Новости за 23.04.2026

Dayhanbank holds the largest share of bank cards in Turkmenistan, while a few major banks dominate the country’s card market, according to data from the Central Bank.

The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan reported significant transfers to the state budget alongside continued financing of education-related state programs.

The number of active bank cards in Turkmenistan has increased, with usage remaining concentrated in major cities and more densely populated regions, according to data from the Central Bank.

The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan increased its gold holdings, reflecting continued strengthening of its investment portfolio.

The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan reported a strong asset position alongside significant revenues from oil, gas, and asset management activities during the first quarter.

The modernization of repair infrastructure is expected to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency in maintaining regional power distribution assets.

Azerbaijan's fertilizer trade for the first quarter of 2026 has been reported, showing a drop in exports and a slight increase in imports. Exports saw a decline in both value and volume compared to last year. Meanwhile, imports grew in value but decreased in volume year on year.

The completed repairs are expected to lower maintenance and outage-related costs while improving energy efficiency and reliability for regional economic activity.

Turkmen branch of Russia’s Tatneft has opened a tender for the procurement of spare parts for F-800 drilling pumps in Turkmen and Russian currencies.

Significant financial resources were allocated for the restoration of mining operations in Iran’s Nehbandan region during the Iranian year.

The large-scale transformer repair program is expected to reduce technical losses and outage-related costs, improving operational efficiency and supporting more stable electricity supply for economic activity.

Iran reports significant imports of essential goods during the recent conflict and underscores the strategic importance of 24-hour operations at Shahid Rajaee Port amid ongoing tensions with the U.S. and Israel.

Tax authority appeals have declined compared to the previous year, with most submissions consisting of routine applications and a smaller share of complaints and proposals.

The volume of funds flowing into Iran’s fixed income funds has been disclosed.