Stefanishyna: Ukraine plans to modernize ten crossing points on border with EU
The Government of Ukraine has identified key problematic issues related to functioning of crossing points on the border with the EU.
Economy
NBU allows Yaroslavsky to acquire Bank Credit Dnipro
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has allowed businessman Oleksandr Yaroslavsky to acquire a significant stake in JSC Bank Credit Dnipro, the NBU's press service has reported.
Ukraine's economy to shrink by 6% this year – National Bank
Ukraine's economy will contract by 6% by the end of 2020, but from next year it is expected to grow by 4%, according to the quarterly NBU Inflation Report for July 2020.
President signs law to support ‘green’ energy
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law on improving the conditions for supporting the production of electricity from alternative energy sources.
30 July 2020
Ryanair to launch two new flights from Odesa
The Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has added two new flights from Odesa to Athens and Barcelona to its schedule and booking system, according to Avianews.
NBU ready to sign memorandum with IFC
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is ready to sign a memorandum of understanding with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) regarding financial inclusion in Ukraine.
Petrashko, European Commission representative discuss cooperation to stimulate economy
Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine Ihor Petrashko and representative of the European Commission Katarína Mathernová discussed cooperation to stimulate the Ukrainian economy.
29 July 2020
Ukraine initiates talks on preferential trade agreement with Egypt
Ukraine has offered Egypt a new format for economic cooperation and the possibility of signing a bilateral preferential trade agreement, the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has reported.
PM Shmyhal: It’s critical to build up export potential of Ukraine
It is critical to build up the export potential of Ukraine, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal emphasized during a sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers on July 29.
Economic Development Ministry: Ukraine's economy to grow by 4.6 percent in 2021
The Ministry of Economic Development, Trade, and Agriculture of Ukraine forecasts GDP growth of 4.6% with inflation at the level of 7.3% in 2021.
Ukraine’s oilseeds exports fall by 47.4 percent
In the first half of 2020, exports of oilseeds from Ukraine totaled USD 326 million, down 47.4% compared to the same period in 2019.
PM Shmyhal expects about USD 1B in budget revenues from large privatization
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has announced positive expectations from large-scale privatization in the coming years.
Canadian investment facilitation initiative to be implemented in Cherkasy region
Cherkasy region has become a pilot region for the implementation of the Canadian government-funded initiative for investment facilitation.
Canadian investment facilitation initiative to be implemented in Cherkasy region
Cherkasy region has become a pilot region for the implementation of the Canadian government-funded initiative for investment facilitation.