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Azerbaijan's Central Bank ranked first in terms of loan portfolio among Azerbaijani banks in the first quarter of 2026. trend.az »
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Azerbaijan's Central Bank ranked first in terms of loan portfolio among Azerbaijani banks in the first quarter of 2026. trend.az »
Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with Russia declined sharply, with both exports and imports showing a significant decrease compared to the previous year. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's electricity production saw a slight decline in the first quarter of 2026. Both total and commercial electricity outputs decreased compared to the same period in 2025. In addition, significant value was generated in the electricity and water supply sectors during this period. trend.az »
The project highlights Kyrgyzstan’s push for import substitution and industrial diversification by scaling domestic, high-tech medical manufacturing with export potential. trend.az »
Iran is expecting a strong tea harvest this year, with production set to increase. Tea prices have also risen significantly, reflecting higher production costs. The country has secured agreements with factories to purchase tea leaves directly from farmers. trend.az »
Direct investments from Austria in Azerbaijan's economy saw significant growth in 2025. This increase marked a notable rise compared to the previous year, with Austria's share in total foreign direct investment (FDI) in Azerbaijan reaching a small but meaningful percentage. trend.az »
Kazakhstan’s Interbank Money Transfer System (ISMT) processed 5.5 million transactions totaling 247.3 trillion tenge ($520.3 billion) in January-February 2026. trend.az »
Cargo transportation between provinces in Iran has seen a significant increase this year. The volume of goods moved by trucks grew notably compared to the same period last year. Further growth is expected as freight companies continue their operations. trend.az »
In February 2026, Azerbaijan saw growth in transfers outside the banking system via fast money transfer systems. The total volume of transfers increased compared to the previous year. However, the number of transactions showed a decrease over the same period. trend.az »
The tenge strengthened by 3.9% in March, reaching 478.15 tenge per US dollar. trend.az »
The volume of freight transportation between Kazakhstan and Russia reached 15.2 million tonnes in the first two months of 2026. 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 »
Uzbekistan’s construction sector continues to expand steadily, with volumes rising amid ongoing infrastructure and development growth. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's trade turnover with Germany has significantly decreased in the first two months of this year, reflecting a broader decline in overall foreign trade activity, while still maintaining a positive trade surplus. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's foreign trade in early 2026 saw a decline in both exports and imports, resulting in a reduced trade surplus compared to the previous year. trend.az »
The Iranian stock market saw a significant decline in trading volume for fixed-income securities, reflecting investor caution amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and market uncertainties. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's foreign trade in early 2026 saw a significant decline in both exports and imports, while the country recorded a positive trade balance despite the decrease. trend.az »
In January 2026, Azerbaijan exported natural gas to Serbia, generating notable revenue. However, compared to the same period last year, both the export value and volume experienced a decline. This decrease reflects a reduction in both monetary terms and the volume of gas exported. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's petroleum sector experienced significant declines in key product outputs during the first two months of 2026, reflecting a challenging year-on-year performance. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's petroleum sector has experienced a significant downturn in production and value during the first two months of 2026, with declines across most key products, signaling a challenging economic environment for the industry. 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 »
In 2025, Azerbaijan experienced a notable uptick in transactions using Apple Pay and Google Pay. Half of all contactless payments came through smart devices. Digital payment adoption took off, especially with debit and credit cards coming into play. trend.az »
The volume and number of cashless transactions via Visa in Kazakhstan showed steady growth in early 2026. 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 »
Azerbaijan's crude oil and petroleum exports saw a notable shift in January, with increased volumes to several countries, though overall export value experienced a significant decline compared to the previous year. trend.az »
A new investment in Masalli Industrial District will support a plastic container production project for the agricultural sector. Azmer Group LLC has become a new resident, joining 10 other businesses in the district. This initiative will create additional permanent jobs. trend.az »
Azerbaijan’s natural gas exports to Georgia declined in both value and volume in 2025, while overall exports saw a slight increase in value but a decrease in volume compared to the previous year. trend.az »
Bushehr Province's ports have seen significant cargo activity this year. Petroleum products dominated the cargo, while non-oil product transit also grew. Ship traffic in and out of the ports has remained strong. trend.az »
Azerbaijan exported a significant volume of oil and oil products in January, marking an increase in both value and quantity compared to the same period last year. trend.az »
In January 2026, Azerbaijan exported 2. 6 million tons of crude oil and petroleum products to 11 countries, valued at $1. 2 billion. Despite the increase in volume, the export value saw a significant decline compared to the same month last year. trend.az »
Azerbaijan's growing role as a key transport and logistics hub in Eurasia is underscored by increasing cargo volumes across its strategic transport corridors, enhancing its connectivity between Asia and Europe. trend.az »
Foreign investors are throwing their hats into the ring, ramping up their involvement in Iran’s economy with fresh investment strategies. These efforts are all about bringing in gold and turning it into something that really pays off. trend.az »
In 2025, Azerbaijan exported crude oil and petroleum products to Indonesia, marking a decrease in both volume and value compared to the previous year. This decline showed a notable reduction in both the amount of goods exported and the associated revenue. trend.az »
Cargo handling at Iran’s Anzali Port has increased notably, reflecting stronger export and transit activity at one of the country’s key ports on the Caspian Sea. trend.az »
In December 2025, the total value of transactions using payment cards issued by Kazakhstani banks reached 21.1 trillion tenge ($42.11 billion). trend.az »
The number of cargo delivery requests to Kyrgyzstan from other countries via road transport placed on the international Freight Exchange ATI.SU doubled in 2025. trend.az »
Azerbaijan’s sea freight transport saw a decline in both volume and value in 2025, despite a strong increase in exports. trend.az »
Overall, Kazakhstan's rail freight transport volume for 2025 reached 320 million tons, a 5.5% increase over 2024. trend.az »
Iran is set to expand its network of controlled-access highways by the end of the current year. The new roads are designed to enhance connectivity and ease traffic flow across the country. Key projects include bypass routes in several provinces to reduce congestion and improve travel efficiency. trend.az »
The Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) saw a significant drop in the number of transactions and a decline in repo transaction turnover compared to the previous year. trend.az »
In January–October of this year, the export of natural gas from Azerbaijan to Italy grew in volume but decreased in value compared to the same period last year. trend.az »
Azerbaijan exported 153.15 million cubic meters of natural gas worth $52.5 million to Syria during the first 10 months of 2025 trend.az »
Crude oil production in Azerbaijan reached around 25 million tons in the first eleven months of the year, down roughly 1 million tons, or 5%, compared to the same period last year. trend.az »
Interest-free lending at Bank Maskan rose 99% in the first eight months of the current Iranian year, reaching 187 trillion rials ($290 million). The bank processed 107,000 applications, a 70% increase from the same period last year. trend.az »
Azerbaijan transported 27.59 million tons of oil through its main pipelines in the first nine months of 2025. This marked a 4.4% decline compared to the same period in 2024. Revenue from pipeline operations, including Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan, totaled 764.5 million manat ($450 million). trend.az »
The number and volume of Visa card transactions in Azerbaijan showed significant growth, reflecting the increase in non-cash payments among both residents and non-residents. trend.az »
Azerbaijan’s insurance companies paid out roughly 773 million manat in the first nine months of the year, marking an increase of about 150 million manat from the previous year. trend.az »
Rail freight traffic between Kazakhstan and China has exceeded 29 million tons from January through October this year. trend.az »
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have a portfolio of 78 bilateral projects. 13 projects have already been successfully implemented. trend.az »
Tajikistan transported 115 million tons of cargo by all modes of transport in January-September 2025. trend.az »