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Uzbekistan has established a Council for Analytical and Research Structures. Its composition includes various experts and stakeholders in the field.

Uzbekistan has established a Council for Analytical and Research Structures. Its composition includes various experts and stakeholders in the field.

The agency is responsible for preparing proposals on domestic and foreign policy for the president. The council is led by Sardor Umurzakov.
The President has ordered the removal of restrictions on the export of "certain types of goods."

The President has ordered the removal of restrictions on the export of "certain types of goods."

Entrepreneurs with an "AAA" rating will be allowed to pay customs duties with delays or in installments.
"In the near future, we will begin constructing a second, and possibly a third, nuclear power plant," stated Tokayev.

"In the near future, we will begin constructing a second, and possibly a third, nuclear power plant," stated Tokayev.

In 2025, Kazakhstan will hold a competition to select participants for the international consortium responsible for the construction of a nuclear power plant.
The Ministry of Economic Finance anticipates a 6% GDP growth for Uzbekistan this year.

The Ministry of Economic Finance anticipates a 6% GDP growth for Uzbekistan this year.

The projected government budget deficit is expected to reach 2% of GDP, while the consolidated budget deficit is anticipated to be 3%.
Stat: the increase in the price of pilaf in Uzbekistan in 2024.

Stat: the increase in the price of pilaf in Uzbekistan in 2024.

The Andijan and Fergana regions, along with Tashkent, made it into the top three regions for growth.
In January, the Tashkent Metro is set to acquire nine new train sets.

In January, the Tashkent Metro is set to acquire nine new train sets.

In 2024, the metro depot received 17 new train units, with 3 of them arriving at the end of December.
Statistic: Official inflation rate in Uzbekistan for the year 2024.

Statistic: Official inflation rate in Uzbekistan for the year 2024.

In December, the growth of food prices accelerated significantly, while the increase in prices for consumer goods slowed down.
In 2024, "Uzbekugol" boosted its coal production to a record 6.7 million tons.

In 2024, "Uzbekugol" boosted its coal production to a record 6.7 million tons.

Production increased by nearly 15% over the past year. The majority of the coal was extracted from the "Angren" deposit.
In 2024, Uzbekistan completed bilateral negotiations for its accession to the WTO with 15 countries.

In 2024, Uzbekistan completed bilateral negotiations for its accession to the WTO with 15 countries.

The total number has reached 22. This year, there are plans to prepare a draft report for the Working Group.
The Central Bank forecasts a 9-11% increase in exports and an 8-10% rise in imports for 2025.

The Central Bank forecasts a 9-11% increase in exports and an 8-10% rise in imports for 2025.

However, price reductions on export goods, a decline in remittances from migrants, and an increase in import volumes are permitted.
Summary: Factors influencing the dollar exchange rate in Uzbekistan and forecasts for 2025.

Summary: Factors influencing the dollar exchange rate in Uzbekistan and forecasts for 2025.

Spot spoke with analysts about the reasons behind the slowdown in the weakening of the sum in 2024, the risks of strengthening the national currency, and the factors that will influence the exchange rate in 2025.
Uzbekistan's total external debt has surpassed $60 billion, according to the Central Bank.

Uzbekistan's total external debt has surpassed $60 billion, according to the Central Bank.

Over the past nine months, the net inflow of foreign investment into the republic has risen by 7%, reaching $1.9 billion.
The president reviewed the construction of a library and two universities in "New Tashkent."

The president reviewed the construction of a library and two universities in "New Tashkent."

A pedagogical cluster will be established at TGPU based on the principle of "kindergarten - school - university."
In "New Tashkent," real estate, hotels, and restaurants are being developed with an investment of $490 million.

In "New Tashkent," real estate, hotels, and restaurants are being developed with an investment of $490 million.

In 2025, new land plots are set to be auctioned for the upcoming phases.
Which banks will be open during the New Year holidays? Here's the list.

Which banks will be open during the New Year holidays? Here's the list.

In the branches of 26 banks, you will be able to exchange currency and send money transfers.
In 2025, plans are in place to establish "cloud" data centers in three regions of Uzbekistan.

In 2025, plans are in place to establish "cloud" data centers in three regions of Uzbekistan.

Goods from marketplaces will be made available at 1,600 postal branches, and a digital sorting center will be established with funding from the EBRD.
Uzbekistan's exports are projected to increase by 2025, according to forecasts from the regulatory authority.

Uzbekistan's exports are projected to increase by 2025, according to forecasts from the regulatory authority.

A substantial increase in money transfers is also anticipated.
How will fuel and other excise tax rates change in 2025?

How will fuel and other excise tax rates change in 2025?

All beverages containing sugar and sugar substitutes will be subject to an excise tax of 500 sums per liter.
In 2024, "Uzenergoinspektsiya" uncovered gas and electricity theft amounting to 1.4 trillion sums.

In 2024, "Uzenergoinspektsiya" uncovered gas and electricity theft amounting to 1.4 trillion sums.

Licenses have been revoked for 51 gas filling stations due to violations, and 91 illegal mining farms have also been uncovered.
The limit for external borrowings has been raised to $7.3 billion for 2024.

The limit for external borrowings has been raised to $7.3 billion for 2024.

To increase budget expenditures by nearly 10 trillion soums, the volume of new government bonds issued was raised.
"Historic event": The Ministry of Justice announces the launch of its own AI-based chatbot.

"Historic event": The Ministry of Justice announces the launch of its own AI-based chatbot.

LexAI, equipped with a built-in translator, can provide answers to legal inquiries and make necessary corrections.
In 11 months, Uzbekistan imported nearly 4 million mobile phones.

In 11 months, Uzbekistan imported nearly 4 million mobile phones.

The cost of imports has increased by 44%, with significant rises in shipments from Hong Kong and India.
The acceptance of completed projects will be transformed into a digital process.

The acceptance of completed projects will be transformed into a digital process.

The "Transparent Construction" system will feature catalogs of sample project documentation.
Uzbekistan and Hungary are set to sign an agreement on readmission and economic mobility.

Uzbekistan and Hungary are set to sign an agreement on readmission and economic mobility.

Starting in 2025, only citizens of countries that have signed such an agreement will be allowed to work in Hungary.
What new regulations will take effect in Uzbekistan starting January 1, 2025?

What new regulations will take effect in Uzbekistan starting January 1, 2025?

A traditional brief overview of the key changes across various sectors of the economy and business.
"Actual YouTube Blockage": Media reports a sharp decline in the platform's traffic in Russia.

"Actual YouTube Blockage": Media reports a sharp decline in the platform's traffic in Russia.

Google has stated that the fivefold drop in traffic from average levels to a slowdown is not related to any outages.
The verification of electricity, water, and gas meters will become proactive.

The verification of electricity, water, and gas meters will become proactive.

Registration at the place of residence will occur simultaneously with the registration of property rights for the housing.
Since the beginning of the year, the number of foreign tourists has surpassed 7 million.

Since the beginning of the year, the number of foreign tourists has surpassed 7 million.

The majority of business trips were to Turkmenistan, while medical trips were primarily to Tajikistan.
This week's highlights: new initiatives and plans for 2025, the end of energy subsidies, and the story behind Happy Cake.

This week's highlights: new initiatives and plans for 2025, the end of energy subsidies, and the story behind Happy Cake.

Spot has gathered the most important articles and news from this week that you may have missed.
Some taxes will remain in local and municipal budgets.

Some taxes will remain in local and municipal budgets.

Local councils will be granted the authority to apply coefficients to the base tax rates.