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.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Today, June 11th, the Uzbekistan-Italy International Business Forum took place at the International Hotel in the capital, bringing together leading Italian companies and organizations with representatives of the Uzbek business community.

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.

BMB GLOBAL SAYOHAT is one of the leaders in handling all organizational aspects of travel, providing fast, high-quality, and reliable services. The company offers personalized service to each client who wants to organize their trip perfectly, helping to plan and realize their dream travels.

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.

Marketplace TEMU has become a resident of Uzbekistan, but restrictions remain in place for now.

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

Japan is taking the lead in Uzbekistan's digital transformation by increasing investments and expanding IT cooperation.

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."

By June 1, 2025, the automated information system "Control and Monitoring of Investment Project Implementation" will undergo an expert review, and a special information portal will be launched for conducting electronic procurement within projects funded by international financial institutions and foreign government financial organizations (IFI/FGFO), transitioning to digital procurement procedures.

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

Tesla, BMW, and Chinese automakers have filed legal challenges against the European Union's tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. On Monday, Tesla submitted its case to the Court of Justice of the European Union, joining the ongoing legal battle.

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.

As part of the "Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week" international summit in the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and the UAE signed an agreement to implement waste-to-energy projects using foreign investments.

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.

Tesla's market value surged to $1 trillion as Republican candidate Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election sparked a significant rise in the company's shares.

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.

Anthony Tan was the youngest of 3 sons in one of the richest families in Malaysia. His father, Tan Heng Chew, was the president of Tan Chong Motor which was founded by Tan's grandfather in the 1950s, multinational automobile distributor publicly listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange.

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.

From September 25-27, the 29th KIOGE 2024 International Oil and Gas Exhibition brought together industry specialists in Almaty. The event attracted 340 companies from 20 countries, with 40% of participants showcasing their innovations for the first time.

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.

On August 30, 2024, the President issued Decree No. UP-132, outlining measures to implement tasks identified in the fourth open dialogue with entrepreneurs. The decree aims to improve business conditions and address existing challenges in the entrepreneurial sector.

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

Starting from February 1, 2024, Uzbekistan introduced a "Business Stability Rating" as per the presidential decree. This rating provides new opportunities for businesses and important tax incentives.

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 the national saffron cultivation develops in our country, the geography of its export is also expanding.

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.

A business dialogue between the Uzbek delegation headed by Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov and a number of Austrian companies in the energy sector was held in Vienna to discuss prospects of cooperation, Uzbek Foreign Ministry's news agency Dunyo reported.

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.

Uzbek-Malaysian business forum and bilateral meetings in B2B and G2B formats have been held in Samarkand within the framework of the visit to Uzbekistan of the government delegation headed by Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim. This was reported by the press service of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry 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.

The South Korean giant Samsung became the world's largest smartphone supplier in the first quarter of 2024, according to data from research firm International Data Corporation (IDC).

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

Before embarking on an IPO, a company will need to conduct a thorough analysis of its operations, including its management structure, financial health and growth prospects. In addition, the company will have to meet the strict requirements of the exchange on which it plans to launch the IPO.

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

On February 25, a memorandum of cooperation will be signed between NUMA Diagnostics and the prestigious Turkish clinic Medipol.

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.

In 2023, 56 foreign companies providing electronic services in Uzbekistan paid taxes worth about 70 billion sums. Meta, Google and Apple contributed 60 billion sums of this amount.

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 cost of the project is $380 million and construction work is scheduled to begin in the second half of this year.