16:21
Iranian banks break new ground with surge in loan lending for 7M2025
Iranian bank lending surged in the first seven months of the current Iranian year, reaching around $63 billion, up nearly 50% compared to the same period last year.
08:22
IFC champions T's climate transition efforts
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) provided advisory support and invested in a climate transition bond issue by Turkish bank QNB T
04:11
Turkmenistan's Balkanabat Administration announces tender for housing construction
Companies interested in participating must obtain the relevant documents from the Coordinating Department of Industry, Construction, and Public Works of the Balkanabat City Administration. Tender proposals will be accepted from December 11, 2025, through January 5, 2026.
03:14
EAEU increases electric vehicle import quota for Kyrgyzstan
The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) has decided to extend tariff benefits for the import of motor vehicles with electric and hybrid engines to Kyrgyzstan.
22:57
Azerbaijan's white oil output hits new highs in 11M2025
Azerbaijan produced 634,400 tons of white oil from January to November 2025, a 14.3% increase from 2024. By December 1, finished stocks reached 18,600 tons. The total manufacturing value of petroleum products was 5 billion manat ($2.9 billion), up 9.6% year-on-year.
21:10
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan prioritize digitalization and governance reforms, Moody's says
Moody’s highlights that ongoing modernization of government systems and service delivery will play an important role in improving transparency and supporting each country’s positive credit outlook.
20:40
Central Bank of Uzbekistan reports strengthening of national currency
The Uzbek soum has strengthened steadily in 2025, gaining 7.5% against the US dollar, driven by rising foreign currency supply and strong export sales.
19:49
Asian Development Bank considers HILAL project to modernize healthcare in T
The Asian Development Bank is considering the HILAL project, which aims to comprehensively upgrade and strengthen T
18:17
Azerbaijan attracts significant foreign investment in 11M2025
Foreign investment in Azerbaijan’s fixed capital rose significantly, driven by strong growth in both the oil–gas and non–oil sectors.
18:06
Central Asia to keep growing in 2026, with non-extractive sectors lead - Moody's
Crucially, Moody’s highlights a gradual but meaningful shift in the region’s growth model: non-extractive sectors are beginning to play a stronger role, with momentum building in manufacturing, services, digital industries, and transport and logistics.
17:37
Gas transit via Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum South Caucasus pipeline slightly hikes in 11M2025
Gas transit through the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum South Caucasus pipeline has increased slightly, reaching about 20 billion cubic meters from January to November.
13:24
Uzbekistan presses ahead with key reforms and WTO bid, Moody’s says
Uzbekistan is accelerating economic reforms and pushing forward its World Trade Organization membership bid, while gradually restructuring state-owned enterprises and the banking sector to meet global standards.
07:13
Iran’s Sepah Bank pouring pretty penny into construction of residential complexes
Iran’s Sepah Bank has provided substantial loans to support the construction of a large residential complex, financing 56,000 apartments with an 18% increase compared to last year.
05:26
Iran’s IRENEX tracks latest sales valuation performance
From March 21 to December 11, 2025, the Iranian Energy Exchange (IRENEX) recorded sales of nearly 3. 2 quadrillion rials ($4. 86 billion). This included 6. 95 million tons of hydrocarbon products and 94 million MWh of electricity.
03:38
Iran sheds light on cargo transportation by trucks via its territory for 8M2025
Iran’s truck transportation and transit volume reached 10. 98 million tons from March 21 to November 21, 2025, including 8. 82 million tons of exports and 1. 68 million tons of imports. The 10. 98 million tons of total cargo, 8.
01:46
EDB reveals LUKOIL’s strong investment footprint in Uzbekistan
Russia has strengthened its position as Uzbekistan’s leading Eurasian investor, with LUKOIL alone channeling nearly $8 billion into the country’s largest energy and gas projects.
22:55
Iran spotlights funding for local production in Pars Special Economic Zone
Iran’s Pars Special Economic Energy Zone has significantly advanced local production, with billions of dollars invested in domestic projects across the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors.
21:59
EDB reveals Uzbekistan’s expanding investment activity in Eurasia
Uzbekistan is rapidly expanding its investment footprint across Eurasia, with fresh data showing a sharp rise in outbound capital and a growing portfolio of regional projects.
