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Baku, Astana move closer to tax convention to boost investment

In a significant move for regional economic cooperation, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have recently advanced discussions on a bilateral tax convention...

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Azerbaijan accelerates renewable energy growth, paving way for cleaner future

Azerbaijan is quietly but decisively reshaping its energy landscape. Between January and August 2025, the country produced 407.9 million kWh of...

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Silver emerges as strategic metal in age of energy transition

After more than a decade of relative dormancy, silver has staged a dramatic comeback. On Friday, the precious metal surged past $43 per ounce — its...

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Azerbaijani incomes rise above inflation, boosting economy and well-being

In the first eight months of 2025, the nominal incomes of Azerbaijan’s population reached ₼57,939.3 million ($33.2 billion), according to the...

13.09.2025 10

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Central Bank holds rates steady, anchoring stability in volatile global economy

At the heart of this decision lies a rare achievement: inflation is moving in line with projections and remains within the target range of 4±2%. The...

12.09.2025 10

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Alat zone evolves from trade gateway to clean energy powerhouse

Azerbaijan’s recent signing of an investment agreement with China’s Sichuan Sunsync Photovoltaic Technology Co. to build a solar panel...

12.09.2025 10

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Baku Port, BTK cement Azerbaijan’s role as stable Middle Corridor hub

The report that 225 block trains from China arrived in Azerbaijan in the first seven months of 2025 is not just a dry statistic in the world of...

11.09.2025 20

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TAP expansion fuels regional integration in Southeast Europe through pipeline diplomacy

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has entered its final phase of expansion to accommodate an additional 1.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas...

11.09.2025 20

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Monetary discipline pays off as inflation remains within target range

As Azerbaijan’s Central Bank prepares for its next rate-setting meeting on September 10, ING Group’s forecast that the refinancing rate will...

09.09.2025 20

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Industrial sparks in Caspian: Azerbaijan’s strategy to lure foreign investors

In the heart of the South Caucasus, Azerbaijan is quietly rewriting its economic narrative. Long defined by its oil and gas wealth, the country is now...

08.09.2025 20

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Azerbaijan’s expanding credit lines signal confidence in business growth

In Azerbaijan’s evolving financial landscape, the steady expansion of credit to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is emerging as one of the...

08.09.2025 10

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Baku’s outreach to Brazil and Peru: economic synergy meets diplomatic leverage

In a world increasingly defined by multipolarity and shifting alliances, Azerbaijan’s deepening ties with Latin America are not merely symbolic;...

07.09.2025 10

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Putin’s double-headed eagle flies toward ruin

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assertion that “the double-headed eagle symbolizes Russia’s strategic interests not only in the West and...

07.09.2025 10

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Baku, Ankara build blueprint for regional transformation through energy alliance

The rhythm of regional progress often echoes through the corridors of energy cooperation. When two nations align their ambitions, not just in policy...

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Azerbaijan–China MoU lays groundwork for deeper economic integration

The memorandum between the two central banks reflects a mutual recognition of the importance of financial stability and innovation. Azerbaijan, with...

05.09.2025 9

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Azerbaijan emerges as gateway for Kazakh green energy to Europe

In a world increasingly shaped by energy transitions and geopolitical realignments, Kazakhstan’s recent move to deepen its strategic partnership...

03.09.2025 20

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Solovyov’s jitters expose Kremlin’s unease over Azerbaijan’s independent path

When President Ilham Aliyev sat down with Al-Arabiya and described the Soviet Union’s entry into Azerbaijan not as liberation but as occupation, the...

02.09.2025 10

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Banking sector emerges as cornerstone of regional reintegration

The latest figures from the Central Bank of Azerbaijan highlight an encouraging development in the country’s newly liberated territories. As of...

01.09.2025 10

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Energy beyond borders: How STAR consolidates Ankara–Baku partnership

In today’s rapidly shifting global energy landscape, one of the most significant success stories is being written by the deep-rooted partnership...

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Baku–Washington trade ties enter new phase of growth

Recent figures confirm the depth and strength of these ties. In the first half of 2025 alone, trade turnover between Azerbaijan and the U.S. increased...

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Moscow's last bastion in S Caucasus crumbles with downfall of its imperialist era

The world is witnessing the last grasp of Russia to retain its influence in the South Caucasus. Finally, Nikol Pashinyan, the leader of a country long...

27.08.2025 10

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Trapped in past: How Persian nationalists bankrupt Iran's future

In Azerbaijani, there is a saying — “quru bəy”, literally “the penniless nobleman.” It refers to a person whose ancestors were immensely...

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Azerbaijan–China economic ties deepen with expanding trade portfolio

The first seven months of 2025 have underscored the growing significance of Azerbaijan–China trade relations, with total trade reaching $2.503...

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Empty gas stations, empty barracks: Russia’s silent defeat

It is a curious thing when a superpower begins to run out of the two things it needs most in war: fuel and men. Yet that is precisely what seems to be...

24.08.2025 10

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Moscow tests Washington by striking US interests in Ukraine after peace talks

Russia's unleashing its most aggressive aerial assault in the history of the war in Ukraine has raised increasingly worrying questions about the...

