AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSAF Push in Uzbekistan: Topsoe and Sasol signed a licensing deal with Allied Biofuels for an eSAF facility in Khorezm, combining Topsoe’s SynCOR with Sasol’s Fischer-Tropsch to make sustainable aviation fuel from biomass, green hydrogen and CO2. Pension Overhaul: President Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals to reform Uzbekistan’s pension system, including a more attractive funded scheme, changes to the pension formula, and wider private and corporate pension options. Inflation Watch: Uzbekistan’s perceived inflation eased to a record low in June, with the Central Bank survey putting the average estimate at 10.2% and the median at 8%. Education Expansion: Uzbekistan boosted 2026–2027 higher-education admissions to 234,000+ full-time bachelor places, including 36,023 state-funded scholarships, prioritizing engineering, IT, teaching and agriculture. Business Tourism Incentive: Organizers of major international business events (100+ foreign participants) can now reclaim 50% of VAT paid, via a fast application process through tax services. Air Connectivity: SunExpress will launch direct scheduled flights between Tashkent and Izmir from Aug. 1, with four weekly services. Regional Energy Pressure: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan started installing border pillars after delimitation, while the wider region grapples with a fuel crunch linked to Russia’s export restrictions and refinery disruptions.
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