In Azerbaijan, Women Face Persistent Barriers in the Workforce

Azerbaijan's economy demonstrated robust growth from January to November 2024, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising by 4.7% compared to the same period last year, according to government data. By September, GDP had reached 92.83 billion manats (approximately $54.7 billion USD), reflecting significant progress in diversifying beyond oil and gas, a longstanding focus of economic policy.

Azerbaijan's consumer price index rose by 4.4% in November 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, driven by higher costs for food, beverages, and services, government data showed on Tuesday.

Kazakhstan has unveiled plans to develop five major cross-border trade and transport hubs to enhance connectivity and boost economic ties with neighboring countries, Trade and Integration Minister Arman Shakkaliev said on Monday during a government meeting.

BAKU, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan recorded a $4 billion surplus in its current account balance in the third quarter of 2024, representing 7.2% of GDP, Samir Nasirov, Director of the Central Bank's Statistics Department, announced at a briefing on the country's Q3 balance of payments.