The expansion of concessional agricultural lending in Chong-Alay reflects Kyrgyzstan’s ongoing policy to strengthen rural economies by improving access to finance for small-scale farmers and livestock producers.
A decrease in petrochemicals and agriculture segments led to a decline in overall external quotations at Turkmenistan’s commodity exchange, while light industry showed growth.
Azerbaijan's banking sector experienced significant debt write-offs, primarily in the consumer loan portfolio, amid a rise in non-performing loans across various sectors.
Azerbaijan’s non-bank credit sector remains relatively small within the overall financial system, despite a noticeable expansion in assets and lending activity.