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Uzbekistan’s informatics team wins record five awards at International Olympiad Uzbekistan’s national school informatics team achieved its best-ever result at the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics in Tashkent, winning one silver, three bronze medals and one Honorable Mention among participants from more than 90 countries. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/VEZmIIUDR

Kyrgyzstan’s PPP portfolio exceeds 90 projects with more than $5.1bn in investment Kyrgyzstan’s PPP portfolio has expanded from three projects in 2017 to more than 90, with 71 currently under implementation and growing private-sector participation across transport, agriculture, energy, healthcare and other sectors, supported by regulatory reforms and new financing mechanisms. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/acqobZ8DR

Uzbekistan, Philippines discuss expanding trade, investment cooperation Uzbekistan and the Philippines are exploring expanded trade and economic cooperation across agriculture, ICT, electrical engineering, transport, geology and textiles, as bilateral trade rose 135.6% to $3.3mn in the first half of 2026. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/IIjD-WUDg

Uzbekistan considers long-term jet fuel imports from China as demand rises Uzbekistan is considering long-term Jet A-1 aviation fuel supplies from China to diversify imports and meet rising demand, which is projected to increase by 27% to 375,000 tons in the second half of 2026. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/TDYyz7UvR

Remittances to Uzbekistan rise 13% to $9.3bn in 1H26 Remittances to Uzbekistan rose 13% to $9.3bn in the first half of 2026, with digital P2P transfers accounting for more than half of inflows, while outgoing transfers reached $1.3bn. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/8KcginUvR

Kyrgyz President Japarov reveals he once considered Tashiyev as potential successor Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said he previously planned to support former security chief Kamchibek Tashiyev as his successor in the 2027 presidential election but later changed his position and now intends to seek another term. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/stFB-Z8vR

Uzbekistan approves Justice 2030 strategy to expand digital courts, reform judicial review Uzbekistan plans wide-ranging judicial reforms under its Justice 2030 Strategy, including five new interregional courts, nationwide digital court services, new standards for criminal and economic proceedings, and expanded mediation and judicial oversight. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/MZBm-ZUDR

West Kazakhstan region records 13.6% economic growth, $1.9bn investment Kazakhstan's West Kazakhstan region increased gross regional product by 13.6% over three years to $10.8bn, while investment reached $1.9bn and a $3.7bn gas processing plant is set to begin construction at the Karachaganak field. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/LssHLmUvg

Uzbekistan, Japan explore cooperation on seismic safety, climate-resilient cities Uzbekistan and Japan discussed cooperation on early warning systems, seismic safety, flood preparedness and climate-resilient urban planning at a high-level dialogue in Tashkent organized by UNDP and government partners. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/2dXE5iUvg

Uzbek professor wins gold medal at KIWIE 2026 in South Korea A professor from Namangan State Technical University has won a gold medal at KIWIE-2026 in Seoul for her innovative Motocognition project, highlighting Uzbekistan’s growing presence in international science and innovation competitions. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/GJEITiUDg

Uzbekistan to offer free or 50% discounted travel to war veterans, others Uzbekistan will introduce free or 50% discounted tickets for eligible war veterans, equivalent categories and citizens affected by radiation from the Chernobyl disaster on domestic air, rail and intercity bus routes from October 1. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/TWP60i8vR

Uzbekistan to transfer management of Samarkand power grid to Türkiye’s Aksa Enerji Uzbekistan will transfer management of Samarkand region’s electricity distribution network to Turkiye’s Aksa Enerji under an investment-based private management model, with the company expected to operate existing infrastructure and build new networks. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/M1KN0i8vg

Foreign currency exchange rates against the Uzbek soum as of August 17 🇺🇸 $1 = UZS 11, 891.18 (-46.71) 🇪🇺 €1 = UZS 13, 753.34 (-15.82) 🇷🇺 ₽1 = UZS 141.83 (+0.07)

Uzbekistan’s aviation demand could grow 15% annually, Etihad Airways estimates Etihad Airways has launched daily non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Tashkent, with the airline estimating that Uzbekistan’s aviation demand could grow by around 15% annually and expecting about half of passengers to connect onward through Abu Dhabi. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/R5bmZmUDR

Uzbekistan explores sales of local goods through Trendyol in Turkiye Uzbekistan is exploring sales of locally manufactured goods through Trendyol in Turkiye, with planned cooperation covering product selection, platform requirements, logistics, certification, customs clearance and payment systems. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/YsAHCgUDg

Uzbekistan to prioritize domestic electricity demand over exports to Afghanistan Uzbekistan will prioritize domestic electricity demand before exporting surplus power to Afghanistan, while expanding cross-border transmission infrastructure and planning additional generation capacity in Surkhandarya to support future energy supplies. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/YIWuoiUDg

Uzbekistan to replace “religious extremism” with broader “extremism” Uzbekistan’s Senate has approved a law revising liability for extremism-related offenses, including lighter penalties for certain first-time violations, differentiated sentences for involvement in banned organizations, and a more specific legal definition of extremism. Details — https://daryo.uz/en/eoSFzm8Dg