Новости за 02.01.2026

Analysts highlight that the labor market has remained broadly stable despite the transition, with the surveyed urban unemployment rate estimated at 5.2% as of late 2025. This stability is supported by a growing services sector, which now accounts for nearly 60% of total value added in the economy.

Azerbaijan's Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund (MCGF) has issued 3.7 billion manat ($2.2 billion) in loans to 56,808 borrowers, according to Trend. Additionally, business loans with guarantees have totaled 687.2 million manat ($404 million), and 9,070 residential units have been leased.

Azerbaijan's State Housing Development Agency (MIDA) has announced a tender for software license procurement. The participation fee is 250 manat ($147), with proposals due by 15:00 (GMT+4) on January 26, 2026.

Kazakhstan saw a decrease in money transfers to Türkiye in November 2025.

Meanwhile, recently the National Statistics Office of Georgia outlined that Tbilisi generated 53.1% of total GDP in Georgia, far exceeding other regions and underscoring its dominant role in the national economy.

In November 2025, Kazakhstan sent fewer money transfers to Georgia, with both the number and total value decreasing compared to October.

A total of 90,460 money transfers were sent from Kazakhstan to Russia in November 2025.

The submission deadline for bids is January 14, 2026, at 14:00 Dushanbe time. Proposals must be submitted in Russian, with one original and one copy, to the NSIFT office in Dushanbe. Participants are allowed to apply for more than one lot.

The tender is issued as a request for price quotations and is currently active. Interested service providers are invited to submit their proposals by January 12, 2026, at 23:00.

Azerbaijan produced 15.7 billion from January through November of last year. This figure grew by 15.3% compared to the same period in 2024. As of December 1, 2025, the stock of finished cigarettes and cigars in Azerbaijan exceeded one billion units.

Bids from eligible ADB source countries must be submitted by 16:00 on February 5, 2026. Domestic preference will be applied in bid evaluation in line with the bidding documents.

In the first three quarters of 2025, the money flow from Azerbaijan to Canada hit $6.9 million, taking a hit of 8.5% compared to the year before. Canada's slice of the pie in total remittances sent abroad from Azerbaijan was a modest 1.9%. In the meantime, the flow of remittances from Canada to Azerbaijan saw a healthy uptick of 11.3%, hitting the sweet spot at $3.9 million.

The Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) strengthens EU-Uzbekistan ties, focusing on governance, trade, and the green economy. EU Ambassador Toivo Klaar emphasizes the agreement’s role in supporting reforms and creating mutual benefits through consistent implementation.

Germany's FDI in Azerbaijan fell to $23.27 million in 2025, cutting down from last year's $46.6 million. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan has ramped up its investments in Germany, bringing them up to $53 million, which is three times last year's $17.5 million. Azerbaijan's FDI share in Germany came in at 2.6%, while Germany's share in Azerbaijan stood at 0.5%.

The findings highlight a moderation in Turkmenistan’s economic growth dynamics compared to pre-pandemic years, despite maintaining its position among upper-middle-income economies.

The tightening of the deficit and the ongoing disinflationary trend are set to be the bread and butter for the economy's performance in the 2026–2030 stretch.

However, despite these gains, Türkiye’s global competitiveness has faced challenges. The country fell to 66th place in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, down from 47th in 2023, suggesting a regulatory environment that has struggled to keep pace with global peers.

China's trade turnover grew noticeably in November 2025, driven by strong increase in exports and a slight rise in imports.

In 2025, SOCAR's daily oil production is projected at 269,000 barrels. The company's proven reserves are expected to remain at 1.469 billion barrels. SOCAR's estimated EBITDA for the year is between 5.5 and 6 billion manat (around $3.2 to 3.5 billion).