Ship with Australian coal arrives in Ukraine
A ship carrying 82,500 tonnes of Australian coal for PJSC Centrenergo has arrived in Ukraine, the company's press service has said.
Economy
Ukraine, Egypt have great potential for expanding trade, economic cooperation - economy ministry
Ukraine and Egypt have great potential for expanding trade and economic cooperation.
Ukraine–Turkey FTA to be signed in 2022, Shmyhal believes
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal believes that Ukraine and Turkey will ink a free trade agreement next year.
Parliament passes law on localization of industrial production
On December 16, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed at second reading the law on the creation of preconditions for sustainable development and modernization of domestic industry, providing for the establishment of localization requirements when purchasing machine-building products.
Two more ships carrying coal arrive in Ukraine from U.S., Columbia
Two Panamax ships have delivered a total of 131,000 tonnes of coal to Ukraine from the United States and Colombia.
16 December 2021
20B export support program to be launched in Ukraine
In 2022, PJSC "Export-Credit Agency" (ECA) plans together with banks to launch a UAH 20 billion program in support of Ukrainian exporters.
Zelensky invites Belgian business to Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky suggests that Belgium should join in supporting the European aspirations of Ukraine.
Ukraine ready to become leader in development of hydrogen energy - president
The development of hydrogen energy will allow Ukraine to gain full energy independence and achieve climate neutrality.
Zelensky, Scholz discuss gas transit through Ukraine after 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes that Germany will support the extension of natural gas transit through Ukraine after 2024.
15 December 2021
Ambassador: Israel's experience of gas production and export is of interest to Ukraine
Ukraine is very interested in Israel's experience of gas production and export, given the issue of energy security of our state.
Turkey interested in cooperation with Ukrainian companies - Ministry for Strategic Industries
The Turkish side is interested in fruitful cooperation with Ukrainian enterprises based on an effective combination of scientific and industrial components.
Shmyhal: Ukraine interested in Israel's experience in encouraging investments in innovation
Ukraine is interested in the study of Israel's experience of state support for the development of advanced technologies, commercialization of scientific research, creation of startups, and encouragement of investments in innovation.
World Bank to grant Ukraine EUR 300M to increase energy efficiency
The World Bank will grant Ukraine EUR 300 million to increase its energy efficiency.
PM Shmyhal: This year Ukraine expects foreign investment worth almost $6.5B
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has outlined seven key government priorities in attracting foreign investment.
Up to $5 B a year: UkraineInvest plans to boost inflow of investment in production
Ukraine’s Investment Promotion Office (UkraineInvest) plans to boost the inflow of foreign direct investment in the production sector of Ukraine up to $5 billion a year by 2025.
14 December 2021
PM Shmyhal: First two applications for investment projects worth $96 million filed
This week, investors are expected to file the first two applications for investment projects totaling $96 million under Ukraine’s Investment Nanny program.
Antonov to construct five aircraft for Ukrainian National Airlines
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine and the State Concern "Ukroboronprom" signed a memorandum, according to which new state-owned carrier Ukrainian National Airlines will order the construction of five passenger aircraft at the Antonov State Enterprise.
MPs approve new wording of law on financial services and companies
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has passed Law No. 5065 "On Financial Services and Financial Companies."
Antonov to construct five aircraft for Ukrainian National Airlines
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine and the State Concern "Ukroboronprom" signed a memorandum, according to which new state-owned carrier Ukrainian National Airlines will order the construction of five passenger aircraft at the Antonov State Enterprise.
Law on Ukraine's state budget for 2022 published in parliamentary newspaper
The text of the law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2022" has been published in the parliament's Holos Ukrainy newspaper, with state budget revenues totaling UAH 1.323 trillion and expenditures standing at UAH 1.499 trillion.
Economy Ministry drafting new strategy for partnership with World Bank
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine is drafting a new Ukraine–World Bank Partnership Strategy for 2022-2026.
Ukraine has already exported almost 10 million tonnes of milling wheat
As of December 8, 2021, according to customs data, almost 15 million tonnes of wheat were exported, including 9.8 million tonnes of milling wheat and 5.13 million tonnes of feed wheat.
13 December 2021
Shmyhal orders Galushchenko to control timeliness of payments for coal
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has instructed Energy Minister German Galushchenko to control the timeliness of payments for coal being shipped by state coal mining enterprises, according to the government's website.
Ukraine needs more balanced approach to supporting renewables - EU envoy
The European Union shares the common understanding with the Ukrainian authorities that there is still a need for a more balanced approach to supporting renewable energy in Ukraine.
Matti Maasikas, EU Ambassador to Ukraine
The EU is interested in Ukraine's integration into the European hydrogen market
Maasikas: EU interested in Ukraine's integration into European hydrogen market
The European Union is interested in expanding cooperation with Ukraine in the field of hydrogen production and transportation, as well as Ukraine's integration into the EU hydrogen market.
Exports of Ukrainian products to Colombia may triple
In the next three years, with the active work of government and business and sufficient attention to the region, Ukraine may triple its exports to Colombia.
Ukrainian banks issued UAH 1.34B worth of affordable loans last week – Finance Ministry
Ukrainian banks last week issued 447 loans worth UAH 1.34 billion under the state program "Affordable Loans 5-7-9%," the Ukrainian Finance Ministry has reported.
Ukraine has favorable environment for attracting investment in infrastructure – World Bank
The World Bank believes that Ukraine has a favorable legal environment for attracting business investment in the development of state infrastructure.