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Vast majority of Ukrainians fear economic crash

76.3% of Ukrainians are afraid the economy is going to crash soon, according to a Kyiv international sociology institute.  Full Story
Yesterday, 14:31 | Ukrainian News

Fall best time for jobs

Autumn is the best time to look for a new job and for new employees, human resource experts say, as activity picks up after a seasonal summer slowdown. Companies also frequently kick off new projects in the autumn.   Full Story  
Yesterday, 12:30 | Elena Plekhanova, Kyiv Post Staff writer

Grey market real estate: Bring cash

Discovering top tier properties in Koncha Zaspa is like jumping over Olympic hurdles – only a few athletes qualify.   Full Story  
10 September, 23:15 | Yuliya Popova, Kyiv Post Staff Writer

Foreign investors endure harassment

When foreigners come to Ukraine to start their own small business, they often risk more than capital. They risk their health and possibly, even their lives.   Full Story  
10 September, 23:08 | Maksim Birovash, Korrespondent

Banks tighten up borrowing, rates up

Having gotten used to the easy availability of credit in recent years, Ukrainians now face higher interest rates and tougher terms on bank issued loans.   Full Story   10 September, 22:57

VAB Bank CEO: higher interest rates on loans hit growth

Meet Peter Baron, the chief executive officer of VAB Bank, one of Ukraine’s larger banking groups.   Full Story  
10 September, 22:49 | Jonathan Holmberg, Assistant editor

World Bank says Ukraine is # 145 in the world

Ukraine is in the 145th place among 181 countries in the rating of the World Bank on the ease of doing business, down by four points compared to last ywar. The new rating was released in the World Bank report "Doing Business in 2009" on September 10.   Full Story  
10 September, 14:11 | Ukrainian News

2009 Cabinet forecast: 6% GDP growth and 9.5 % inflation

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the basic macroeconomic indicators for 2009, namely GDP at 6% and industrial production at 5.7%., said conomy Minister Bohdan Danylyshyn at a press briefing.   Full Story  
10 September, 12:51 | Ukrainian News

Russia aims to corner energy markets-U.S. official

Russia aims to corner energy markets, a senior U.S. official said on Monday as Vice-President Dick Cheney arrived in Italy during a tour that has taken in eastern European states which are important transit routes.   Full Story   8 September, 11:57 Archive