Bobir Yakhyayev, Director of the Investment Project Consulting Department at BMB HOLDING, took part in the ninth Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR-2026), held in Shymkent on 22 October. He met with representatives of international companies to discuss prospects for joint investment projects.

Uzbekistan is advancing plans to establish the Tashkent International Financial Centre (TIFC), aimed at expanding opportunities for foreign investors and developing the country’s financial market. At a meeting of the Interagency Working Group of the Foreign Investors Council under the President, representatives of international financial institutions, investment firms and legal organisations discussed the project’s priorities.

A trade house representing Jizzakh Region has opened in Hong Kong to promote local products on international markets and increase exports to China. Its product range includes BMB Za’faron, a brand manufactured by BMB HOLDING.

BMB MEDIA MARKAZI, part of BMB HOLDING, received an award at the TAF!26 International Advertising Festival for its contribution to developing integrated media solutions across Uzbekistan by bringing together media, content, technology and communication tools.

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, has once again seen his fortune exceed $1 trillion. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his wealth reached $1.04 trillion as of October 6, while Forbes valued it at $1 trillion.

Uzbekistan’s BMB HOLDING and Italy’s HT HOLDING have discussed expanding their joint saffron cultivation project and new investment initiatives. The talks were held on October 5 by BMB HOLDING Chairman of the Founders’ Council Bekzod Mamatkulov and HT HOLDING President Roberto Tucci.

The Trans-Caspian fiber-optic communications line linking Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan will be commissioned by the end of 2026. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made the announcement at the Second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum in Baku. The project involves laying a cable along the seabed of the Caspian Sea.

Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov held a roundtable in Tokyo on September 18 with Takeshi Hashimoto, Chairman of the Japan Business Federation “Keidanren”, as well as executives and representatives of leading Japanese companies. The meeting focused on expanding Uzbekistan-Japan economic cooperation and identifying new investment opportunities.

Lion Finance Group, the owner of Bank of Georgia, is considering entering Uzbekistan’s banking market through the acquisition of a major local lender. The group is primarily targeting banks ranked among the top three or top five in their respective markets and has ruled out pursuing smaller institutions.

Pedro Martinho has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Anglesey Food, the company behind Uzbekistan's Korzinka supermarket chain. He officially assumed the role on September 2, 2026, after relocating to Tashkent following a long career in European grocery retail.

The Uzbek government has put its 100% stake in Gold Moon Tashkent, the owner of the Fonon jewelry plant in Tashkent, up for open auction. The starting price has been set at UZS 316.67 billion, with the auction scheduled for September 28.

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $18 billion over ten years under a settlement with attorneys general representing U.S. states, territories and the District of Columbia. The company will also introduce sweeping changes to how minors use Facebook and Instagram.

Saudi energy company Acwa and South Korea’s Korea Western Power Co., Ltd. (KOWEPO) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint opportunities in Uzbekistan’s renewable energy sector. The MoU was signed in Tashkent on August 25.

BMB HOLDING is considering a potential IPO as one of the prospective directions for its future development. The issue has gained additional relevance following initiatives outlined by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his open dialogue with entrepreneurs on August 20.

Uzbek pharmaceutical company Asia Pharm Group is in talks with Turkish pharmaceutical company Orzax on a new investment project in Uzbekistan. The initiative envisages the development of a modern manufacturing complex on a 3-hectare site.

Khorezm has presented major tourism projects to entrepreneurs and foreign investors as part of plans to make the region one of Uzbekistan’s leading international tourism destinations by 2030. More than 500 entrepreneurs and investors took part in the presentation.

SpaceX and Tesla will initially invest $16.8 billion to build Terafab, a major semiconductor manufacturing complex in Texas. If the project is fully developed, total investment could reach $119 billion.

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million in compensation after finding that Facebook and Instagram harmed the mental health of children and teenagers. The award comes in addition to a previously imposed $375 million penalty issued by a jury.

