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TCF POST Report Termez, Uzbekistan — Chemical researchers at Termez State University have built a new antimicrobial coating for cotton fabric out of copper acetate, sulfosalicylic acid, thiourea and kaolin clay, and say early lab results give it a shot at competing with the silver- and zinc-based treatments that currently dominate the hygienic and medical … Read more
Rich in hydrocarbons, gold and cotton, a new HKTDC Research profile shows a reforming Central Asian economy widening its links across Asia and the wider world — from Belt and Road connectivity to a looming WTO accession TCF POST Report Uzbekistan, Central Asia’s most populous country with more than 36 million people, is pitching itself … Read more
TCF POST Analysis Uzbekistan’s textile and clothing sector is set to receive a fresh boost, as industry observers note that the government of Central Asia’s emerging textile powerhouse has initiated an effective policy package for the local cotton and textile sector. The new phase of financial and structural support, anchored by a Presidential Resolution, is … Read more