First Joint Turkic Satellite Set for Launch in 2027
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan have begun assembling the first joint satellite of the Turkic states. The CubeSat-12U spacecraft is scheduled to be launched into orbit in 2027 and is already being described as a new stage of technological cooperation in the Turkic world.
Centrum Air Fleet Welcomes a New Aircraft
Centrum Air announces the latest addition to its fleet: on May 14, 2026, the airline's sixteenth aircraft – an Airbus A320-214 with registration number UK32077 arrived in Tashkent.
Vladimir Putin to visit China on May 20
Global diplomacy is shifting into high gear. Just a week after Donald Trump’s high-profile departure from Beijing, the Chinese capital is preparing to host Vladimir Putin. Xi Jinping’s unique diplomatic marathon places the Middle Kingdom at the heart of a global triangle where energy security and the fate of a new world order are being decided amidst Middle Eastern crises and blocked straits.
Kremlin announces a "substantively rich" trip to China
Moscow and Beijing are putting the "finishing touches" on the plan for Vladimir Putin's state visit. While the Kremlin avoids specific dates for now, descriptions of a "substantively rich" agenda and a "synchronized announcement" hint at a major geopolitical event in the coming days.
Major German automakers are sequentially declaring their readiness to repurpose production capacities for military needs. Amid escalating geopolitical instability and Berlin's calls for Europe to assume greater responsibility for continental security, even a premium giant like Mercedes-Benz has officially opened the door to manufacturing military hardware.
The mutual interest of businesses from both countries has expanded far beyond traditional trade. High technologies, halal tourism, the agricultural sector, and Islamic finance have emerged at the crossroads of shared interests. The talks between BMB HOLDING and the Malaysian Ambassador open new vistas for Uzbek exports and the transfer of advanced Asian technologies.
Outcomes of the Uzbekistan-Mongolia Business Forum
The recent business forum in the capital has laid the groundwork for ambitious projects ranging from cashmere processing to livestock expansion. With surging trade figures and the launch of new logistics routes, the partnership between the two nations promises to be a key driver of economic revitalization across Central and East Asia.
How Uzbekistan is Building a "Green Corridor" and Implementing AI in Extraction
Uzbekistan is transitioning from a traditional extraction model to a high-tech, eco-friendly energy system of the future. Joining forces with regional neighbors, attracting tens of billions of dollars in private investment, and implementing digital twins for deposits are just parts of a grand strategy. The nation is not only diversifying resources—including civil nuclear power and "green" hydrogen—but also planning to become a key transit hub, reshaping the energy landscape of the entire Central Asian region.
"Pearl of the East" in Tashkent: Akhal-Teke Horses Captivate the Capital with Grace and Speed
At the "Uzbegim" complex, graceful Akhal-Teke horses gathered to demonstrate both their phenomenal racing speed and flawless conformation at an international exhibition. The event brought together top experts and horse breeders from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan.
First Joint Turkic Satellite Set for Launch in 2027
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan have begun assembling the first joint satellite of the Turkic states. The CubeSat-12U spacecraft is scheduled to be launched into orbit in 2027 and is already being described as a new stage of technological cooperation in the Turkic world.
A New Leisure Space: Uzbekona and Dolcetta Open in Central Tashkent
A new gastronomic space has opened in Tashkent — Uzbekona Restaurant in collaboration with Dolcetta Cafe & Gelateria.