Cashless payments are now mandatory — who wins, who loses?
*The shadow economy refers to economic activity that is not illegal per se, but is deliberately concealed from state authorities...
A new bridge is being built for Uzbekistan’s startups to the Africa and MENA markets
Startup Garage, Uzbekistan's largest venture studio, was recently crowned "The Best Ecosystem Player" at the prestigious CEVF 2026 forum. This...
Key highlights of the 5th Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026) inTashkent
The 5th Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026) recently concluded in Tashkent, gathering approximately 800 investors, entrepreneurs, venture fund managers,...
Uzbekistan’s ecosystem demonstrated its strength at CEVF 2026: Startup Garage, AloqaVentures, and Pivot Ranked among the region’s best
Tashkent, April 3, 2026 — Within the framework of the Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF) 2026, the leading institutions of...
Samarkand-based entrepreneur that powers over 1000 restaurants across Uzbekistan secures $200,000 investment on “The Pitch Uzbekistan”
The investment will support the expansion of AliPos’s SaaS platform that helps restaurants automate operations and manage performance through centralized...
Tashkent International Financial Centre to be established
Presidential Decree No. UP-48, dated March 30, 2026, marks a strategic milestone aimed at fundamentally repositioning Uzbekistan on the global...
Is SaaS dying? Oskar Hartmann’s outlook on the subscription model
The buzz is everywhere: podcasts and LinkedIn are filled with predictions that AI agents will kill off SaaS applications. Investor...
Law on implementing Islamic Banking activity adopted in Uzbekistan
A significant legal framework for the introduction of Islamic banking has been established in Uzbekistan. On March 27, 2026, the...
Uzbekistan’s startup ecosystem value grew 4,000x in 10 years — Abdulla Aripov
Today, Uzbekistan is rapidly emerging as the technological engine of Central Asia, a transformation reflected not just in words but...
Strengthening data privacy: Uzbekistan’s new law on personal data protection
In an era where data is often called "the new oil," the security of citizens' personal information has become a...
