Uzbekistan’s decade of business reforms is reshaping how UK and EU companies assess the Central Asian market’s risks, costs and growth potential.
Uzbekistan's first-time ID card fee is under fire after a social media post highlighted the burden on low-income families and sharper price gaps with neighbouring states.
Uzbekistan auctions its entire stake in 'Fonon' jewelry factory with 316.7 billion UZS starting price, amid financial liabilities, attracting cautious interest from UK and EU investors.
Humo payment system’s net profit surged 3.3 times to 411 billion UZS in H1 2026, highlighting tax impacts and investment implications for UK and EU markets.
Uzbekistan offers subsidies covering up to 50% of costs for modern swimming pool projects, presenting new opportunities for UK and EU investors in tourism infrastructure.
Uzbekistan advances digital transformation with a national navigation system and unified digital platform, offering new opportunities for UK and EU tech and investment partnerships.
Uzbekistan’s water reforms highlight opportunities for UK and EU businesses in sustainable water management technologies and investment amid rising global water stress.
Uzbek AKFA Aluminium plans its first international bond roadshow in London, aiming to attract UK and EU investors and deepen financial ties with Western markets.
Uzbekistan’s Paxtakor football club posted a 50 billion soum loss in 2025, raising questions about investment potential for UK and EU stakeholders.
Uzbekistan's meat imports rose sharply in early 2026 amid slowing domestic production, affecting UK and EU trade and London market dynamics.
Uzbekistan's banks saw a 30.88% deposit increase in early 2026, driven by corporate growth and digital initiatives, with Octobank leading in expansion amid broader regional interest.
Octobank launches E9PAY transfers to South Korea's HUMO cards, creating new financial links with potential benefits for UK and EU markets and sterling transactions.
Uzbekistan’s central bank keeps interest rates at 14% citing persistent food inflation and global risks, impacting UK and EU investors and London markets.
Uzbekistan’s six-month halt on gold exports has caused a 29% drop in exports, affecting trade balances and London’s gold market with implications for sterling and EU businesses.
Uzbek payment firms Payme, Click, and Paynet report strong Q1 2026 profit growth, highlighting opportunities for UK and EU investors and potential sterling market impacts.
Urban divorce rates in Uzbekistan are rising sharply, with one in three marriages ending in separation, signaling demographic changes that could impact UK and EU business interests.
Uzbek banks saw rapid credit growth but rising non-performing loans in Q1 2026, affecting UK and EU investor risks and London market exposure.
Uzbekistan's new banking rule requires minimum balances on cards during debt repayments, influencing sterling flows and London market exposure.
US President Trump calls Putin's attendance at the 2026 G20 Miami summit 'useful' amid uncertainty over Russia's official invitation, with potential impacts on UK and EU markets.
Uzbekistan's March car sales rose sharply, with strong growth in new, used, and electric vehicles, presenting opportunities for UK and EU automotive sectors.
Uzbekistan speeds up Asakabank privatization with reforms and European Bank partnership, impacting UK and EU investors and London's financial markets.
Tashkent’s markets saw strong profit growth in 2025, led by "Askiya" and "Sergeli," while some markets like "Qo‘yliq" faced declines, affecting trade and investment perspectives.
Dilshod Ahmedov, former chairman of Uzbekistan's "O‘zmetkombinat," is internationally wanted over alleged state asset embezzlement, impacting UK and EU business interests.
Germany's Bundeswehr Museum restricts entry to Uzbek and Central Asian citizens under new security laws, highlighting evolving European access policies.
Uzbek banks report strong Q1 2026 profits and asset growth, with key players expanding loan portfolios and diversifying income sources, signaling opportunities and risks for UK and EU investors.
Uzbek and Afghan entrepreneurs sign contracts worth $300 million after a business forum in Herat, signaling stronger trade ties with implications for UK and European markets.