Daryo | Central Asia & Afghanistan

Uzbekistan’s fruit and vegetable exports rise 21.6% in January 2026 Uzbekistan’s fruit and vegetable exports rose, driven by higher sales of dried fruits, legumes, and cabbage amid overall growth in foreign trade. 👉 Details — daryo.uz/en/DFPSkDcvg #Uzbekistan #Agriculture #Exports #Fruits #Vegetables #FoodExport #Trade #AgriSector #Economy #Growth

Uzbekistan confirms GMP compliance at Biokhimik pharmaceutical plant Uzbekistan confirmed that the Biokhimik plant meets international GMP standards, enabling faster drug supply as the country’s pharmaceutical market grows and demand for chronic disease treatments rises. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/Oy94fI5vg #Uzbekistan #Pharma #GMP #Healthcare #Medicine #Industry #Standards

Uzbekistan dismisses risks to citizens’ mobile data from virtual numbers Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Digital Technologies confirmed that allegedly sold Uzbek mobile numbers on international online services are virtual, cannot be used for real communication, and citizens’ personal data remains secure. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/FNNnjScDg #Uzbekistan #Data #Security #Privacy #Technology #Digital #Safety

Uzbekistan distributes $38.8mn in Ramadan aid to over 696,000 families Uzbekistan provided UZS 467.2bn ($38.8mn) in targeted Ramadan assistance to over 696,000 vulnerable families, alongside healthcare support for thousands, reflecting a shift toward a more digital and transparent social protection system. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/F-Xt9I5DR #Uzbekistan #Ramadan #Aid #Welfare #Support #Charity #Social

Uzbekistan plans to launch two Earth remote sensing satellites Uzbekistan plans to launch two Earth remote sensing satellites to enhance data capabilities for economic sectors, with the project expected to take up to four years and involve international cooperation. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/JuMQGHcDR #Uzbekistan #Satellites #Space #Technology #Innovation #Earth #Science

Uzbekistan, Japan accelerate Tashkent wastewater project with focus on quality and efficiency Uzbekistan and Japan are advancing cooperation on infrastructure and environmental projects, including a Tashkent wastewater treatment system and new railway and metro links to the city’s upcoming international airport. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/oN6Vc4cvR #Uzbekistan #Japan #Tashkent #Wastewater #Infrastructure #Metro #Railway

Central Asia's electricity consumption to increase 40% by 2030, says EDB The Eurasian Development Bank report outlines a balanced “middle path” strategy for Central Asia’s energy transition, combining modernization of existing power plants, renewable energy integration, grid upgrades, and regional cooperation to meet growing electricity demand while reducing costs and emissions. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/1RGXA45Dg #CentralAsia #EDB #Energy #Electricity #Demand #Renewables #Infrastructure

Uzbekistan begins restoration of green spaces used for parking in Tashkent Uzbekistan’s Tashkent city authorities and Poytaxt Parking have launched a project to restore green spaces in areas previously converted to parking, beginning with Bukhara Street and planned expansion to Shastri Street, including planting trees and shrubs and improving urban landscaping. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/751aKV5vg #Uzbekistan #Tashkent #Greenery #Landscaping #Urban #Environment #Parking

Uzbekistan and Chinese LEO Group discuss investment projects and water management infrastructure Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister Ilzat Kasimov met with LEO Group Chairman Wang Xianjun to discuss investment projects for modern pumping equipment, water management infrastructure, and the creation of a technopark to enhance irrigation efficiency. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/u971c4cvR #Uzbekistan #China #LEOGroup #Investment #Infrastructure #Water

Uzbekistan’s rail container shipments rise 21% in 2025 as imports surge Rail container shipments in Uzbekistan increased by 21% in 2025 to 355,752 TEU, driven primarily by a surge in imports and supported by the expansion of new multimodal logistics routes connecting Europe and Asia. 👉 Details — daryo.uz/en/uPQMFV5vg #Uzbekistan #Rail #Transport #Logistics #Shipping #Trade #Imports #Exports #Transport #Corridors #CentralAsia

Uzbekistan job vacancies increase 15.3% in 4Q25 Uzbekistan’s labor market expanded in 4Q25, with 47,800 job vacancies announced—a 15.3% increase year-on-year—led by construction, catering, and manufacturing sectors. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/Hh-AgGcDg #Uzbekistan #Jobs #Employment #Labor #Economy #Growth #Vacancies

Crypto asset turnover in Uzbekistan exceeds $2bn in 2025 Uzbekistan’s regulated crypto sector recorded over $2bn in turnover by the end of 2025, with 21 licensed service providers and more than 663,000 registered users. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/kpdRRGcvR #Uzbekistan #Crypto #Blockchain #Finance #Digital #Economy #Fintech

Uzbekistan pardons 392 inmates ahead of Navruz and Eid al-Fitr Uzbekistan has pardoned 392 prisoners ahead of Navruz and Eid al-Fitr, with over half fully released and others granted reduced or conditional sentences, as part of a broader effort to support rehabilitation, social reintegration, and humanitarian policy. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/tkJIG75DR #Uzbekistan #Pardon #Justice #Rehabilitation #Navruz #Eid #Humanity

Foreign currency exchange rates against the Uzbek soum as of March 24 🇺🇸 $1 = UZS 12, 192.06 (+13.21) 🇪🇺 €1 = UZS 13, 996.48 (-56.7) 🇷🇺 ₽1 = UZS 143.00 (-3.54)

Uzbekistan to face Netherlands in friendly football match Uzbekistan national football team will play a friendly against Netherlands in June 2026 as part of World Cup preparation in North America. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/aAYgkM5vR @UzbekistanFA #Uzbekistan #Football #Netherlands #Friendly #WorldCup #Soccer #Match

Uzbekistan cluster reaches 5,500-ton annual yarn production, $10mn export potential Uzbekistan’s Marokand Sifat cluster enterprise in Narpay district produces yarn and finished garments from cotton and recycled textile waste, generates 1,000 permanent jobs, and incorporates energy-saving technologies to support sustainable production. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/SKvHmM5Dg @president_uz #Uzbekistan #Industry #Textiles #Yarn #Garments #Exports #Manufacturing

Uzbekistan’s president reviews electric buses, transport and infrastructure projects in Samarkand Uzbekistan’s @president_uz Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed Samarkand’s modern electric bus system, including 100 buses serving 70,000 passengers daily, a new depot and charging infrastructure, and plans for 250 more buses, alongside broader transport upgrades aimed at reducing emissions. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/xD2SZ7cvg #Uzbekistan #Samarkand #Transport #Electric #Buses #Infrastructure #Mobility

Uzbekistan delivers 290‑plus tons of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan Uzbekistan delivered of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, including essential food items such as flour, rice, wheat, vegetable oil, instant food products, pasta, and confectionery. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/bbp_zMcvR #Uzbekistan #Afghanistan #Humanitarian #Aid #Relief #Food #Support

Uzbekistan to boost Samarkand tourism with $100 per tourist airline subsidy @president_uz Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced around $2.4bn in funding for Samarkand Region alongside new subsidies, incentives, and promotional measures aimed at boosting tourism and increasing annual visitor numbers. 👉Details — daryo.uz/en/opcYjZ5DR #Uzbekistan #Samarkand #Tourism #Subsidy #Travel #Economy #Investment