Satellite Internet for Remote Uzbekistan: Amazon’s Project Kuiper (Amazon Leo) is set to bring low-Earth-orbit broadband to Uzbekistan’s hard-to-reach regions, with Uztelecom and UZ-SAT acting as authorized distributors and a phased rollout planned for late 2026. Aviation Tech Cooperation: Uzbekistan’s Uzaeronavigation Centre and China’s ATMB signed a first-of-its-kind air navigation memorandum covering air traffic management, communications, navigation and surveillance, plus digitalization and specialist training. Energy Sector Push: President Mirziyoyev reviewed medium- and long-term electricity plans, calling for grid upgrades, more generation capacity, and better investment project management as demand rises from industry, electric transport and data centers. Karakalpakstan Investment Drive: Uzbekistan launched 11 projects worth $592m and started work on 47 more totaling $7b, spanning energy, digital infrastructure, transport and healthcare, with thousands of high-income jobs expected. One Health Implementation: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH highlighted country-level execution of One Health plans, with Uzbekistan among nations sharing practical lessons on cross-sector coordination. Digital Connectivity & Policy: Uzbekistan’s housing market stayed active in August, while broader reforms continue to shape investment and infrastructure planning.