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The Share of Problematic Loans in Uzbekistan’s Microfinance Sector Reached 4%
Over the course of five months, the total loan portfolio of microfinance organizations (MFOs) in Uzbekistan grew from 7.5 trillion to 9.1 trillion soums, according …
Uzbekistan Allows Use of Tax Overpayments for Other Tax Obligations
On 26 June, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law aimed at simplifying and enhancing the flexibility of tax …
Fitch Upgrades Ratings of Three State-Owned Banks in Uzbekistan
International rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) in both foreign and local currency of …
Number of Pensioners in Uzbekistan Increases by 630,000 Over Five Years
According to data from the National Committee on Statistics of Uzbekistan, the number of pensioners in the country reached 4.2 …
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank Bans Deduction of Social Payments for Loan Repayments
The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan has issued a directive to credit institutions in response to numerous complaints …
Inflation in Uzbekistan Reaches 8.7% in June 2025
In June 2025, the annual consumer price index (CPI) in Uzbekistan remained at 8.7%, unchanged from the previous month. This …
Zou Jiayi Appointed as President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Zou Jiayi has been elected the next President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) by the Bank’s Board of …
Uzbekistan and AIIB Sign US$71.1 Million Loan Agreement for Reconstruction of Local Roads in Karakalpakstan and Khorezm
During the tenth annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Republic of Uzbekistan and the AIIB concluded …
Every Third Uzbek Citizen Was Unable to Save Money in the Past Year — Study by the Central Bank and ADB
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has conducted a large-scale study aimed at …
Eurasian Development Bank to Open Office in Tashkent
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will soon open a representative office in Uzbekistan. This was announced by EDB Chairman of …