Uzbekistan Issues $1 Bn in International Sovereign Bonds on Global Markets
The deal became the largest local currency issuance across Central and Eastern Europe
Investments
Scott Osheroff: New Reform Could Make Uzbekistan Central Asia’s Largest Capital Market by 2030
Chief Investment Officer of the AFC Uzbekistan Fund breaks down the impact of these legislative changes
Why the EBRD Chooses Uzbekistan
Ayuna Nechaeva: “Capital Favours Transparency”
Head of Europe, Primary Markets at the London Stock Exchange on primary markets, IPOs and investor interest in Uzbek companies
“I am optimistic about the future of Uzbekistan” — Jim Rogers
The legendary investor talks to Kursiv Research what attracted him to the republic’s stock market
EBRD Invests $15.4 Mln to Boost UzCarlsberg Production Capacity
This marks the EBRD's third equity venture in Uzbekistan since 2020
Uzbekistan Launches Tender for Construction and Operation of Bukhara Airport
It will include a passenger terminal covering 48,500 square metres
Uzbekistan Plans $1 Bn in New Pharmaceutical Projects
Authorities say these projects could enable domestic production of medicines
Central Asia in 2026: Safe Haven or Illusion? Geopolitical Risk Insights from ex-Global Counsel analyst Alexander Smotrov
In an era of synchronised crises, sanctions fragmentation and rising geopolitical volatility, investors are rethinking what “stability” really means. London-based analyst Alexander Smotrov, former Director of Global Counsel, shares with Kursiv Uzbekistan his perspective on Central Asia, the Gulf and the new logic of capital allocation.
Uzbekistan Microfinance and Pawnshop Loans Reach $2.62 bn in 2025
MFOs accounted for 28.9 trln soums ($2.38 bn)
Traxys Announces $1 Bn Investment Plan in Uzbekistan’s Critical Minerals Sector
Proposed tungsten and molybdenum projects signal growing Western interest in Uzbekistan’s resource potential
Central Asia Banks to Remain Resilient in 2026 Despite Risks, S&P
Strong lending growth and solid profitability expected to support regional banking sector, with rising competition and digital risks ahead
Uzbekistan Targets $2 Bn in Venture Investment by 2030
The strategy also aims to commercialise 2,000 youth startup ideas
Uzbekistan Targets $32.7 Bn in Construction Output in 2026
Mirziyoyev stressed the need for tighter oversight of regional engineering companies
Uzbekistan Hosts 18,500 Enterprises With Foreign Investment
China leads with 5,200 companies
Uzbekistan Youth Affairs Agency Reports $9.6 Mln in Exam Reimbursements
The initiative targets youth scoring 70%+ on exams
Spain’s €247 Mln Rail Loans to Morocco and Uzbekistan Misrepresented Online
Officials confirmed the funds were not donations
China’s TBEA to Modernise Three Hydro Plants in Tashkent
The combined capacity of the plants will rise to 32.4 MW
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Acquires AI Start-Up xAI
Financial terms were not officially disclosed
Uzbekistan and Turkey Target $5 Bn in Bilateral Trade
President Mirziyoyev also invited President Erdogan to pay an official visit to Uzbekistan
Nvidia, Amazon and Microsoft Might Invest Up to $60 Bn in OpenAI
OpenAI is reportedly close to receiving formal investment commitments
ADB: Asia-Eurasia Investment Flows Reach $176 Bn
Chinese investors led the way
SoftBank in Talks to Invest Up To $30 Bn Into OpenAI
SoftBank's shares rose 3.5% in morning trading in Tokyo
Gold Surges Past $5K as Global Uncertainty Fuels Record Rally
Safe-haven demand lifts gold to record highs amid geopolitical and economic tensions