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UBJ AM News

UBJ AM News: Apr. 03, 2017

Poroshenko wants 'Marshall Plan for Ukraine'; Boryspil could open Terminal F; DTEK sells electricity to Moldova.

UBJ AM News: March 31, 2017

Agricultural firms announce a pair of multimillion-dollar enhancements, the IMF sets a date, and Boryspil sets an ambitious goal.

UBJ AM News: March 30, 2017

Ukraine loses its case in a British court, solar energy projects make the Kherson region hot for investment, and Westinghouse pledges to remain a steadfast partner in Ukraine.

UBJ AM News: March 29, 2017

Ukraine courts Amazon, Yuzhne's development plans grow, and the other news ranges from banks to berries.

UBJ AM News: March 28, 2017

Port projects are in the news again, a four-country free trade area draws closer, and Sberbank Ukraine is sold.

UBJ AM News: March 27, 2017

Italy is rumored to have the inside track on a gas investment worth 10 figures, solar power and the Kherson region are once again compatible, and Ukraine has things in the works with Kenya and Greece.

UBJ AM News: March 24, 2017

The Ivano-Frankivsk region hears some encouraging words from the Energy Ministry, more German involvement in Ukraine is on the way, and the EBRD helps again.

UBJ AM News: March 23, 2017

Infrastructure and the economy share in the benefits of a deal, USAID unveils a new initiative in Ukraine, and business interests have an upcoming date in Berlin.

UBJ AM News: March 22, 2017

The economic talk centers on the Donbas blockade, while an array of statistics and key economic indicators is revealed.

UBJ AM News: March 21, 2017

Canada's market could offer untold opportunities for Ukraine's defense titan, and Europe looks to continue lavishing money on Ukraine.

UBJ AM News: March 20, 2017

A pair of hefty investments for Ukraine are in the works, while an annual investment conference in Kyiv produced some newsworthy commentary.

UBJ AM News: March 17, 2017

Europe is ponying up again with support for Ukraine's capital market, the corruption-riddled customs operations in Odesa pull off an amazing feat, and bird flu takes a toll.

UBJ AM News: March 16, 2017

Ryanair makes it official, a team effort aims to stimulate competition in the Ukrainian economy, and there's a full slate of Ukraine tidbits from around the globe.

UBJ AM News: March 15, 2017

Turkey and Canada dominate the day's roundup of Ukrainian economic news.

UBJ AM News: March 14, 2017

Coal, Canada and China highlight the latest happenings.

UBJ AM News: March 13, 2017

Ukraine seals its participation in an important EU business development program, Ukraine foreshadows an announcement by a major budget carrier, and the IMF tranche discussion has a fixed date.

UBJ AM News: March 8, 2017

France, Turkey and Norway have developments in Ukraine in mind.

UBJ AM News: March 7, 2017

Ukraine puts a second airport in the rankings of the fastest-growing in Europe, the State Property Fund is combining forces to put upcoming tenders on ProZorro, and an array of investment activity offers good news.

UBJ AM News: March 6, 2017

Steel producers are feeling the pain from the Donbas blockade, the prime minister commits Ukraine to boosting agricultural engineering, and Ukraine recommits to Germany.

UBJ AM News: March 3, 2017

Not everything is coming up roses for Ukraine right now, but news about the IMF tranche and rose exports balances the latest downer items from the Donbas.

UBJ AM News: March 2, 2017

The banking sector attracts attention yet again, businesses become a Donbas casualty, and the EBRD provides more help for a standout water filtration business.

UBJ AM News: March 1, 2017

Visa-free travel for Ukrainians to the EU gets the thumbs-up, and both FDI and sugar exports generated eye-popping numbers in 2016.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 28, 2017

Ukrainians' dream of visa-free travel in the EU is on Brussels' lips, the Dnipro subway system receives EU backing, and the World Bank looks to help beef producers.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 27, 2017

An anti-raiding law is making an impact, the Odesa portside plant offer drew some interest, and the country's top mobile operator makes a proposal regarding 4G.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 24, 2017

No firm date from the IMF leadership for considering the tranche to Ukraine, Russia moves to counter a Ukrainian remittance ban, and Uber is now in Lviv.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 23, 2017

