Ukraine: exports up in August 2020

Exports of goods from Ukraine in monetary terms in July and August kept growing as compared to the previous months. That’s according to Taras Kachka, Deputy Minister for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture, who is also the country’s Trade Representative. “Our exports have been growing for two consecutive months. July was slightly better than…

Kazakhstan: Head of State highlights 7 key principles of new economic course

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has delivered his annual state-of-the-nation address highlighting seven key principles of the new economic course Kazakhstan is set to embark in the nearest future. Seven key principles of Kazakhstan’s new economic course are as follows: equitable distribution of wealth and responsibilities, leading role of private entrepreneurship through support and development…

Latvia: GDP down in Q2 2020

In April-June, compared to Q2 2019, gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 8.9% (according to seasonally and calendar non-adjusted data). In the first half of the year GDP reduced by 5.4%. In Q2, GDP at constant prices was EUR 6.9 billion. As compared to the previous quarter, GDP fell by 6.5% (according to seasonally and…

Estonia: economy down in Q2 2020

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell by 6.9% YoY in the second quarter of 2020, according to the state agency Statistics Estonia. GDP at current prices stood at EUR 6.4 billion. Robert Muursepp, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, says most economic activities experienced an economic downturn as a result of the emergency situation. “Accommodation and food…