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In 2025, Georgia experienced robust economic growth driven by a significant uptick in high-value service sectors, reflecting a double-digit increase.

The State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan has announced a tender for the procurement of passenger motor vehicles, specifically microvans or vans.

The transition from decline to growth in domestic extraction underscores Beijing’s ongoing push to bolster energy security and reduce reliance on expensive imports.

Azerbaijan’s Agroservice OJSC has announced a tender for construction works to develop an internal irrigation system as part of a pilot project in Aghali village, Zangilan district.

By boosting home-grown supply, Beijing aims to provide a stable "baseload" for both residential heating and industrial manufacturing during the peak winter months.

The Eurasian Development Bank predicts that Tajikistan's economy will experience robust growth in 2026, propelled by increasing consumption, strong investment, and high export income.

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The aggregate trade volume between Turkmenistan and China hit $1.56 billion during the initial two months of 2026.

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The amount of money Azerbaijan put into Saudi Arabia through direct investments grew dramatically in 2025 compared to other years.

The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell 0.4% from the previous month in February, according to data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia.

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Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power generation is rising rapidly, reflecting strong growth in renewable energy.

The narrowing decline suggests that China’s efforts to balance energy security with decarbonization goals are reaching a steady state.

After two years of double-digit and near-double-digit expansion fueled by regional shifts and increased transit trade, the 2025 data suggests a transition toward more sustainable, albeit still high, growth levels.

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A final investment decision (FID) on the GPP has not been reached by the project operators, Shell and Eni.

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Compared to the previous year, Azerbaijan's direct investments in China increased significantly in 2025. Also increasing during that time were China's investments in Azerbaijan.

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Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov shone a light on the robust economic growth and the wheels in motion for infrastructure and energy projects in the Naryn region.

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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.

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The data reflects a decline in rail transport activity alongside continued growth in overall passenger traffic.

Remittances from Türkiye to Azerbaijan have risen, reflecting growing financial ties between the two countries.

Azerbaijan’s trade with foreign countries showed a decline in both exports and imports during the first two months of 2026, reflecting lower oil exports to Bulgaria and a decrease in overall trade turnover.

Remittances from CIS countries remain a reliable and stabilizing source of foreign currency for Kyrgyzstan, supporting consumption and economic resilience amid seasonal variations.

Azerbaijan has increased its investment activity in the Russian economy, while Russia continues to expand its financial presence in Azerbaijan, reflecting deepening bilateral economic ties.

Remittance inflows remain a stable pillar of Kyrgyzstan’s economy, supporting consumption and foreign exchange stability amid seasonal fluctuations.

Georgia's external merchandise trade turnover declined year-on-year in the first two months of 2026, as a substantial drop in imports outweighed a strong increase in exports, leaving the country with a significant trade

Remittances between France and Azerbaijan showed significant changes in both directions, with inflows to Azerbaijan increasing sharply while outflows to France declined.

Dutch banking group ING forecasts the Kazakh tenge to average 510 per US dollar in the first quarter of 2026.

Uzbekistan’s service imports reach new heights in early 2026

Electric transport remains a small but steady contributor to overall passenger mobility, reflecting stable urban transport demand in Tajikistan.

Azerbaijan's Khankendi celebrates Novruz and Ramadan with concert program (PHOTO)

Dutch banking group ING expects Kazakhstan to begin cutting its policy rate in the third and fourth quarters of 2026.

In the first two months of 2026, the top ten trading partners accounted for the majority of Georgia’s total exports, with China emerging as the leading destination ahead of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan, amid a notable overa

ING expects Uzbekistan’s policy rate to ease gradually as inflation moves toward 5%

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The sustained growth in passenger traffic highlights strengthening domestic mobility and signals a gradual recovery in economic activity and consumer demand.

Dutch banking group ING forecasts that Kazakhstan’s inflation will reach 10.9% in 2026.

Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and China increased in the first two months of the year, underscoring the deepening economic partnership between the two countries.

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ING expects inflation in Uzbekistan to remain persistently high through 2027, with price growth staying above the Central Bank’s target despite periods of uneven easing.

The sharp increase in air traffic underscores a rebound in mobility and signals improving economic activity and connectivity in Tajikistan.

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Remittance inflows remain a vital and resilient source of foreign currency for Kyrgyzstan, showing modest growth despite seasonal and external economic pressures.

Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran increased in the first two months of the year, reflecting a continued expansion of economic ties between the neighboring countries.

Dutch ING Group expects Kazakhstan’s GDP growth to reach 5% in 2026.

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The data indicates that road transport remains the primary contributor to passenger mobility, supporting overall growth despite short-term fluctuations.

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Azerbaijan's trade dynamics in early 2026 show significant declines in both exports and imports, reflecting broader shifts in commodity markets and economic activity.

Kazakhstan's Atyrau polyethylene project kicks off with heavy equipment shipment

Uzbekistan and Russia are stepping up industrial cooperation by expanding joint technoparks and launching new projects across key regions.

Kazakhstan explores opening trade office in Mongolia

EIB sees Turkmenistan’s transport, green energy plans aligned with climate goals – Head of Central Asia (Exclusive)

This outlook reflects ING's view of ongoing disinflation amid moderating pressures, though with risks from food, energy, and services inertia.

Azerbaijani, Uzbek FMs discuss situation in Middle East