Senior defense officials have held talks with GM, Ford and other manufacturers about shifting capacity to arms production.
Dilshod Ahmedov, former chairman of Uzbekistan’s O‘zmetkombinat, is internationally wanted for alleged embezzlement, highlighting governance risks in the country's industrial sector.
Pope Leo XIV condemns exploitation and militarization during African visit, urging global leaders toward peace and dialogue critical for innovation and investment.
Slovakia will block the EU’s 20th sanctions package on Russia until Russian oil flows resume via Ukraine’s Druzhba pipeline, affecting regional energy security and EU funding decisions.
Russian drone strikes on Chernihiv's infrastructure have caused blackouts, threatening the city's tech startups and innovation ecosystem reliant on stable power.
Germany’s Bundeswehr Military Technology Museum has restricted access to visitors from Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries due to new security laws.
Leading Uzbek banks report strong Q1 2026 profits and asset growth, signaling expanding opportunities for venture capital and fintech innovation in the country.
Uzbek and Afghan entrepreneurs signed $300M contracts during a Herat forum, boosting cross-border startup collaboration, trade, and investment opportunities.
BBC to cut 10% of workforce amid financial pressures, accelerating digital transformation with a focus on streaming and innovative content platforms.
The EU's new biometric Entry-Exit System has caused long airport queues, raising concerns for travel tech startups and venture capital amid operational disruptions.