Machinery exports boosted Finnish goods exports to Uzbekistan to a historic high in 2023
Finland exported filtering machinery, transmission technology, as well as electric generators and motors to Uzbekistan.
The value of goods exports from Finland to Kazakhstan increased in 2023 – Over half of the exports were machinery and transport equipment
Goods exports to Kazakhstan reached a new level two years ago.
Export of goods from Finland to Ukraine increased in 2023 but remains lower than pre-war levels
Telecommunications equipment made a leap in exports, while in imports, steel products were replaced by iron ore.
EastCham’s General Meeting elects new board for 2024-2026
Mikael Pentikäinen will continue as chairman.
Олену Куцай призначено старшим бізнес-консультантом і керівником київського офісу EastCham
Олена Куцай розпочне свою роботу на посаді керівника київського офісу EastCham Finland з 1 квітня 2024 року. Її головне завдання – допомагати компаніям-учасникам EastCham виходити на ринок України та брати участь у проектах з відбудови.
Olena Kutsai has been appointed Senior Business Advisor and Head of EastCham’s Kyiv office
Olena Kutsai will start as Head of EastCham Finland’s Kyiv Office on April 1, 2024. Her main task is to help EastCham member companies to enter the Ukrainian market and to get involved in rebuilding projects.
Mikael Pentikäinen has been elected as the Chairman of EastCham Finland’s board
The board of EastCham Finland has chosen Mikael Pentikäinen as its chairman until the general meeting to be held in the spring of 2024. Pentikäinen has served as the Vice Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce from 2019 to 2023 and as a member of the board since 2018. Mikael Pentikäinen is the CEO of Suomen Yrittäjät.
EastCham’s St Petersburg representative office to be closed – closure process started by decision of the Chamber of Commerce Board earlier this autumn
EastCham Finland’s St Petersburg representative office is to be closed. The process of closing the Chamber of Commerce’s last representative office in Russia was initiated after a decision by the Chamber’s Board of Directors earlier this autumn. The employment contracts of staff have been terminated.
Econet expands its operations in Central Asia
Finnish water and environment project contractor Econet is establishing a subsidiary in Uzbekistan.
Altyn Shakirkhanova has been appointed Senior Business Advisor and Head of EastCham’s Almaty office
Altyn Shakirkhanova started her position on August 7, 2023. She coordinates the local work of EastCham Finland, provides market reviews, gives business advisory services, and helps Finnish companies to enter the Central Asian market, especially Kazakhstan.
The Annual General Meeting of EastCham Finland decided to open an office in Almaty
The decision supports EastCham’s new strategy.