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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
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
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Why WTO membership is only the beginning and what Uzbekistan must do to achieve long-term economic transformation and sustainable growth
The Head of PR for Yandex Entertainment Services in Uzbekistan analyzes how AI tools influence the work of PR
The new structure is positioned as international, but its format, powers and composition raise questions
Where demand for private credit is already taking shape in Uzbekistan and what this means for investors is explained by Anna Romanova, Credit Ratings Analyst at Finvizier Consultancies
Uzbekistan Launches Regulatory Sandbox for Fiat-Backed Stablecoins
The new regulations strictly prohibit the use of algorithmic and anonymous tokens
BlackRock and Franklin Templeton Anchor UzNIF IPO with $300 Mln Backing
The investment is tied to UzNIF's dual listing on both the LSE and the UzSE
Ipak Yuli Bank joins EBRD Trade Facilitation Programme
The status grants the financial institution the right to guarantee payments on international transactions
Uzbekistan Records 7.7% Economic Growth in 2025 Following IMF Review
Consumer price inflation fell to 7.3% year-on-year by the close of 2025
Uzbekistan to Keep Budget Deficit Below 3% of GDP — ADB
ADB highlights Uzbekistan’s fiscal discipline and steady economic outlook despite external risks
ADB Forecasts Strong Growth for Uzbekistan Despite Looming Global Uncertainty
This follows an estimated growth of 7.7% in 2025