SOCAR is building global business beyond Azerbaijan’s oilfields
SOCAR is no longer a company whose fortunes can be understood simply by looking at Azerbaijan’s domestic economy. Its 2025 financial results offer a much broader picture: Azerbaijan’s state oil company is increasingly becoming a global energy business, with a growing share of its commercial activity taking place beyond the country’s borders. That transformation is not only strengthening SOCAR itself; it could also make Azerbaijan’s economy more resilient.
Nakhchivan’s investment boom points to broader economic transformation
The economic indicators emerging from the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic for the first seven months of 2026 present a compelling narrative of regional revitalisation and strategic expansion. Across key metrics—ranging from gross domestic product expansion to capital formation and trade volumes—the region is demonstrating a structural shift towards broader-based development.
Azeri Light oil price falls to $93.97 per barrel
The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil fell by $1.42, or 1.51%, at Italy’s Augusta port on a CIF basis, reaching $93.97 per barrel, AzerNEWS reports.
Meta to add Azerbaijan VAT rules to Facebook advertising from September 2026
Meta will begin applying Azerbaijan’s 18% value-added tax (VAT) to Facebook advertising from September 1, 2026, according to information released by the company.
Azerbaijan facilitates another Russian grain shipment to Armenia
A new shipment from Russia to Armenia has been transported in transit through Azerbaijan.
DeepSeek V4 Pro official version, Harness go live on China's National Supercomputing Internet
China's National Supercomputing Internet announced that it had made the official version of DeepSeek V4 Pro (DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813) and the DeepSeek Harness agent framework available on its platform, a move that a Chinese expert said could lower technical barriers for domestic developers and accelerate the adoption of AI agents in scientific research and industrial applications, AzerNEWS reports, citing Global Times.
Rainy weather expected in country's regions
On August 15, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula is expected to be variably cloudy and mostly dry, AzerNEWS reports citing the National Hydrometeorological Service.
National Library launches e-database in honor of Khagani Shirvani
An electronic information database dedicated to prominent Azerbaijani poet Afzaladdin Khagani Shirvani has been presented to users at the Azerbaijan National Library, AzerNEWS reports.
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Tashkent to host Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Interregional Forum
The 4th Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Interregional Forum will be held in Tashkent on August 22.
Neftchi sign American guard Jerod Robinson for rest of season
Azerbaijani basketball club Neftchi have strengthened their roster with the signing of American guard Jerod Robinson, AzerNEWS reports.
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DeepSeek V4 Pro official version, Harness go live on China's National Supercomputing Internet
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SOCAR is building global business beyond Azerbaijan’s oilfields
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Germany’s auto industry loses over 42,000 jobs in six months
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Kobakhidze accuses ‘Deep State’ of seeking to undermine Georgia’s economy by targeting Russian tourism
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Wildfire scorches 1,600 hectares in southwestern France
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Three Iranian pilots reportedly held by Qatar for six months
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11 killed in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon
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Israeli Minister warns 'with absolute certainty' that Syria could become “next war”
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Bangladesh seeks Omani partnership to develop AI, biotech sectors
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China handles record number of rail passenger trips in January-July
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Armenian PM Pashinyan signals compromise with Russia over railway issue
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Putin says Russia, North Korea coordinating efforts to ensure regional security, stability
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EasyJet crew members in France have gone on strike
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UAE state oil company says vessel attacked in Hormuz strait
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WhatsApp tests new AI feature to protect users from scam messages
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Circassian activists allege Russian military forcibly mobilised man who later died in custody
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Swiss financial regulator warns banks, insurers over rising cyberattacks, AI risks
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Jeff Bezos-backed group to buy 30% stake in Liverpool for $2.23 billion
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Nakhchivan’s investment boom points to broader economic transformation
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South Korea urges North Korea to discuss ending Korean War
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Türkiye-Turkic states trade hits $9.4 billion in six months
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Ukraine strike may have hit Russian Soyuz rocket production facility
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Azerbaijan’s Khankendi and Romania’s Baia Mare to become sister cities
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Neftchi sign American guard Jerod Robinson for rest of season
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Meta to add Azerbaijan VAT rules to Facebook advertising from September 2026
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Rain and thunderstorms continue across Azerbaijan on August 15
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Oil spill covers more than 300 square kilometers in Strait of Hormuz
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Azerbaijan wins bronze as Saleh Sultanov shines at European Para Judo Championships
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Russia sends another 560 tons of wheat to Armenia through Azerbaijan
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Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 20 as search and rescue operations continue
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Baku Metro Red and Green lines to be separated in major 28 May Project
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Iran says no decision yet on resuming negotiations with US
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Azeri Light oil price falls to $93.97 per barrel
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Climatologists assess chances of 2026 temperature record
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Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan are turning Caspian into trade bridge
15 August 08:30 -
