TOKYO -- The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) will arrange a roughly $1.45 billion cofinancing package for renewable energy in Uzbekistan, as Tokyo looks to boost its presence in Central Asia, Nikkei has learned.
Tokyo eyes more influence in region where China, Russia hold sway

Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent. Foreign investment is driving the country's economic growth. (Photo by Akira Takemura)
TOKYO -- The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) will arrange a roughly $1.45 billion cofinancing package for renewable energy in Uzbekistan, as Tokyo looks to boost its presence in Central Asia, Nikkei has learned.