AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMiddle Corridor Growth: Azerbaijan expects freight along the China–Europe “Middle Corridor” to rise 17% to 5.5 million metric tons in 2026, then reach 7 million tons in 2027, as Baku pushes port/rail upgrades and digitalization to capture more transit business. Corporate Expansion in Beverages: Carlsberg will become PepsiCo’s bottler in Azerbaijan from 1 January 2027, with the Xirdalan brewery set for expansion to double Carlsberg’s local business. Tech & Exports: Azercosmos says satellite telecom services exports hit $13.1m in H1, up 54.1%, with 90 companies from 33 countries using its services. Energy & Industry Digitalization: SOCAR’s carbamide plant earned World Economic Forum “Digital Lighthouse” recognition after AI-led modernization with McKinsey. Finance & Housing (Russia-linked): VTB reported over RUB 10bn in loan agreements for medium and small contractors building individual housing, citing escrow-account demand. Human Rights & Media: Azerbaijan’s Toplum TV case and other sentences drew criticism from rights groups, with activists and journalists receiving long prison terms. Global Mobility Tech: Bolt launched ChatGPT integration for ride-hailing across its markets, including Azerbaijan.
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