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Friday, April 25

How many stores did Ukraine’s largest grocery retailers open last year?

How many stores did Ukraine’s largest grocery retailers open last year? The undisputed leader in Ukrainian grocery retail, the ATB chain, already had 1,257 stores by the end of 2024. Last year, the retailer opened 47 new outlets and renovated 11 more locations. In turn, F...

Brave1 demonstrates the state’s support for defense technology.

Brave1 demonstrates the state’s support for defense technology. Over the past two years of the Brave1 technology cluster’s operation, more than 1,500 developers have joined, and have registered over 3,500 technological solutions according to Brave1 COO, Nata...

Thursday, April 24

A South Korean company is set to construct a $106M waste-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Odesa.

A South Korean company is set to construct a $106M waste-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Odesa. Posco International, a South Korean corporation, plans to build a thermal power plant in Odesa that will utilize waste as fuel. This project aims to establish an RDF-fueled CHP plant as a modern, inte...

Ukraine seeks investors for several production facilities.

Ukraine seeks investors for several production facilities. In the Odesa region, a factory producing instant coffee and related products is up for sale in the city of Chornomorsk. This sale is part of enforcement proceedings. The facility features an eight-sto...

Wednesday, April 23

One of Europe’s largest manufacturers of window and door hardware continues to invest in its Dnipro factory.

One of Europe’s largest manufacturers of window and door hardware continues to invest in its Dnipro factory. AXOR Industry’s total investment in launching, expanding, and developing its factory that produces window and door hardware in Dnipro has reached €40M. According to Minister of Economy Yulia Svy...

Europe will boost its investment in the Ukrainian defense industry rather than provide direct arms supplies.

Europe will boost its investment in the Ukrainian defense industry rather than provide direct arms supplies. The European military assistance program for Ukraine aims to increase investment in Ukraine’s domestic weapons production. Currently, more countries are exploring the option of investing in the ...

Tens of millions of euros are necessary to modernize Ukraine’s port infrastructure.

Tens of millions of euros are necessary to modernize Ukraine’s port infrastructure. According to Oleksandr Semyrga, head of the Ukrainian Sea Ports Administration, prior to the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion 13 seaports were operational in Ukraine, but only six are currentl...

Tuesday, April 22

Ukraine and the US are nearing the completion of a mineral deal.

Ukraine and the US are nearing the completion of a mineral deal. On April 17, the two parties signed a memorandum affirming their intention to finalize an agreement that will benefit both nations and establish the Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine. ...

Private investment in Ukrainian defense technologies soared by 900% in one year but there is still not enough capital.

Private investment in Ukrainian defense technologies soared by 900% in one year but there is still not enough capital. According to the Ukrainian Council of Gunsmiths, this sector experienced remarkable growth in 2024, surging by 900% compared to 2023, with estimates ranging from $35M to $50M. This demonstrates that U...

Business expectations improved in the first quarter of the year, with more than a third of companies ready to invest.

Business expectations improved in the first quarter of the year, with more than a third of companies ready to invest. In the first quarter of 2025, the Business Expectations Index (BEI) for Enterprises rose to 108.2%, up from 101.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The NBU noted that hostilities and their consequences ...

Friday, April 18

The Ministry of Economy clarifies the details of the mineral agreement with the US.

The Ministry of Economy clarifies the details of the mineral agreement with the US. This agreement does not outline specific amounts or debts, but it emphasizes establishing a framework for joint investment and mutual benefit, noted Deputy Minister of Economy Taras Kachka. “Cur...

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy has urged farmers to invest in their own vegetable storage facilities to reduce waste and increase profit.

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy has urged farmers to invest in their own vegetable storage facilities to reduce waste and increase profit. Minister of Agrarian Policy Vitaliy Koval stated that 35% of Ukrainian vegetables spoil and fail to reach consumers’ tables. “We lack sufficient vegetable storage facilities. Products harv...

Thursday, April 17

Ukrainians are seeking reliable liquid savings instruments, which is driving the popularity of bank deposits.

Ukrainians are seeking reliable liquid savings instruments, which is driving the popularity of bank deposits. Head of Retail Products and Digital Banking at Piraeus Bank, Oleksandr Ovcharuk, explained to UBN that the war has altered Ukrainian’s financial habits, leading to greater demand for dependable ...