Representatives of BMB HOLDING held talks with Chen Jie, Chief Executive Officer of AI Automotiv Central Asia Trading Corporation, to explore cooperation in the automotive industry, transport, logistics, investment, tourism and consulting. The discussions were held within the framework of the strategic partnership between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the People's Republic of China.

The management of Uzmetkombinat JSC held talks with representatives of J.P. Morgan on financing the company's strategic investment projects. The meeting, held in New York on 24 July, focused on strengthening the company's raw material base and expanding access to international capital markets.

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.

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.

The global financial system has recorded an unprecedented historical milestone: the planet has seen its first-ever dollar trillionaire, whose aggregate wealth has surpassed a previously unimaginable threshold. American entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially secured this status driven by the massive initial public offering (IPO) of his aerospace corporation, SpaceX. According to joint calculations by Forbes and Reuters based on internal company filings, the businessman's personal net worth will top $1,1 trillion the exact moment trading commences on Friday, June 12, on the Nasdaq exchange.

Uzbekistan's investment climate is attracting growing attention from major global players, and this interest is now shifting into the realm of practical solutions. High-level state talks took place in Tashkent, which could provide a powerful impetus for job creation and large-scale infrastructure modernization. The country's leadership made it clear to Washington that the era of general declarations is over—Uzbekistan expects concrete contracts and a long-term market presence from American businesses.

At the Cannes Film Festival held in France, the FONON jewelry house received an international nomination and presented its products on the international stage. FONON thus became one of the first national jewelry brands from Uzbekistan to take a step onto the global stage.

Just three days after a bruising courtroom defeat against OpenAI and Sam Altman, the billionaire’s aerospace empire, SpaceX, has officially filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This historic market debut will not only cement the corporation’s trillion-dollar valuation but is also guaranteed to elevate Musk as history's first-ever trillionaire, wielding unprecedented personal wealth.

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.

The National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP) has officially revoked the license of Global Insurance Group, which had previously been under sanction. This decision marks the culmination of a series of financial violations and fines that have also impacted several other major players in the industry.

Uzbekistan's creative industry is reaching a new level thanks to a partnership with the trendsetters of the animation world. The Ministry of Digital Technologies and the Japanese company ELF-IN Co., Ltd are launching a large-scale educational project. With the infusion of substantial grants and the involvement of foreign masters, the country will begin training specialists capable of creating world-class graphics.

Apple Corporation has officially confirmed an upcoming change in leadership. Tim Cook, who has spearheaded the tech giant for over a decade, is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer. He will be succeeded by John Ternus—the driving force behind the development of the company’s key hardware innovations in recent years.

Meta and Arkady Volozh’s Nebius have agreed on joint investments of up to $27 billion over five years to develop AI data center infrastructure.

Preparations for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), to be held in Baku from May 17–22, 2026, have entered their final stage. A video from the Baku Olympic Stadium (BOS) showcases the scale of preparations. The forum will gather experts, architects, urban planners, and community representatives from around the world.

The Tagansky Court of Moscow has imposed an administrative fine of 7 million rubles on the Telegram messenger for failing to remove content containing calls for extremist activity.

The Tashkent Interdistrict Economic Court has declared AO Maroqand, owner of the UPay payment system, insolvent and initiated its liquidation process.

US President Donald Trump has urged major oil companies to invest at least $100 billion in Venezuela’s oil sector, but industry leaders have reacted with caution.

The messenger’s bonds worth around $500 million have been frozen in Russia’s National Settlement Depository due to Western sanctions. The company assures investors that payments will be made on schedule.

Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected a $108 billion takeover bid from Paramount, opting instead to pursue a deal with Netflix that it considers more attractive and secure for shareholders.

Volkswagen has shut down a plant in Dresden, marking the first time in the company’s nearly 90-year history that production has been permanently halted in Germany. The move underscores the deepening crisis in the country’s auto industry.

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.