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Uzbekistan Central Bank Reports 17.3% Rise in FX Demand

Uzbekistan Central Bank Reports 17.3% Rise in FX Demand

Foreign currency demand in Uzbekistan reached US$44.3 billion in January–August 2026, up 17.3% from the same period last year.

Uzbekistan Central Bank to Keep Tight Policy Until Inflation Reaches 5%

Uzbekistan Central Bank to Keep Tight Policy Until Inflation Reaches 5%

Uzbekistan’s Central Bank will maintain tight monetary conditions until disinflation becomes sustainable and inflation approaches the 5% target.

Uzbekistan Central Bank to Expand International Reserves

Uzbekistan Central Bank to Expand International Reserves

Uzbekistan’s Central Bank plans to diversify international reserves beyond U.S. Treasury securities while prioritizing safety and liquidity.

Uzbek Central Bank to Keep Diversifying Reserves

Uzbek Central Bank to Keep Diversifying Reserves

Uzbekistan's Central Bank will continue diversifying its international reserves by asset class, currency and counterparty, its chairman said.

UniversalBank to Place US$10 Million Currency Bonds

UniversalBank to Place US$10 Million Currency Bonds

UniversalBank will start placing US$10 million in currency bonds on 28 September with an 8.5% annual yield, the corporate information portal showed.

Central Asian Microfinance Forum to Be Held in Almaty

Central Asian Microfinance Forum to Be Held in Almaty

Almaty will host the Central Asian Microfinance Forum on 21 September 2026, bringing together around 400 financial sector representatives.

Asakabank May Be Among First to Be Privatised

Asakabank May Be Among First to Be Privatised

Asakabank may become one of Uzbekistan's first state banks to be privatised, with the sale unlikely to be completed before end-2026, an …

Uzbekistan Insurance Payouts Jump 81% in First Half

Uzbekistan Insurance Payouts Jump 81% in First Half

Insurance payouts in Uzbekistan rose 80.9% to 2.253 trillion soums in the first half of 2026, outpacing premium growth of 28.6%, NAPP …

Tashkent Region, China's SNTO Discuss New Projects

Tashkent Region, China's SNTO Discuss New Projects

A Tashkent region delegation visited China's Suntown Technology Group in Changsha to discuss aluminium production and investment cooperation.

EDB: Uzbekistan’s Manufacturing Share of GDP Hits 20.2%

EDB: Uzbekistan’s Manufacturing Share of GDP Hits 20.2%

Uzbekistan’s manufacturing sector accounted for a record 20.2% of GDP in 2024, according to a report by the Eurasian Development Bank.