Uzbek banks expanded their credit portfolios by 19.3 trillion UZS in Q1 2026, while non-performing loans rose by 1.8 trillion UZS, mainly driven by state-owned banks amid evolving risk challenges.
Moscow court imposes restrictions on suspects in a stock market manipulation case linked to Telegram channels influencing asset prices and generating illicit profits over 28 million rubles.
Russian drone strikes repeatedly targeted Odessa’s residential and port infrastructure, causing injuries and raising concerns over business operations and regional security.
Uzbek banks must now retain a minimum balance of 1.236 million UZS on client cards during automatic debt repayments, preventing complete fund depletion.
A drone strike by Russian forces in Odessa damaged residential buildings and injured civilians, raising concerns about regional security and business disruptions.
Turkey intensifies efforts to revive stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks, positioning itself as a key mediator amid escalating global geopolitical tensions impacting business environments.
Recent drone strikes on Dnipro injured seven people and caused fires in residential and commercial properties, underlining escalating risks for civilians and businesses amid ongoing conflict.
Uzbekistan accelerates Asakabank privatization, transferring assets and securing state capital to enhance the bank's market viability and strategic competitiveness.