Iran Rejects Any U.S. Interference in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has declared that it will not allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating the exchange of sharp statements between Tehran and Washington over one of the world's most strategic maritime routes.
Zelensky Prepares New Personnel Move, Offers Prime Minister a New Position
Ukraine may be entering another round of high-level government reshuffles. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he had offered Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko a new position and signaled further changes within the Cabinet of Ministers and the country's law enforcement leadership.
A New Strategy for Metallurgy: Digitalization, Localization and Exports
Modernizing the steel industry has been identified as a key driver of Uzbekistan’s industrial growth. During a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, new priorities were set to expand the country’s raw material base, develop high-value manufacturing and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across the sector.
Ukraine Reports New Strikes on Russia’s “Shadow Fleet”
Ukraine has reported a new wave of strikes against Russian maritime infrastructure, claiming that dozens of vessels associated with what Kyiv describes as Russia's “shadow fleet” were hit. The developments were followed by reports of temporary shipping restrictions in the Azov–Don Sea Canal and the Kerch Strait.
BYD Plans to Expand Electric Vehicle Production in Uzbekistan
BYD’s electric vehicle production project in Uzbekistan may enter a new stage of development, with plans to expand manufacturing capacity, deepen localisation and increase export volumes.
BMB HOLDING continues to expand its international partnerships by strengthening cooperation with Japanese counterparts. The discussions focused on joint investment projects, export expansion, and promoting Uzbek products in the Japanese market.
The expansion of domestic private capital into the high-capacity markets of the Middle East is becoming deeply systematic due to the establishment of resilient interagency platforms designed to minimize logistical barriers and stimulate direct B2B contacts. On the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TMIF-2026), a strategic memorandum was signed between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan and the Economic Council of Iraq, anchoring the official establishment of a joint Business Council.
Investors from Saudi Arabia, Japan, and Korea to Build Ultra-Modern Airport in Capital Region
The construction of Central Asia's largest ultra-modern aviation hub will elevate Uzbekistan's transport and logistics potential to a world-class transit level, ensuring the reception of all aircraft types under any weather conditions. On the sidelines of the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2026), Uzbekistan Airports JSC and the Saudi company Vision International Investment signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the construction and operation of the "New Tashkent" International Airport. The project, with an initial phase valued at approximately $3 billion, will be executed by a consortium of leading companies from Saudi Arabia, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Under the terms outlined by the Ministry of Transport, the new facility will be transferred to the private partner's management for a term of 35 years.
Sino AI Enters Azerbaijan with AI-Powered Healthcare Solutions
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Uzbek HealthTech solutions are expanding their international presence as Sino AI enters the Azerbaijani market to deploy its AI-powered healthcare platform.
Siberian Wellness — 30 Years on the International Market!
Davron Abdullaev, the Founder and Publisher of the Bright Uzbekistan international magazine, met with Tatyana Gorokhovskaya, the President of the Siberian Wellness international company.
FIFA Considers Expanding the World Cup to 64 Teams
FIFA may once again reshape the FIFA World Cup. After the conclusion of the 2026 tournament, the organization plans to discuss expanding the final tournament from 48 to 64 national teams.