AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Markets Push: Uzbekistan’s Cabinet approved a new E-bozor platform to digitize markets and shopping complexes, with vendor tax registration and QR payments for market parking; pilots start Oct 1 and full rollout is planned by Mar 1, 2027. Fintech & Data Rules: The Central Bank says Uzbekistan is preparing for Apple Pay and Google Pay, with talks expected in September and a legal shift on personal data localization (biometric/genetic and telecom subscriber data still local). Japan Tech Investment: Uzbekistan and Japan discussed expanding digital cooperation and energy projects worth $7.7B, including high-voltage lines and substations, while Japan also explores IT exports and workforce development. Startup Ecosystem: Uzbekistan is reviewing measures to boost startups, including remote company registration for foreign IT professionals, extending IT Park tax incentives to 2040, and targeting $5B in IT services exports by 2030. AI for Development: ITU launched the AI for Good Lab initiative, building on Uzbekistan’s AI for Good Sandbox work, to help countries scale locally relevant AI with shared open-weight models. Clean Aviation Fuel: Sinopec’s Central Asia unit signed FEED work for a Uzbekistan SAF complex targeting ~160,000 tons/year using straw and rice husks. Islamic Civilization Forum: Uzbekistan hosted the 1st International Forum of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, Samarkand and Termez, linking science and education to peace and dialogue. Cybersecurity: Uzbekistan and Group-IB discussed strengthening national cybersecurity.
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