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Azerbaijan and CSCEC discuss a joint industrial park
Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov met CSCEC International chairman Gao Bo. Talks covered an industrial park, infrastructure and investment.
European Commission to discuss Middle Corridor investment on November 17
The meeting will focus on Trans-Caspian transport competitiveness and investment barriers. The event programme does not announce new funding.
More than 70 startups pitch to investors in Baku
Startup School 4 finalists showcased products after three months of training. Projects included a fruit-derived bioenzyme solution for polluted water.
Central Asian grid integration: greater scale does not guarantee better returns
EDB scenarios show gross benefits rising alongside costs. Comparing three integration levels and their sensitivity to delivery.
China brings AI into manufacturing: how to measure the economic return
Deployment counts do not measure profit. A framework for savings, integration costs and payback, with a clearly illustrative calculation.
Foreign Investment in Azerbaijan Up 18.3%
In January-September, foreign investors injected 3.5 billion manats into Azerbaijan's fixed capital, 18.3% more than a year earlier. Total fixed capital investment over the nine months reached 14.6 billion manats.
Kazakhstan and Germany Discuss Expanding Trade and Economic Cooperation
Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin and German Ambassador Heike Peitsch discussed prospects for industrial cooperation, investment and joint projects, as well as Central Asia's role in developing transport routes.
Central Bank Governor: Azerbaijan's Economic Diversification Depends on 2027-2030 Reforms
Central Bank of Azerbaijan Chairman Taleh Kazimov said monetary policy supports economic diversification but cannot ensure it alone. Reforms planned for 2027-2030 will play a key role.
Mirziyoyev Discusses Ustyurt Plateau Projects with SOCAR and BP
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf and BP Regional President Giovanni Cristofoli to discuss hydrocarbon development on the Ustyurt Plateau.
Azerbaijan to Commission 11 Power Plants Totaling 2 GW by End of 2027
Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov announced that under the first phase of renewable energy development, 11 power plants with a combined capacity of about 2 GW will be commissioned by the end of 2027.
SOCAR Ready to Explore Investment Opportunities with Cambodia
Azerbaijan's Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said at the Azerbaijan-Cambodia Business Forum that SOCAR is ready to consider investment opportunities with Cambodia, highlighting energy, including green energy, and welcoming partnership.
Cambodia Offers Azerbaijani Investors Tax Incentives of Up to 12 Years
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet told a business forum with Azerbaijan that his country is ready to offer investors a young workforce, a liberal business climate and tax breaks of up to 12 years.
What is driving Uzbekistan’s rapid growth?
The World Bank has raised its 2026 growth estimate for Uzbekistan to 7.9%. Domestic demand, infrastructure and foreign financing support the expansion, but the use of that money matters as much as the inflow.
Azerbaijan and Germany Discuss Energy Partnership and Industrial Cooperation
Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Economy Samad Bashirli met with a representative of Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Gerlind Heckmann. The sides discussed energy partnership and support for cooperation in industry and technology.
Georgia to Invest $7 Billion in Transport Infrastructure by 2032
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced plans to invest $7 billion in transport development by 2032, with railway modernization as a key priority.
Kyrgyzstan and World Bank Discuss Tourism Investment
Eduard Kubatov, Director of the State Tourism Agency, met with World Bank representatives to discuss support for the tourism sector and the Sujan project.
Investment in Azerbaijan's Economy Up 10.9%
In January-September 2026, investment in Azerbaijan's economy reached 14.689 billion manats, up 10.9% year-on-year.
Sesterce to Invest Over €10 Billion in Finnish Data Center
French company Sesterce will build a data center in Jämsä, Finland, on the site of a closed paper mill. The investment exceeds €10 billion.
Azerbaijan and Turkey Sign Memorandum on Industrial Zone Cooperation
İZİA and Turkey's Adana Hacı Sabancı Organized Industrial Zone agreed to expand business ties and exchange experience in green technologies and digitalization.
Kyrgyzstan Proposes Single E-Commerce Platform for Central Asia and Azerbaijan
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov at the Consultative Meeting in Avaza proposed creating a single e-commerce platform for Central Asia and Azerbaijan. He also reported growth in trade turnover and investment.
Uzbekistan Proposes First Central Asia–Azerbaijan Business Forum in 2027
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the 8th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan in Avaza, proposed holding the first Central Asia–Azerbaijan business forum in 2027 and creating a platform for financial and technical support of joint investment projects.
Alasania: South Caucasus and Caspian Need Concrete Projects, Not Discussions
Former Georgian Ambassador to the UN Irakli Alasania said at the CAMCA-2026 forum in Baku that the region has the infrastructure and political will for integration, but it is time to move to implementing concrete programs.
Armenian Ambassador to US: TRIPP Groundbreaking May Take Place in Early 2027
The groundbreaking ceremony for the TRIPP project could take place in early 2027, according to Armenian Ambassador to the US Narek Mkrtchyan. He said the program has reached the stage of practical implementation.
Azerbaijan Advances Green Energy and Becomes an Electricity Exporter
Azerbaijani Presidential Aide Hikmet Hajiyev announced the development of green energy and electricity exports based on green technologies, while stressing the continued role of hydrocarbons.