Economy; Fitch Ratings

The World Bank has allocated $250 million to Uzbekistan to support the development of its student loan system

More than 200,000 Uzbekistanis are unable to pay for electricity because of unpaid waste collection debts

In Uzbekistan, some of the drugs have begun to be sold online

In Uzbekistan, they proposed to reduce electricity tariffs for houses without gas

A new operating schedule is being introduced for all methane filling stations in Tashkent

Panama excluded from the list of countries with strengthened currency controls

Uzbekistan received the first batch of Hyundai Rotem high-speed trains

Dollar exchange rate continues to rise after several days of decline

The Central Bank maintained the key interest rate at 14% per annum

Uzbekistan will simplify import procedures and strengthen control over the movement of goods

Uzbekistan introduces mandatory cashless payments for large purchases from 2026

SamAuto sale deal closed: investor contributed $80 million

Uzbekistan will launch an experimental system for tracking citizens’ incomes and expenses starting in 2026

New rules for tax audits and business control will be introduced in Uzbekistan

A single QR code for accepting electronic payments will be introduced in Uzbekistan

The dollar began to strengthen after exceeding 12,000 soums

Cash payments will begin to be restricted in Uzbekistan

In Uzbekistan, price stabilization for a number of products will begin

Uzbekistan’s fruit and vegetable exports could reach $3 billion

Mahallas will become a key tool in the fight against poverty and unemployment

Subsidies, machinery, and loans: how will agricultural financing change?

Inpatient, maternity, and unemployment benefits will be paid through the new state fund

Construction of the Sultanhovuz reservoir will begin in the Syrdarya region in 2026

The dollar rose again to 12,000 soums

AFD will provide Uzbekistan with 30 million euros for “green” projects in the housing sector

Uzbekistan plans to launch the production of humanoid robots

The Central Bank suspended P2P operations through the Paylov service in the Humans application

In Uzbekistan, the fight against online gambling advertising has been intensified

CERR has increased its forecast for Uzbekistan’s economic growth to 7.5% in 2025

A pilot KPI management system will be implemented in 33 districts of Uzbekistan