TBC Bank is reportedly considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for its digital business operations in Uzbekistan.

Belarus has set an ambitious goal to increase its trade turnover with Uzbekistan to US$2 billion by the year 2030.

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution in support of peace in Ukraine, with Uzbekistan abstaining from the vote.

Uzbekistan's First Deputy Foreign Minister Holds Meetings with Ambassadors of Oman, Qatar and Jordan  UzDaily.uz

A business forum between Uzbekistan and China is scheduled to take place in Tashkent, with the goal of fostering and expanding bilateral economic cooperation between the two nations.

A Deputy Chairman of Uzbekistan's Tourism Committee held a meeting with representatives from Turkish Airlines to discuss expanding cooperation in the tourism sector.

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan are engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing their bilateral economic relations and improving cooperation on customs procedures.

The President of Uzbekistan reviewed the winning projects of the President Tech Award Competition, highlighting national efforts in technological innovation.

An assistant to the Khokim of Kibray District in Uzbekistan was detained while in possession of US$10,000, suggesting a potential corruption investigation.

A detainee has died while in a pre-trial detention facility located in Uzbekistan's Samarkand Region.

Uzbekistan’s Tax Committee has paid 3 billion Soums to citizens for reporting tax violations through the Soliq Hamkor System.

Uzbekistan and Belarus Agree to Prepare an Industrial Cooperation Roadmap Through 2030  UzDaily.uz

Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) lending in Uzbekistan reportedly increased by 42% in 2025, indicating strong growth in financial support for businesses.

The Uzbekistan Ministry of Health has stated that compensation payments for children affected by the 'Doc-1 Max' incident are not within its authority, raising questions about accountability.

A Belarusian delegation, during its official visit to Tashkent, reviewed Uzbekistan's furniture production capabilities, indicating interest in trade or collaboration.

The President of Uzbekistan has directed the acceleration of strategic projects within Uzbekneftegaz, emphasizing the importance of these initiatives for the national economy.

Bekhzot Narmatov has been appointed as the Head of the Project Office Sector for Oil and Gas Reforms under the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan and the Islamic Development Bank are discussing agricultural projects planned for 2026–2027.

Uzbekistan has introduced the 'E-ekspertiza' platform to streamline forensic examinations through electronic document management.

An attempt to illegally sell a land plot valued at US$9 million in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, has been successfully thwarted by authorities.

Buryatia and Uzbekistan have agreed to develop cooperation in the sectors of livestock and tourism.

Uzbekistan's public debt is projected to reach US$46.9 billion by the end of 2025, according to a recent report.

Uzbekistan has seen a significant increase in tourism, with arrivals of U.S. tourists rising by 39%, according to UzDaily.uz.

Uzbekistan's vegetable oil production reached 204,600 tonnes in 2025.

Uzbekistan is implementing stricter controls on the export of pulp and cotton fiber, citing risks associated with international sanctions.

Uzbekistan and Serbia are engaged in discussions to expand cooperation in their respective rail and aviation sectors.

A delegation from Serbia has conducted a visit to the Technopark in Uzbekistan, fostering international collaboration.

Uzbekistan has climbed 43 places in the World Bank Index concerning women's economic rights.

Wolt, a popular delivery service, has announced its decision to cease all operations in Uzbekistan starting from March 5, 2026.

Uzbekistan to Organize B2B Mission to Mongolia to Promote Products on the Local Market  UzDaily.uz

Samson Sky and AIR Tashkent have reached an agreement to bring the Switchblade flying car to the Uzbekistan market, marking a new development in regional transportation.

TBC Bank Group's Investor Day outlined targets for over 15% loan growth and 23% return on equity, while also hinting at a potential IPO in Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan's Minister of Mining met with a delegation from Traxys Group to discuss a critical minerals project, signaling potential collaboration in the sector.

Uzbekistan Customs Committee Representative Attends ESCAP International Seminar in Bangkok  UzDaily.uz

Uzbekistan and Belarus have engaged in discussions aimed at expanding their cooperation in the agricultural sector, seeking to strengthen bilateral ties in food production and trade.

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan are working to accelerate the entry into force of a preferential trade agreement between the two countries.

