Economy
Azerbaijan central bank reserves reach $15.43 billion
Reserves rose 34% over ten months and added $67 million in October.
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Kazakhstan resumes oil flows through Atyrau-Samara
Oil transportation resumed following a technical inspection.
Bank Respublika completes acquisition of AccessBank
Bank Respublika has acquired all shares in AccessBank. Legal and operational integration will follow under the Bank Respublika brand.
Armenia raises policy rate to 7% amid inflation risks
The central bank reported slower activity but persistent demand pressures.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan each add 14 tonnes to gold reserves
Both central banks were among the major reported buyers in the third quarter.
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Economy
Armenia raises policy rate to 7% amid inflation risks
The central bank reported slower activity but persistent demand pressures.
Economy
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan each add 14 tonnes to gold reserves
Both central banks were among the major reported buyers in the third quarter.
Economy
Kazakhstan and Pakistan identify $645 million trade growth potential
The estimate covers potential additional trade across 218 product lines.
Economy
Kazakhstan plans a critical minerals reserve management system
The national system is planned for launch before the end of 2026.
Economy
Uzbekistan to involve ambassadors in resolving migrant workers' problems
Citizens will be able to submit requests through the Online Mahalla platform.
Economy
Kazakhstan prepares tax amendments based on business proposals
The package is due to be submitted to parliament before the end of 2026.
Economy
Azerbaijan budget committee to discuss 2027 draft on November 4
The draft projects AZN 39.254 billion in revenue and AZN 42.4 billion in spending.
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Kazakhstan discusses hosting an AIIB regional office
The proposed office would serve Central Asia and CIS countries.
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