Kyiv can expect the launch of a cutting-edge Chinese company's local facility this year, the EU cuts Ukraine in on a lucrative SME assistance program, and the National Bank of Ukraine predicts the hit from the Donbas blockade.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 22, 2017

A Ukrainian businessman could be extradited to the U.S., Kharkiv International Airport draws notice from Europe, and international investment banks are seeing Ukraine in a new light.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 21, 2017

A major steel plant announces growth, taxpayers could get a break, and Ukraine is prominent in the top 100 outsourcing firms.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 20, 2017

IMF negotiations hit the home stretch, George Soros heats up investment in Ukraine, and the coal crisis appears to have eased.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 17, 2017

Ukraine suspends exports of anthracite amid the energy crisis, and a number of newsy happenings take place in the aviation sphere.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 16, 2017

The energy situation grows dire, Canada provides a dose of good news, and a ratings agency offers a perspective on the banking system's health.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 15, 2017

Ukraine's shadow economy has been reduced, the spring planting is being held up, and growth in 2016 covered all major sectors.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 14, 2017

A long-awaited IMF tranche could be just days away, Ukraine opens its largest industrial park, and the Donbas fighting is dangerously crimping power production.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 13, 2017

The EU is rewarding Ukraine monetarily for reform success, a member of the European Commission makes an economic prediction, and more help is on the way for entrepreneurs.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 10, 2017

Canada grows more enticing for Ukraine, there was a shakeup at a major developer, and pension reform grabs the spotlight.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 9, 2017

Two bits of banking news lead the way, 2016 was not kind to Ukrainian ports, and the economy boasts of aviation developments.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 8, 2017

The Dnipropetrovsk region will receive business help, and the government is looking to ease fiscal pressure on entrepreneurs.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 7, 2017

E-commerce in Ukraine gets a jolt from China, and the FTA deal with Canada is in good shape.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 6, 2017

The IMF and Ukraine are at loggerheads, Ryanair foreshadows an announcement affecting Ukraine, and France puts Ukraine in its plans.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 3, 2017

A German bank freezes Privat Bank assets, three projects are lined up to boost solar power output, and a prominent Ukrainian IT company makes an acquisition.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 2, 2017

Kramatorsk has become a hub for wind energy, Ukraine and Moldava will share an EU monetary contribution, and two major Ukrainian companies team up for delivery.

UBJ AM News: Feb. 1, 2017

ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih to invest $400 million, Dutch supermarket chain Spar to open first store in Ukraine, and UIA hopes to increase passenger volume by 25%

UBJ AM News: Jan. 31, 2017

Ukraine's sees an improving employment picture, the turn away from Russia benefits the EU, and an airport store is shuttered in the dead of night.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 30, 2017

Ukrainian grain is flowing eastward in vast quantities, a proposal from the Arab world could create a new financial institution, and privatization plans hit another stumbling block.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 27, 2017

The National Bank of Ukraine offers a flurry of noteworthy items, two high-profile arrivals are expected in the Ukrainian retail environment, and 2016 was a good year for Ukrainian meat producers.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 26, 2017

Kernel lines up its eurobond offering, AvtoVAZ dispels internet rumors, and Transparency International says Ukraine has little to show for its anti-corruption efforts.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 25, 2017

FDI inflow went up last year, Kernel has developments on several fronts, and Ukraine sets an ambitious target for itself in the Doing Business rankings.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 24, 2017

Officials announce a pair of new business parks, Ukraine is readying a tender ahead of a giant boost to Black Sea port traffic, and there were several optimistic economic indicators.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 23, 2017

The IMF is expected to come through for Ukraine in the next few days, big projects are on tap in Kyiv, and two major European countries are increasing their involvement.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 20, 2017

Ukraine's IT sector picks up a Swedish benefactor, the government takes over management of the national railway, and Davos yields some high-profile deals.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 19, 2017

Business expansion outlooks and consumer confidence have turned rosy, Ukraine posted a top number in auto sales, and Kyiv is factoring into the Hyperloop conversation.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 18, 2017

