Ukraine’s defense giant UkrOboronProm has presented at the annual Arms and Security Expo in Kyiv its new armored reconnaissance vehicle Mongoose. The Mongoose (formerly BRDM-NIK) armored reconnaissance vehicle is a modernized version of the Soviet-built BRDM-2 amphibious armored vehicle developed by the SE “Mykolayiv Armored Plant.” The Mongoose is enhanced with front armor. The hull…
Representatives of Uzbekistan’s state-run energy operator Uzbekenergo and the World Bank Group held a meeting to discuss reforms in the electricity sector of Uzbekistan. The parties discussed a plan on expansion of generating capacity at the lowest cost, research on tariffs, institutional reforms in the electricity sector and renewable energy development. The delegations of Uzbekenergo…
Average salary in Kyrgyzstan in August amounted to 15,793 soms, report of the National Statistical Committee says. Compared to last year, it increased by 6.78%. Salaries increased the most in three areas – construction (16.2%), other service activities (15.5%), information and communications (14.6%). Following the results of 9 months of 2018, prices in Kyrgyzstan reduced…
Transparency and accountability are the basis for stable and rapidly developing economy, Chairman of the Azerbaijan Chamber of Auditors Vahid Novruzov declared. Novruzov stressed that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev paid special attention to ensuring transparency in the economy. “This is not coincidence because world practice shows that only transparent economy can be sustainable, develop rapidly…
The United Kingdom intends to deepen economic cooperation with Ukraine after withdrawal from the EU. “We have designated Ukraine as one of the UK’s post-Brexit priority markets, and our ambition is to further improve and liberalize the trading relationship between us,” UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox said at the Ukraine Week…