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Uzbekistan Targets Top Tier in World Bank Tax Rankings by 2030
The primary focus will be on elevating the quality of state services
Uzbekistan’s National Investment Fund Raises $603.6 Mln in Successful IPO
The offering was divided into two tranches
Azerbaijan’s ABB to Acquire Controlling Stake in Uzbekistan’s Davr Bank
Expanding into foreign markets is a primary focus for ABB over the next two years
Digital Growth vs Infrastructure Reality: Central Asia’s Fintech at a Turning Point
TBC Bank Reports Strong Q1 2026 Profit Growth and Confident Outlook
Bank highlights solid returns and regional growth despite regulatory challenges in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan and ADB Seal $12.5 Bn Deal to Drive Economic Growth by 2030
Kanda highlighted the exceptional level of mutual engagement between the two parties
ADB Commits $70 Bn to Revolutionise Asia-Pacific Energy and Digital Networks by 2035
Masato Kanda, the president of the bank, unveiled these ambitious plans
Uzbekistan’s State External Debt Ratio Falls to 27.5% in Early 2026
The ratio of sovereign debt to the country's GDP experienced a slight decline
Uzbekistan Becomes Second-Largest Global Gold Buyer in Q1 2026
This state-level buying spree contributed to a broader upward trend
Uzbekistan National Investment Fund Unveils $1.95 Bn Dual-Listing IPO
Pricing has been firmly set at $25 per GDR
Uzbekistan Central Bank Holds Key Interest Rate at 14% Amid Strong Q1 Economic Growth
On a broader macroeconomic scale, Uzbekistan experienced robust growth
JPMorgan Chase Moves Staff Back to London in Post-Brexit Shift
Bank relocates employees from Paris as it reassesses European operations and expands UK presence
Swiss Court Drops Money Laundering Case Against Gulnara Karimova
Karimova is currently serving a prison sentence in an Uzbek penal colony
Uzbekistan Eases Foreign Currency Regulations for Expats and Businesses
The legislative overhaul brings administrative relief to the corporate sector as well
Uzbekistan Sees $13.7 Bn Investments in Q1 2026
The influx of capital has directly translated into substantial economic activity
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In this case, AI takes over data analysis, task control, and solution search.
Reforms aimed at simplifying trade procedures have yielded results, but the expected increase in export activity has not yet occurred.
If a person wants to earn more, they must be able to show their value
The primary barrier to growth is the habit of thinking in terms of people
Why WTO membership is only the beginning and what Uzbekistan must do to achieve long-term economic transformation and sustainable growth
Uzbekistan’s Annual Inflation Drops to 7.1% in March
The CERR report also highlighted long-term infrastructure plans for 2026
Raiffeisen Bank Eyes Uzbekistan Entry to Provide Custodial Services
Representatives from the international organisation have already held preliminary discussions
Uzbek Banks to Inject $11.6 Bn into SME Sector in 2026
President issued a stern warning against economic complacency
Uzbekistan’s State Budget Revenues Surge by 35% in Q1 2026
Tax collection remains the cornerstone of the nation's financial stability
$1.2 Bn Solar Boost: ADB Bankrolls Central Asia’s Green Revolution
Across the wider region, these mega-projects reflect the bank's core strategy
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank Integrates Raiffeisen Bank International
RBI operates as one of the premier banking conglomerates across Austria, Central Europe and Eastern Europe