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UzNatsBank, Silk Road Fund Sign US$395m Financing Deal

UzNatsBank, Silk Road Fund Sign US$395m Financing Deal

UzNatsBank and China’s Silk Road Fund signed an agreement for up to US$395 million to finance major infrastructure projects in Uzbekistan.

Debt Repayment Does Not Qualify for Zero-Rated VAT

Debt Repayment Does Not Qualify for Zero-Rated VAT

Uzbekistan’s Tax Committee said repaying overdue export receivables with an entrepreneur’s own funds does not qualify for zero-rated VAT.

Uzbekistan Sets Bank Resolution Valuation Procedure

Uzbekistan Sets Bank Resolution Valuation Procedure

Uzbekistan has introduced rules for valuations during bank resolution, including requirements for independent assessors and protection of creditors and shareholders.

Uzbekistan Updates Rules for Bank Asset Provisions

Uzbekistan Updates Rules for Bank Asset Provisions

Uzbekistan has introduced new rules for classifying bank assets and forming provisions to cover potential losses, including for Islamic banks.

Standard Chartered Arranges 770 Million Yuan Loan for Asakabank

Standard Chartered Arranges 770 Million Yuan Loan for Asakabank

Standard Chartered arranged a 770 million yuan syndicated loan for Uzbekistan’s Asakabank to support trade and investment flows between China and Central …

Uzbek Insurers’ Investments Rise 28.8% to 10.740 Trillion Soums

Uzbek Insurers’ Investments Rise 28.8% to 10.740 Trillion Soums

Investments by Uzbekistan’s insurance organizations rose 28.8% to 10.740 trillion soums in the first half of 2026, driven by bank deposits.

Uzbekistan Tightens Regulation of Installment Services

Uzbekistan Tightens Regulation of Installment Services

Uzbekistan is introducing new rules for installment services to protect consumers, improve contract transparency and limit excessive debt burdens.

Uzbekistan Insurance Premiums Rise 28.6% in First Half

Uzbekistan Insurance Premiums Rise 28.6% in First Half

Uzbekistan’s insurance market collected 8.019 trillion soums in premiums in the first half of 2026, up 28.6% year on year, NAPP said.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Plan Cross-Border QR Payments

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Plan Cross-Border QR Payments

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan signed a memorandum to develop cross-border QR payments and money transfers between users of the two countries.

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Plan Cross-Border QR Payments

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Plan Cross-Border QR Payments

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum to develop cross-border QR payments and money transfers between users of the two countries.