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Uzbekistan microfinance market grows 17% in Q1 2026
Uzbekistan microfinance sector expanded 17% in Q1 2026 to 35.8 trillion soms, driven by banks, MFIs, and regional growth, Central Bank data shows.
Highland Capital Raises US$36 Million for Central Asia Fund
Highland Capital has secured US$36 million in the first closing of its second Central Asia fund, targeting growth-stage SMEs in …
Uzbekistan’s Inflation Slows to 5.5% in May 2026
Annual inflation in Uzbekistan eased to 5.5% in May 2026 as food prices remained mixed and the impact of last …
Uzbek Soum Remains Strong Against U.S. Dollar
The Uzbek soum continued to strengthen against the U.S. dollar over the past two weeks, supported by gold exports despite …
ADB to Support Kindergarten Expansion in Samarkand
The Asian Development Bank will support the construction and renovation of kindergartens in Samarkand region through public-private partnership projects.
Uzbekistan boosts electricity output by 5.8% in Jan–May 2026
Uzbekistan increased electricity generation by 5.8% in January–May 2026, reaching 37.68 billion kWh, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Uzbekistan Microfinance Sector Doubles Lending to 12.2 Trillion Soumss in Q1 2026, Assets Hit 14.4 Trillion
Uzbekistan's microfinance institutions and pawnshops disbursed 12.2 trillion soumss in loans in Q1 2026 — double the year-earlier figure — …
Uzbekistan Suspends 102.5 Billion Soum Social Cashback
Uzbekistan’s Tax Committee has temporarily suspended 102.5 billion soums in social cashback payments over suspected use of fake fiscal receipts.
IFC Invests US$10 Million in Highland Fund
IFC has invested up to US$10 million in Highland Central Asia Fund II to expand SME financing in Uzbekistan and …
Uzbekistan Approves New Rules for Insurance Agents
Uzbekistan’s National Agency for Prospective Projects has approved new regulations governing insurance agents under updated insurance legislation.