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Uzbekistan’s car production surges 2.4 times over the past decade Between January and March of this year alone, domestic manufacturing facilities rolled out 108,769 passenger vehicles across various segments and brands. 👉https://kun.uz/en/51612581 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

China ranks Uzbekistan among top five pipeline gas suppliers for early 2026 Uzbekistan supplied $46 million worth of natural gas to China via pipeline during the first four months of 2026, positioning itself among the top regional energy providers to the Chinese market. 👉https://kun.uz/en/64421600 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Three Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan checkpoints switch to 24-hour operations Three key highway checkpoints along the Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan state border have transitioned to a 24-hour operating schedule to accommodate peak travel demands. 👉https://kun.uz/en/37182416 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

SSS foils attempt to smuggle nearly 2 kg of gold to Dubai Security officers at Tashkent International Airport have intercepted an outbound passenger attempting to illegally transport nearly two kilograms of gold to Dubai by concealing the precious metal within the structural frame of a suitcase. 👉https://kun.uz/en/97027591 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Bunyodkor Stadium workers receive UZS 867 million in unpaid wages Employees at Bunyodkor Stadium have finally received their overdue salaries following a regulatory intervention prompted by Kun.uz investigation. The State Labor Inspection reported that the outstanding wages for 49 workers under the stadium’s management directive have been fully recovered, totaling UZS 867 million. 👉https://kun.uz/en/61358082 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

China opens market to Uzbek dried produce following bilateral trade talks China has officially authorized the import of 10 varieties of dried vegetables from Uzbekistan. The newly approved list covers a broad range of dehydrated produce, specifically dried carrots, beets, tomatoes, radishes, eggplants, zucchini, pumpkins, onions, garlic, and assorted herbs. 👉https://kun.uz/en/80745920 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Over 2,500 pharmacies in Uzbekistan penalized for inflating medicine prices The Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee has uncovered nearly 686,000 instances of inflated medication prices across the country. The severity of the violations varied significantly, with profit margins inflated from an extra 10% up to three times the legally permitted limit. These unfair pricing practices enabled retailers to generate an estimated UZS 21.1 billion in unlawful revenues. 👉https://kun.uz/en/40044119 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Volkswagen models manufactured in Uzbekistan to target regional and CIS export markets Uzbekistan is preparing to launch the assembly and manufacturing of seven Volkswagen vehicle models, targeting both the domestic market and regional exports. The joint project is set to begin operations later this year. 👉https://kun.uz/en/78548131 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Uzbekistan and Belarus target $2 billion bilateral trade by 2030 Uzbekistan and Belarus are drafting a comprehensive program aimed at boosting their bilateral trade turnover to $2 billion by 2030. The plans were disclosed following the 12th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Bilateral Cooperation, which took place at the Amirsoy mountain resort in Tashkent region. 👉https://kun.uz/en/02703895 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Government introduces new performance and seniority bonuses for tax officers The updated pay structure rewards long-term employment within the tax service by significantly raising monthly allowances based on years of experience. Under the new guidelines, personnel with 1 to 3 years of service will receive a 30% bonus, while those with 3 to 5 years will see a 60% increase. The scale continues to climb based on tenure, offering an 80% bonus for 5–10 years of service, 100% for 10–15 years, and 120% for 15–20 years. Tax officers who have dedicated over 20 years to the agency will qualify for a 150% monthly bump. 👉https://kun.uz/en/76279918 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Uzbekistan to celebrate Eid al-Adha on May 27 President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree outlining the official celebrations and holiday schedule for the upcoming Eid al-Adha. 👉https://kun.uz/en/51831848 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Algerian ambassador concludes diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Algeria, Mohamed Irki, who is concluding his diplomatic mission in the country. 👉https://kun.uz/en/03831694 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube