Switzerland’s direct investments in Kazakhstan soar in 1H2025
Direct investments from Switzerland into Kazakhstan increased by 34.2% in the first half of 2025, reaching $568 million. trend.az »
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Direct investments from Switzerland into Kazakhstan increased by 34.2% in the first half of 2025, reaching $568 million. trend.az »
Azerbaijan sent $39.98 million in remittances to the US in H1 2025, up 41.6 percent. trend.az »
In the first half of the year, German investment in Azerbaijan dropped significantly to around $17 million, while Azerbaijani investment in Germany remained steady at roughly $14 million. trend.az »
Foreign direct investment (FDI) from Georgia into Azerbaijan reached $69. 1 million in the first half of 2025. This marks a 2. 5-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024. At the same time, Azerbaijan invested $77. trend.az »
In the first half of 2025, Azerbaijan’s mutual tourism services turnover grew 2. 1% to $1. 7 billion. Exports of $946. 4 million surpassed imports of $752. 1 million, creating a $194. 3 million surplus. trend.az »
Azerbaijan’s remittances to Ukraine and overall abroad declined significantly in the first half of 2025, reflecting shifts in cross-border financial flows amid broader economic trends. trend.az »
Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NMC) produced 1.54 million ounces of gold in the first half of 2025, the comany reported. trend.az »
Insurance and reinsurance entities in Tajikistan experienced an uptick in asset accumulation, concomitantly witnessing a decrement in liabilities, indicative of a transformative shift in the sector's fiscal landscape. trend.az »
The budget expenditures of Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic totaled 203.2 million manat ($119.9 million) in the first half of 2025, meeting 84.4 percent of the forecast. Spending across all budget categories fell short of projections. trend.az »
Asia Pacific’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports fell 6.2% year-on-year in July 2025 to 21.62 million tons (Mt), accelerating the decline seen in previous months, according to the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). trend.az »
Europe’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports continued their strong upward trend in July 2025, rising 43% year-on-year to 9.08 million tons (Mt), according to the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). trend.az »
Uzbekistan’s microfinance sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with total lending nearly doubling in just six months. Banks, led by TBC Bank, are driving the expansion, while microfinance organizations steadily increase their market share trend.az »
Azerbaijan’s insurance sector raked in approximately 938 million manat in premiums during the first seven months of the year, marking an increase of about 105 million manat compared to last year. trend.az »
In H1 2025, KazMunayGas saw a 53.2 percent rise in dividends from joint ventures and associated companies, totaling 474 billion tenge ($926 million), up from 310 billion tenge ($689 million) in 1H2024. trend.az »
In 1H2025, KazMunayGas's free cash flow rose by 12.9 percent year-on-year to 682 billion tenge ($1,331 million), driven by higher operating cash flows and reduced capital expenditures. The company's consolidated cash and equivalents also grew by 10.1 percent to 3,089 billion tenge ($5,945 million). trend.az »
Tajikistan’s trade turnover with Russia increased notably in the first half of 2025. Tajikistan’s total foreign trade turnover reached $4.731 billion in the first half of 2025, which is a 7.2 percent increase year-on-year. trend.az »
Kyrgyzstan’s mining sector expanded in 1H2025, with increased output of metal ores, coal, and other minerals, despite a decline in oil and gas production. Mining contributed a notable share to overall industrial growth, which was also driven by gains in manufacturing and energy supply. trend.az »
Tajikistan’s national currency appreciated by 9.4 percent against the US dollar in the first half of 2025, while inflation remained subdued at 1.8 percent. The currencies of key trading partners also saw significant fluctuations, reflecting global economic uncertainty. trend.az »
Tajikistan’s inflation slowed to 1.8 percent in the first half of 2025, slightly below last year’s level. The central bank cut the key rate to 8.25 percent and held 61 government securities auctions to manage liquidity and curb inflationary pressure. trend.az »
Uzbekistan’s trade sector continues its upward trajectory, with over 151,000 enterprises operating nationwide as of mid-2025. New data highlights regional growth patterns, with Tashkent City maintaining its lead. trend.az »
Uzbekistan’s carpet industry saw steady export growth in the first half of 2025, with shipments totaling 3.6 million square meters valued at $10.8 million. Key buyers included neighboring countries and Russia, according to official trade data. trend.az »
SOCAR-Dalgidj LLC generated close to $2 million in export revenues during the first half of the year, marking a significant increase from zero in the same period last year. trend.az »
From January to June 2025, Azerbaijan exported 5,418 tons of cotton yarn, earning $12.9 million. This was a 26.1% increase in volume and a 16.2% rise in value compared to last year. Cotton yarn made up 0.1% of total exports and 0.74% of non-oil exports. trend.az »
The Chamber of Accounts identified nearly 70 million manat in financial violations during the first half of the year, with over 100 million manat in reporting distortions. Audit findings were submitted to key government bodies, and steps were taken to recover public funds and address past irregularities. trend.az »
Kazakhstan has reported a significant increase in cross-border water inflows from China during the first half of 2025, boosting key water bodies including the Kapshagay Reservoir and Lake Balkhash. trend.az »
In the first half of 2025, investments in fixed assets financed by the population of Uzbekistan reached 17.3 trillion soums ($1.44 billion), according to official data. This marked a notable share of total national investment activity, reflecting shifting trends in private capital contribution throughout recent quarters. trend.az »
In early 2025, Kazakhstani airlines transported 7. 2 million passengers, a 6 percent increase from last year. Domestic air travel operates on 61 routes with 849 weekly flights. Kazakhstan is upgrading its aviation infrastructure, including new airports and runway reconstructions. trend.az »
Uzbekistan has experienced notable growth in its foreign trade turnover during the first half of 2025, with China, Russia, and Kazakhstan continuing to dominate as the country’s primary trade partners. trend.az »
In June 2025, global LNG exports included 504 cargoes, eight fewer than the same month last year and down 3% from May, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) reported. However, cargo volumes for the first half of 2025 rose slightly to 3,190 shipments, 13 more than in the same period of 2024. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's agricultural sector demonstrated steady growth in the first half of 2025, with increases in meat, milk, egg, wool, and cocoon production, reflecting overall resilience and gradual expansion in livestock and dairy output. trend.az »