Automotive Industry: JAC officially opened a joint-venture plant in Tashkent’s Yangi Avlod Industrial Park, showcasing models from M3/M4 to JS8 and T9 as the company pushes deeper into Central Asia. Regional Connectivity & Diplomacy: Uzbekistan will host the second Termez Dialogue on June 4–6 in Tashkent, aiming to link Central and South Asia around peace, connectivity and sustainability. EAEU Digital & Green Agenda: President Mirziyoyev proposed new EAEU initiatives, including a Green Transformation program for industry modernization and a digital labor market using national electronic employment systems. Climate & Water Infrastructure: Uzbekistan plans five floodwater reservoirs (2027–2030) to boost irrigation and manage mudflow and floodwaters across Samarkand, Tashkent and Jizzakh regions. AI Adoption & Research Reform: Microsoft data shows only 7.2% of working-age people in Uzbekistan used generative AI in Q1 2026, while a new decree will cut bureaucratic hurdles in the academic degree system from 2027. Digital Economy Growth: IT Park service exports rose to $191.8m in Q1 2026, up $38.5m year-on-year, alongside higher fixed-asset investment. Digital Tourism: Uzbekistan and China discussed an AI-driven “Smart Tourism Data System” for real-time analytics, and Uzbekistan showcased its Digital Silk Road vision at an AI expo in Tianjin. Food Safety: Uzbekistan’s National Food Agency found sanitary violations at “Food Gallery,” including bacterial contamination in multiple samples. Renewables: JinkoSolar agreed to supply 1 GW of photovoltaic modules for Uzbekistan’s solar projects, supporting distributed generation for commercial and industrial users.