09:30
Uzbekistan secures ADB loan to boost STEM education landscape
Uzbekistan has taken another major step toward strengthening STEM education nationwide by securing a $100 million loan from the Asian Development Bank.
02:25
Iran’s international air traffic falls off cliff in 7M2025
Passenger flight operations in Iran fell by about 12 percent in the first seven months of the Iranian year, with roughly 184,000 flights compared to 210,000 in the same period last year.
01:07
Turkmengas kicks off tender for control equipment and auxiliary materials
Tender offers, including sealed envelopes with full quotations and electronic submissions, will be accepted until 15:00 on December 26, 2025.
23:14
Iran multiplies product exports via railways from early 2025
Iran’s rail exports have risen by 40 percent since the start of the current Iranian year. Shipments sailed to 1.85 million tons, a leap from last year's 1.3 million tons during the same stretch. Officials chalk up the growth to a sweetening of tariffs, a smoother wagon supply, and a robust backing from the private sector.
22:23
Iran's export dynamics to African continent gaining momentum in 1H2025
Iran's exports to African countries doubled in the first half of the current Iranian year, reaching $675 million. This figure already amounts to 80 percent of Iran’s total exports to the continent last year.
21:20
Iran boosts iron and steel exports in 7M2025
Iran’s iron and steel exports surged over the first seven months of the year, rising to nearly $5 billion in value and around 24 million tons in volume.
20:15
Iran's Isfahan Province elevates foreign investment attraction from early 2025
Foreign investment in Iran’s central Isfahan Province has surged dramatically, rising 39-fold since the start of the current Iranian year. The province attracted $254 million across 20 projects, compared to just $195,000 in the same period last year.
18:38
Iran slashes gas flaring at Arvandan Oil, boosting environmental effort
Flaring at Iran’s Darkhovin oil field has dropped sharply, falling from roughly 3.5 million cubic meters per day to about 570,000 cubic meters following system upgrades and the introduction of a gas injection compressor.
18:07
Uzbekistan records substantial growth in foreign tourist numbers in 9M2025
Uzbekistan’s tourism sector continues to grow strongly in 2025, with over 1.4 million foreign visitors arriving in the country in the first nine months—a rise of nearly half a million compared to the same period last year.
17:11
Iran’s National South Oil Company sees surge in crude output
Crude oil production at the Ahvaz field of Iran’s National South Oilfields Company has risen to around 1,200 barrels per day at Well 21 following the introduction of a new mobile pumping station.
17:06
Uzbekistan sees steady expansion of ATM and kiosk network
Uzbekistan is really hitting the ground running with its cashless infrastructure, as the total number of ATMs and self-service kiosks is climbing to nearly 40,000 by November 2025.
15:46
Central Bank of Iran throws light on latest data on import allocation
Iran’s Central Bank has allocated nearly $37 billion since March to support imports ranging from essential goods and medicines to major industrial supplies.
14:21
Iran's Sina Bank tallies allocations to economic sectors in 7M2025
Sina Bank allocated 2. 01 quadrillion rials ($3. 37 billion) to various economic sectors in the first seven months of the current Iranian year. This included 1. 01 quadrillion rials in loans and another one quadrillion rials in guarantees and letters of credit.
10:30
Uzbekistan’s digital payments show exceptional growth in 2025
Uzbekistan continues to see rapid expansion in cashless payments, with POS-terminal transactions surging to 360 trillion sums in the first ten months of 2025.
01:18
ADB opens new doors for Kyrgyz MSMEs with tailored credit solutions
The number of MSMEs benefiting from these guarantees rose to 977, while nonperforming guaranteed loans accounted for 4.6 percent of total guaranteed lending.
00:17
Azerbaijan's mazut production hits new highs in 10M2025
Azerbaijan produced 57,600 tons of mazut from January through October this year, marking a significant increase compared to last year. Production rose by 30,700 tons, or 2. 1 times, from the 26,900 tons recorded in the same period of 2024.
