Paxtakor Football Club ended 2025 with a 50.8 billion UZS loss and a 17 billion UZS tax debt, marking a sharp financial downturn despite strong league performance.
Uzbekistan’s meat imports surged 62.8% in early 2026 amid slowing local production and rising global prices, pushing domestic meat costs higher.
Uzbek banks saw a 30.9% increase in deposits in Q1 2026, led by Octobank's 416% surge, signaling rising liquidity and client confidence across the sector.
Octobank launches direct money transfers to South Korea’s HUMO cards via E9PAY, enhancing cross-border payment speed and efficiency.
The Central Bank keeps the key rate at 14% citing persistent inflation in food prices and external risks, despite overall inflation easing in early 2024.
Uzbekistan’s halted gold exports since September 2025 caused a 29.3% drop in exports despite overall trade growth in Q1 2026, driven by strong import growth and dominant trade with China.
Uzbek payment providers Paynet, Payme, and Click report strong but varied Q1 2026 profit growth, with Paynet leading on a 314% surge boosted by a one-time dividend.
Uzbekistan’s divorce rate in urban areas now reaches one in three marriages, with ongoing demographic shifts affecting market and social dynamics.
Uzbek banks saw credit portfolios grow by 19.3 trillion UZS in Q1 2026, with non-performing loans rising by 1.8 trillion UZS, mainly in state banks.
President Trump says Putin’s attendance at the 2026 G20 summit in Miami would be beneficial but is uncertain about Russia’s official invitation and participation.
Uzbekistan’s passenger car sales climbed 19% in March, driven by strong demand in both new and used car markets and notable regional growth across the country.
Uzbekistan accelerates Asakabank’s privatization by halting non-core operations and transferring key assets to state agencies, with EBRD acquiring a 15% stake ahead of a 2025 privatization deadline.
Tashkent's farmer markets mostly saw strong profit growth in 2025, led by Askiya market, while Qo‘yliq faced declines; automotive sector profits surged significantly.