Azerbaijan has promising potential in the field of renewable energy sources, Carolyn Gilbert, Assistant General Counsel at BP Azerbaijan said during the Caspian Technical Conference held in Baku on October 16-18, Trend reports.

Over the next year, the Unemployment Insurance Fund is planning to finance the participation of 11,000 families in self-employment projects, Azerbaijani Minister of Labor and Social Protection Sahil Babayev told local media.

Iranian companies can benefit from opportunities provided by the Azerbaijani government for startups.

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has said that it’s important to complete the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) – a key component of the Southern Gas Corridor - on an agreed schedule, local media reported citing the ministry.

Ministry of Economy continues to provide entrepreneurs operating in the regions with financial support to stimulate entrepreneurship across the country.

Azerbaijan will deliver to Russia ten Khazar SD cars produced by the joint Azerbaijani-Iranian car production plant in Neftchala Industrial Zone, Trend reported, citing Azerbaijani Ambassador to Iran.

By strengthening its power system, Azerbaijan aims not only to meet the growing demand in local scale, but also to ensure energy security of neighboring countries.

Azerbaijan is becoming the biggest transit, logistics and important transport hub in the region due to its active involvement in a number of large regional transport projects and the development of the country’s transport sector.

Azerbaijan Deposit Insurance Fund (ADIF) has announced the repayment of unprotected deposits of up to 17,000 manat ($10,000) in more than 10 liquidated banks, Trend reports referring to ADIF.

With the cooperation of “Azercell Telecom” LLC, Azerbaijan Medical University, the Public Health and Reforms Center of the Ministry of Health, World Health Organization, “Reliable Future Social Initiatives” Public Union and participation of the representatives of relevant government agencies, a conference “Mental Health: medical and community based approaches to prevention of suicides ” took place at “Four Seasons” Hotel, on October 15.

Russia is among Azerbaijan’s main foreign trade partners and ranks first in terms of export of non-oil products from the country.

Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) held an auction for placement of the notes of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) worth 170 million manat, Trend reports referring to BSE.

Gold and palladium prices have increased in Azerbaijan on Oct. 17 compared to the previous prices, Trend reports referring to data published by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA).

The Agency for Development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) launched new Friend of SMEs and a greenhouse farm in Shamkir region on October 16.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts GDP growth in Azerbaijan at 2.7 percent in 2019.

Serious steps are being taken for the further improvement of the innovations and startups in Azerbaijan.

An auction for placement of short-term state bonds worth 25 million manats of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Finance was held at Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) on Oct. 15, Trend reports referring to BSE.

Gold and silver prices have decreased in Azerbaijan on Oct. 16 compared to the previous prices, Trend reports referring to data published by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA).

Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) regularly modernizes its transportation and oil fleet. In addition to using the capabilities of the local naval industry, the company also cooperates with foreign countries.

An auction for the placement of short-term notes of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) worth 170 million manat ($100.204 million) will be held at Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) on Oct. 16 from 11:00 till 12:30 (GMT+4), Trend reports referring to the BSE.

A pilot project of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) regarding a blockchain-based digital identification system was discussed at the Finopolis 2019 forum in Russia’s Sochi city, Trend reports referring to the CBA.

Some 4,545 tons of tobacco have been harvested in Azerbaijan as of October 14, 2019, Agriculture Ministry’s press service has said.

The International Bank of Azerbaijan has presented Tamkart multifunctional service, Trend reports referring to the bank.

The 7th summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States (CCTS), held in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku today, will develop political, national and economic balance of the Turkic world, Turkish foreign policy expert, author of several books Murat Akan told Trend in an interview.

A number of memorandums of understanding (MoU) and agreements have been signed on the sidelines of the 7th Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States, also known as the Turkic Council held in Baku, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy has reported.