The State Statistics Committee published the figures on the gross domestic product of the country in the first half of 2015. According to official figures, nominal GDP from January to July amounted to 26.3 billion manats (+ 5.7% YTD).
The increase was done mainly by the non-oil sector (+ 9.2% with a specific weight of 66.9% of GDP). The remaining 33.1% was oil with growth by 1.3%.
In the structure of the "total pie" the largest share (37%) belonged to services, the share of the industry accounted for 36%, construction - 12.5%, taxes - 8.4%, and agriculture - 5.6%. --17D-
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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