Uzbekistan: $139 million worth of localized chemical products to be made in 2021

Uzbekistan’s chemical enterprises until the end of this year plan to produce 26 types of localized goods worth $139 million, the state-owned Uzkimyosanoat company reports. It added that enterprises engaged in the sphere delivered $40.9 million worth of goods in January-April, exceeding the target by 136.94%. The volume of exports comprised $11.49 million, whereas during…

Ukraine: NBU to stress test 30 banks in 2021

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has approved the methodology for bank stress testing in 2021, the central bank’s press service reports. The NBU reminded that stress testing was one of the stages of the banks’ resilience assessment. “This year 30 institutions are to be stress tested. They account for 93% of the banking system…

Uzbekistan: list of most profitable and unprofitable SOEs unveiled

Uzbek state agency UzAssets has unveiled the list of the most profitable and unprofitable state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the country. The number of SOEs in the country currently stays at 2,578. Top-10 by profit: Almalyk mining and metallurgical complex – $370.9 million, Uzbekneftegaz – $323.3 million, Ferghanaazot – $27.8 million, Uzmetkombinat – $20.8 million, Hududgaztaminot…