09:15
Iran defies sanctions with rising oil production over past year
Iran has increased its crude oil production by over 120,000 barrels per day in the past year, despite sanctions and economic pressures.
08:10
Iran’s Sulfur production picks up steam at South Pars 1st refinery
Sulfur production at Iran’s South Pars Gas Complex has jumped nearly 50 percent following major upgrades, boosting daily output to about 100 tons.
22:18
Azerbaijan expands use of next-generation cash registers across country
Azerbaijan has installed over 109,000 new-generation control cash registers (CCRs) across the country, enhancing transparency and preventing illegal trade.
21:18
Transit of passenger cars via Iran’s Lengeh Port sees notable activity in 6M2025
Approximately 110,000 passenger cars were transited through Iran’s Lenge Port during the first half of the year, mainly heading to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. Overall cargo handling at western Hormuzgan ports reached about 6.7 million tons, marking an 8% increase from last year.
18:51
Foreign investments in Iran’s oil and industrial sectors increase in 6M2025
Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran attracted around $7 million in foreign investment in the oil, industry, and services sectors during the first half of the Iranian year, contributing to a total of roughly $640 million in foreign investment across the region.
18:08
Latvian outbound remittances to Azerbaijan jump substantially in 6M2025
Remittances from Azerbaijan to Latvia surged to around $2.1 million in the first half of the year, up roughly 70% from last year, while inflows from Latvia to Azerbaijan rose to about $3.1 million, a 23% increase.
17:20
Iran's South Pars gas company scales up ethane output
In the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21 – September 22, 2025), South Pars Gas Company produced over 2. 15 million tons of ethane. This marks a 7. 5% increase compared to the same period last year.
08:10
Trade turnover via Iran’s Kurdistan Province customs sees moderate growth in 6M2025
Trade through Iran’s Kurdistan province customs reached about $3.3 billion, with exports of roughly $380 million and 800,000 tons, reflecting moderate growth compared to last year.
03:36
Exports from Iran’s South Khorasan Province rise in 6M2025
Iran’s South Khorasan Province boosted exports to about $430 million in the first half of the year, marking double-digit growth in both value and volume.
02:13
Slovenia unveils 7M2025 salary figures
Average gross earnings in July rose slightly from June, driven by growth in real estate and health sectors, while net pay saw a modest decline. Year-on-year, salaries continued to increase, with the highest earnings recorded in healthcare and social work.
19:25
Credit growth revs up in Azerbaijan’s transport and communications sector in Sep. 2025
Credit investments in Azerbaijan’s transport and communications sector rose by over 12 percent, reaching nearly 1.9 billion manat as of early September, according to the Central Bank.
17:35
Iran resumes electricity exports to its eastern neighbors
Iran has resumed electricity exports to Pakistan and Afghanistan, supplying about 150 megawatts, while continuing to import roughly 450 megawatts from Turkmenistan and Armenia, according to the country’s power authority.
17:00
Iran's Bahar Azadi gold coin pricing declines
Iran’s new Bahar Azadi gold coin sold for 1.14 billion rials ($1,971) on October 4, down from 1.16 billion rials ($2,006).
13:30
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan review trade agreements and plan for future collaboration
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are actively working to deepen their economic partnership. During a high-level meeting in Tashkent, officials discussed expanding trade and collaboration across key industries, with plans to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion.
13:15
Azerbaijan announces its leading insurance firms by payout volume in 8M2025
Azerbaijan’s insurance companies made 603 million manat ($355 million) in payouts from January to August 2025, up 21.7% from the same period in 2024.
22:16
Velocity of Azerbaijani manat declines in Sep. 2025
The circulation speed of Azerbaijan’s national currency, the manat, has fallen to 3.4 points, showing a slight decline from both last month and the same period last year. Over the past two decades, the manat’s velocity has fluctuated widely, with historical highs around 16 points and lows near 3 points.
19:30
Azerbaijan spills beans on volume of money supply in manat
As of September 1, 2025, Azerbaijan's broad money supply (M3) reached 47. 767 billion manat ($28. 16 billion), up 0. 2 percent from the previous month. The manat money supply (M2) increased by 0. 4 percent to 36.
