Economic calendar of Latvia. June 11 – 15, 2012

Monday, June 11:

-Foreign Affairs Ministry organizes a round table discussion «Opportunities for Latvian businessmen in countries of Central Asia».

-Rīgas piena kombināts organizes a press conference at Verman Garden, during which company representatives plan to present a summer employment program for students – «Young businessman.»

-Nordea Bank presents its «Level of financial intellect of the Latvian society» research.

-Laika stars financial consultancy company presents its «Euro: a threat to economy and its engine» research at Reval Hotel Latvija.

-As part of the «Meet – tree» exhibition at the Mezaparks Great Stage, Finance Ministry in cooperation with Agriculture Ministry and Latvian Confederation of Woodworking organize a meeting for all Latvian businessmen, interested in importing Russian round timber.

-The Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia reports the data on Latvia’s external trade in April 2012 and processing industry turnover in April 2012.

-Minister of Agriculture Laimdota Straujuma meets with Deputy-Minister of Agriculture of China, topics include: economic cooperation, particularly the increase of Latvian export of agricultural, fishery and forestry products to China.

-Latvian Society of Beekeepers kicks off the «Best Beekeeper of the Year» contest to popularize beekeeping industry.

-Minister of Trade and Investment of UK Lord Green comes to Latvia with an official visit.

Tuesday, June 12:

-Industry experts of the Latvian Employers’ Confederation report their findings on employment tendencies in ten industries of national economy.

Wednesday, June 13:

-The politika.lv social policy portal and Konrad-Adenauer Fund organize the «How advantageous is it for Latvia to participate in the Visagina NPP project?» discussion.

Thursday, June 14:

-A free seminar «How to prepare and realize a project as part of the «Measures to improve the effectiveness of central heating systems» program» takes place at the Latvian Investment and Development Agency.

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