19:42
Uzbekistan reports strong inflow of foreign capital into its energy industry
Uzbekistan has hit the ground running in 2025, reeling in foreign investment like a fish to water in its fuel and energy sector, thanks to a wave of large-scale projects in both renewable and conventional power.
18:37
Azerbaijan unveils nation's spending on beverages and tobacco products for 11M2025
In the first 11 months of 2025, Azerbaijan's retail trade network saw sales of 2.4 billion manat ($1.4 billion) in beverages and tobacco products. This represents a 2.5% year-on-year increase. The commodities accounted for 4.1% of total trade turnover.
18:09
Iran's Pars Khodro faces significant decline in passenger car output in 8M2025
Parskhodro Automobile Manufacturing Company’s passenger car output fell sharply in the first eight months of the current Iranian year, dropping more than 40% compared to the same period last year.
17:34
Iran's Bahar Azadi gold coin rebounds in price
The price of Iran’s Bahar Azadi gold coin increased to 1.34 billion rials ($2,033) on December 11. This follows Iran’s adoption of a floating exchange rate system in May 2024. A half coin was priced at 725 million rials ($1,101), a quarter coin at 415 million rials ($630), and one gram of 18-carat gold at 128 million rials ($195).
17:20
Azerbaijan spills beans on nation's pharmaceutical expenditures in 11M2025
Sales of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies in Azerbaijan’s retail network rose to 1. 4 billion manat ($823 million) in January–November 2025. This represents a jump of 24. 3% compared to the same time last year.
13:54
Azerbaijan throws light on its leading international partners
From January to October, Azerbaijan conducted trade operations with partners in 175 countries, exporting to 120 countries and importing from 170, according to the State Statistics Committee.
12:18
Uzbekistan tops charts for regional investment, EDB says
Uzbekistan is strengthening its position as a key investment hub in Eurasia, attracting more than $10.7 billion in inflows in the first half of 2025 alone.
05:00
Uzbekistan boosts fruit and vegetable exports in 10M2025
Uzbekistan’s fruit and vegetable exports saw strong growth in the first ten months of 2025, reaching 1.8 million tons worth $1.7 billion—a nearly 40% increase compared to last year
04:07
Iran augments aluminum production in 8M2025
Aluminum ingot production by four Iranian companies rose 3% to 411,351 tons in the first eight months of 2025. Southern Aluminum led with 173,108 tons, followed by Iranian Aluminum (114,011 tons) and Al-Mahdi Aluminum (103,922 tons).
03:18
Iranian Saipa company's passenger car production declines in 8M2025
Passenger car production at Iran Saipa dropped by 36.7% to 143,211 units from March 21 through November 21, 2025, compared to the same period last year. The production included 80,300 X200 models, 21,200 Shahin cars, 8,000 Changan, 22,600 Pikap 151, and 2,050 Toyota cars.
01:13
Azerbaijan estimates its industrial production performance in 11M2025
Azerbaijan's industrial production reached 57.5 billion manat ($33.8 billion) from January to November 2025, a 1.1% decline from last year. The oil and gas sector dropped by 2.1%, while the non-oil sector grew by 4.8%. The mining sector led with 60.6% of total production.
00:19
Manufacturing activity in Kyrgyzstan picks up in first three quarters
Inventory rose 14%, and manufactured goods for resale rose 13%. Basic metals and fabricated metal products, rubber and plastic products, and coke and refined petroleum production drove growth, resulting in outputs of 4.
23:12
Tatneft branch in Turkmenistan bids tender for rental of drilling fluid treatment unit
Companies wishing to participate must submit a sealed, signed application on official letterhead addressed to the branch director, indicating the participant’s full name, legal status, country of registration, and company details.
22:57
Iran's Mellat Bank reports impressive surge in income for 6M2025
Iran’s Mellat Bank reported a significant rise in net profit, reaching around $1.2 billion in the first half of the year, up from about $900 million in the same period last year.
22:04
Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries posts strategic new project investments (Exclusive)
Iran’s Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Holding reported higher investment income for the past Iranian year, rising to roughly 600 trillion rials.
