Industry & Investment: JAC officially opened a joint-venture plant in Tashkent’s Yangi Avlod Industrial Park, showcasing models from the M3 to T9 and signaling deeper Central Asia expansion. Small Business Relief: Saida Mirziyoyeva backed a presidential decree raising the VAT registration threshold from 1 billion to 5 billion soums, aiming to cut tax complexity and inspections that pushed firms to split artificially. EAEU Push: President Mirziyoyev proposed new initiatives at the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Astana, focusing on digital trade, industrial cooperation, transport connectivity and labor mobility; Kremlin spokesman Peskov said EAEU members support Uzbekistan’s integration interest. Trade & Borders: Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan signed a practical action plan to implement investment and trade agreements across sectors like autos, energy, pharma and logistics. Agriculture Pressure: Russia’s Rosselkhoznadzor announced temporary restrictions on fruit and vegetable imports from 10 Uzbek exporters from May 30, citing phytosanitary violations. WTO Step: Uzbekistan signed a market access protocol with India as part of its WTO accession drive, targeting full membership before end-2026. Connectivity Forum: Tashkent will host the second Termez Dialogue on Central–South Asia connectivity on June 4–6. Aviation & Tourism: Uzbekistan discussed potential direct flights with China’s Spring Airlines at ITB China. Water Security: Uzbekistan plans five floodwater reservoirs (2027–2030) to boost irrigation and manage mudflows.