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Yandex Uzbekistan Launches Contactless Fuel Payment Service “Zapravki”
Yandex Uzbekistan has introduced a new contactless fuel payment service called “Zapravki.” Drivers can now pay for fuel through the Yandex Go superapp and the …
Russia Proposes Capping Migrant Money Transfers to Official Earnings
Russian authorities have drafted a bill that would limit money transfers by labor migrants abroad. Under the proposed legislation, the …
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank Sees No Major Sanctions Risks — Ishmetov
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan does not anticipate serious consequences for the country from potential sanctions, Chairman Timur Ishmetov stated …
Central Bank of Uzbekistan aims to achieve 5% inflation target by 2027
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan intends to reach its established inflation target of 5% by the end of 2027, despite …
Khokim of Ferghana meets delegation from Rotary Club of Tokyo Waseda to discuss cooperation
Khokim of Ferghana Region Khairullo Bozorov held a meeting with a delegation from the Japanese organization Rotary Club of Tokyo …
Central Bank of Uzbekistan explores launch of digital som and stablecoin pilot project
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan is exploring the possibility of issuing its own digital currency—the digital som—as well as stablecoins, …
Central Bank allows increased fluctuations in the Uzbek som to form realistic expectations
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has intentionally allowed greater fluctuations in the national currency’s exchange rate to foster more realistic …
Central Bank of Uzbekistan plans to introduce remote bank card closure
Uzbekistan plans to implement a system for remotely closing bank cards, Central Bank Chairman Timur Ishmetov announced during a meeting …
Central Bank of Uzbekistan keeps key rate at 14 percent per annum
On 11 September 2025, the Board of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan decided to keep the key interest rate unchanged …
Uzbekistan to establish fintech office under Central Bank to support digital innovation
Uzbekistan is establishing a specialized fintech office under the Central Bank, which will serve as a key body for developing …