Azerbaijan reports increased budget savings through e-procurement, reflecting improved efficiency in public spending and financial management.
Turkmennebit State Concern fulfilled its oil production plan in the first quarter of 2026, driven by large-scale well restoration works in the Balkan Region.
Azerbaijan’s sugar exports surged more than fourfold in early 2026, driven by rising production and expanding non-oil trade contributions.
The Business Development Bank of Uzbekistan reported a decline in net profit in the first quarter of 2026, while continuing to show improvement in key financial indicators.
As of April 1, 2026, Azerbaijan's Karabakh and East Zangezur regions have experienced growth in business activity. The number of business entities and individual entrepreneurs has increased compared to the previous year.
Azerbaijan's cotton exports and imports saw growth in the first quarter of 2026. Exports increased both in value and volume compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, cotton imports also rose significantly during the same period.
Uzbek citizens’ travel to Saudi Arabia continued to grow in early 2026, with tourism remaining the main driver behind the rising outbound flow alongside family visits and other purposes.