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Central Bank of Uzbekistan Publishes Gold Bullion Buyback Rates for the First Time
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has, for the first time, published the rates at which commercial banks will repurchase gold bullion from the public. The …
Sales of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Pharmaceuticals via E-Invoices Allowed Only with a License
From 1 January 2026, a new procedure for issuing electronic invoices (e-invoices) in Uzbekistan comes into force for the sale …
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Allows “Credit Holidays” Without Downgrading Loan Status
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has approved a new approach to loan classification aimed at supporting citizens who temporarily face …
Excise Taxes on Fuel and Beverages to Increase in Uzbekistan from April 2026
Higher excise tax rates on petroleum products, fuel, as well as certain food products and beverages will come into effect …
Uzbekistan Plans to Launch Islamic Finance Services in Three Banks by 2030
Uzbekistan plans to introduce Islamic finance services in three commercial banks by 2030.
Uzbekistan Plans to Privatize Five State Banks by 2030
As part of the updated “Uzbekistan-2030” Strategy, a phased privatization of state-owned banks is planned. The document, published on the …
Franklin Templeton Highlights Achievements in Developing Uzbekistan’s National Investment Fund in 2025
2025 proved to be a pivotal year for the National Investment Fund of the Republic of Uzbekistan (UzNIF) and Franklin …
Inflation in Uzbekistan Reached 0.9% in December 2025
In December 2025, the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Uzbekistan increased by 0.9% for the month, reaching 107.3% year-on-year. …
EBRD to Acquire 15% Stake in Asakabank as Part of Privatization
The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan, Asakabank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed …
Uzum Market Clarifies Old Order Charges and Refunds Users
Reports of mass deductions from users’ accounts for purchases on Uzum Market appeared on social media, with users claiming that …