19:26
Quality of loan portfolio in non-bank credit sector deteriorates - CBA
The quality of the loan portfolio in Azerbaijan’s non-banking financial institution (NBFI) sector worsened, with non-performing loans rising to around 129 million manat, pushing the NPL ratio to nearly 16%.
19:08
NBFIs in Azerbaijan see asset contraction in 6M2025
Azerbaijan’s non-bank credit institution (NBCI) sector saw its total assets shrink by around 30 million manat to 963 million manat in the first half of the year, mainly due to a drop in net loans.
18:58
Azerbaijan's banking sector faces rising funding and non-interest costs
Azerbaijan’s banking sector is facing rising funding and non-interest costs, with interest expenses reaching around 855 million manat and non-interest expenses climbing to about 1.5 billion manat.
18:51
Personal remittances from Azerbaijan to Portugal see sharp increase in 6M2025
Personal remittances from Azerbaijan to Portugal rose sharply to around $790,000 in the first half of the year, marking a 53% increase from last year. Overall, total outbound remittances from Azerbaijan fell slightly to about $238 million, while inflows to the country dropped to roughly $534 million.
18:41
MasterCard transactions in Azerbaijan surge in Aug. 2025
In August, MasterCard transactions in Azerbaijan using resident-issued cards surged to nearly 75 million, totaling around 4.8 billion manat, marking strong month-on-month growth.
18:30
Dollarization of Azerbaijan's bank loan portfolio reaches historic low in 6M2025
Dollarization in Azerbaijan’s banking sector loan portfolio dropped to a historic low of about 15 percent in the first half of 2025.
18:24
Azerbaijan's banking sector sees debt write-offs in 6M2025
In the first half of this year, Azerbaijani banks wrote off nearly 57 million manat in loans, most of which were from consumer lending. Non-performing loans in the business portfolio climbed to about 430 million manat, with the rise largely driven by the construction sector and individual borrowers.
03:21
Iran tallies product exports via its East Azerbaijan Province customs
East Azerbaijan Province exported 1.63 million tons of products worth $854 million from March 21 to September 22, 2025. Major exports included $311 million to T
01:28
Iran estimates product imports to its East Azerbaijan Province
East Azerbaijan Province imported 223,000 tons of products worth about $638 million from March 21 to September 22, 2025. Key import sources included T
00:17
Iranian thermal power plants turn up dial on electricity output
Electricity production by Iran’s thermal power plants rose by 4%, surpassing 211 billion kilowatt-hours in March–September 2025. The current generation capacity of the plants exceeds 78,000 megawatts, with 3,200 megawatts added over the past year.
22:59
Uzbekistan's trade boom comes with debt tag
Uzbekistan’s economy showed strong financial momentum in the first half of 2025, with rising external debt, trade growth, and foreign investment inflows. Key indicators, including exports, imports, and international remittances, reflect a strengthening international position and growing investor confidence in the country
21:45
MasterCard circulation rises in Kazakhstan in 8M2025
The number of MasterCard payment cards in circulation in Kazakhstan rose sharply to 14.9 million as of September 1, 2025, compared to a year earlier, according to data from the National Bank of Kazakhstan.
21:02
Iran’s Mellat Insurance reports significant premiums across multiple sectors in 6M2025
Mellat Insurance Company of Iran reported collecting about $180 million in premiums during the first half of the current Iranian year, with nearly half of the total coming from the healthcare sector.
19:49
Iranian product exports via Caspian port skyrocket
Exports through the Caspian port of Gilan Province rose by 289% in the first half of 2025. Over 172,000 tons were shipped, and the number of export ships grew to 88. Imports also increased by 6%, including a 41% rise in crude oil.
19:00
Austrian firms eye Turkmenistan’s growing opportunities in infrastructure and energy (Exclusive)
The official highlighted that future opportunities for Austrian businesses in Turkmenistan are diverse.
18:38
Uzbekistan’s fiscal and monetary balance keeps economy steady, ADB says
Uzbekistan continues to prioritize economic stability, with monetary and fiscal policies aimed at controlling inflation and supporting sustainable growth. In the first half of 2025, strong revenue growth and strategic government spending highlight the country’s ongoing commitment to fiscal resilience and development
16:55
Azerbaijani Central Bank augments its foreign exchange reserves in September 2025
As of today, the Central Bank of Azerbaijan's foreign exchange reserves total $11.31 billion. This marks a 0.5% increase from September 1, 2025, and a 3.2% rise since the beginning of the year. However, reserves have decreased by 4.1% compared to the same time last year.
