NABU and SAP searched Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office in a probe into alleged protection of fraudulent call centers and asset laundering.
Norway has detained a Russian research vessel in Svalbard as Naftogaz intensifies its campaign to enforce a Hague arbitration award against Russia.
Uzbekistan’s decade of reforms has changed registration, licensing, tax and legal protections, reshaping the strategic calculus for companies.
Scott Bessent reportedly told Anton Siluanov that the U.S. will not ease pressure on Russia before the war in Ukraine ends, reinforcing a hard line for business.
A viral post about a father struggling to pay for his daughter's first ID card has intensified scrutiny of Uzbekistan's fee model and an imminent price rise.
Uzbekistan auctions 100% stake in state-owned jewelry producer Gold Moon Tashkent, including substantial debt and assets, with a starting price of 316.7 billion soms.
Meta settles for $18B over child safety, requiring extensive platform changes dependent on imperfect age-verification technology, posing significant strategic challenges.
Russian intelligence is reportedly recruiting criminal groups to sabotage European defense firms, testing NATO’s readiness without triggering collective defense measures.
US forces disabled the steering of a Panamanian-flagged container ship attempting to breach Iran's blockade, reinforcing US control over the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions.
Humo payment system’s net profit soared 3.3 times to 411 billion UZS in H1 2026 despite tax policy changes impacting quarterly gains.
Uzbekistan introduces subsidies covering up to 50% of construction costs for modern swimming pools, boosting tourism and sports infrastructure development.
Uzbekistan advances digital transformation with national navigation and unified governance platforms, aiming to boost IT sector growth and streamline government operations.
The Russian State Duma amended the fuel dampener and trading rules to enhance domestic fuel supply and price stability amid export restrictions and refinery disruptions.
Germany's 2027 budget plans a 6% spending increase with record defense funding and higher borrowing, sparking industry concerns over economic growth and fiscal discipline.
Gazprom has contracted with Russia's Ministry of Defense to form mobile security units protecting gas infrastructure, allowing employees to serve without losing civilian jobs.
The UN faces insolvency as US and China delay payments covering 42% of its budget, prompting major cost cuts and operational changes.
Russia warns Armenia that its growing ties with the EU may lead to suspension of duty-free gas and petroleum imports, threatening critical energy cooperation agreements.
Poland has signed a €44 billion EU loan agreement under the Security Action for Europe program to modernize its defense forces, despite presidential veto and political debate.
Iran mandates detailed vessel information declaration for tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensions and potential transit fees.
Octobank has begun offering international money transfers from South Korea to Uzbek HUMO cards via the E9PAY platform, enhancing its cross-border payment services.
Iran has delivered a 14-point peace proposal to the U.S., demanding troop withdrawals, sanctions relief, and reparations, while Washington remains doubtful about its acceptance.
Uzbek payment firms Paynet, Payme, and Click report varied profit growth in Q1 2026, with Paynet leading due to a one-time dividend inflow following its Humo acquisition.
Effective April 15, Uzbek banks must maintain a minimum balance of 1.236 million soms during automatic credit card deductions, preventing full depletion of customer funds.
Uzbekistan accelerates Asakabank's privatization, transferring non-core assets and injecting $95M capital to streamline operations ahead of market-driven ownership by 2026.
Tencent and Kaspi.kz’s leadership acquired about 6 million ADS shares, strengthening the fintech’s shareholder base and signaling confidence in growth strategy.
Uzbek and Afghan entrepreneurs finalized $300 million in trade agreements following the opening of the Andijan Trade House in Herat and a bilateral business forum.