Uzbekistan Tourism Push: Uzbekistan plans 30 new tourism areas by 2030, with master plans covering transport, hotels, recreation and other infrastructure, and a new tourism infrastructure project office set up to bring in international know-how. AI in Courts: India’s Chief Justice Surya Kant urged digitalisation and AI in justice systems while protecting constitutional values like dignity, equality, liberty and fairness—an idea resonating with Uzbekistan’s broader tech modernization. Cybersecurity Funding: The US allocated $5 million for cybersecurity and digital-sector support across Central Asia, including cyber hygiene, incident response, critical infrastructure protection, and grants for startups and AI development. Startup Ecosystem Signals: Uzbekistan-linked innovation momentum appears in regional startup news, including Astana Hub’s partnerships with IT Park Uzbekistan and other deals to boost AI labs, mentorship and cross-border startup growth. Space Milestone Nearby: Kyrgyzstan launched its first satellite via SpaceX rideshare, built locally in Bishkek—highlighting how cheaper access to orbit is reshaping regional space ambitions. Green Energy Corridor: Siemens Energy and a Green Corridor Alliance MoU aims to explore electricity transmission cooperation for the Trans-Caspian Green Energy Corridor, potentially linking Central Asia renewables to European markets. Regional Connectivity Debate: Policy analysis argues the US is shifting Eurasian connectivity from pure transit to commercial corridors—transport plus investment, manufacturing, services and new business hubs.