Ukrainian investors are interested in acquiring a Polish meat processing plant with €25M in annual turnover.

Ukrainian investors are interested in acquiring a Polish meat processing plant with €25M in annual turnover. According to Retail & Development Advisor, which is serving as the authorized representative for this asset’s sale, negotiations are underway with several investors. Since the onset of full-...

Wednesday, April 16

The US receives up to an 800% return on its investment from its support of Ukraine.

The US receives up to an 800% return on its investment from its support of Ukraine. As of early 2025, the US has provided approximately $185B in military and economic assistance, humanitarian support, and security cooperation to Ukraine. Military analyst Benjamin Cook believes that t...

Investors have lost hope for a quick resolution to the war in Ukraine.

Investors have lost hope for a quick resolution to the war in Ukraine. Last week, Ukrainian eurobond prices dropped below the levels they were at before last year’s US presidential election, erasing all of the gains made from the anticipation of a swift end to the ...

The Epicentr hypermarket chain is planning to expand its grocery division.

The Epicentr hypermarket chain is planning to expand its grocery division. Currently, the Food Market chain within the Epicentr group of companies operates 26 retail outlets. “Unfortunately, part of the Food Market network was lost in shopping centers that were destroy...

Ukrainian startup seeks $5M to establish the first factory for ecological battery production.

Ukrainian startup seeks $5M to establish the first factory for ecological battery production. SorbiForce, a Ukrainian startup, has developed a technology for producing ecological batteries with a lifespan of up to 6,000 cycles (approximately 30 years). Outside of agricultural waste, the Arizon...

Tuesday, April 15

A Ukrainian investment fund has acquired three more shopping malls in Poland.

A Ukrainian investment fund has acquired three more shopping malls in Poland. The Focus Estate Fund has invested in three shopping centers near Katowice, marking an important step in its expansion into the Polish market. These malls include Sosnowiec Plaza, Ruda Śląska Plaza, a...

Monday, April 14

Ukrainians are investing in bank deposits and dollar-denominated government bonds.

Ukrainians are investing in bank deposits and dollar-denominated government bonds. According to the first quarter’s results, the volume of hryvnia funds in individuals’ accounts increased by 0.6%. The NBU reports that this positive trend has continued for the seventh con...

Friday, April 11

A new shopping mall is set to be built in the Lviv region, while JYSK enhances its stores’ efficiency.

A new shopping mall is set to be built in the Lviv region, while JYSK enhances its stores’ efficiency. In the Lviv region, near the entrance to the city of Vynnyky, plans are underway to construct a large shopping mall that will feature a supermarket, various shops, food outlets, a children’s pla...

Kovalska will become one of Ukraine’s largest producers of aerated concrete after completing the launch of a new €100M plant.

Kovalska will become one of Ukraine’s largest producers of aerated concrete after completing the launch of a new €100M plant. The Kovalska Industrial and Construction Group is finalizing preparations for the initial phase of a modern autoclaved aerated concrete facility with an annual production capacity of nearly 600,000 cu...

Kingspan will begin construction of a €280M plant, while a large textile manufacturer is establishing a new factory in Ukraine.

Kingspan will begin construction of a €280M plant, while a large textile manufacturer is establishing a new factory in Ukraine. The State Inspectorate for Architecture and Urban Planning of Ukraine has issued a permit for the construction of a building materials plant in the Lviv region to Kingspan Property, a subsidiary of Ir...

Thursday, April 10

The largest private railway freight operator in Ukraine plans to build a modern container terminal in Fastiv.

The largest private railway freight operator in Ukraine plans to build a modern container terminal in Fastiv. Last year, Lemtrans transported 15.9 million tons of cargo and aims to establish a container terminal in Fastiv (Kyiv region) that will serve as a strategic logistics hub for both the region and the c...

Ukraine is seeking an investor for oil and gas fields in western Ukraine, while Ukrnafta will develop a hydrocarbon field previously claimed by Chevron.

Ukraine is seeking an investor for oil and gas fields in western Ukraine, while Ukrnafta will develop a hydrocarbon field previously claimed by Chevron. The government has approved two competition proposals for two areas in western Ukrainian oil and gas fields in the area of Mezhyhirsk and Svichansk, located within the Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Chern...

