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Moody’s flags Azerbaijan as standout performer in cooling global banking landscape

Moody’s flags Azerbaijan as standout performer in cooling global banking landscape

Strong capitalisation across the sector will continue to support credit growth, shareholder distributions, and investment in innovation, particularly as private credit, artificial intelligence, and digital assets reshape banking operations. However, Moody’s analysis of the Central Asia and Caucasus (CAC) region positions it as a standout performer relative to other emerging markets.

Nation
Iranian Foreign Minister to visit Azerbaijan

Iranian Foreign Minister to visit Azerbaijan

Today, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Azerbaijan.

Oil & Gas
Dutch crude imports from Azerbaijan surge 2.1x, reaching $183 mln

Dutch crude imports from Azerbaijan surge 2.1x, reaching $183 mln

The Netherlands imported $182.858 million worth of crude oil from Azerbaijan in the period from January to October this year, Azernews reports, citing the State Customs Committee.

Business
Furniture production in Azerbaijan grows over 10% in 2025

Furniture production in Azerbaijan grows over 10% in 2025

“Compared to last year, furniture production in our country increased by 10.9% in the first 10 months of this year,” Tural Ozan, Deputy Chairman of the Azerbaijan Furniture Manufacturers Association, said, Azernews reports via Trend News Agency.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Hajiyev joins panel on Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process at Doha forum

Hajiyev joins panel on Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process at Doha forum

Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev took part in a panel discussion at the Doha Forum alongside Secretary of the Armenian Security Council Armen Grigoryan, Azernews reports.

Armenian Aggression
Vardanyan’s trial continued with announcement of documents [PHOTOS]

Vardanyan’s trial continued with announcement of documents [PHOTOS]

The trial of Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, accused under articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan related to crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing of terrorism and other serious crimes, continued on December 5.

World
Fresh M109L deliveries likely reaching Ukraine after two-year pause

Fresh M109L deliveries likely reaching Ukraine after two-year pause

Italy is believed to have supplied Ukraine with another group of M109L self-propelled howitzers, adding to the roughly one hundred units Rome has already transferred since the start of the full-scale war.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Lifestyle
IDEA Public Union organises new tree-planting campaigns in Khachmaz and Shabran [PHOTOS]

IDEA Public Union organises new tree-planting campaigns in Khachmaz and Shabran [PHOTOS]

As part of the "Green Marathon" mass tree-planting campaign initiated by Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and leader of the IDEA Public Union, new tree-planting actions were organised in the Khachmaz and Shabran districts, Azernews reports.

Culture
Baku International Film Festival kicks off in Nizami Cinema Center [PHOTOS]

Baku International Film Festival kicks off in Nizami Cinema Center [PHOTOS]

The 16th Baku International Film Festival has solemnly opened at Nizami Cinema Center, Azernews reports.

Events
Nakhchivan hosts Azerbaijani and Turkish business leaders for strategic talks [PHOTOS]

Nakhchivan hosts Azerbaijani and Turkish business leaders for strategic talks [PHOTOS]

Nakhchivan hosted the 2nd Azerbaijan–Turkiye Regional Economic Forum, bringing together government officials and business leaders to discuss opportunities for cross-border trade, investment, and broader business collaboration.

Sports
Another match to be held in the Azerbaijan Premier League

Another match to be held in the Azerbaijan Premier League

Today, another match of the XIV round will be held in the Italian Misli Premier League in football.

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