The Russia-Ukraine commerce impasse has left a giant hole, Ukraine's innovation economy slips, and the electrical vehicle market's growth potential is quantified.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 17, 2017

A dozen IMF benchmarks offer Ukraine guidance, solar energy plans produce more news, and the rail scene generates a flurry of activity.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 16, 2017

Investment in Chernobyl is formalized, Kyiv gets more happy airport returns, and Ukraine has a new most expensive city.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 13, 2017

A group of U.S. investors will pour money into a construction project in a key tourist town, the National Bank chief is under investigation, and the oil and gas sector produced more news.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 12, 2017

Good news for cereal grains, Ukraine will show what it has to offer in reneawable energy, and economic growth forecasts stay on the mark.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 11, 2017

The Kerch bridge project experiences a major setbacks, the 2016 pork export results are in, and Ukraine's national seaport authority will have a Latvian in charge.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 9, 2017

One of Kyiv's airports had a big year, new cash payment restrictions have taken effect, and a Ukrainian agricultural company is building a soybean production plant.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 6, 2017

There were several noteworthy happenings on the natural gas front, talks on the fourth tranche of IMF aid are heating up, and both the U.S. and Canada made moves affecting Ukraine.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 5, 2017

Ukraine's seaports, Turkish Airlines and a 29-year-old tech maven highlight the survey of today's news.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 4, 2017

An assortment of telling figures regarding natural gas were reported, Ukraine will domestically produce a staple weapon of the U.S. military, and plans move ahead for a major industrial park in Zhytomyr.

UBJ AM News: Jan. 3, 2017

Poroshenko signed laws simplifying the tax code and instituting a moratorium on inspections of SMEs, and EU imports of Ukrainian wheat declined threefold.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 30, 2016

Ukraine is adopting EU cargo transit rules, a Chinese company is unhappy about a Rada decision on solar plants, and Italy's flagship airline will set up shop in Kyiv.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 29, 2016

An analyst said GDP growth in 2017 will be inadequate to fuel an economic recovery, Ukraine came in 74th in the Forbes country rankings, and the government is taking on the moratorium on ag land.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 28, 2016

TAS Group acquired Universal Bank, an FTA agreement with Israel is expected to be a priority in 2017, and Ukraine got a final tranche of EU financial assistance.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 27, 2016

President Poroshenko signed the law putting the 2017 budget into effect, India became the No. 1 importer of Ukrainian grain, and the Nikolaev port set a record.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 26, 2016

Ukraine wants to enlist British help in rebuilding roads, the German-Ukrainian Fund will provide money for private-sector development, and the government sees potential for investment in green energy, but with a caveat

UBJ AM News: Dec. 23, 2016

The Rada passed legislation to stimulate domestic aircraft production and electric vehicle production, and several notable developments happened on the energy front.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 22, 2016

Parliament passed the 2017 budget and also simplified the tax code, and the government signed a deal with the world's biggest port operator for expansion of a Black Sea port facility.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 21, 2016

The European Investment Bank gives Nibulon a $71 million loan, ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih won a court case on environmental damage, and agricultural turnover between Ukraine and Egypt reached $1 billion

UBJ AM News: Dec. 20, 2016

Boryspil International Airport sees a net revenue increase, Ukreximbank and the EIB ink a deal to boost Ukraine's private sector, and the anti-corruption agency picks five target areas for the future.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 19, 2016

PrivatBank is nationalized, the monopoly watchdog fines a major cigarette distributor and the Azov Shipyard is being prepped for a competitive bidding process

UBJ AM News: Dec. 16, 2016

Ukrgazvydobuvannia plans to invest $1.1 billion in drilling and purchase of new equipment in 2017

UBJ AM News: Dec.14, 2016

The EBRD opened an office in Kharkiv, a German company opened a plant in Chernivtsi that will create 1,000 jobs, and Kharkiv looks to expand its subway system with EBRD assistance

UBJ AM News: Dec. 13, 2016

Petro Poroshenko challenged lawmakers to make necessary changes to boost Ukraine at least 30 points in ease of doing business rankings, Fitch expects GDP to grow 2.5% next year, and Ukraine increased gold and forex reserves by $10 billion.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 12, 2016

