Uzbekistan–US Tech Push: The US and Uzbekistan are expanding business-to-business ties via a June 9 MoU to drive deals in mining, energy, IT, agriculture and AI, aiming to turn interest into concrete projects and jobs. Nuclear Energy Milestone: Rosatom has started construction of an export small modular nuclear plant in Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region, with the project positioned to supply up to 14% of national electricity demand and kick off wider high-tech cooperation. Agriculture & Food Tech: Malaysia and Uzbekistan agreed to deepen agri-food cooperation, including aquaculture, sustainable irrigation tech and R&D, with smart technologies highlighted for productivity gains. Regional Investment Forum: Tashkent will host the V International Investment Forum (TIIF-2026) from June 16–19, targeting major B2B/B2G meetings and large-scale interregional projects. Transport Market Impact: Uzbekistan’s mandatory escrow system has cooled housing and car sales, with transactions falling sharply in April and May. Governance & Finance Law: Uzbekistan’s Senate sent back the draft law for the Tashkent International Financial Center for legal revisions, especially around court appointments and arbitration boundaries. White-Collar Crime Pressure: Switzerland’s prosecutors say outdated rules let defendants delay rulings, including cases involving Uzbekistan-linked allegations.