Travel Smart travels along the fabled Silk Road, taking a look at the sights and wonders to be seen in Uzbekistan. The most visited of the central Asian republics, Uzbekistan is easy to traverse yet you're unlikely to be hit by the throngs of other tourists also checking out the country.

The former Soviet republic is teeming with brutalist, orientalist, modernist, futurist and neoclassical buildings — and has ambitious plans for new architectural landmarks.

Mr. Dilmurod Kasimov, Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights and Legitimate Interests of Entrepreneurs under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Business Ombudsman), stated: "Conducting business with integrity is pivotal for sustainable economic development.

Uzbekistan is investing in infrastructure and logistics to diversify trade routes and reduce dependence on Russia, with a focus on the Middle Corridor and connections to Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

Uzbekistan is having a moment. Featured in prestigious lists including the New York Times’ Places to Travel in 2025, and CN Traveller’s Best Places to go in Asia, Metro‘s Alice Murphy was ahead of the curve when she explored the Silk Road country in April 2024.

Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, held a virtual meeting with Jamshid Kuchkarov, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of

TASHKENT. Jan 17 (Interfax) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested a record 938 million euros ($960 million) in Uzbekistan in 2024, approving 34 projects for the country, the bank said in a press release.

State-connected energy and mining companies dominate the list of top tax-paying enterprises in Uzbekistan, according to data released January 15 by the country’s State Tax Committee. Overall, the government collected roughly 123.

The journey of building a tech ecosystem in Uzbekistan can provide valuable insights for businesses aiming to scale in emerging markets.

An ambitious project for the construction of the first storage hydropower plants in Central Asia will be implemented in Uzbekistan. This event marks an important step towards the energy independence of the region and the transition to more sustainable energy sources.

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One marvel after another, buildings in Uzbekistan’s capital city whiz by like a carousel for design lovers. After an earthquake leveled much of its infrastructure in 1966, Tashkent became a ...