AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSME Credit Boost: President Mirziyoyev reviewed plans to expand financing for small businesses, including a new AI-based digital lending platform that lets entrepreneurs apply online, get offers from multiple banks, compare terms, and speed up approvals (with e-government data integration to cut paperwork). Digital Connectivity: Viasat completed Uzbekistan’s first direct-to-device satellite messaging demo on Android using 3GPP NTN standards, aiming to extend coverage for phones and IoT without dedicated satellite terminals. Green Energy Push: Uzbekistan and China signed a green energy science cooperation memo in Xi’an, targeting renewable tech and joint research with China Datang Corporation and a university partner. Industry Momentum: Uzbekistan’s auto production rose in Jan–Apr 2026, led by faster growth from BYD and Haval, while some models fell. State Asset Sale: UzChasys’ 70% stake was sold via e-auksion for 332.96 billion soums, with conditions on long-term operations and coordination with Uzavtosanoat.
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