Kyiv Post News, Business

World in Ukraine. Ambassador: 'We don’t want to attract black or non-taxed money’ to Swiss banks Christian Schoenenberger came to Ukraine late last year as Switzerland’s ambassador.
Mar 16 at 00:38 | Maryna Irkliyenko
Fact and fiction with folk remedies Ask a Ukrainian babushka, wise with age and proficient in folk remedies, and you will learn that drinking pepper vodka is a panacea and that eating garlic and onions will help kill viruses. Some also argue that ice cream is good for a sore throat.
Mar 16 at 00:24 | Oksana Faryna
World in Ukraine: Not all Swiss business is sweet in Ukraine Despite its attractive natural and human resources, Ukraine has been a disappointing investment destination for Switzerland, one of the world’s richest nations.
Mar 16 at 00:02 | Maryna Irkliyenko
Unhealthy lifestyles lead to early, preventable deaths Dismal quality of life and low life expectancy have plagued Ukraine since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Mar 15 at 23:36 | Jakub Parusinski
Finding right doctor not easy in Ukraine When faced with the dismal prospect of getting treated in Ukraine’s severely underfunded and corrupt health-care system, people often first seek recommendations from friends or others.
Mar 15 at 23:24 | Mark Rachkevych
Boryspil puts freeze on Aerosvit flights (updated) Ukraine’s Boryspil International Airport on March 14 halted flights by the nation’s leading passenger air carrier, Aerosvit, due to late payment for services provided.
Mar 14 at 17:06 | Kyiv Post
Social program could empty state coffers President Viktor Yanukovych pledged a whopping Hr 16 billion in handouts on March 7, kicking off the campaign of his Party of Regions for parliamentary elections on Oct. 28.
Mar 8 at 20:50 | Jakub Parusinski
Inflation, growth slow  in sluggish economy After months of outpacing salaries, inflation has been grinding to a halt in recent months, dropping to 3 percent in February, the lowest level in nine years.
Mar 8 at 20:50 | Jakub Parusinski
Investments on hold as farmland battle intensifies The enactment of long-awaited laws to permit the selling of agricultural land was touted as key to President Viktor Yanukovych's agenda. But, after more than two years in power, the effort has stalled.
Mar 8 at 20:33 | Oksana Grytsenko
Competing European, Russian trade blocs offer little boost for nation’s agribusinesses Both the European Union's free-trade agreement and Russia's Customs Union have serious potential economic shortcomings for Ukraine, particulary in agriculture.
Mar 8 at 20:31 | Jakub Parusinski
Ukraine’s agribusiness majors weather trade bans, extreme cold A flurry of trade bans and poor weather has beset Ukraine’s agribusiness sector. This doesn’t mean, however, that the nation’s leading listed companies are not in for a good season.
Mar 8 at 20:21 | Jakub Parusinski
Glencore expands presence in Ukraine with $80 million acquisition Marking one of the largest recent merger and acquisition deals in Ukraine's agricultural sector, international commodity giant Glencore International has acquired a 100 percent stake in the sunflower seed crusher Kolos.
Mar 8 at 20:21 | Jakub Parusinski
Air France-KLM reports $1 billion loss for 2011 Air France-KLM on Thursday reported a €809 million ($1 billion) loss for 2011, which the struggling carrier called a "tough year" beset by volatile fuel prices, political upheaval and a lackluster global economy.
Mar 8 at 13:02 | Associated Press
KFC coming soon to Kyiv The Colonel’s chicken is coming to Ukraine.
Mar 1 at 21:54 | Mark Rachkevych
Complex immigration laws create headaches, costs for foreigners The arbitrary application by authorities of immigration laws, rules, and regulations make it difficult for foreigners to legalize their stay in.
Mar 1 at 21:40 | Jakub Parusinski