EAEU Digital Trade Push: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed a “digital trade space” with the Eurasian Economic Union, calling for a unified digital environment for barrier-free e-commerce, customs data exchange, and labor mobility via connected national employment systems. Green Industry Plan: He also backed an EAEU “Green Transformation” program to cut carbon intensity, boost energy efficiency, and use AI in industrial modernization. Connectivity Forum: Uzbekistan will host the second Termez Dialogue on Central–South Asia connectivity in Tashkent (June 4–6), aiming at peace, sustainability, and shared prosperity. AI Adoption Snapshot: Microsoft’s report says only 7.2% of Uzbekistan’s working-age people used generative AI in Q1 2026, though adoption is rising. IT Park Growth: IT Park member exports hit $191.8M in Q1 2026 (+$38.5M), with services market volume up to UZS 9.4T and fixed-asset investments rising sharply. Solar Deal: JinkoSolar will supply 1 GW of photovoltaic modules to Uzbekistan for distributed generation and large solar projects. Food Safety Alert: Uzbekistan’s National Food Agency found sanitary violations in “Food Gallery” samples, including high aerobic microorganisms and bacteria. Floodwater Infrastructure: Uzbekistan plans five floodwater reservoirs (2027–2030) to improve irrigation and manage mudflow and floodwaters. Digital Tourism Tech: Uzbekistan and China discussed an AI-driven “Smart Tourism Data System” for real-time analytics and forecasting, with plans for a similar platform in Uzbekistan. Academic Degree Reform: From Jan 1, 2027, Uzbekistan will scrap multiple bureaucratic hurdles in advanced degree training and attestation, easing paths for researchers. Pharma Incentives: New support from June 1 will reimburse up to 50% of foreign consulting and international certification costs for domestic pharmaceutical firms. Regional Tech Links: Ferghana region met Japanese firms in Tokyo on electronics, AI, robotics, and logistics, plus talks with JICA on infrastructure and green projects.