A trial is underway in the US that could change the digital landscape - Meta, the corporation that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has come under the scrutiny of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

As of March 1, 2025, there are 15,503 enterprises and organizations with foreign investment operating in Uzbekistan. This was reported by the National Committee of Statistics.

Starting April 1, 2025, the exclusive rights of five major companies, including "Uzbekekspertize" and "UzEngineering," will be abolished in Uzbekistan. Now, privileges will be granted only in exceptional cases - to protect the safety, health of the population, and in emergency situations.

A delegation of Uzbek businesswomen, headed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, visited Oman with a business mission.

A Russian court fined Google 3.8 million rubles (approximately $41,500) for posting content on YouTube showing Russian soldiers how to surrender. This was reported by the Russian TASS agency.

Elon Musk offered to buy OpenAI for $97.4 billion, but the company unexpectedly rejected his proposal. The CEO of OpenAI responded to the billionaire with a witty remark: "No, thanks. If you want, we can buy Twitter for $9.74 billion."

The legendary Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak will visit Tashkent on March 19-20, delivering a special talk at Central Asian University, located in the heart of the capital. As part of the CAU Technical Summit, he will personally participate, sharing his unique insights and predictions about the future of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Alibaba's new version of Qwen 2.5 surpassed its competitors: the Chinese giant is challenging world leaders in AI.

On January 19, TikTok began restoring its services in the United States. This occurred after President Donald Trump, the 47th president, announced on Monday that he had decided to extend the deadline before the TikTok ban went into effect.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov promised to improve the messenger's moderation during a court session in France. According to French media, Durov committed to collaborating with three lawyers to enhance Telegram's moderation processes. This decision aims to ensure user safety and platform compliance with legal standards.

Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Ravshan Usmanov held a meeting with James Dauen, Director of the British company DFA. During the meeting, the British company expressed interest in participating in the design of facilities to be constructed in the new city of Tashkent.

Elon Musk has not only reclaimed his position at the top of the world's richest individuals but has also set a new record for personal wealth. According to Bloomberg, Musk's total net worth has reached $347.8 billion, surpassing his previous achievements and setting a historical benchmark.

Tashkent, October 17, 2024. The President of Uzbekistan has approved decree No. PП-357 dated October 14, 2024, aimed at further developing the ecosystem for startup projects and venture funding. This initiative is designed to support new ideas and innovations in the field of digital technologies.

Nvidia's shares reached a historic high, closing at $138.07, with the company's market capitalization nearing $3.4 trillion. Investors are eagerly anticipating the upcoming reports from major tech companies, which are heavily investing in Nvidia's AI chips.

From January to August 2024, Uzbekistan imported nearly 2.6 million mobile phones worth $236.2 million from abroad. This figure marks a significant increase compared to the same period last year.

OpenAI has successfully raised $6.6 billion in its latest funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to $157 billion. This places OpenAI among the top three most valuable startups globally, alongside SpaceX and ByteDance.

The European Union Court has ruled that Apple must pay €13 billion in unpaid taxes in Ireland. This decision concludes a decade-long investigation into the tax breaks provided by the Irish government, marking a significant victory for the European Commission.

New mechanisms are being introduced in Uzbekistan to ensure the continuous development of small businesses. A presidential decree (PQ-312) issued on September 7, 2024, will enhance the "Continuous Support for Small Businesses" program, offering entrepreneurs new financial opportunities.

French TV channel LCI has reported the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in Paris, citing his refusal to cooperate with French law enforcement as the reason.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will soon begin an open dialogue with entrepreneurs in Nukus.

The Cabinet of Ministers issued a resolution on July 31, 2024, No. 463 "On measures to organize the evaluation of key performance indicators (KPI) for leaders and deputy leaders of republican and local executive authorities and economic associations."

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the combined wealth of the 26 richest Russian businessmen reached $361.8 billion as of August 1, 2024.

As of 1 June 2024, 14,349 enterprises and organisations with foreign investments are operating in Uzbekistan, according to the data of the Statistics Agency under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

On June 18, a business forum was held in Samarkand with the participation of representatives of the tourism sector of China, the press service of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan informs.

The convenient digital system ensures fast and targeted delivery of all user requests directly to qualified specialists, reports the press service of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan.

First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, S. Safoyev, held a meeting with the regional leadership of AcwaPower. This was reported by the press service of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

In March, there was a trend towards an increase in customs receipts, exports of goods and transactions on the commodity exchange. This was reported by the CERR of Uzbekistan.

For the third consecutive month, there has been a decrease in activity in the car market. Only in the segment of passenger electric vehicles a slight increase was recorded. This is according to data from the Centre for Economic Research and Reforms of Uzbekistan.

Turkish businessmen Selcuk and Haluk Bayraktar, who own Baykar Defence, have been included in Forbes' annual billionaires list for the first time.

Singapore, Denmark and U.S. are the best places in the world to conduct business, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit business environment ranking.

According to the Agency of Statistics, in January 2024, 5,945 new small businesses (excluding farms and peasant farms) were created in Uzbekistan.

According to the Statistics Agency, as of 1 February 2024, there are 44,363 family businesses operating in Uzbekistan.

In February, the company announced its founder's intention to sell up to 50 million shares by the end of January 2025.

In 2023, major Japanese companies spent about 5.348 trillion yen (roughly $36bn) to buy US companies, up 30% from the previous year. This caused political problems due to the acquisition of 222 US companies of various sizes.

The brand's value rose 74% in a year to reach $516.6bn.

Mobile device manufacturer HMD Global has taken decisive steps by removing all references to the Nokia brand from its official website. This is a symbolic moment, ending the era of Nokia, the once legendary representative in the smartphone market.

The Federal Antimonopoly Service explained that the US corporation had violated antimonopoly legislation with a number of bans for iOS application developers.

The State Assets Management Agency announced the start of the public auction process for 100% of the state stake in Pakhtakor Football Club LLC.

Automaker Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million electric cars in the Chinese market due to problems in the driver assistance system. This was announced by the State Administration of Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China.

At the meeting in Guangzhou, the issues of holding business forums between women entrepreneurs of both countries were discussed.