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Average salary in Uzbekistan rises 17.4% in Q1 2026
Uzbekistan's average monthly nominal salary rose 17.4% year on year to 6,825,900 soums in Q1 2026, with Tashkent leading regional pay.
Tax Disputes Worth 168 Billion Soums Reviewed in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s expert tax dispute council reviewed business complaints totaling 168 billion soums, with most decisions revised in favor of entrepreneurs.
HUMO Keeps SMS Notification Fee Unchanged
Uzbekistan’s HUMO payment system will maintain its SMS alert tariff at 84.2 soums per message starting May 2026 after reviewing …
Uzbekistan Allocates 3.6 Trillion to Support Vulnerable Districts
Uzbekistan allocated 3.6 trillion soums to support vulnerable districts and mahallas, expanding employment, income growth, and poverty reduction programs nationwide.
Uzbekistan Sees Rise in Non-Performing Loans Share
Uzbekistan’s banking sector reported a rise in non-performing loans to 3.2% in Q1 2026, amid continued growth in total lending …
RBI Links to Uzbekistan’s Depository Infrastructure
Raiffeisen Bank International signed an agreement with Uzbekistan’s central depository, enabling foreign investor access and boosting capital market integration.
Raiffeisen Bank Advances Market Integration in Uzbekistan
Raiffeisen Bank discussed integration into Uzbekistan’s capital market, regulatory sandbox participation, and fintech development including tokenized assets and stablecoins.
Tax Committee Denies Zero VAT Plan for Catering
Uzbekistan’s Tax Committee denied reports of a zero VAT rate for catering, saying only support measures and foreign practices are …
SMS Banking Alerts in Uzbekistan Humo Cards Rise
Uzbekistan will raise the cost of SMS banking notifications for Humo cards starting May 2026, doubling fees due to infrastructure …
Trustbank profit rises 15.9% in first quarter
Uzbekistan’s Trustbank reported 15.9% growth in Q1 2026 profit, while rising loan reserves and NPLs indicate higher credit risks.