Uzbekistan's production of margarine and spreads exceeded 31 thousand tons in 2025, indicating growth in its food industry.

Uzbekistan has significantly boosted its television exports, increasing them by 1.6 times.

Uzbekistan has issued flash flood and mudflow warnings for nine regions, anticipating heavy rainfall that could lead to dangerous conditions.

President Mirziyoyev stated that Uzbekistan’s youth are a key economic and political force for the country.

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan announced that nearly half of all foreign currency purchases in January were allocated towards equipment and production, supporting industrial growth.

Sixteen new buses have arrived in Urgench, Uzbekistan, and are set to be deployed on urban routes to improve public transportation.

The President of Uzbekistan held a meeting with Suma Chakrabarti, an economic development advisor, to discuss strategies for economic growth and reform.

A doorman in St. Petersburg prevented a potential tragedy by saving a seven-year-old boy who fell from a seventh-floor window of an apartment building.

The President of Uzbekistan has approved a new program aimed at large-scale mechanization of agriculture and digitalization of the agro-sector.

Uzbekistan has simplified the operational framework for private forensic experts and introduced an online registration system for organizations.

A 53-year-old man from Uzbekistan has been sentenced to three years in prison for domestic violence and non-compliance with a protection order, with court details revealing a history of abuse.

Gayane Umerova has been appointed as the Head of Uzbekistan’s Republican Council for the Development of the Creative Economy.

Uzbekistan's National Statistics Committee has announced the timeline for the publication of its population and agricultural census results.

Uzbekistan and France are reportedly expanding their cooperation in the tourism sector, indicating growing ties between the two nations in this industry.

Uzbekistan has imported over 639 tonnes of matches, according to recent reports.

Norov states that Uzbekistan is increasingly establishing itself as a significant 'middle power' within the global geopolitical landscape.

The Foreign Ministers of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan have held discussions focused on expanding economic cooperation between their two countries.

Uzbekistan is in discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding projects in radiation medicine and oncology.

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are engaged in discussions to foster cooperation within the mining sector.

Uzbekistan has received international recognition with VETA Awards in the tourism and hospitality sector.

During an official visit by a Belarusian delegation, Uzbekistan and Belarus signed contracts totaling nearly US$110 million, aiming to boost bilateral trade.

A Fire Safety Reform Bill has successfully passed its first reading in Uzbekistan's Legislative Chamber.

Uzbekistan has initiated a new project aimed at enhancing the capacity and capabilities of small-scale farmers across the country.

Police in Ferghana, Uzbekistan, have opened a criminal case following the alleged poisoning of children in local kindergartens.

Authorities in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, have intercepted and seized two separate shipments containing smuggled smartphones.

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade (MIIT) presented reforms and investment opportunities for foreign investors in the Karakalpakstan region.

The President of Uzbekistan received the Prime Minister of Belarus, who also visited the TEXNOPARK Production Complex in Tashkent, indicating a diplomatic and economic engagement between the two nations.

Uzbekistan and Belarus Discuss Expanding Industrial Cooperation and Cable Production  UzDaily.uz

Uzbekistan is home to 251 enterprises operating with British capital, highlighting growing economic ties.

Construction has officially started on Uzbekistan’s inaugural toll road, which will link the cities of Urgench and Khiva.

Approximately 200 citizens from Uzbekistan have commenced work on Türkiye’s Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant project.

Belarusian Companies Sign US$25 Million in Contracts to Supply Products to Uzbekistan  UzDaily.uz

Permanent Showroom of Namangan Region Products Opened at Uzbekistan Embassy in Moscow  UzDaily.uz

Prime Minister of Belarus Visits Leading Industrial Enterprises in Uzbekistan  UzDaily.uz

Khairullo Ibadullaev has been awarded a State Medal in Uzbekistan for his heroic act of saving a seven-year-old boy.

The Prime Ministers of Uzbekistan and Belarus have met to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation between their countries.

The Prime Minister of Belarus has arrived in Uzbekistan for an official visit, with plans for an official trip also announced.

The match schedule for the FIFA Series 2026™ in Uzbekistan has been officially announced.

The government of Uzbekistan has approved the creation of the 'Builders of the New Uzbekistan' badge to recognize talented youth.

