Uzbekistan sees steady growth in POS terminals
Uzbekistan continues to expand its cashless payment infrastructure, with POS terminal growth accelerating and larger banks strengthening their lead in the market. trend.az »
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Uzbekistan continues to expand its cashless payment infrastructure, with POS terminal growth accelerating and larger banks strengthening their lead in the market. trend.az »
Lending in the national currency has continued to grow across Azerbaijan’s credit market, according to data from the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA). trend.az »
The tenge strengthened by 3.9% in March, reaching 478.15 tenge per US dollar. trend.az »
In the first quarter of this year, the Baku Stock Exchange saw a decline in its overall trading volume. Both the total transaction value and the number of deals dropped significantly compared to last year. trend.az »
Last year, the machinery sector in Kazakhstan produced 5.7 trillion tenge ($12 billion) worth of goods. trend.az »
The CBA’s data highlight the ongoing expansion of Azerbaijan’s banking sector and its pivotal role in financing business, consumer, and housing needs, reflecting steady growth in both credit and deposit activities. trend.az »
The increase in Azerbaijan's foreign exchange reserves reflects the country's strengthened economic stability and growing financial resilience. trend.az »
The volume of transactions conducted through Azerbaijan’s Real-Time Gross Settlement System (AZIPS) has recorded significant growth, reflecting increased activity in the country’s financial system. trend.az »
Mandatory insurance payouts in Azerbaijan recorded a notable increase from January through February 2026, despite a decline in collected premiums. trend.az »
Even though Uzbekistan's oil production had a little dip in the beginning of 2026, the country's trade in petroleum products and oil rose. trend.az »
Uzbekistan’s gas sector faced mounting pressure in early 2026, as declining production coincided with a sharp drop in exports and a surge in imports. trend.az »
The European Commission highlighted ongoing cooperation with Turkmenistan on climate action while encouraging the country to scale up efforts, particularly in methane emissions reduction and renewable energy. trend.az »
Strong annual growth in road transport underscores its dominant role in sustaining mobility and supporting economic activity in Tajikistan. trend.az »
The stable performance of electric transport highlights its ongoing contribution to Tajikistan’s public transit system amid broader passenger growth. trend.az »
The contraction in railway passenger turnover highlights structural weaknesses in the segment amid broader transport sector growth. trend.az »
Uzbekistan’s construction sector continues to expand steadily, with volumes rising amid ongoing infrastructure and development growth. trend.az »
The strong year-on-year growth in retail trade and automotive services highlights the resilience of domestic demand and the expanding role of the service sector in Tajikistan’s economy. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's export of crude oil and petroleum products from bituminous rocks to T's State Customs Committee, both the export volume and value experienced notable increases compared to the same period in 2025. trend.az »
The decline in outflows may indicate improved retention of financial resources within the domestic economy and reflects seasonal normalization in cross-border transfer activity. trend.az »
KazMunayGas increased its oil and gas output in 2025, driven by higher operational efficiency and capacity expansion. trend.az »
Georgia sees growth in exports to Uzbekistan, keeping the country among its top trading partners, as overall Georgian exports rise significantly in the early months of the year. trend.az »
The data reflects a decline in rail transport activity alongside continued growth in overall passenger traffic. trend.az »
Remittances from CIS countries remain a reliable and stabilizing source of foreign currency for Kyrgyzstan, supporting consumption and economic resilience amid seasonal variations. trend.az »
Remittance inflows remain a stable pillar of Kyrgyzstan’s economy, supporting consumption and foreign exchange stability amid seasonal fluctuations. trend.az »
The sustained growth in passenger traffic highlights strengthening domestic mobility and signals a gradual recovery in economic activity and consumer demand. trend.az »
Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and China increased in the first two months of the year, underscoring the deepening economic partnership between the two countries. trend.az »
The data indicates that road transport remains the primary contributor to passenger mobility, supporting overall growth despite short-term fluctuations. trend.az »
The data indicates a steady annual growth in passenger traffic with pronounced seasonal volatility, reflecting the gradual recovery and expansion of transport demand in the country's economy. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's petroleum product output fell, with kerosene production falling along with it compared to the same period the previous year. trend.az »
EFSD data indicates sustained international development financing activity in Tajikistan, with a strong focus on investment projects and a broader regional shift toward climate, digital, and structural reform priorities. trend.az »
Trade between Uzbekistan and Belarus grew sharply in early 2026, highlighting stronger bilateral economic ties. trend.az »
Capital infusion into Azerbaijan’s economic landscape demonstrated notable expansion during the initial months of the year. trend.az »
There was a dramatic uptick in foreign investment in Iran during the first eleven months of the current Iranian calendar year. Domestic investments and exports from free trade zones also experienced significant growth. trend.az »
On March 17, the transaction value of fixed revenue funds in Iran's capital market grew. This growth follows a period of heightened military tensions involving the U.S. and Israel. Meanwhile, other funds like gold, silver, energy, and agricultural funds also saw significant transactions. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's mining sector experienced a slight increase in overall production value, despite a decrease in gold and silver output during the first two months of 2026. trend.az »
Passenger car production in Iran has declined over the past year, despite growth by some domestic manufacturers, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Organization’s Codal reporting system (codal.ir). trend.az »
The strong year-on-year growth in textiles and leather production reflects a rebound in Tajikistan’s manufacturing sector despite seasonal monthly declines. trend.az »
As of January 1, 2026, the number of virtual cards in Azerbaijan has seen significant growth. The total number of payment cards in circulation has also increased. Additionally, a large majority of payment cards now support contactless payments. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's cashless payment transactions continue to rise, driven by increasing digital adoption and infrastructure development across various sectors. trend.az »
The sharp increase in ICT employees in Osh region highlights Kyrgyzstan’s accelerating digitalization and the growing economic importance of digital skills across regional and national labor markets. trend.az »
The total value of external quotations at the Turkmen commodity exchange recorded a modest increase compared to the previous session, led by growth in the light industry sector. trend.az »
The total value of external quotations at the Turkmen commodity exchange fell compared to the previous session, as declines in petrochemicals, agriculture and construction materials were partially offset by growth in the light industry sector. trend.az »
Uzbekistan’s banking sector showed modest growth in lending at the start of 2026, with corporate and individual loans rising slightly, while some areas like leasing and interbank lending saw minor declines. trend.az »
In January 2026, Kazakhstan processed a total of 15,310 inbound money transfers through the Western Union. trend.az »
Inbound remittances to Kazakhstan through the UPT system remained relatively stable in terms of total value during January 2026 trend.az »
The overall value of cashless payments in Turkmenistan increased year-on-year in 2025, reflecting continued expansion of digital financial services and broader use of Internet banking across the country. trend.az »
Uzbekistan and Japan are expanding economic ties, marked by a surge in Japanese enterprises and growing cooperation in infrastructure and smart city development. trend.az »
Kyrgyzstan’s booming construction sector, driven by rising demand and investment, has become a key contributor to the country’s economic growth and employment. trend.az »
Visits by Tajik citizens to Uzbekistan continued to rise at the start of 2026, reflecting steady growth in cross-border mobility between the two neighboring countries. trend.az »
Digital payment activity through UnionPay in Kazakhstan has taken a turn for the worse, marked by a drop in both the number of transactions and how often they occur. trend.az »