As part of the Uzbekistan-Pakistan business forum in Islamabad, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a series of meetings with leaders of leading Pakistani companies.

The European Union is considering using its anti-circumvention tool for the first time to ban the export of certain machinery and radio equipment to Kyrgyzstan. The measure is being discussed as part of the preparation of the 20th sanctions package against Russia, expected by the end of February 2026.

Uzbekistan introduces new online lending rules: each citizen can now take only one online loan per day from a single credit institution. The measure aims to protect people from fraud and unauthorized loans.

According to the Central Bank, as of January 1, 2026, the value of gold in Uzbekistan’s international reserves reached $55.1 billion, up from $32.0 billion at the start of 2025.

CIS countries have nearly completed their shift to national currencies in mutual trade, with dedollarization reaching record levels and becoming a stable trend.

On Monday, December 22, the price of gold exceeded $4,400 per ounce for the first time in history, setting an absolute record. In 2025, the yellow metal has risen by more than 68% — the highest annual increase since 1979. Analysts attribute the surge to geopolitical instability, expectations of a Fed rate cut, and active purchases by central banks.

Continuing the business program of his official visit to Tokyo, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Nobumitsu Hayashi, governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).

Uzbekneftegaz and U.S.-based Cargill have signed a cooperation agreement to attract up to $3 billion in long-term financing, with the possibility of expanding it to $5 billion. The funds will support Uzbekistan’s energy security and modernization of key infrastructure systems.

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has imposed fines on several financial institutions and introduced six-month restrictions on the major payment systems Tezpay and National Pay. The decisions follow a series of inspections conducted in October, which uncovered multiple violations in the banking and digital payments sector.

The SCO is stepping into a new phase: nearly one-third of global GDP, the Year of Sustainable Development, and the launch of the strategic “China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan” railway, expected to accelerate trade flows between China and Europe and create a new source of long-term income for the region.

The Trump administration’s plan to sharply raise import tariffs may temporarily reduce the U.S. budget deficit, but at the cost of higher inflation and slower growth. Economists warn that the short-term fiscal gain could be outweighed by long-term economic pain.

In the first half of 2025, remittances sent to Uzbekistan from abroad rose by 27% compared to the same period last year, reaching a record $8.2 billion. The majority of this inflow came from labor migrants working in Russia, the United States, and Europe.

According to the results of the first five months of 2025, Uzbekistan significantly strengthened trade relations with key partners. According to the State Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the trade turnover with China reached $5.4 billion, an increase of 8% compared to the same period last year. China continues to maintain its position as Uzbekistan's main trading partner.

After months of fierce confrontation, Washington and Beijing announced the "reboot" of trade relations. Mutual tariffs will be reduced several times, but only for 90 days - will the parties manage to find a compromise?

On April 14, following positive results from repeated testing at the laboratory in Piskent, the Technical Regulation Agency and UzTest Center granted conditional approval for the circulation of Leapmotor-branded vehicles in Uzbekistan.

The economy of Central Asia may grow to 5% by 2025. Such a forecast is presented in the report "Economic Prospects and Integration in Asia," prepared for the beginning of the Boao Asian Forum in China.

The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) has presented the results of its analysis of Uzbekistan’s business climate for February 2025. According to the study, the composite business climate indicator reached 54 points, increasing by 2 points compared to January. This growth indicates continued positive trends in the country’s business environment.

The voting process for projects that have passed the selection stage in the first season of the 2025 "Participatory Budget" program will begin after 11:59 PM on March 10. This important stage will continue until 11:59 PM on March 20.

The Central Bank has introduced a new tool on its official website – the "Inflation Calculator". This innovative feature allows citizens to easily calculate how the purchasing power of money has changed over different time periods.

The UK has officially confirmed its full support for Uzbekistan's path to membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO). The parties also agreed to expand technical assistance to accelerate the integration process.