Wednesday, April 9

Ukrainian cement and concrete producers are poised to increase their capacity to meet reconstruction demands.

Ukrainian cement and concrete producers are poised to increase their capacity to meet reconstruction demands. According to CBR, even amidst high uncertainty with reduced international financing and severely limited Ukrainian budget resources, cement producers and consumers are ready to quickly restore and exp...

Two Ukrainian industrial enterprises are selling their production capacities. Where to invest?

Two Ukrainian industrial enterprises are selling their production capacities. Where to invest? On April 11, the State Property Fund will hold an auction for the privatization of the state enterprise Zhytomyr Distillery, with a starting price that exceeds ₴101M. The enterprise is operational and...

Tuesday, April 8

Despite the ongoing war, over 60% of international companies are ready to invest in Ukraine.

Despite the ongoing war, over 60% of international companies are ready to invest in Ukraine. According to a Business Ombudsman Council report, representatives from Ukrainian and foreign businesses in countries including Poland, Germany, Canada, the UK, Sweden, France, and Bulgaria indicate th...

ATB plans to expand its network to 5,000 stores while investing in energy independence.

ATB plans to expand its network to 5,000 stores while investing in energy independence. ATB Corporation, Ukraine’s largest grocery retailer, aims to increase its footprint to 5,000 stores, which is 250% more than its current network of 1,300 stores. In 2025, the corporation intends...

The state is working on the repayment of over ₴22B in debt to green energy producers; investors are returning to the market.

The state is working on the repayment of over ₴22B in debt to green energy producers; investors are returning to the market. The state enterprise Guaranteed Buyer is developing a roadmap to settle accumulated debt to green tariff electricity producers and is counting on making 100% of its required payments in 2025, said Dep...

A ceramic tile manufacturer from the Epicentr group plans to increase its share of product exports to 30% after raising production to pre-war levels.

A ceramic tile manufacturer from the Epicentr group plans to increase its share of product exports to 30% after raising production to pre-war levels. Epicentr Ceramic Corporation is working to strengthen its position in the international market. In 2024, this ceramic tile manufacturer managed to boost its exports by over 100%. In 2021, exports acco...

Monday, April 7

South Korean LS Group is seeking partners to build a tractor factory in Ukraine.

South Korean LS Group is seeking partners to build a tractor factory in Ukraine. As reported by Minister of Agrarian Policy Vitaly Koval, “The construction of a tractor plant is not only a viable investment but also a strategic move for the development of the Ukrainian agric...

France considers a renewable energy investment in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.

France considers a renewable energy investment in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. Representatives from Ukraine and France inspected the aftermath of the recent Russian attack on the New Safe Confinement, or Ark, a protective structure enclosing the fourth reactor unit of the Chorno...

A Ukrainian company, supported by international financial organizations, is constructing a 93 MW wind farm in the Kirovohrad region.

A Ukrainian company, supported by international financial organizations, is constructing a 93 MW wind farm in the Kirovohrad region. Energy Trade Group has initiated the wind farm’s first stage, which includes the installation of three Vestas wind turbines with a total capacity of 18.6 MW. The construction is financed through...

Friday, April 4

OKKO will receive over €150M in loans from three Western banks to construct a wind farm.

OKKO will receive over €150M in loans from three Western banks to construct a wind farm. Galnaftogaz (OKKO brand) has agreed to secure €157M in funding for the establishment of a wind farm in Volyn, as reported by the International Finance Corporation. The financing consists of €60M from ...

Last year, foreign investment in Ukraine decreased by 25%, despite the government’s expectation of a 20% increase.

Last year, foreign investment in Ukraine decreased by 25%, despite the government’s expectation of a 20% increase. Ukraine’s inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024 reached $3.33B, which is 25% ($1.16B) lower than 2023’s figure, as noted by Danylo Hetmantsev, the head of the Verkhovna Rada Co...

Thursday, April 3

A new waste management system will be introduced in Ukraine, which will also include the establishment of a CHP that uses renewable fuels.

A new waste management system will be introduced in Ukraine, which will also include the establishment of a CHP that uses renewable fuels. Initial cluster waste management concepts have been developed for various regions of Ukraine. One of the first concepts will focus on the Uzhhorod cluster in Transcarpathia. Currently, experts are ana...