A business forum aimed at fostering economic ties between Uzbekistan and Switzerland is scheduled to take place in Zurich.

Spain has officially declared Uzbekistan as a priority partner within the Central Asian region.

A large-scale counterfeit dollar operation was shut down in Uzbekistan's Navoi Region and Tashkent.

Uzbekistan has imported more than 639 tonnes of matches, as reported by UzDaily.uz.

Mazandaran exports 4,500 handicraft items to Uzbekistan and Germany  Tehran Times

Uzbekistan and the DoCotton Group are holding discussions on developing the textile industry and exploring export potential.

Uzbekistan has implemented a new state subsidy program designed to assist top-category teachers with the purchase of housing.

US Coast Guard Seizes $133.5 Million In Illicit Drugs Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Crew of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Seneca seized more than $133.5 million worth of cocaine and offloaded the drugs at Port Everglades, Florida, the agency said in a Feb. 13 statement. The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter flight crew conduct training evolutions in the Caribbean Sea, on July 15, 2025. Seaman Corrie Gill/U.S. Coast Guard “80 percent of interdictions of U.S.-bound drugs occur at sea. This underscores the importance of maritime interdiction in combatting the flow of illegal narcotics and protecting American communities from this deadly threat,” USCG said. In total, 17,700 pounds of cocaine were seized through the interdiction of four drug-transporting vessels in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. One of the drug vessels was boarded by Seneca’s crew on Jan. 25, seizing 4,410 pounds of cocaine. On Jan. 31, crew members boarded three vessels, taking custody of 13,340 pounds of cocaine, the statement said. The detection and monitoring of illegal drug transit by air and sea are conducted by the U.S. Southern Command’s Joint Interagency Task Force-South, based in Key West. Once it is determined that the vessel must be interdicted, the USCG takes control of the operation, boards the vessel, and apprehends it. “I am extremely proud of the crew’s incredible performance and adaptability during this deployment,” said Capt. Lee Jones, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Seneca. “This deployment demonstrates our enhanced posture and continued success in the fight against narco-terrorism and transnational criminal organizations. “The Coast Guard, in conjunction with our inter-agency and international partners, continues to patrol areas commonly associated with drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, denying smugglers access to maritime routes by which they move illicit drugs to our U.S. land and sea borders.” According to the agency, the Coast Guard is accelerating its crackdown on drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of Operation Pacific Viper, aiming to protect the United States from the flow of illicit narcotics from South America. Operation Pacific Viper, launched in early August last year, directs U.S. forces to the Eastern Pacific region to counter cartel and criminal groups, seeking to cut off drug and human smuggling before they hit U.S. shores. In early December 2025, USCG said in a statement that it had seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine from the Eastern Pacific Ocean, which it said was enough to create more than “57 million potentially lethal doses.” In a Feb. 14 statement, USCG announced the seizure of two vessels containing $5.6 million in illicit narcotics off Port Everglades. Authorities seized roughly 745 pounds of cocaine by interdicting two suspected drug trafficking vessels. “The Coast Guard is in the business of saving lives, and every kilogram of these drugs kept off our streets represents lives saved,” said Lt. Justin Dadlani, commanding officer of Station Fort Lauderdale. “I couldn’t be more proud of the professionalism of the crew and our continued partnerships with our partners with Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations.” On Feb. 15, the agency announced that its Cutter Forrest Rednour had interdicted 14 suspected illegal immigrants aboard a vessel 18 miles from San Diego, with all of them claiming to be Mexican nationals. Earlier on Jan. 27, the Coast Guard said they had interdicted three suspected illegal immigrants from Mexico in two vessels, seven miles off Imperial Beach, California. On Jan. 21, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the Coast Guard notified the agency of a suspicious vessel traveling toward Puerto Rico. Upon investigation, CBP agents found 12 migrants from Russia and Uzbekistan aboard. The interception took place on Jan. 13. “This successful outcome highlights the strong partnerships between the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and all federal and local law enforcement partners in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands,” said Capt. Robert E. Stiles, Sector San Juan deputy. “Our daily unified coordination, shared capabilities, and synchronized response efforts are instrumental to safeguarding our nation’s Caribbean maritime borders against illicit smuggling activities.” Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 11:25