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Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Chairman of Uzbekistan’s Tourism Committee, Umid Shadiev, held negotiations in London with Lena Maas, Director of Partnerships at Reuters Events. The meeting focused on the prospects for Uzbekistan’s active participation in major international forums and summits dedicated to tourism, sustainable development, and global economic issues.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — During his visit to London, Chairman of Uzbekistan’s Tourism Committee Umid Shadiev held a meeting with Gert-Jan Kistemaker, Global Director for Partner Markets at Bolt. The discussions focused on the potential entry of the Bolt platform into the Uzbek market. Special attention was given to the possible implementation of various services offered by the company, including ride-hailing, food and parcel delivery, as well as electric scooter rentals.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has proposed introducing regulatory oversight for the country’s fast-growing installment payment market, also known as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL). The initiative was announced by Central Bank Chairman Timur Ishmetov during a Senate plenary session on 26 June, where the regulator presented its 2024 annual report. As of 1 January 2025, the total credit portfolio associated with installment payments reached 8.5 trillion Uzbek soums.