Uzbekistan to export $1.1 billion worth of textile, garment and knitwear in 2016

Uzbekistan plans to export textile, garment and knitwear products valued at over $1.1 billion. The country has attracted foreign investments for $2.5 billion to the sector. During the last several years, Uzbekistan realized over 200 projects with participation of foreign investors from Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, India and other partner…

Uzbekistan: new cement plant commissioned

One of the major projects – construction of “Titan Cement” enterprise – has been completed and put into operation in Karauzyak region of Karakalpakstan. The project’s cost is 10.6 billion soums and $17 million dollars. It will produce 200 thousand tons of cement per year. In addition, about 200 new jobs will be created. (Uzreport/Business…

Ukraine: NBU assets up H1 2016

The Statement of Financial Position of the central bank suggest that in January-June the National Bank of Ukraine’s assets increased slightly by 24.8 billion UAH, or by 3% YoY, to 874 billion UAH. “On the asset side of the balance sheet, the largest increase was recorded for item “Ukraine’s International Reserves” (foreign securities, SDR holdings,…

Tajikistan: $2.877 billion in FDI attracted

Tajikistan attracted $6.663 billion in foreign investments in 2007-2015, according to the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest). A totaled reportedly included $2.877 billion attracted in foreign direct investment (FDI), $3.785 billion of loans attracted by enterprises and organizations, and $1.8 billion of portfolio investment (portfolio investments include transactions in equity securities,…