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Karakalpakstan to Fund Construction of 101 Housing Units
A memorandum in Karakalpakstan will support young families in difficult conditions with funding for 101 new homes and related infrastructure projects.
Uzbekistan Approves Special Tax Regime for Foreign Citizens
Uzbekistan has introduced a new procedure allowing foreign citizens to apply for a special tax regime through government service platforms, …
Number of Appeals to Uzbekistan’s Child Ombudsman Nearly Doubles in 2025
In 2025, Uzbekistan’s child ombudsman received 1,934 complaints, almost twice as many as in 2024, highlighting increased reporting of child …
Uzbek National Bank Signs 1 Billion Yuan Financing Agreement with Bank of China
Uzbekistan’s National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity has signed a 1 billion yuan syndicated financing agreement with Bank of China …
Asia Alliance Bank Secures US$15 Million Financing from OeEB
Asia Alliance Bank has attracted a US$15 million credit line from the Austrian Development Bank (OeEB) to support SMEs, green …
Central Asian States Launch Islamic Finance Alliance
Islamic finance associations of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan agreed to create a regional alliance in Central Asia.
Uzbekistan Seeks US$4.5bn via New Development Bank
Uzbekistan plans to attract US$4.5 billion for more than 20 projects through cooperation with the New Development Bank.
Uzbekistan’s State Debt Reaches US$47 Billion
Uzbekistan’s state debt rose to nearly US$47 billion in Q1 2026, with external borrowing accounting for 85% of total liabilities.
Uzbek soum remains stable: supported by gold and slowing inflation
As of 21 May 2026, the Uzbek soum against the US dollar remained at around 12,055. This means that despite …
Uzbekistan Joins the New Development Bank
Uzbekistan has joined the New Development Bank after President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law approving accession to the 2014 Fortaleza …