Latest news in Uzbekistan? September 11th, 2026
11-09-2026
- Waste-to-Energy Infrastructure Expansion: Uzbekistan announced the acceleration of six waste-to-energy plant projects with an investment totaling $933 million in partnership with Chinese firms. Located across regions including Tashkent, Samarkand, and Fergana, the plants aim to process 3.6 million tons of municipal waste annually and generate 1.6 billion kWh of electricity. 新华网+ 1
- Long-Term Tax Incentives for Financial Sector: Authorities rolled out a new package of multi-decade tax breaks and regulatory incentives targeting international financial institutions and investment firms, paired with administrative appointments aimed at advancing the Tashkent International Financial Center. www.gazeta.uz
- Monetary Policy and Exchange Rate Strategy: The Central Bank of Uzbekistan outlined targeted interventions to manage short-term volatility in the Uzbek Som (UZS) while reaffirming its commitment to a market-determined long-term exchange rate strategy. Interfax
- Large-Scale State Asset Privatization: The government confirmed an expanded pipeline of state-owned enterprise privatizations, including major stakes in commercial financial institutions like Turonbank alongside high-value commercial real estate and logistics holdings. www.gazeta.uz
- Regional and Bilateral Diplomacy: Following high-level discussions establishing a broader strategic partnership with Serbia, Uzbekistan advanced bilateral social protection and labor cooperation agreements with Kazakhstan while actively expanding regional infrastructure and trade ties with Central and East Asian partners.