Kazakhstan’s international payment card circulation hits new heights
The number of international system payment cards in circulation in Kazakhstan as of March 1, 2026, amounted to 56.85 million units. trend.az »
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The number of international system payment cards in circulation in Kazakhstan as of March 1, 2026, amounted to 56.85 million units. trend.az »
Azerbaijan’s banking sector has recorded notable growth as of March, marking an increase compared to the previous year. trend.az »
Gas transportation through the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum pipeline increased by nearly 8% in January-February 2026. It accounted for almost half of Azerbaijan’s total gas transport during this period. The overall gas transportation via main pipelines also saw a year-on-year rise. trend.az »
Kazakhstan exported 1,477 tons of honey in 2025, which is 2.4 times more compared to 603 tons in 2024. trend.az »
Trade between Uzbekistan and Belarus continues to gain momentum, reflecting a broader trend of deepening economic cooperation and expanding regional partnerships. trend.az »
The growth of Bishkek’s city budget reflects strengthening municipal finances and an expanding revenue base, enhancing the capital’s capacity to fund urban development and public services. trend.az »
In December 2025, Kazakhstan processed about 3,400 outbound money transfers to Kyrgyzstan through international money transfer systems (IMTS). trend.az »
Uzbekistan’s international reserves have risen sharply at the start of 2026, driven mainly by higher gold prices, according to the Central Bank. trend.az »
Rising food prices remained the main contributor to inflation in Georgia, accounting for the largest share of price growth in January 2026. trend.az »
The increase in melon and gourd production, coupled with higher per-hectare yields, points to stable productivity gains and a positive contribution to Kyrgyzstan’s agricultural output in 2025. trend.az »
The increase in rice output reflects positive trends in agricultural productivity, supporting stable domestic supply and food availability. trend.az »
Outbound tourism from Uzbekistan continued to gain momentum in 2025, with a sharp rise in the number of citizens traveling abroad, driven mainly by trips to neighboring countries and key international destinations. trend.az »
Iran saw a notable rise in essential goods imports recently. The increase spanned various products, including grains and oils. Meanwhile, non-oil exports showed a slight drop in value but a small gain in weight. trend.az »
UZCARD data indicate that cash withdrawals remain the main ATM operation in Uzbekistan, while ATMs are increasingly used for a wider range of digital and self-service transactions. trend.az »
The trade turnover of agricultural products between Kazakhstan and the United States reached $110.2 million in January-November 2025. trend.az »
Despite the steady growth in exports, imports continued to significantly exceed exports, resulting in a negative trade balance in every month of the year. trend.az »
Kazakhstan's automotive industry has achieved its best performance in history trend.az »
Uzbekistan’s trade turnover with Afghanistan rose to $1.5 billion in January–November 2025, marking a sharp increase compared to previous years. trend.az »
Uzbekistan’s interbank money market continued to gain momentum in the third quarter of 2025, with new data from the Central Bank revealing a sharp rise in transaction volumes and higher activity across key liquidity instruments. trend.az »
MasterCard processed 297.244 million cashless transactions in Kazakhstan from January through October 2025. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's voluntary insurance market demonstrates strong growth, with both premiums and payouts significantly increasing, reflecting a higher demand for coverage and greater consumer confidence in the sector. trend.az »
Uzbekistan’s industrial output rose by nearly 7 percent in the first ten months of 2025, reaching 865.8 trillion soums as production expanded across most regions of the country. trend.az »
Trade with international partners was up 33 percent from September 2024, and amounted to $1.4 billion for January-September. trend.az »
Uzbekistan continues to increase investment flows, with significant funding directed toward critical sectors, including information and communication technologies supporting nationwide development. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's retail trade turnover rose by 3.7% year-on-year, with alcohol and tobacco sales reaching $1.1 billion, accounting for 4.2% of total turnover. trend.az »
Cargo loading and unloading at Chabahar port in southeastern Iran increased by 53. 5% in the first half of the current Iranian year compared to last year. Container loading grew by 75% year-on-year during the same period. trend.az »
The report, published on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) website, highlights trends in digital trade among Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member countries. 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 »
Azerbaijan produced 1,862 kg of gold from January to July 2025, up 49.2 percent from the same period last year. Silver production also rose by 32.9 percent, reaching 2,533 kg. As of August 1, the country held 167.5 kg of gold and 577.3 kg of silver in reserves. trend.az »