AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUzbek Asteroid Honors: Two Uzbek astronomers, Otabek Burkhonov and Kamolergashev, have had minor planets named after them by the International Astronomical Union, with their work tied to observations at Maidanak and contributions to NASA’s DART. SAF for Aviation: Topsoe and Sasol signed a licensing deal with Allied Biofuels for an eSAF/bio-based SAF facility in Khorezm, combining SynCOR™ and Fischer-Tropsch tech and using feedstocks like biomass, green hydrogen and CO₂. Digital Economy Push: Uzbekistan’s digital transformation is framed as a diversification tool, with investors watching the planned Tashkent International Financial Centre and legal regimes meant to boost fintech and digital assets. One Health in Central Asia: Regional “One Health” coordination approved action and communication plans, aiming for joint outbreak drills, shared lab standards, and a regional digital portal. Cybersecurity Warning: Court documents describe Telegram-based impersonation scams in Uzbekistan that stole tens of millions of soums, prompting more official alerts. Uzbek–China IP Boost: Uzbekistan and China agreed on IP cooperation, including a Patent Prosecution Highway to speed patent examination and expand training and innovation support centers. Regional Energy Cooperation: SCO countries discussed green energy collaboration, while Uzbekistan’s ferrous metallurgy roadmap highlights iron ore expansion and a push toward AI and digitalization.
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