Payment organization Multicard Payment (brand Rahmat) and Asia Alliance Bank officially announced the start of long-term cooperation on February 20. The memorandum was signed by Asia Alliance Bank Chairman Umidjon Abduazimov and Multicard Payment CEO Avaz Mutalov.
Uzbekistan and Indonesia have signed a joint statement to begin negotiations on a Cooperation Agreement in Trade and Investment, as well as a Free Trade Agreement. This was reported by the Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade.
Although rain typically helps reduce dust and fine particulate matter in the air, observations indicate that PM2.5 concentrations may increase again after rainfall.
Due to the escalating geopolitical situation in the Middle East, Uzbekistan has introduced an emergency support mechanism for enterprises engaged in foreign trade activities.
In mobile applications of several banks and payment organizations in Uzbekistan, it is now mandatory to specify the purpose of card-to-card transfers. Users must select one of 16 proposed purposes. The Central Bank stated that the information entered by users is not disclosed to third parties.
Uzbekistan has approved a procedure to incentivize industrial enterprises that reduce negative environmental impact. The regulation was established by a government decree dated February 28, 2026.
Several banks and payment services have introduced a new feature in their mobile applications that mandates specifying the purpose of transfers between cards. Users are prompted to choose one of 16 categories when sending funds.
Toyota has announced special service offers for car owners during the month of Ramadan. The offers include inspections, maintenance, and discounts.
In Tashkent, a mother and daughter were detained for attempting to illegally export gold coins and items abroad. According to the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, gold worth approximately 1 billion Uzbek sums was found in their possession.
The courier profession in Uzbekistan is a rapidly growing field, popular among young people. This job has distinct features, including advantages, challenges, and sources of motivation.
In Tashkent, a construction company executive has been detained for offering a bribe of $30,000 to an official from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MChS). The incident is reportedly linked to permits for a construction project. Law enforcement agencies are conducting an investigation.
Economist Mirkomil Kholboyev commented on the potential impact of the Middle East war on Uzbekistan's economy. The conflict's duration will determine the scale of effects: short-term conflict will have limited impact, while long-term conflict could be more significant.