20:33
ADB analyzes bank financing trends in Kyrgyzstan’s MSME landscape
By sector, wholesale and retail trade accounted for the largest share of MSME loans at 44.4 percent, followed by agriculture, forestry, and fisheries at 23.4 percent.
16:01
IEA projects China coal output decline, India leads growth to 2035
Global coal production is set to shift in the coming decade, with declines in China and advanced economies offset by growth in India, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest outlook.
14:21
IEA outlook sees global coal demand peaking before 2030
Global coal demand is set to peak before 2030 and gradually decline over the following decades, as renewable energy takes a growing share of power generation, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest outlook.
10:04
ADB delivers snapshot of Kyrgyzstan’s MSME export-import landscape
Regionally, the capital city, Bishkek, remained the primary hub for trade-related MSME activity, although enterprises in other regions contributed substantially to both exports and imports.
03:32
ADB reports significant increase in SME bank financing in Tajikistan
By sector, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries dominated SME lending at 42.5 percent, followed by services, international trade,, and manufacturing. Construction, transport, and catering accounted for smaller shares of lending.
02:02
Turkmennebit bids tender for electrical, geophysical, and construction equipment
Tender proposals, including a sealed envelope with the full quotation and electronic documents, must be submitted till December 25, by 16:00 local time.
00:13
Azerbaijan sheds light on oil bitumen and petroleum coke production volumes
Azerbaijan’s production of bitumen declined to around 214,000 tons, while petroleum coke output rose to approximately 191,000 tons in the first ten months of the year.
22:54
Iran projects cost efficiency gains from flare gas collection at Ghale Nar oil field
The collection of flare gas at Iranon cubic meters of flare gas annually.
22:33
IEA highlights LNG's role in meeting global gas demand to 2035
Global natural gas production will need to accelerate significantly to meet rising demand over the next decade, with the Middle East, the United States, and emerging LNG exporters driving growth, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest outlook.
19:33
ADB spotlights key trends in Tajikistan's thriving SME landscape
In terms of sectoral distribution, other services remained the largest component, accounting for 48.5 percent of SMEs.
19:05
Azerbaijan tallies its car and vehicle imports for 9M2025
Azerbaijan imported around 78,200 passenger cars, 6,000 trucks, and 650 buses during the first nine months of the year.
18:36
Azerbaijan’s white oil production moves up notch
Azerbaijan's white oil production has shown a 4.9% increase year-on-year, reflecting growth in the oil products manufacturing sector, which reached 4.5 billion manat ($2.6 billion) in 2025, signaling positive economic momentum in the country's energy industry.
18:19
Iran's South Zagros company announces its production plan
The Iranian South Zagros Oil and Gas Production Company plans to produce 162 million cubic meters of gas per day and 17,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The company also aims to produce 48,000 barrels of gas condensate per day, while major repairs at production and processing facilities help maintain output and secure the winter energy supply.
18:02
Iran’s IRENEX sales take nosedive in valuation
Transactions on the Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX) fell 59 percent last Iranian week (November 8-12) versus the previous week (November 1-5). Total sales reached 53. 7 trillion rials ($90 million), including 98,000 tons of hydrocarbon products worth 34.
18:01
Iran’s Bahar Azadi gold coin price descends
Iran’s latest Bahar Azadi gold coin fell to 1. 17 billion rials ($1,959) on November 15 from 1. 19 billion rials ($1,997) on November 13. The older coin stood at 1. 11 billion rials ($1,866), while half and quarter coins traded at 607 million rials ($1,018) and 349 million rials ($585).
17:33
Azerbaijan's information and communication services see notable rise in 10M2025
Azerbaijan’s information and communication services hit the ground running, racking up around 3.1 billion manat in the first ten months of the year, with nearly 72 percent catering to households.
16:37
OPEC+ oil revenues forecast to surge to $2.5T by 2050, IEA says
OPEC+ oil production is set to rise steadily over the coming decades, with output projected to reach record levels by 2050, according to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) outlook.
