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Moody’s Upgrades Uzbekistan’s Credit Rating
Over the past three years the Uzbek economy has experienced strong expansion
Uzbek Bank Deposits Surge by 33% as Internal Financing Strengthens
Central Bank also reported healthy overall capital expansion
Octobank Marks 25 Years of Growth as One of Uzbekistan’s Fastest-Growing Financial Ecosystems
EBRD Boosts Uzbekistan Property Market with $50 Mln Loan
The credit will be issued in the form of a synthetic local currency
Touchless Banking Set to Redefine Financial Services as AI and Automation Accelerate
Industry experts say the next phase of banking will be driven by AI-powered personalization, instant services and reduced reliance on physical branches
IMF Forecasts Strong 6.8% Economic Growth for Uzbekistan
The ultimate goal is to steadily bring inflation down to hit the 5%
Uzbekistan Advances Islamic Finance Agenda to Attract Gulf Investment
Officials and international experts discuss Islamic banking, sukuk bonds and growing demand for Sharia-compliant finance in Uzbekistan
IMF Urges Caucasus and Central Asia to Overhaul Fiscal Policies
Caucasus and Central Asia are still highly susceptible to external economic shocks
From the Dollar to Bonds: How 2025 Changed the Investment Habits of Uzbekistanis
Kursiv Research, together with a Freedom Broker expert, examined the key investment trends of the past year
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Sells One Tonne of Gold in April
Poland emerged as the largest buyer among global central banks
Uzbekistan Economy Surges by 8.7% in First Quarter of 2026
The primary catalyst for this financial performance was a surge in consumer demand.
President Mirziyoyev Ratifies Uzbekistan’s Accession to the BRICS New Development Bank
The NDB was established in 2014 by the founding members of the BRICS bloc
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
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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
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