01:18
Turkmenistan’s economic growth forecast remains steady, says ADB
Strategically orchestrated infrastructural initiatives and regulatory transformations are anticipated to serve as the foundational bedrock for sustainable advancement.
00:28
Iran's Qom Province customs publishes updated export portfolio for 6M2025
Qom Province’s exports reached around $100 million, totaling roughly 84,000 tons, marking a 10 percent increase from last year. The province’s high-quality industrial products and growing industrial activity support its competitiveness in international markets
22:18
Inflation in Georgia remains contained at 4% in mid-2025, ADB says
Inflation in Georgia remained contained in the first half of 2025, supported by lower global fuel prices, a stronger lari, and prudent fiscal management, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.
19:41
Iran’s Day Bank reports sharp surge in lending income
Iran's Day Bank saw its income from loan issuance soar nearly fourfold during the first half of the Iranian year, reaching around $75 million. This significant growth highlights the bank's expanding lending operations and rising profitability.
18:39
Startup lending in Iran exhibits substantial month-over-month expansion
Credit to startups in Iran surged last month, reaching around $1 billion for more than 1,150 companies, up sharply from about $540 million during the same period last year. State and non-state banks contributed to this growth, while total lending to startups over the first five months exceeded $2 billion.
18:07
ADB takes fresh look at Kyrgyzstan’s economic growth forecasts for 2025-26
The bank has adjusted its inflation forecasts, attributing the revisions to persistent upward pressures stemming from escalating utility expenses and volatile currency dynamics.
20:11
Iran's IRENEX takes foothold in hydrocarbon product sales
Hydrocarbon sales on the Iranian Energy Exchange rose by 6 percent in value and weight in the sixth month of 2025. The total value reached 289 trillion rials ($492 million) for 801,000 tons. This is up from 270 trillion rials ($460 million) for 756,000 tons in the fifth month.
19:32
Azerbaijan's banking assets exhibit upward trajectory in asset accumulation
As of September 1, 2025, Azerbaijan’s banking assets were 55. 67 billion manat ($29. 37 billion), up 6. 1 billion manat ($3. 22 billion) from last year. Liabilities grew to 48. 6 billion manat ($25.
16:56
Iran's Bahar Azadi gold coin moves up in price
Iran’s new Bahar Azadi gold coin saw its price rise to roughly $1,880, while the older version sold for about $1,770, reflecting ongoing fluctuations under the Central Bank’s floating exchange rate system.
12:20
Kazakhstan powers up local content in subsoil procurement with long-term deals
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy is boosting local content in subsoil user procurements through long-term contracts with domestic manufacturers. Since mid-2024, contracts worth billions of tenge have been signed, increasing private sector involvement.
15:41
Cargo traffic at Iranian airports takes hit in latest figures
Cargo traffic through Iranian airports fell sharply during the first five months of the current Iranian year, dropping by around 18 percent to roughly 27,000 tons compared to 33,000 tons in the same period last year.
13:02
Iran’s inflation rate sees upward trajectory
Iran’s point-to-point inflation rose 45. 3% in the sixth month of the current fiscal year compared to the same period last year. The increase was especially sharp for food, beverages, and tobacco at 57.
12:58
Kazakhstan kicks off ambitious non-alcoholic beverage factory project
A new non-alcoholic beverage factory will be built in Kazakhstan’s Almaty region with an investment of 216.3 billion tenge ($389 million). The project, a partnership between the government and Carlsberg Central Asia, aims to produce 340 million liters annually, boost local raw material use, create over 230 jobs, and increase exports.
12:20
Iran’s oil and gas sector posts steady gains in early GDP figures
Iran’s oil and gas sector posted modest growth in GDP during the first quarter of the current Iranian year, reaching nearly $11 billion, up slightly from last year. Despite this increase, overall GDP measured by crude oil value slipped by 0.
21:20
Turkmenabat’s licorice products hit spotlight at commodity exchange auction
Two licorice-derived products were presented by the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan.
19:07
Turkmennebit announces open international tender for equipment suppliers
Tender proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope, certified with a mastic seal, and include an electronic version of the questionnaire, the main contract terms (Word format), and technical-economic specification (Excel format).
