Volkswagen approved its biggest-ever restructuring, combining 50,000 job cuts, a halved model range and major investment to restore profitability.
Uzbekistan has overhauled registration, licensing, tax policy and business-rights protection since 2016, redrawing the framework for private enterprise.
Foreign investment in Germany rose to 86 billion euros in 2025, with EU capital still dominant as US inflows fell and UK investment surged.
Uzbekistan auctions its 100% stake in the 'Fonon' jewelry plant amid ongoing financial difficulties, significant debts, and asset encumbrances challenging state industrial reforms.
On Ukraine's Independence Day, the EU recommits to sustained support and sanctions on Russia, highlighting long-term integration and regional stability amid ongoing conflict.
Protests in Kyiv and other cities demand reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister, criticizing recent government appointments and calling for reform continuity amid governance challenges.
US President Donald Trump declared a historic agreement with Hamas for full disarmament, marking a crucial step toward peace and political restructuring in Gaza after years of violent conflict.
The EU condemned Russia’s missile strikes on a Kyiv-area weapons exhibition and a Latvian consulate, summoning Russia’s envoy and threatening expanded sanctions amid escalating Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine's parliament is set to confirm Sergey Koretsky as prime minister, marking a strategic government reshuffle focused on economic reform and energy sector leadership.
Germany's military service refusals surged to 5,862 in early 2025 amid security tensions and new conscription reforms, signaling complex societal dynamics ahead.
Uzbek aluminium producer AKFA Aluminium is exploring its first international bond issuance, signaling a strategic push towards transparency and global market engagement.
The US has extended the operational license for Serbia’s NIS under sanctions, delaying Gazprom’s divestment and highlighting complex regional energy and geopolitical stakes.
US envoy Stephen Whitcoff travels to Switzerland for nuclear talks with Iran, delayed by ongoing Lebanon conflict and ceasefire demands, amid high economic and geopolitical stakes.
The EU has commenced formal accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, initiating the first negotiation cluster that moves the process from preparation to substantive reform discussions.
Lithuania, Poland, and France conduct joint military drills near the Suwalki Corridor, enhancing NATO's readiness against potential Russian attempts to isolate the Baltic states.
The US Treasury has extended the deadline for Hungarian MOL to negotiate the acquisition of Gazprom’s stake in Serbia’s oil company NIS, amid sanctions and strategic energy shifts.
Rosneft advisor Andrei Bezrukov warns Russia may face war for decades, urging state and economic restructuring amid rising security threats and recent drone attacks in St. Petersburg.
The US commits to sending 5,000 additional troops to Poland, reversing earlier Pentagon decisions and signaling a complex strategic realignment in Europe with broad economic and security implications.
Uzbek payment companies Click, Payme, and Paynet reveal distinct profit growth patterns in early 2026, with Paynet's massive dividend-fueled surge reshaping market dynamics.
Uzbekistan's banks expanded their loan portfolios in Q1 2026 but faced a rise in problematic loans, especially in state-owned banks, highlighting growing credit risks amid economic growth.
Uzbekistan accelerates Asakabank privatization by transferring assets, injecting capital, and aligning operations with market principles to strengthen banking sector reforms.