Apple developed its own AI model for China
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Italy’s government debt hits record €3.2 trillion in June
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Kazakhstan launches major logistics hub
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Sweden votes to lower criminal responsibility age to 14
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US imposes tariffs on drone imports
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Ukraine to accelerate production of strike weapons, Zelenskyy says
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Chinese scientists develop new diabetes treatment
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Over 13,000 Icelanders cast early votes in referendum on EU accession talks
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Nakhchivan’s new chapter: Heritage, governance and changing regional role
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Azerbaijan facilitates another Russian grain shipment to Armenia
14 August 19:45 -
Azerbaijan seeks to turn aluminum into pillar of industrial diversification [ANALYSIS]
14 August 19:15 -
Tashkent to host Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Interregional Forum
14 August 18:37 -
NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvian airspace
14 August 18:12 -
National Library launches e-database in honor of Khagani Shirvani
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Baku, Beijing discuss expansion of law enforcement cooperation [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan’s natural gas exports to Türkiye reach $1.26 billion
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Rainy weather expected in country's regions
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Azerbaijan, Georgia reaffirm commitment to strategic partnership
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Azerbaijan, China’s CITIC Group discuss $1.5 billion-scale AI computing platform [PHOTOS]
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SOCAR’s Swiss revenue accounts for nearly 59% of sales in 2025
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National gymnast shines at Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
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White House announces new tariffs on drones over national security concerns
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SOCAR’s revenue reaches AZN 86.3 billion as profit surges in 2025
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Caspian Sea at turning point after two decades of environmental cooperation
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Azerbaijan Premier League's new season starts today
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Azerbaijan’s electricity exports to Iran jump 60% in first half of 2026
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White House accuses more than 40 countries of helping China
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Kazakhstan increases oil shipments to BTC pipeline via Aktau port
14 August 13:11 -
Azerbaijan's Ismayilli-1 Hydropower Plant generates 39.8 million kWh of electricity
14 August 12:54 -
Caspian Sea Day celebrated in Baku with environmental and inclusive programme [PHOTOS]
14 August 12:39 -
Azerbaijan resettles 22 families in Khankendi under Great Return programme [PHOTOS]
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Sumgayit Industrial Park to host AZN 27.5 million bun production project
14 August 12:03 -
Houthis claim strike on Saudi Aramco oil facility in Jizan
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Gold price drops to $4,332.90 per ounce on COMEX
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Putin gets unlikely ally as Europe’s heat disrupts Ukraine’s supply routes
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Theatrical premieres and iconic productions by renowned directors to be showcased as part of Baku Int'l Arts Festival [PHOTOS]
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Pakistan at 79: From independence struggle to regional strategic influence [PHOTOS]
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Azeri light holds above $90 as oil traders watch Strait of Hormuz talks
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Baku to host U17 Beach Wrestling World Championships for first time
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AI companies’ environmental impact called enormous
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Azerbaijan’s oil price buffer widens as Brent surges above budget benchmark [ANALYSIS]
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U.S. creates department to fight “birth tourism”
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China’s air and water quality improved
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Istanbul Airport handles 48 million passengers as Türkiye’s air traffic expands
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Lenovo shares jump after record revenue
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Incheon Airport tops world in international passenger traffic
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Investment income props up Türkiye’s insurers as underwriting losses widen
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Ukraine carries out world's first sea drone combat robot landing
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Baku and Yerevan seek to turn peace into economic interdependence
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Türkiye’s century vision faces its biggest test in human capital
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Poland may send another batch of Patriot missiles to Ukraine
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Hormuz closure pushes shipping company’s expenses near $600 million
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Azerbaijan’s natural gas exports to Syria reach $194 million
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Azercell expands Crisis Management Group project across regions [PHOTOS]
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Mouthwatering nut delicacies passed down through generations
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Azerbaijan facilitates transit of Russian wheat to Armenia
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Iran warns US over 'misinformation'
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Sabah FC make history as youngest club in UEFA Champions League play-offs
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Aviation industry expected to add $4.1 trillion to global economy
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Last solar eclipse of year lats more than four hours
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Nikol Pashinyan appoints Alen Simonyan as Armenia’s Security Council Secretary
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Azerbaijan, China discuss expanding cooperation in metallurgy
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Creative masterclasses to be held for children in Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur
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Meta deactivates more than 750,000 suspected underage accounts
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Russia after Ukraine war: why won’t economy enter recession?
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