Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.
Microloans Pose Main Domestic Risk to Uzbek Banks
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan identified microloans as a primary domestic risk to financial stability in its 2025 review due …
Central Bank Stress Test Outlines Risk Scenario Capital Impact
A risk scenario stress test by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan shows banking capital adequacy could drop to 5.6% by …
Net Profit of Uzbekistan Banks Increases 2.2 Times in 2025
The net profit of Uzbekistan's banking system reached 15.5 trillion soums in 2025, increasing 2.2 times compared to 2024, according …
Tashkent Hosts Uzbekistan-Japan Business Forum
Tashkent hosts the Uzbekistan-Japan Business Forum to advance investment, industrial, and technological cooperation following bilateral agreements.
Sweden's Knowledge Economy: A Global Model for Innovation, Resilience, and Competitiveness.
In an exclusive Senior Advisor interview, Mr. Alex Matrsson, the Swedish Pracademic and International Business Strategist, articulates that the defining …
Mirziyoyev and Lukashenko hold informal meeting in Minsk
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held an informal meeting with President Alexander Lukashenko upon arriving in Minsk for an official visit focused …
Heat intensifies: Forecasters warn of the hottest summer period in Uzbekistan
Meteorologists warn that the second half of July will see temperatures surge 1.5–3 degrees Celsius above the climatic norm, with …
Uzbekistan Raises Housing Rent Compensation for Military
The Government of Uzbekistan has increased the monthly cash allowance for military housing rentals in Tashkent and Samarkand by 25%.
JAZ and Banner Batterien Discuss Automotive Battery Output
Representatives of Austria's Banner Batterien, Uzbekistan's JAZ, and the Uzeltehsanoat Association discussed establishing automotive battery production.
Over 1,000 Bottles of Tropicamide Seized in Ferghana Region
Law enforcement agencies in the Ferghana region have seized more than 1,000 bottles of Tropicamide and dismantled a potent drug …