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Last update: an hour agoDigital Payments & Fintech: At PLUS Forum Digital Uzbekistan, 8B co-founder Bogdan Zadorozhny called central-bank unified QR interoperability “the defining fintech trend of the decade,” arguing the real fight is over who controls payment routing and infrastructure—while AI agents may soon orchestrate payments. Space & Connectivity: Uzbekistan carried out its first direct-to-device satellite messaging demo via Viasat D2D, with pilots planned for remote regions. AI Banking: TBC Uzbekistan won a Global Finance 2026 Innovators Award for Central Asia’s first AI banking assistant, built on Uzbek-language models for conversational banking. Trade & Industry: Uzbekistan showcased electrical products at a Syria forum and opened a Premier air conditioner plant in Ahangaran with $30m investment. Regional Links: China and Uzbekistan discussed Aral Sea restoration, while Uzbekistan and Japan expanded AI/digital cooperation and Qatar talks focused on scaling energy projects.
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