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Uzbekistan’s Economy Expected to Grow 7.4% in 2025, EDB Says
The region’s investment appeal is strengthening
Uzbekistan Explores Dual Listing and Currency Bonds to Boost Capital Market
The capital market’s share of the economy remains small
Inflation in Uzbekistan Driven Equally by Demand and Supply, Central Bank Says
Dominant drivers have changed from year to year
Stock Market: Garant Bank Shows Largest Growth
UzEx led transaction volumes
World Bank Approves $250 Mln for Urban Development in Uzbekistan
The programme will cover two cities and 14 districts
Uzbek Central Bank Keeps Key Rate at 14% to Curb Inflation
Annual inflation fell to 7.5% in November
EBRD: “Women Pay Back Loans Better Than Men,” Data Shows
The focus on female entrepreneurs has yielded significant financial flows
EBRD Director: “Life Events” Cut Women’s Business Activity by Nearly 30%
Women-led SMEs remain a vital business segment
EDB Launches Gulf Investment Platform for Central Asia Projects
The initiative will target sectors such as logistics and water management
EBRD to Lend $70 Mln to Hamkorbank to Support Uzbek SMEs
Supporting this sector is a key priority for the EBRD
Bank of England Says Reeves’ Budget Will Cut Inflation by Up to 0.5 Percentage Points
EBRD Provides $50 Mln Loan to Boost SMEs in Uzbekistan
The loan will help reinforce Uzbekistan’s economic resilience
Wallet in Telegram Launches in Uzbekistan for 27 Mln Users
Both countries will ensure 24-hour operation of connecting lines
Uzbekistan Approves Stablecoin Sandbox as Fintech Sector Accelerates Toward 2030
Tashkent greenlights stablecoin sandbox as part of a sweeping fintech strategy for 2026–2030
Uzbekistan’s External Debt Rises to $43.97 Bn, Slowing but Still Growing
New data shows slower borrowing pace as multilateral lenders remain Uzbekistan’s biggest creditors
Opinions
Pavel Kaptel, head of Uzbek banks at Fitch Ratings, continues a series of publications on key features and risks of Uzbekistan's banking sector
How America’s new regulatory approach could balance innovation with oversight and reclaim its leadership in the global crypto market.
Head of Primary Markets for Europe at the London Stock Exchange explains how to prepare for an IPO, the role of Eurobonds, valuation discount, and investor interest in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s Gold and Forex Reserves Hit Record $61.2 Bn
Reserves rose 3.2% over the month
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy Reveals Draft Budget for 2026
The ministry also set a lower cap of on foreign borrowing
TBC Bank Climbs 18 Places in The Banker Ranking, Ranks 51st in CIS
TBC Uzbekistan expanded its customer base to 22 mln
Uzbekistan Ranks Among Top Gold Buyers in October
Other active buyers included Indonesia, Turkey, the Czech Republic
Fitch Forecasts Rise in Problem Loans at Uzbek Banks
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Forecasts 7.5% Economic Growth
The fiscal deficit is forecast at 3% of GDP