Russia’s State Duma amends fuel dampener rules and import compensations to stabilize domestic fuel prices amid refinery disruptions and export limits.
The IMF has approved a €604 million disbursement to Ukraine under its EFF program, noting satisfactory progress but delays in structural reforms amid ongoing conflict.
Germany's 2027 budget plans increased spending and borrowing, focusing on defense amid Russia-related security concerns, raising debates over economic growth and fiscal sustainability.
Gazprom and Russia's Defense Ministry have launched mobile fire groups to protect gas infrastructure, blending civilian employment with reservist military duties amid rising security concerns.
The US threatens to impose transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz if talks with Iran fail, signaling a new economic lever in Middle East geopolitics.
The UN faces bankruptcy as delayed payments from the US and China, combined with cuts from other donors, force drastic operational reductions and threaten global programs.
Poland signs a €44 billion EU loan agreement under SAFE to modernize its defense forces despite presidential veto, raising important questions about future fiscal impacts.
Iran mandates detailed vessel information for tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid geopolitical tensions and potential transit fees, impacting global oil trade dynamics.
Octobank has launched a new service enabling direct money transfers from South Korea to Uzbekistan's HUMO cards via E9PAY, enhancing remittance efficiency and regional fintech integration.
Uzbek payment companies Click, Payme, and Paynet reveal distinct profit growth patterns in early 2026, with Paynet's massive dividend-fueled surge reshaping market dynamics.
Uzbek banks will now maintain a minimum card balance during automatic loan repayments, protecting customers from full account depletion starting April 15, 2025.
Uzbekistan accelerates Asakabank privatization by transferring assets, injecting capital, and aligning operations with market principles to strengthen banking sector reforms.
Tencent, Kaspi.kz’s CEO, and key investors acquired six million shares, signaling confidence in the fintech’s growth and expanding global partnerships.
The EU warns Serbia may lose €1.5 billion in reform funding amid concerns over democratic backsliding and judicial independence, threatening its EU accession prospects.
A business forum in Herat led to $300 million in trade agreements between Uzbek and Afghan entrepreneurs, highlighting evolving economic cooperation and integration.