20:10
Iran spills beans on foreign investment attracted to its Alborz Province (Exclusive)
Iran's Alborz Province has attracted $5. 8 billion in foreign investment since March 2025, with 15 investors from countries including Oman, UAE, China, and Turkey. The investments will focus on sectors like agriculture, IT, food, and energy.
17:43
Azerbaijan’s fixed capital investment soars in 11M2025
Azerbaijan directed roughly 17 billion manat into fixed capital from January to November, marking a 3% increase compared to the same period last year.
17:06
Uzbekistan’s national currency loan rates slide downward
Interest rates in Uzbekistan are showing a gradual decline in local-currency loans, while deposit rates remain relatively stable.
13:18
Iran’s Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Holding unveils advanced investment projects
Iran’s Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Holding is pushing ahead with a major investment program worth roughly $14 billion, working closely with local companies to expand production.
05:12
Kyrgyzstan reports healthy growth in real sector inventories
Kyrgyzstan’s real sector has recorded a marked increase in enterprise inventories this year. Updated statistical data reflects broader shifts in market activity.
01:25
Turkmengazgurlusyk announces tender for TAPI pipeline materials
Companies wishing to participate must submit a written application indicating their full name, legal status, country of registration, bank details, and company profile (main business activities, experience in similar projects, etc.).
23:03
Tatneft of Russia invites bids for waste services
Companies wishing to participate must submit a written application on their official letterhead addressed to the branch director, signed by an authorized representative and sealed. The application must include the participant’s full name, legal status, country of registration, and company details.
21:12
Turkmen commodity exchange shows minor drop in quotation value
The total value of quotations on Turkmenistan’s Commodity Exchange for the upcoming session has slightly decreased compared to the previous day.
19:32
Iran sees rise in daily output at its South Pars gas field
Dehghani said that the increase in question will help draw attention to the country's sustainable gas supply during the winter season.
17:09
EU lifts curtain on green, digital projects in Tajikistan via Global Gateway (Exclusive)
The Commission added that water and energy remain central pillars of their partnership with Tajikistan. Through the regional Team Europe Initiative on Energy, Water and Climate Change, EU supports sector reforms and key investments in water and energy sectors.
13:53
Uzbekistan's transport ministry highlights Azerbaijan's key role in strategic co-op (Exclusive)
Uzbekistan views cooperation with Azerbaijan as a key factor in securing its access to global markets, with both countries stepping up efforts to develop the Middle Corridor as a strategic link between Asia and Europe.
08:07
Turkmenistan concludes urea deals with Afghan entrepreneurs via Commodity Exchange
Urea grade “B” is an industrially produced nitrogen fertilizer, commonly supplied in granular form. It contains about 46% nitrogen, dissolves easily in water, and is widely used to enhance soil fertility, support plant growth, and increase crop yields.
07:01
Uzbekistan, India trade turnover reaches $1B in 10M2025
The bilateral trade dynamics between Uzbekistan and India have escalated to a remarkable $1 billion within the initial ten months of 2025, signifying one of the most rapid growth trajectories in trade relations for Tashkent.
06:02
Afghan buyers acquire urea from Turkmenhimiya
Urea grade “B” is an industrially produced nitrogen fertilizer, commonly supplied in granular form. It contains about 46% nitrogen, dissolves easily in water, and is widely used to enhance soil fertility, support plant growth, and increase crop yields.
05:03
Turkmenistan, Ukraine entrepreneurs conclude textile and cotton fiber deals
Ukrainian entrepreneurs purchased textile products from local suppliers on the foreign market, while Turkmen partners secured cotton fiber from the State Concern “Turkmenpagta” on the domestic market.
04:04
Iran’s oil and gas sector shows GDP growth in 6M2025
Iran’s oil and gas sector experienced a GDP escalation to approximately $19 billion in the initial semester of the fiscal year, indicating a positive trajectory relative to the preceding year.
01:21
TAVANIR outlines Iran's push for increased renewable energy power output
Iran is prioritizing a major expansion of renewable electricity production, targeting roughly 11,000 megawatts by next year as demand continues to rise.
