Uzbekistan at 35: How the Country Is Closing the Financial Distance to the WorldTASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / Uzbekistan marked 35 years of independence at a time when its economy is far more closely connected to external markets than it was just a few years ago. In 2025, the country's foreign trade turnover exceeded $81 billion for the first time, cross-border money flows continued to grow, and the national financial infrastructure gained an increasing number of points of connection with international payment systems. The anniversary therefore highlights a more important economic process: the financial distance between Uzbekistan and the outside world is gradually shrinking.
Acquiring Services in Uzbekistan: Which Banks Offer the Best Solutions for Retail and E-Commerce - Octobank, Ipak Yo'li Bank, Orient Finans Bank, and AloqabankTASHKENT, UZ / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2026 / Uzbekistan has become one of Central Asia's fastest-developing financial markets. The country is digitalising its payment infrastructure, expanding e-commerce and encouraging businesses to adopt cashless payments. As a result, the Uzbek banking sector is attracting growing interest from banks, fintech companies, investors and entrepreneurs across the CIS and the European Union.
Uzbekistan's Octobank Wins Global Banking & Finance Awards(R) 2026 in Two CategoriesTASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN / ACCESS Newswire / July 3, 2026 / Uzbekistan's Octobank has been named among the winners of the international Global Banking & Finance Awards® 2026 and recognized in two categories: "Best Digital Bank Uzbekistan 2026" and "Best Bank for Treasury Activities Uzbekistan 2026."
