AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoStartup Links: Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are creating a hub for startups, investors and talent, extending bilateral cooperation into innovation. Gold Reserves: Uzbekistan added about 7 tonnes in September, lifting holdings to roughly 446 tonnes, while total reserves fell $5.54 billion to $66.58 billion as gold prices weakened. Digital Business: Strikes on Russian data centers disrupted Yandex services in Uzbekistan and across Central Asia, highlighting the region’s reliance on computing infrastructure abroad. Trade Routes: Uzbek cargo on the Trans-Caspian corridor doubled over five years to 1.2 million tonnes in 2025; its share of Uzbekistan’s freight trade with the EU rose to 28%. Mining: MiningMetals Uzbekistan 2026 is set for Oct. 27–29, with more than 150 exhibitors from 16 countries expected. Investor Protections: Uzbekistan’s Business Ombudsman has released an English-language guide explaining how foreign investors can raise complaints and protect their business interests.
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