15:44
Iran's Mercantile Exchange sales elevate
The Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) sales rose 1.25 percent in value and 2.76 percent in weight last Iranian week (November 8-13) compared to November 1-6.
14:06
ADB unveils crucial trends shaping Kyrgyzstan’s MSME sector
MSMEs were concentrated in the capital, Bishkek, hosting 64.9 percent of all firms, while the remaining 35.1 percent were spread across other regions.
14:01
Tajikistan's SME sector leads GDP growth in 2024, ADB says
SMEs contributed 60.4 percent of total GDP, maintaining their dominant share of the economy over recent years.
13:48
ADB expands financial support to fuel growth of Tajikistan’s SMEs
Capital-market activity was stronger across markets supervised by the Agency of Securities and Specialized Registration.
13:36
Fitch assigns ‘B-’ rating to Infinity Insurance, stable outlook ahead
Fitch Ratings has assigned a ‘B-’ Insurer Financial Strength rating to Uzbekistan’s Infinity Insurance JSC, citing its small scale, capital pressures, and moderate profitability.
13:33
ADB sheds light on Kyrgyzstan's expanding MSME job market
MSME employment grew 15.3 percent in 2023, following a period of slower expansion in previous years.
11:15
UZCARD throws light on details of new integration phase with Kyrgyz Elkart (Exclusive)
UZCARD is set to launch mutual card acceptance with Kyrgyz Elkart, enabling seamless payments across both countries.
10:54
China backs industrial development in Iran's Hamadan Province
Iran’s Hamadan Province has attracted $27 million in Chinese investment this month, funding two industrial plants that will create over 400 jobs.
09:51
Romania’s economic growth to edge up in 2025-2026, IMF says
Romania’s economy is set for a slow and fragile recovery as the IMF warns of rising fiscal risks, persistent inflation, and widening external imbalances. In its latest Article IV Consultation, the Fund urges Bucharest to fully implement fiscal reforms, maintain cautious monetary policy, and accelerate structural changes to safeguard stability and support growth.
01:04
Turkmenistan’s light industry takes center stage on weekly commodity exchange
Overall, the light industry sector maintained stable pricing, with increases in specific lot quantities such as terry products.
21:13
Azerbaijan sees surge in household spending on pharmaceuticals
Azerbaijan’s retail sector shows robust growth in 2025, with pharmaceutical and medical device sales leading the way with a 24.2% year-on-year increase, contributing to a 3.8% overall rise in retail turnover
19:27
Azerbaijan's Finance Ministry holds its next deposit auction
Azerbaijan has put its money where its mouth is, stashing over 500 million manat from its treasury account into deposits with three of the country’s biggest banks.
19:12
IEA raises 2025-26 global oil supply forecast
Global oil supply fell by 440,000 barrels per day (kb/d) in October to 108.2 million bpd, mainly due to a 520 kb/d drop in OPEC+ output, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its recent outlook.
16:37
Uzbekistan’s payment card market shows positive growth trend
Uzbekistan’s bank card market continues to grow, with a total of 65 million cards now issued nationwide. Xalq Bank remains the market leader, while other major banks also see steady increases in card circulation, reflecting rising financial inclusion across the country.
15:40
Uzbekistan reports growth in rail cargo transportation
Uzbekistan’s mainline rail network has seen a steady increase in cargo transportation during the first nine months of 2025.
15:34
Azerbaijan’s chemical industry sees production boost in 10M2025
Azerbaijan’s chemical industry is on the upswing, with production climbing nearly six percent to hit around 1.92 billion manat. The pharmaceutical sector has hit the ground running, doubling its output, while rubber and plastic products are also making waves with significant increases.
08:58
Azerbaijan's non-oil export amplifies in 10M2025
Azerbaijan's non-oil sector exports saw a 6.6 percent increase from January to October this year, reaching $2.99 billion. Food product exports rose by 19.8 percent, totaling $962.1 million. Additionally, agricultural and agro-industrial exports grew by 19.1 percent, reaching $1.03 billion in the same period.
