More than 3,800 businesses returned to their normal operation in April, 11% higher than in March. The Office said more than 37,000 businesses were established, a positive signal of reopening economy when COVID-19 was under control.

Production that serves the COVID-19 fight maintained strong growth, including medicine and pharmaceutical industry with a growth rate of more than 25%. Manufacturing of coke, paper and paper products, and chemicals grew from 8% to 17%.