FIFA President visited the Olympic Village
FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited the Olympic Village in Tashkent and praised Uzbekistan’s modern sports infrastructure.
Earthquake in Afghanistan: more than 800 killed, thousands injured
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing more than 800 people and injuring nearly 2,800, according to official reports. The death toll is expected to rise further as rescue teams reach remote villages.
Putin and Trump talks have begun
The talks will be held in a three-on-three format.
Trump and Putin Meet and Shake Hands
TBC Bank Group has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in OLX Uzbekistan, the country’s leading online classifieds platform. The deal, one of the largest M&A transactions in Uzbekistan in recent decades, marks a major step in expanding TBC’s digital ecosystem.
Over the past year, the number of companies with Chinese capital in Uzbekistan has increased by 1.5 times, with 58 more added in July — a record growth despite an overall decline in foreign investor activity. The United States entered the top 10 for the first time in a year.
Özwell is attracting $9.5 million from China for pharmaceutical breakthrough
On August 8 in Shanghai, during the Uzbekistan–China Business Forum, Özwell signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with one of China’s largest pharmaceutical holdings — Zhendong Health Industry Group.
The EU is preparing retaliatory tariffs for €72 billion
The European Union has published a list of 72 billion euros worth of American goods that could fall under retaliatory tariffs if the US does not abandon the introduction of 30% tariffs on European imports from August 1st.
Uzbekistan’s youth set Guinness World Record
A new world record has been set in Uzbekistan: 1,946 young engineers assembled 1,946 miniature robots simultaneously. The achievement was officially certified by representatives of the Guinness World Records.
FIFA President visited the Olympic Village
FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited the Olympic Village in Tashkent and praised Uzbekistan’s modern sports infrastructure.
Uktam Umurzakov — a symbol of knowledge and devotion
Today marks four years since the passing of one of Uzbekistan’s most distinguished scholars, respected mentors, and esteemed public figures — Uktam Pardaevich Umurzakov. As Chairman of the Republican Council for Higher Education, Rector of the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers, Doctor of Economics, and Professor, he dedicated his entire life to science and education.