EU leaders agree joint borrowing to fund Ukraine, setting aside plan to use Russian frozen assets
European Union leaders have agreed to borrow money collectively to fund Ukraine’s defence over the next two years, abandoning—for now—an unprece...
SOCAR issues $200M "green bonds" to boost climate finance in Azerbaijan, supporting renewable energy and zero-emission goals by 2050. Invest by Feb 28, 2025.
Azerbaijan’s state-run oil company set to issue inaugural “green bonds” which will definitely boost climate finance market in the country.
On 15th January, SOCAR will issue 200,000 bonds with a nominal value of $1,000 each. Offering an annual yield of 6%, the bonds will provide quarterly interest payments. Investors can purchase the bonds until February 28, 2025.
PASHA Capital Investment Company serves as the underwriter for this issuance initiative, while “green bonds” will be available at SOCAR Bonds kiosks in ASAN centers, as well as through investment companies registered in Azerbaijan.
Sustainability-linked bonds offer SOCAR Green new funding to support renewable energy projects and investments reinforcing its commitment to accelerating SOCAR’s transition to a zero-emission national energy company by 2050.
Established in 2024, SOCAR Green is a subsidiary of SOCAR initiating large-scale solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects through strategic partnerships with international leaders in renewable energy.
The latest clashes between Thailand and Cambodia mark a dangerous escalation in one of Southeast Asia’s oldest and most sensitive disputes.
In the complex world of international diplomacy, the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan have raised significant questions about the role of third-party mediation.
FIFA has introduced a new “more affordable” ticket category for the 2026 World Cup, priced at $60 (£45) for all 104 matches in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, according to agencies.
Petroleum products are being transported by rail from Azerbaijan to Armenia for the first time in decades. The move is hailed as a tangible breakthrough in efforts to normalise relations between the long-time rivals.
In a ground-breaking development, artificial intelligence (AI) is taking on new forms in Japan, where it has extended to a more personal and intimate domain being romantic relationships.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska in Yerevan on Thursday to discuss the development of cooperation between Armenia and the alliance.
Azerbaijan has begun exporting oil products to Armenia on 18 December, marking a milestone in the ongoing peace process and economic cooperation between the two countries. Experts say the move could serve as a bridge toward deeper regional stability and collaboration.
A mass wedding brought together 203 grooms and 203 brides in the Zawayda area of the central Gaza Strip on 18 December. The ceremony was organised by the Turkish Ribat Association.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrapped up visits to Belarus and Russia during which he held high-level talks on closer bilateral relations and major regional developments.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk visited Yerevan to participate in the Armenia-Russia Intergovernmental Commission meeting, as both countries review economic cooperation.
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