AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSatellite Comms Breakthrough: Viasat and Uzbekistan partners demonstrated first in-country direct-to-device satellite messaging over Viasat tech, sharing native SMS between Android phones via satellite—aimed at always-on connectivity for remote regions and industrial IoT. Digital & Industrial Push: The demo lands as Uzbekistan rolls out major 2026 industrial projects and continues digital transformation efforts, including satellite communications development. Energy Corridor Focus: Kazakhstan is tightening its role as a Central Asia gas transit hub, upgrading infrastructure to move Russian gas toward Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan while enabling reverse flows. SME & Export Support: Uzbekistan’s new rules from 1 June include pharma reimbursement for GMP/FDA/WHO steps, plus customs and public procurement facilitation; meanwhile the Eurasian Development Bank will back export certification and market entry for Uzbek firms. Urban Tech Cautionary Tale: Foreign investors plan to leave Kyrgyzstan after delays and stalled approvals in a Bishkek smart-city pilot. Regional Investment & Infrastructure: Uzbekistan and China’s Xi’an forum secured $3.35bn in Tashkent mega-project deals, including BRT transport, drainage upgrades, and a special industrial zone package. Science-Adjacent Culture: Uzbekistan showcased its Islamic Civilization Centre internationally, reinforcing cultural-science heritage ties with Qatar.
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