Ukraine: opportunities for cooperation amid global changes discussed with Czech Republic

Deputy Minister of Economy – Trade Representative of Ukraine Taras Kachka took part in an online business forum entitled “Ukraine – Czech Republic: Opportunities for Cooperation between Ukrainian and Czech Business amid Global Changes”. Among the speakers of the May 25 event were also representatives of Ukrainian and Czech diplomatic missions, relevant ministries, the leadership…

Ukraine: number of payment cards increases

The total number of payment cards in circulation since year-start has grown by 2.5%, to 75.3 million, the National Bank of Ukraine reports. “Non-cash transactions via payment cards remain popular among Ukrainians,” Andriy Podderehin, chief of the NBU’s Payment Systems and Innovative Development Department, told a press conference. By the number of transactions this year,…

Latvia: unemployment levels down in April 2021

In April, actual unemployment rate comprised 8%, down by 0.1% MoM. The unemployment rate among women remained at 7.5% in April, whereas among men it decreased by 0.1%, to 8.5%, according to data of the Labour Force Survey (LFS) conducted by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB). Unemployment rate registered by the State Employment Agency (NVA)…

Uzbekistan: FAO launches “Smart Farming for the Future Generation” project

Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN has launched a $3.4-million 4-year project “Smart Farming for the Future Generation”. Organized with the financial support of the Republic of Korea, the project is also underway in Vietnam. Three demonstration sites are to be created in Uzbekistan to build capacity, develop agribusiness opportunities and receive technical support.…