Car production in the UK last year fell to its lowest level since 1956, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The SMMT said the figures were dismal, largely thanks to a global microchip shortage and disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It said there was optimism for the future, with … Read more
The competent authorities of Ukraine and Montenegro have agreed on the form of a certificate for the exports from Ukraine of semi-finished meat products intended for human consumption, Ukrinform reports, referring to the State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection’s press service. It is noted that the approval of the certificate became possible due … Read more
Dacic expressed readiness to contribute to intensifying overall bilateral cooperation by strengthening parliamentary ties, the National Assembly said in a statement President of the Serbian National Assembly Ivica Dacic received the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Dimas Jesus Alvarenga Guerra, and said that Serbia and Venezuela have traditionally good and friendly relations. Dacic … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed warm economic ties between Russia and Italy in a controversial video call with leading Italian CEOs on Wednesday. The call sparked concern in Italy and across Europe, as it comes at a time when the EU is trying to finalize a package of economic sanctions to slap on Moscow in … Read more
Exports of agricultural goods are estimated to have reached 104.7 billion euros in 2021, setting a new record. This is reported by Wageningen Economic Research (WUR) and Statistics Netherlands (CBS) on the basis of joint research commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality. Total exports of agricultural goods were 9 billion euros (9.4 … Read more
The direct losses of Kazakhstan’s GDP in 2022 after the January events, when the economic activity weakened, may reach 0.15-0.2 percentage points, according to the forecast by Evgeniy Vinokurov, expert of the Eurasian Development Bank (EABR). Despite the slowdown in economic activity in Kazakhstan this month, the EABR believes this effect will soon be mitigated. … Read more
According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia, from August 1, 2021, to January 23, 2022, 18.4 thousand tons of hazelnuts were exported from Georgia, the value of which amounted to $84.5 million. According to the Ministry, compared to the same period of the previous year, the volume of exported hazelnuts increased by 4.0 thousand … Read more
The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange is ready to ensure uninterrupted supplies of Belarusian agricultural products to China, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of BUCE Andrei Novikov said during a meeting with representatives of the China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd. (CAMCE) which expressed interest in purchasing meat and other farm products via BUCE, BelTA learned … Read more
The first block train consisting of 50 containers departing from the Assaka Logistics Center of Uzbekistan has currently reached the port of Alat, ADY Container told AZERTAC. The 40-foot containers loaded with car parts were delivered through the Khojidavlat border station to the Turkmenbashi port of Turkmenistan and from there, via the Caspian Sea, to … Read more
French Development Agency and the French government may provide support for railway projects to be implemented in Armenia. Francois-Henri Cloarec, head of the Economic Department at the Embassy of France in Armenia and Georgia, made the remarks at a meeting with Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Armen Simonyan on Wednesday, January 27. … Read more