SpaceX is in discussions with investors about a share sale that could value Elon Musk’s company at an unprecedented $800 billion — doubling its current estimated worth of $400 billion. If successful, the deal would once again make SpaceX the most valuable private company in the United States.

After months of negotiations, Netflix has announced the acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery for $82.7 billion, gaining control over the Harry Potter, DC and Game of Thrones franchises, as well as HBO and HBO Max. This marks one of the largest and most influential deals in the modern film and streaming landscape, significantly shifting Hollywood’s power dynamics.

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has launched a major artificial intelligence startup called Project Prometheus, The New York Times reports. This marks his first return to an executive leadership role since stepping down as Amazon’s CEO in 2021.

Today, we held a productive meeting with a business delegation from the U.S. state of Utah, led by David Bednar. During the discussion, we noted with satisfaction that a new stage has begun in the development of Uzbekistan–U.S. relations.

Elon Musk has set another record: for the first time in history, a person’s wealth has reached the $500 billion mark, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires.

Yandex has launched a $20 million venture fund in Uzbekistan under the name Yango Ventures, aimed at supporting early-stage startups. The announcement was made during ICT Week 2025 in Tashkent.

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.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has emerged as the leading Russian billionaire in terms of capital growth in 2025. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his wealth increased by $3.27 billion, reaching a total of $14.3 billion — the highest growth among all Russian names on the global list.

Pavel Durov and Snoop Dogg created a digital sensation: about 996,000 digital Telegram gifts were sold in 30 minutes, bringing the project about $12 million. This is the first star drop in the platform's history and it became a instant hit.

Financier from Uzbekistan, owner of 99.38% of Anorbank shares, Kahramonjon Olimov, was kidnapped in Paris on June 23. According to Le Monde, the businessman was forcibly taken out of the French capital and held for nearly two days in the basement of a villa near Nice.

The opening ceremony of a new legume processing plant under BMB AGRO was held in the Arnasay district of Jizzakh region. The event was attended by local authorities, law enforcement, tax officials, and the chairman of the BMB HOLDING Supervisory Board. As part of the occasion, sunnat tuy ceremonies were also held for 50 local children.

A business conference organized by Centrum Holding in collaboration with Yard Business Club took place in Tashkent. The highlight of the event was the presentation by Centrum Air, which unveiled its development strategy and announced the launch of new international routes. The gathering brought together partners, industry experts, and media representatives, reinforcing the holding's status as one of the most dynamically growing market players.

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.