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Google Pay Officially Launches in Uzbekistan
Google Pay has launched in Uzbekistan, but users’ ability to make payments will depend on whether their banks and cards support the service.
Samarkand to Host SIFF 2026 Islamic Finance Forum
Samarkand will host SIFF 2026 on 27–28 October, bringing together central banks, international financial institutions and Islamic finance experts.
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan to Expand Fintech Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan’s central banks have agreed to deepen cooperation in fintech, payment systems, digital asset regulation and open banking.
Uzbekistan Businesses Discuss AI and Skills Shortages
Business leaders in Tashkent discussed how artificial intelligence could address skills shortages and why data quality, workflow changes and staff retraining are essential.
EDB and IFSB Partner to Develop Islamic Finance in Central Asia
The Eurasian Development Bank and IFSB signed a memorandum on 15 October 2026 to promote Islamic finance, improve regulation and strengthen financial stability in Central Asia.
Uzbek Soum Weakens in October as Dollar Nears 12,000 Soums
The Uzbek soum has weakened more than 1% against the US dollar in October, with USD/UZS approaching 12,000 amid inflation and reserve pressures.
Uzbekistan’s TEG Enters US Public Market Through Merger
Uzbekistan-based TEG has completed a merger with StageWise Strategies Corp., enabling TEG Overseas to trade its common shares on OTC Markets.
Uzbekistan Banks’ Net Profit Rises 52.5% to 13.8tn Soums
Uzbekistan’s commercial banks recorded 13.8 trillion soums in net profit by 1 September 2026, up 52.5% year on year, the Central Bank reported.
Uzbek Banks Aim to Issue Online Microloans Within One Hour
Uzbekistan's Central Bank plans to expand SME financing by enabling banks to issue online microloans in an average of one hour by 2030.
Visa: 37% of Uzbekistan’s SMEs Use Integrated Platforms
A Visa study supported by Ipak Yuli Bank found that 37% of Uzbekistan’s SMEs use integrated platforms combining digital payments with business management tools.