World Bank improves forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth for next two years
The World Bank left the forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth in 2021 at 3.8% but improved it for the next two years.
Economy
Ukreximbank board suspends powers of Metsger for period of investigation
The Supervisory Board of JSC Ukreximbank has decided to remove Chairman of the Board Yevhen Metsger from exercising his powers for the period of investigation into the incident with journalists of the Skhemy (Schemes) TV program.
Finance Ministry places government bonds for almost UAH 2.5B
The Ministry of Finance raised UAH 2.465 billion to the state budget at an auction for the placement of domestic government bonds, according to the ministry's press service.
Ukraine–UAE business forum held within Expo 2020
Ukraine–UAE Business Forum was held in Dubai during the National Day of Ukraine at Expo 2020.
05 October 2021
Ukraine-Israel trade growing after launch of free trade area - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that mutual trade in goods between Ukraine and Israel has been gradually growing after the two countries launched a free trade area.
Ukraine awaiting Israeli investors, guaranteeing investment protection
Ukraine awaits Israeli investors and guarantees the protection of their investments.
Ukraine presents investment potential at international forum in Paris
The Ukrainian delegation has presented the country's investment opportunities within the framework of Paris InfraWeek, the annual international investment forum dedicated to infrastructure, according to the Ukrainian Embassy in France.
Ukraine to insist on maintaining gas transit for 15 years
Ukraine will insist on maintaining the current level of gas transit for at least 15 years.
PM Shmyhal: We expect Ukraine’s GDP growth will reach 5% next year
The state investment of over UAH 100 billion in infrastructure development has yielded a good multiplier effect in the economy, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has said in an interview with LB.ua.
Ukraine not planning direct talks with Russia on gas supplies
Ukraine is not planning to start direct talks with Russia on gas supplies, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said in an interview with LB.ua.
Ukraine’s coal stocks decreased by 8.2% over past week – Ukrenergo
As of October 4, there were 713,000 tonnes of coal stocks in the warehouses of Ukrainian thermal power plants (TPPs), which is 8.2% less compared to September 27, according to the press service of National Power Company Ukrenergo.
Almost 26,000 land agreements registered in Ukraine
As of October 5, Ukraine registered 25,718 agreements on the purchase and sale of agricultural land, Ukrinform reports.
Possible lockdown may lead to 0.4%-0.6% reduction in Ukraine’s GDP – NBU governor
Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Kyrylo Shevchenko has said that a possible lockdown in Ukraine, depending on the format and severity of quarantine restrictions, may lead to a 0.4%-0.6% reduction in GDP.
Ukraine’s electricity exports grew by 26% last week
Ukraine’s electricity exports totaled 107.1 million kWh between September 27 and October 3, 2021, which is 25.9% more than in the previous week, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of National Power Company Ukrenergo.
04 October 2021
Banks issued affordable loans worth UAH 1.2B last week
Last week authorized banks issued 480 loans for a total sum of UAH 1.2 billion under the government’s program “Affordable Loans at 5-7-9%", Ukrinform reports with a reference to the Finance Ministry’s press service.
Triple A: Ukrainians top global crypto ownership ranking
Triple A payment platform estimated global crypto ownership rates. As of 2021, Ukraine tops the ranking, outrunning the United States.
Naftogaz raises October gas price for customers of last resort supplier
NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine raised the price of natural gas for customers of the supplier of last resort (SoLR) to UAH 16.56 per cubic meter in October, from UAH 12 per cubic meter in September, Ukrinform reports, referring to the company’s press service.
Gas injection into underground storage facilities temporarily suspended - Ukrtransgaz
Gas injection into underground storage facilities has been temporarily suspended, but JSC Ukrtransgaz may resume it by the end of the week, the company’s press service told Ukrinform.
State Tax Service transferred almost UAH 450B to state budget since year-start
In January-September 2021, the State Tax Service of Ukraine transferred UAH 449.8 billion to the state budget, which is UAH 62.3 billion more than in the same period last year, Ukrinform reports, referring to data provided by the State Tax Service.
Foreign direct investment in Ukraine amounted to $2.8B in H1 2021
Foreign direct investment in Ukraine amounted to $2.83 billion in the first half of 2021, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Gas TSO of Ukraine refutes reports about resumption of gas transit to Hungary
CEO of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU) Sergiy Makogon has said that reports spread by some media outlets about the alleged resumption of gas transit from Russia to Hungary through Ukraine are not true.
NBU purchased $15M on interbank foreign exchange market last week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) purchased $15 million on the interbank foreign exchange market last week, Ukrinform reports, referring to data provided by the central bank.
02 October 2021
Ukraine, Malta lift restrictions on scheduled air services
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine and the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects of Malta have agreed to mutually lift the existing restrictions on scheduled air services between the two countries.
President Zelensky signs law on reforming Ukroboronprom
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the law on reforming Ukroboronprom, which will complete a long and difficult process of drafting a new legislative framework for the development of the Ukrainian defense industry.
Ukraine has sufficient gas stocks ahead of winter - Ukrtransgaz
Ukraine is approaching the heating season with sufficient gas stocks in its underground storage facilities to ensure a stable 2021-2022 heating season, according to the press service of JSC Ukrtransgaz.
01 October 2021
Ukraine opens pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
Ukraine Pavilion opened at Expo 2020 Dubai, which is the largest exhibition event and brings together more than 190 countries, international organizations, and the world’s largest innovation campaigns.
Ukraine opens pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
Ukraine Pavilion opened at Expo 2020 Dubai, which is the largest exhibition event and brings together more than 190 countries, international organizations, and the world’s largest innovation campaigns.
Hungarian PM comments on Ukraine's criticism of Russian gas deal
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has dismissed Ukraine's criticism of a long-term gas supply agreement signed by Budapest with Russia's Gazprom, according to Reuters.
Development of industrial parks will help create jobs - Chernyshov
An effective regional network of industrial parks can create thousands of new jobs in the regions, which will strengthen the economic potential of territorial communities and create added value for Ukrainian production, Communities and Territories Development Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov has said.