In the first quarter, Russia sold abroad less stones, but earned much more.
8.56 million carats from Yakutia (-7.3 percent year to year) left Russia but their value (1.03 billion dollars) was 30.3 percent higher than a year ago.
The most money for Russia's diamonds were spent by the Belgians (678.4 million dollars). Indians paid 199.1 million dollars, Israelis 81 million and Arabs from the UAE - 33 million dollars.
Throughout last year, Russia sold through its diamond company Alrosa 32.4 million carats of diamonds (-20 percent) and banked on that 3.81 billion dollars, the Russian Ministry of Finance reported.
In two weeks shares of social networking site Facebook rose by 22 percent.
The company, which was founded among others by Mark Zuckerberg, gained $ 16 billion from the shares in May. It is a record for technology companies. From the hole of 5th June, when the values cost only just 25.87 USD Facebook pulled course presenting new products and services, but they have not made up for all the losses yet. In the public offering its shares were sold at $ 38. At the end of trading yesterday on the Nasdaq was 31.60 dollars per paper.
During the Investor Gala organized by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA) announced its decision to establish a Technology Park in Poland.
czytaj więcejThe Polish cosmetics industry is increasing its presence on the Italian market, highlighting the growing export potential of Polish beauty products. A significant share of Polish cosmetics exports goes to European Union markets, reflecting strong integration with the European cosmetics sector.
czytaj więcejTen Polish food producers participated in a business mission to Denmark organized by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH). During the event, the companies held as many as 150 business meetings in a single day, creating concrete opportunities for export contracts with Danish partners.
czytaj więcejRepresentatives of Polish and Swedish business and institutions met during a Polish–Swedish Business Dinner to discuss the future of bilateral economic cooperation and identify new areas for joint development. The meeting brought together dozens of key companies from both countries, highlighting the growing importance of this partnership.
czytaj więcejRepresentatives of Poland and Jordan met at the headquarters of the Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu (PAIH) in Warsaw to discuss opportunities for strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.
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