Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz. In recent weeks, social media has been flooded with mass complaints about automatic rejections for mortgage subsidies. Citizens are outraged: they have official salaries but no housing, and the required 30 points are not being achieved. What exactly is going wrong and how applicants' ratings are calculated was explained to a Podrobno.uz correspondent by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. We publish an analysis of why obtaining state assistance in 2026 has become a real "quest."

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has signed a decree on preparations for the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the country's independence. The jubilee will be held under the motto: "With a Single Homeland, a Single People, We Will Build a New Life, a New Future!".

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a significant statement today at a meeting in Tashkent, addressing the country's economic development and future directions. In his speech, he emphasized that economic growth rates have increased due to reforms implemented in recent years, but he also noted the need for additional measures to stabilize this growth and ensure its impact on all societal layers.

A new service for transferring the right to manage a car to another person has been launched on Uzbekistan's Unified Portal of Interactive State Services, my.gov.uz. This service will automate the process of imposing fines for traffic violations specifically on the actual driver, rather than the vehicle owner.

The finalists of the Women's Asian Cup, Japan and Australia, have renewed their calls for equal prize money with the men's tournament, directly challenging the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and accusing the governing body of "ignoring" previous requests. In a joint statement released by the global players' union FIFPRO, the teams highlighted that despite the tournament's success, it remains the lowest-paying continental competition globally, with persistent inequality between men's and women's football.

The Navoi Mining Metallurgical Combine (NMMC), one of Uzbekistan's largest enterprises, reported a net profit of $3.5 billion for 2025, a 64% increase from $2.1 billion in 2024, according to its financial statements. Revenue grew by 46.4% to $10.8 billion, while operating profit rose by 58% to $6.2 billion. The adjusted EBITDA metric reached $6.95 billion (+52.4%), and the EBITDA margin improved from 61.7% to 64.2%.

The Chairman of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, Timur Ishmetov, in an interview with the "Uzbekistan 24" TV channel, stated that changes in global oil prices and disruptions in logistics could increase inflationary pressure in the country. He emphasized that, while inflation remains stable, external factors are creating additional risks for prices. Ishmetov noted that the annual inflation rate is holding at 7.3%, although the previous target was to reduce it to 6.5% this year, but changes in global markets—fluctuations in oil prices and logistics disruptions—could impact the prices of imported food and energy products, as well as other goods.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan conducted a meeting on the socio-economic development of Bukhara Region. The session outlined key objectives for 2026, including increasing the gross regional product to 102.1 trillion soums (a 9.1% growth), reducing unemployment and poverty rates to 2%, and providing income sources for over 381,000 people.

Uzbekistan is witnessing a notable shift in consumer behavior within the aviation sector: over the past year, demand for premium flight segments has grown by a quarter. Whereas business class was once perceived as an exclusive luxury for a select few, it is now a consistent choice for the country's affluent and paying audience.

▪️ The women's national teams of Japan and Australia have issued a direct challenge to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), renewing calls for equal prize money with the men's tournament and accusing the governing body of "ignoring" previous requests. Japan defeated hosts Australia 1-0 in the final in Sydney on March 21 in front of more than 74,000 fans, the largest crowd in the competition's history.

New Construction Project in Tashkent: Infrastructure and Economic Development

The Tashkent city administration today announced the start of construction for new multi-story buildings in the city center. The project is located in a historical area, where old, dilapidated structures will be demolished and replaced with modern residential and office complexes. Administration representatives emphasized that this project aims to improve urban infrastructure and contribute to economic development.