A German company plans to build a solar power system, Canada will work towards ratifying its FTA trade agreement with Ukraine, and S&P; affirmed its B-/B rating of Ukraine.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 9, 2016

40 foreign companies look to invest in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Ukrainian Sugar exports have tripled over the last year, and 78% of the retail space in Lavina mall has already been leased.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 8, 2016

Antonov makes a playful bid for the new US Air Force One which goes viral, Ukrenergo is set to attract $1.5 billion in investment, and a Turkish firm has contracted with Lviv's government to create a wind power station.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 7, 2016

The state property fund shies away from privatization of Odessa Plant, Pegasus began flying between Ankara and IEV, and Ukrposhta looks to invest $500 million by 2021.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 6, 2016

Radekhiv Sugar buys 6 new factories, used auto sales climb, and Ukraine is on track to produce 5.5 million tons of sunflower oil in 2016-17

UBJ AM News: Dec. 5, 2016

The largest shopping mall opened in time for Christmas, Ukraine's industrial output grew 15 percent between Jan. and Oct., and LOT plans to add a daily flight to Warsaw from IEV airport.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 2, 2016

The sale of ex.ua could be the biggest in Ukraine's history, Dragon capital may double investment in Ukraine, and chances for IMF loan grow slimmer.

UBJ AM News: Dec. 1, 2016

EIB is starting a loan project with 400 million euros, Petro Poroshenko signed a bill simplifying exports, and investment in Ukrainian metallurgy is up 5 percent of over the first 9 months of 2016.

UBJ AM News: Nov. 30, 2016

Ukrainians spent $154 million on cars in October, EBRD may up investment in Ukraine, and Ukraine's wages up 6.2% from October, 2015

UBJ AM News: Nov. 29, 2016

Turkey invests $260 Million in Ukr. Agriculture, EIB will give 150 million euros for railroads, and EBRD will give $10 million to Meest Express

UBJ AM News: Nov. 28,2016

Ukraine is to receive 600 million euros from the European Union if it allows timber exports, The EBRD will help prepare Oschadbank for privatization, and Huawei is looking at the possibility of opening up an R&D; center and a key lab in Ukraine

UBJ AM News: Nov. 25, 2016

The EU now accounts for 41 percent of Ukraine’s foreign trade in goods, a German company opened a $22 million plant in Kamyanets Podilskyi and the Rada is considering a bill that would eliminate VAT

UBJ AM News: Nov. 24, 2016

The privatization of six Ukrainian power companies is slated to begin in January, The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development predicts 2 percent growth for Ukraine in 2017, and the government eliminated more than 350 regulations that hampered bu

UBJ AM News: Nov. 22, 2016

The German-Ukrainian Fund is ready to invest $19.1 million in SME's, the number of progreammers in Ukraine has grown 12% this ear, both construction and retail are up this year.

UBJ AM News: Nov. 21, 2016

Multiple outlets reported on this year’s bumper grain crop, the Infrastructure Ministry is offering a nationwide contest for infrastructure project proposals, and Fitch continued its string of credit rating upgrades in Ukraine.

UBJ AM News: Nov. 18, 2016

The United States and Britain allocated $19 million for Ukraine to introduce e-governance, President Poroshenko introduced a bill to ratify Ukraine-Canada free trade agreement, and Ukraine has begun searching for oil and natural gas in the Black Sea shelf

UBJ AM News: Nov. 17, 2016

Ukrtelekom will spend 400 million hryvnia to modernize its IT infrastructure in Lviv, Ukrainian Gaming Industry Association is counting on passage of a law making the gaming business legal, and Flydubai added three flights on the Kyiv-Dubai route

UBJ AM News: Nov. 16, 2016

Foreign investment in Ukraine has risen by $2.6 billion since the beginning of the year, and foreign investors are showing strong interest in hydroelectric generating stations on the Southern Bug River

UBJ AM News: Nov. 15, 2016

The Ukrainian economy grew by 1.8 percent in the third quarter, Kyiv (Zhulyany) International Airport saw a 60 percent increase in passenger flow in October, and Ukrainian flour is being sent to the American market for the first time in five years