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Kyrgyzstan's SMEs expand contract work, trade and cargo transport in 2025

Trump-Backed Trade Corridor Advances Despite Geopolitical Resistance

Armenian officials have commenced design work for the TRIPP trade corridor, even though an operating agreement with the United States remains to be finalized. US and Armenian officials announced in January a preliminary agreement outlining the establishment of an entity, TRIPP Development, that would manage the corrid…

Shah Deniz gas output and tax revenues set to decline in 2027

Natural gas and condensate production at Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz field in the Caspian Sea is expected to decline in 2027, accompanied by a reduction in profit tax revenues from the project, according to the country's draft state budget package for next year.

Schools in Kyrgyzstan may transition from paper textbooks to tablets in 5-6 years - President Japarov

Iran stresses need to prevent further escalation – Araghchi

Armenia and Kazakhstan Explore New Logistics Routes to Boost Trade

Armenia and Kazakhstan have discussed expanding transport and logistics routes, strengthening trade ties and exploring new opportunities for cooperation, including the development of the Middle Corridor.

Oil Traders Want U.S. to Release Sanctioned Tankers as Freight Costs Soar

Some of the world's biggest oil traders are asking Washington for permission to put sanctioned tankers back to work, as a global vessel shortage pushes oil transportation costs to extraordinary levels. Trafigura, Vitol, Mercuria and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. are negotiating with U.S. officials for licenses to purchas…

KazMunayGas, Transneft Seek to Expand Oil Transit Cooperation

Chief Executive Officer of Kazakhstan's national oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG), Askhat Khasenov, met with Nikolay Tokarev, President of Russian oil pipeline operator Transneft, in Moscow to discuss cooperation in oil transportation and transit, the KMG press service said.

Azerbaijan, UN Discuss Middle Corridor, Regional Connectivity

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua in Baku on November 6.

Russian LNG Exports to China Surge More Than Twofold

Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to China have more than doubled since 2021, rising from 4.5 million to 9.8 million metric tons, according to an analytical report by the PORA Expert Center, The Caspian Post reports, citing TASS.

UN outlines indicators of progress on Caspian agreements (Exclusive)

Azerbaijan's construction sector loan portfolio jumps 82% in nine months

Ukraine Proposes New Logistics Route Linking Azerbaijan to Europe

Strong transport links between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea could create new opportunities for trade and energy supplies, with Ukraine proposing the development of logistics routes connecting Azerbaijan to European markets.

Russia and Iran Sign New Deal to Advance 162-Km Railway Project

Russia and Iran have signed key documents granting access to land plots along the planned route of the Rasht-Astara railway line, paving the way for further engineering work on the strategic transport project.

Russian Railways Offers 40.4% Discount on Exports Through Azerbaijan

Russian Railways (RZD) has introduced a 40.4% discount on export rail shipments of selected timber industry products through border crossings with Azerbaijan, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

Hazar Logistik, Gebrüder Weiss discuss cargo transit via Turkmenbashi port

Türkiye suspends Turkmen gas imports through Iran as US sanctions complicate energy plans

Türkiye has suspended natural gas imports from Turkmenistan through Iran amid pressure linked to US sanctions, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has revealed, raising fresh questions about Ankara's ambitions to become a major transit hub for Central Asian gas supplies to Europe.

India’s HPCL Struggles to Secure Oil Tankers as Hormuz Risks Persist

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a major Indian state-owned refiner, is struggling to hire tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz and pick up cargoes in the Gulf, chairman Vikas Kaushal has told Bloomberg. Despite the recovery of crude oil flows from the Gulf via Hormuz to nearly pre-war levels, buyers…

State Customs Service intercepts psychotropic drugs smuggled from Kazakhstan

Uzbekistan seeks to deepen railway cooperation with US-based Wabtec

China’s Carbon Emissions Plunge 3.1% as Oil Demand Slumps

A decline in fuel use in China’s industrial sector has led to a 3.1% decline in carbon dioxide emissions in the third quarter of the year, the Finnish climate outlet Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air has reported, as cited by Reuters. The lower emissions from the world’s largest generator of CO2 resulted fro…

Azerbaijani athletes target medals at Super Sprint Regatta in Georgia

Azerbaijan will be represented by two athletes at the International Super Sprint Regatta in kayaking and canoeing, scheduled to take place in Batumi, Georgia, on November 7.

Kyiv facility, Odessa port targeted in Russian strikes

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the Russian Armed Forces carried out overnight drone attacks targeting energy facilities and naval vessels in regions including Kyiv and Odessa.

Azerbaijan-Switzerland trade surpasses $605 million, up 84% since 2024

Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Switzerland exceeded $605.9 million in January–September 2026, marking a 22.6% increase compared with the corresponding period of last year. According to the State Customs Committee, Switzerland accounted for...

Azeri Light oil prices rise in Augusta and Ceyhan

The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port increased by $0.03, or 0.03%, compared with the previous figure, reaching $106.84 per barrel.

Oil Prices Head for 12% Weekly Loss Despite Fresh Tanker Attacks

Crude oil prices were on course for a sharp weekly drop, with both Brent crude and WTI shedding 12% since Monday, following the results of the U.S. midterm elections, which gave rise to hopes that the war in the Middle East could be brought to a swift end. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $99.42 per …

Kazakhstan to complete investigation into deaths of servicemen during Caspian Sea exercises soon

Turkish, Iranian FMs Discuss Tehran-Washington Negotiations

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, Turkish diplomatic sources said on Thursday, The Caspian Post reports, citing Anadolu Agency.

US and Turkmenistan Explore New Gas Routes Across the Caspian

US and Turkmen diplomats focused on expanding trans-Caspian connectivity and promoting energy export diversification during annual consultations in Ashgabat. Turkmen officials are signaling a strong desire to improve trade ties with both South Asia and the West, while maintaining the country’s long-standing status as …

Russia, Iran Sign Several Documents for Key Railway Project

Russia and Iran have signed a package of documents related to the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway line, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Nikitin told journalists.