24.08.2025 20

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SOCAR to invest in Turkish Petkim, cutting deficit, boosting exports

SOCAR is not new to Türkiye’s economic landscape. Over the past decade and a half, its investments have already surpassed $18 billion, touching...

23.08.2025 10

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Azerbaijan expands industrial exports, cementing global market reputation

Azerbaijan’s non-oil industrial sector continues to demonstrate strong growth, highlighted by impressive export figures in cement and methanol...

22.08.2025 10

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From rails to renewables: Türkiye–Azerbaijan economic ties deepen strategically

The economic figures published by the Turkish Statistical Institute for the first half of 2025 tell a story far beyond mere numbers. Turkiye’s...

20.08.2025 10

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Russia’s “Plan B” and illusion of new Stalinist maneuver

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, its strategic objectives were sweeping and unmistakable. The Kremlin aimed...

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Data on Garabagh and East Zangazur retail trade offers window into reconstruction success

Azerbaijan’s post-conflict recovery is increasingly measurable not only in infrastructure projects and restored transportation links but also in the...

16.08.2025 10

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Moscow’s threats melt against Baku’s resolve in shifting geopolitical landscape

In recent weeks, Russian media outlets, state-sanctioned and unrelentingly belligerent, have amplified threats against Azerbaijan, signalling yet...

14.08.2025 10

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Nobel Prize legacy returns to Baku as Zangazur (TRIPP) Corridor puts Trump in spotlight

In the grand tapestry of modern statesmen, few figures loom as dramatically as Donald J. Trump—a man whose indomitable spirit, resolute will, and...

13.08.2025 10

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Banking sector reflects strength of economic vision, institutional confidence

The resilience and growing sophistication of Azerbaijan’s banking sector stand as clear proof of the country’s successful economic policy and the...

11.08.2025 20

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India’s Russian oil lifeline under threat as Trump turns up heat

The recent decision by US President Donald Trump to impose a 50% tariff on Indian imports—citing New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian...

11.08.2025 20

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How US, Azerbaijan strengthen economic pillars beyond oil [ANALYSIS]

Over the past three and a half decades, Azerbaijan has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its economy. Since regaining its independence, the...

09.08.2025 10

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Azerbaijan reinvents itself as South Caucasus manufacturing hub

In the heart of the South Caucasus, Azerbaijan is rapidly redefining the contours of its economy. Once recognized almost exclusively for its oil and...

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Azerbaijan’s economy defies global odds: non-oil sector now 67.8% of GDP

By the end of 2024, Azerbaijan stood tall as a beacon of economic evolution, having successfully implemented 78% of its ambitious 2022–2026...

01.08.2025 10

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Azerbaijan aligns with global banking standards in LCR move

Azerbaijan continues to demonstrate its strategic foresight and commitment to long-term financial sustainability with a landmark decision by the...

22.07.2025 20

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Baku’s green push extends to Italy’s sunbelt

In an increasingly carbon-conscious world, Azerbaijan is making a bold and visionary leap into the future. With the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan...

22.07.2025 20

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President Aliyev hails US support foe S Caucasus peace process

The South Caucasus, a historically complex and geopolitically sensitive region, stands at the threshold of unprecedented opportunity. Thanks to the...

21.07.2025 10

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SOCAR Carbamide plant fuels Azerbaijan’s resurgence as regional fertilizer power

Azerbaijan is steadily reclaiming its place as a regional powerhouse in fertiliser production. Long before the fall of the Soviet Union, the country...

19.07.2025 10

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Visa deal to enhance Baku-Beijing connectivity in Middle Corridor strategy

In a remarkable move that cements decades of steady and strategic partnership, Azerbaijan and China have officially ushered in a new era of...

18.07.2025 10

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Bridging Caspian, Baku, Ashgabat advance energy, trade, and cultural unity

In a region marked by shifting alliances and evolving geopolitical realities, the growing relationship between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan stands as a...

17.07.2025 10

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Azerbaijan’s renewable surge signals regional energy leadership

The bulk of this progress comes from hydropower and solar power, with the country wisely leveraging its natural topography and high solar irradiation...

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Baku’s bold energy pivot shapes transregional supply network [ANALYSIS]

The 13th session of the Ukrainian-Azerbaijani Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, held recently in Baku, marks yet another...

15.07.2025 20

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Energy and diplomacy: Azerbaijan’s new role in global peacebuilding [OPINION]

In the complex theatre of global politics, where rivalries stretch across decades and mistrust runs deep, very few nations manage to carve a role that...

15.07.2025 10

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Azerbaijan attracts American capital and global confidence

Investments flowing into Azerbaijan today are more than just financial figures—they are a reflection of growing international trust, political...

15.07.2025 10

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Global pressure mounts as France redefines New Caledonia’s status

When French President Emmanuel Macron announced that a “historic” agreement had been reached with New Caledonia, describing it as a compromise...

14.07.2025 8

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Rebuilding Peace: Return of liberated lands marks new national era

When Azerbaijan restored its territorial integrity in the 44-day Patriotic War of 2020, it was widely seen as a geopolitical turning point. But nearly...

14.07.2025 8

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Moody’s signals strength in Azerbaijani banks with upgraded credit ratings

In recent years, Azerbaijan’s banking sector has shown remarkable resilience and progressive growth, a trend strongly confirmed by the latest...

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