Which companies have been selected for a competition to construct new generating capacities?

Which companies have been selected for a competition to construct new generating capacities? A competition for the right to construct new generating capacities is currently taking place in Ukraine. The selection of participants is ongoing, and companies that have submitted project bids, with ...

A Ukrainian developer will construct another glass factory in Kalush as part of a €135M investment project.

A Ukrainian developer will construct another glass factory in Kalush as part of a €135M investment project. City One Development will build a glass factory in the city of Kalush, located in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. The facility will produce transparent and architectural glass and be implemented within th...

Wednesday, April 2

Who controls Ukraine’s mineral deposits?

Who controls Ukraine’s mineral deposits? Analysts report that 3,482 valid special permits for the use of Ukraine’s subsoil are held by 2,268 companies and 78 individuals. A significant portion of these special permits is concentrated a...

Ukrainian retailers are reducing costs and increasing efficiency by investing in solar power plants.

Ukrainian retailers are reducing costs and increasing efficiency by investing in solar power plants. Experts highlight that retailers and businesses in related sectors are currently harnessing solar energy to cut expenses and boost energy independence. For instance, two years ago Epicenter began inst...

Tuesday, April 1

The EIB has financed 24 projects in Ukraine totaling €4.3B.

The EIB has financed 24 projects in Ukraine totaling €4.3B. The Ministry of Finance and the European Investment Bank (EIB) recently conducted another review of the loan portfolio for joint projects in Ukraine. The parties discussed preparations for initiating ...

BGV Group will develop a graphite deposit in the Kirovohrad region for battery production.

BGV Group will develop a graphite deposit in the Kirovohrad region for battery production. Pobuzhzhia Development, part of BGV Group Management, co-owner of the ATB supermarket chain, has signed a memorandum of intent to cooperate with the UkraineInvest state institution, which attracts and...

Monday, March 31

The US is pursuing expansion of its influence in Ukraine through a new mineral agreement.

The US is pursuing expansion of its influence in Ukraine through a new mineral agreement. The administration of US President Donald Trump is demanding a “right of first refusal” on investments in all infrastructure and natural resource projects under a revised partnership agree...

Ukraine balks at signing a reworked mineral deal with the US and will insist on increasing investment volumes.

Ukraine balks at signing a reworked mineral deal with the US and will insist on increasing investment volumes. Senior Ukrainian officials indicate that the new mineral agreement draft proposed by the US has little chance of being finalized in its current state. They argue that the agreement gives the impressio...

Rebuilding Ukraine: What business opportunities does France offer?

Rebuilding Ukraine: What business opportunities does France offer? Since the start of the full-scale war, France has been actively providing Ukraine with not only military and humanitarian support, but also economic assistance. The French Development Agency (AFD) ope...

Ukraine plans to produce 30,000 long-range drones in 2025, with support from European partners through investment.

Ukraine plans to produce 30,000 long-range drones in 2025, with support from European partners through investment. Oleksandr Kamyshin, Advisor to the President of Ukraine on Strategic Issues, stated that the country has significantly increased its production of long-range UAVs and aims to manufacture 30,000 in 202...

Kovalska plans to launch a gas concrete production plant in the Lviv region this June.

Kovalska plans to launch a gas concrete production plant in the Lviv region this June. Kovalska, an industrial and construction group, intends to establish a gas concrete production facility that will produce blocks and panels, U-blocks, and reinforced products in Rozvadov (Lviv region)...

Friday, March 28

A Finnish company invests €7.3M in production and warehouse distribution facilities in the Kyiv region.

A Finnish company invests €7.3M in production and warehouse distribution facilities in the Kyiv region. Finnish fast-food chain Hesburger has opened a burger patty production facility, along with a warehouse and distribution center in Boryspil, Kyiv region. The project’s total investment has reach...

A €110M industrial park for the production of bioethanol and biogas is being constructed in the Ternopil region.

A €110M industrial park for the production of bioethanol and biogas is being constructed in the Ternopil region. The construction of the BIO-LAN industrial park is currently underway in the Lanivtsi urban territorial community of Ternopil. The future park, for which registration documents have already been submi...

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