memo, the first round of cuts is scheduled for May 20. Meta also plans to leave 6,000 additional positions unfilled.
Uzbekistan's imports have surged sharply in early 2026. According to the National Statistics Committee, the country imported $8.1 billion worth of goods and services in January-February, a 29.8% increase compared to the same period last year.
The government of Uzbekistan has announced a new phase of economic reforms aimed at boosting the country's global competitiveness and attracting foreign investment.
According to the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan, the volume of construction work in the first half of 2024 decreased by 5.2% compared to the same period last year. This marks a significant slowdown in the industry.
The President of Uzbekistan has signed a new version of the Law “On Limited Liability Companies” (No. PZ–1137, April 21, 2026), developed by the Ministry of Justice. The law will come into force three months after its official publication.
In the first quarter of this year, demand for foreign currency in Uzbekistan reached $14.6 billion, a 24% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the latest review by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has officially commenced operations in Uzbekistan, opening a permanent office in Tashkent. This decision solidifies the republic's status as a key aviation hub in Central Asia and is the result of joint efforts between the association and the government.
Turkish football club Istanbul Basaksehir has completed the permanent signing of Uzbekistan national team striker Eldor Shomurodov, who had been playing for the club on loan from Italian side Roma.
Spain, the consensus World Cup favorite, may be in danger of missing its top attacking option after Spanish forward Lamine Yamal sustained an injury while playing for Barcelona on Wednesday in a La Liga match.
A press conference by Uzbekistan's Ministry of Preschool and School Education turned into a heated debate over education quality, international test results, and growing disparities between schools. Education expert Komil Jalilov highlighted contradictions between the findings of international assessments and the country's education policies.