The long-awaited new bridge in southern Ukraine was officially opened by President Zelenskyy on 22 January and is expected to significantly improve transport connectivity in the Zaporizhia region
Economy
Covid crisis helps fuel rise of virtual format in the Ukrainian events industry
Companies involved in organizing business events are increasingly looking to incorporate virtual or hybrid models as demand for online solutions grows
Ukraine International Airlines reports 70% increase in passenger numbers in 2021
Ukraine’s national carrier experienced a sharp rise in passenger numbers last year as the airline industry began to emerge from the Covid crisis
INTERNATIONAL TRADE: China consolidates position as Ukraine’s No. 1 trade partner with 32.2% growth in 2021
China has emerged in recent years as Ukraine’s leading international trade partner and serves as a key export market for agricultural products
Turkish Chamber of Commerce opens Southern Ukraine Representative Office
Turkish-Ukrainian Business Association TUID has the most extensive regional network among Ukraine’s national chambers of commerce
Ukraine-EU Open Skies deal
New Common Civil Aviation Area Agreement will fuel growth in flights connecting Ukrainian and EU destinations
Turkish-Ukrainian synergies
In recent years, Turkish-Ukrainian ties have deepened significantly in a wide range of sectors from politics and defense to trade and investment. Turkish Ambassador to Ukraine Yagmur Ahmet Guldere believes the best is yet to come and says the true strength of the bilateral relationship lies in the many natural synergies that create clear gains for both sides.
TURKEY CONSOLIDATES POSITION AMONG UKRAINE’S KEY TRADE PARTNERS
Turkey has emerged in recent years as one of Ukraine’s key economic partners and a leading source of international investment. According to Turkish-Ukrainian Business Association Chairman Burak Pehlivan, this relationship is set to blossom further as the two countries continue to explore opportunities created by close geographical ties and highly complementary economies.
Coca-Cola HBC commits to achieving net zero emissions by 2040
Wherever emissions cannot be eliminated entirely, Coca-Cola HBC will mitigate these by investing in other climate protection measures
Rothschild ready to invest in Oleksandr Yaroslavsky’s Ecopolis HTZ project
Nathaniel Rothschild expresses interest in Kharkiv investments during visit to Ukraine’s second city