Category: Ukraine
Capital investment in Ukraine rose by 9.9% y/y in 1H2026
More than a third of the total value of investments made during the period was accounted for by the manufacturing sector Capital investment in Ukraine for January–June 2026 totalled 307.9 billion UAH, an increase of 9.9% compared with the same period last year. This was reported by the State Statistics Service. More than a third […]
Read moreForeign businesses continue to enter Ukraine: 709 new companies in seven months
In the first seven months of 2026, 709 new companies with foreign owners were registered in Ukraine. This is 6% more than during the same period in 2025, when 672 such businesses were established. In total, the founders of the new companies represent 65 countries. This was reported on OpenDataBot, according to “Komersant Ukrainian”. China […]
Read moreUkraine’s labor shortage eases slightly for first time since February
Labor shortages remain the top obstacle to doing business in Ukraine during wartime, but the share of companies citing this problem fell 5 percentage points in July compared with June, according to a July survey on the main obstacles to doing business in wartime, conducted by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER) […]
Read morePolish Business Remains Committed to Investing in Ukraine and Expanding Exports
Despite political and historical tensions between Ukraine and Poland, Polish entrepreneurs continue to view Ukraine as a strategic market. Their main areas of focus are reconstruction, energy, finance and retail, said Dariusz Gurczynski, leader of the International Society of Polish Entrepreneurs in Ukraine. According to him, several agreements between Polish and Ukrainian companies were signed […]
Read moreWhich Professions Will Be in Highest Demand in Ukraine by 2036: The Government Releases Its Labor Market Forecast
Ukraine is preparing for major changes in the labor market, and the government has already identified the professions that will be in highest demand over the next decade. Find out which specialists will be most in demand by 2036, how the state-funded enrollment system at universities will change, and which workers the economy will need […]
Read moreAlmost 40% of German Companies Plan to Expand Business in Ukraine Despite the War
According to the German-Ukrainian Business Outlook 2026 study, 38% of German companies intend to expand their activities in Ukraine or begin operating in the country. Another 63% expect to increase investments after the war ends. At the same time, 80% of respondents assess their current activities in Ukraine as satisfactory, good or excellent. Nearly half […]
Read moreCzech Republic to strengthen support for companies doing business with Ukraine
The Czech Republic will strengthen support for companies doing business with or in Ukraine. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced this at a briefing following a government meeting. According to the prime minister, the government reviewed a proposal from the Ministries of Industry and Trade and Finance to redistribute funds within the state export guarantee and […]
Read moreGerman-Ukrainian Business Outlook 2026
Business in Ukraine: More than one in three German companies are planning to expand German companies’ business in Ukraine remains stable despite the war: 80 per cent rate their current business situation as satisfactory, good or very good, whilst 49 per cent expect an improvement over the next twelve months. This is shown by the […]
Read moreWorking Abroad: What to Check in the Employment Contract to Avoid Falling into a Trap
Avoid vague wording – there should be a clear list of exactly what you will be doing. Before signing an employment contract for work abroad, it is worth carefully checking all its terms, as risks may be hidden in the details. The State Labor Service explained that the contract must be written in a language […]
Read moreUnemployment rate in Ukraine: payment conditions and how to get assistance
In Ukraine, 94,267 unemployed people are officially registered, the most in Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Poltava regions. Employers are experiencing an acute shortage of skilled workers, drivers and doctors. Despite the war and the gradual recovery of the labor market, over 94,000 unemployed people are officially registered in Ukraine. The largest number of people without work […]
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