By Ben Aris in Berlin Uzbekistan hopes to become the Central Asian IT hub and boost IT service exports to $5bn by 2030, according to a report by the World Bank Uzbekistan released on March 19. As reported by bne IntelliNews, Uzbekistan’s ICT sector is …
Nine out of ten Uzbeks lack formal credit access
By Ben Aris in Berlin Only one in ten Uzbeks have formal access to banking credit, according to Marie-Paule Claes, an expert from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) speaking at a seminar organised by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan on March 19….
Uzbekistan ramp up production capacity of electric and hybrid cars to 500,000 units per year
The Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan has unveiled plans to dramatically increase the production of electric and hybrid vehicles within the country to an annual output of 500,000 units, the ministry said on March 21. This initiative is part of a broade…
Islamic State terrorist group releases video of Moscow attack
The so-called Islamic State extremist militia has published video of Friday’s terrorist attack at a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow. The extremist group’s Amaq mouthpiece published an almost 90-second video on Sunday, which is said to show the …
Ex-coach Dutt: Schuster and Freiburg a 100% fit
Julian Schuster is the right man to coach Freiburg from summer onwards because of the special environment at the Bundesliga club, according to their former helmsman Robin Dutt. Ex-Freiburg captain Schuster was on Friday confirmed to succeed Christian S…
Baerbock urges Israel and Hamas to find deal in ceasefire talks
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has demanded that Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas make concessions in ongoing negotiations in Qatar in the Gaza war and agree to an immediate ceasefire. “Only an immediate humanitarian ceasefire tha…
Mitchell closes with eagle to take 2-shot lead
Palm Harbor [US], March 24 (ANI): Keith Mitchell holed an eagle from the fairway on the 18th to take a two-shot lead at Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course on Saturday in the Valspar Championship. He shot 5-under 66 to get to 10-under at the start of…
10 Blockbuster Movies on Netflix You Might Want to Watch Again
Looking for some blockbuster action to spice up your movie nights? Netflix has you covered with a lineup of adrenaline-pumping films that are sure to keep you entertained. From high-octane car chases to epic battles between heroes and villains, these m…
Princess Anne’s son gives rare insight into King Charles’s recovery
Princess Anne’s son has given a rare insight into King Charles’s recovery in a new interview. King Charles’s nephew has shared the monarch is in “good spirits” but his recovery is taking a “little longer” than expected. Peter Phillips, 46, said the Kin…
Tory MP Nadhim Zahawi in the running to become Very Group chair
By Laura McGuire Conservative MP Nadhim Zahawi is reportedly in talks to become the next chair of online retailer Very Group, potentially joining the swathe of Tory politicians that will not stand in the next election. Zahawi is said to be a strong con…